The bill aims to enhance transportation resources in Washington State by introducing various funding mechanisms and regulatory changes to improve the state's transportation system. Key provisions include an increase in the fuel tax rate to 23 cents per gallon, with an additional six-cent tax starting July 1, 2025, and annual inflation adjustments to ensure the tax keeps pace with economic changes. The bill also modifies vehicle registration fees, particularly for electric vehicles, increasing the "Fix Our Roads" registration fee from $100 to $150 and introducing new fees for electric vehicles and motorcycles. Additionally, it establishes a luxury vehicle tax of 10% on vehicles exceeding $100,000 and a similar surcharge on electric bicycles, with revenues directed to the newly created "Move Ahead WA" account.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing laws related to environmental justice, traffic safety, and public transportation funding. It mandates that at least 35% of investments from specific climate-related accounts benefit vulnerable populations in overburdened communities, with a goal of reaching 40%. The bill also introduces a public-private partnership program to support clean alternative fuel vehicle infrastructure and enhances penalties for vehicle registration offenses. Additionally, it streamlines the permitting process for transportation projects and establishes new responsibilities for local governments regarding public safety and infrastructure maintenance, particularly for municipalities with populations under 30,000. Overall, the bill seeks to improve transportation safety, equity, and efficiency while ensuring sustainable funding for future projects.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 82.38.030, 46.68.090, 46.17.323, 46.17.324, 46.17.040, 47.60.322, 82.08.020, 82.12.020, 70A.205.405, 70A.205.430, 70A.205.425, 46.20.161, 46.20.181, 46.68.041, 46.63.200, 46.63.110, 47.46.100, 47.56.245, 47.46.110, 47.56.850, 47.56.870, 90.58.356, 77.55.181, 49.26.013, 36.70A.200, 36.70A.280, 47.04.380, 47.04.430, 47.04.390, 47.01.051, 47.01.071, 47.01.075, 47.04.280, 81.52.050, 46.63.220, 47.04.350, 47.04.355, 47.60.826, 88.16.035, 46.16A.305, 82.42.090, 43.19.642, 47.04.035
Substitute Bill: 82.38.030, 46.68.090, 46.17.323, 46.17.324, 46.17.040, 47.60.322, 82.08.020, 82.12.020, 70A.205.405, 70A.205.430, 70A.205.425, 46.20.161, 46.20.181, 46.68.041, 46.63.200, 46.63.110, 47.46.100, 47.56.245, 47.46.110, 47.56.850, 47.56.870, 90.58.356, 77.55.181, 49.26.013, 36.70A.200, 36.70A.280, 47.04.380, 47.04.430, 47.04.390, 47.01.051, 47.01.071, 47.01.075, 47.04.280, 81.52.050, 46.63.220, 47.04.350, 47.04.355, 47.60.826, 88.16.035, 46.16A.305, 82.42.090, 43.19.642, 47.04.035, 39.114.020, 47.56.030, 47.56.031, 70A.15.4030
Engrossed Substitute: 82.38.030, 46.68.090, 46.17.323, 46.17.324, 46.17.040, 47.60.322, 82.08.020, 82.12.020, 70A.205.405, 70A.205.430, 70A.205.425, 46.20.161, 46.20.181, 46.68.041, 46.63.200, 46.63.110, 47.46.100, 47.56.245, 47.46.110, 47.56.850, 47.56.870, 90.58.356, 77.55.181, 49.26.013, 36.70A.200, 36.70A.280, 47.04.380, 47.04.430, 47.04.390, 47.01.051, 47.01.071, 47.01.075, 47.04.280, 81.52.050, 46.63.220, 47.04.350, 47.04.355, 47.60.826, 88.16.035, 46.16A.305, 82.42.090, 43.19.642, 47.04.035, 39.114.020, 47.56.030, 47.56.031, 70A.15.4030, 81.112.130, 39.36.015, 36.57A.140, 47.24.020