This bill addresses the response activities required due to the significant atmospheric river and winter weather events that occurred in December 2025, which caused extensive damage across Washington state. It appropriates up to $690,000,000 from the multimodal transportation account to the Department of Transportation for the cleanup, repair, restoration, and replacement of transportation infrastructure affected by the emergency. The funding is specifically designated for restoring major routes such as Interstate 90 and state routes 2, 167, and 410, as well as other necessary infrastructure to ensure mobility.

Additionally, the bill amends RCW 70A.65.250 to allow for the transfer of funds from the climate investment account to the multimodal transportation account, among others, to support these response activities. It emphasizes the importance of high labor standards for projects funded by the climate investment account and outlines the allocation of funds to various climate-related initiatives. The act is declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately to address the urgent needs arising from the disaster.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 70A.65.250