ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6106 Senate...

AN ACT Relating to transportation funding and appropriations;1amending 2017 c 313 ss 101, 103, 105, 106, 102, 108, 202-223,2301-312, 401-404, 406-408, 601, and 606 (uncodified); amending 201733rd sp.s. c 1 ss 995, 726-733, 735, and 736 (uncodified); adding new4sections to 2017 c 313 (uncodified); repealing 2017 c 288 s 55(uncodified); making appropriations and authorizing expenditures for6capital improvements; and declaring an emergency.7

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:8

2017-2019 FISCAL BIENNIUM9GENERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES—OPERATING10

Sec. 101. 2017 c 313 s 101 (uncodified) is amended to read as11follows: 12FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION13Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . (($496,000))14 $513,00015

Sec. 102. 2017 c 313 s 103 (uncodified) is amended to read as16follows: 17FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT18Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($1,580,000))19

ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6106

State of Washington 65th Legislature 2018 Regular SessionBy Senate Transportation (originally sponsored by Senator Hobbs; byrequest of Office of Financial Management)READ FIRST TIME 02/22/18.

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$2,612,0001Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation . . $116,0002

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,696,000))3$2,737,0004

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following5conditions and limitations: (($300,000)) $1,000,000 of the motor6vehicle account—state appropriation is provided solely for the office7of financial management to work with the department of transportation8on integrating the transportation reporting and accounting9information system or its successor system with the One Washington10project. The office of financial management and the department of11transportation must provide a joint status report to the12transportation committees of the legislature on at least a calendar13quarter basis. The report must include, but is not limited to: The14status of the department's ability to integrate the transportation15reporting and accounting information system or its successor system16with the One Washington project; the status of the One Washington17project; and a description of significant changes to planned18timelines or deliverables.19

Sec. 103. 2017 c 313 s 105 (uncodified) is amended to read as20follows: 21FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE22Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($1,254,000))23 $1,306,00024

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following25conditions and limitations: Within the amount provided in this26section, the department shall conduct a pilot program to consist of27the following activities:28

(1) The department shall produce a fuel tax sticker for display29on each motor fuel pump from which fuel is sold at retail that30displays and provides notice of the federal and state fuel tax rates.31The sticker must display the rate of each tax, in cents per gallon,32for each type of fuel.33

(2) The department shall provide notice of federal and state fuel34tax rates, in the form of a fuel tax sticker, with any other notice35displayed or required by department rule to be displayed on motor36fuel pumps.37

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(3) The department shall distribute fuel tax stickers to all1individuals who conduct fuel pump inspections, including department2employees and local government employees. Government employees who3conduct fuel pump inspections shall display a fuel tax sticker on4each motor fuel pump or shall verify that such a sticker is being5displayed at the time of inspection as required under this6subsection. Fuel tax stickers must:7

(a) Be displayed on each face of the motor fuel pump on which the8price of the fuel sold from the pump is displayed; and9

(b) Be displayed in a clear, conspicuous, and prominent manner.10(4) The department shall provide fuel tax stickers by mail to11

fuel pump owners who request them for the face of each motor fuel12pump for which a sticker is requested.13

(5) The department shall produce updated fuel tax stickers on an14annual basis when one or more fuel tax rates have changed. Fuel tax15stickers must be replaced at the time of motor fuel pump inspection16if the sticker has been updated with any new fuel tax rates.17

Sec. 104. 2017 c 313 s 106 (uncodified) is amended to read as18follows: 19FOR THE LEGISLATIVE EVALUATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM COMMITTEE20Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . (($597,000))21 $613,00022

NEW SECTION. Sec. 105. A new section is added to 2017 c 31323(uncodified) to read as follows:24FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES25Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . $2,126,00026

NEW SECTION. Sec. 106. A new section is added to 2017 c 31327(uncodified) to read as follows:28FOR THE SENATE29Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . $2,029,00030

Sec. 107. 2017 c 313 s 102 (uncodified) is amended to read as31follows:32FOR THE UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION33Grade Crossing Protective Account—State Appropriation . . $1,604,00034Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation . . . . $50,00035

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TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,654,0001The appropriations in this section are subject to the following2

conditions and limitations: $50,000 of the multimodal transportation3account—state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation4of chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No. 6519), Laws of 20185(marine pilotage tariffs). If chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill6No. 6519), Laws of 2018 is not enacted by June 30, 2018, the amount7lapses.8

Sec. 108. 2017 c 313 s 108 (uncodified) is amended to read as9follows: 10FOR THE BOARD OF PILOTAGE COMMISSIONERS11Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation . . $1,100,00012

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following13conditions and limitations: $1,100,000 of the multimodal14transportation account—state appropriation is provided solely for15self-insurance liability premium expenditures; however, this16appropriation is contingent upon the board:17

(1) Annually depositing the first one hundred fifty thousand18dollars collected through Puget Sound pilotage district pilotage19tariffs into the pilotage account ((solely for the expenditure of20self-insurance premiums));21

(2) Maintaining the Puget Sound pilotage district pilotage tariff22at the rate in existence on January 1, 2017; and23

(3) Assessing a self-insurance premium surcharge of sixteen24dollars per pilotage assignment on vessels requiring pilotage in the25Puget Sound pilotage district.26

TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES—OPERATING27

Sec. 201. 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 995 (uncodified) is amended to28read as follows:29FOR THE WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION30Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($4,266,000))31 $4,329,00032Highway Safety Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . (($22,048,000))33 $22,210,00034Highway Safety Account—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . $118,00035School Zone Safety Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . $850,00036

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TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($27,282,000))1$27,507,0002

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following3conditions and limitations:4

(1) $100,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is5provided solely for the implementation of chapter 324, Laws of 20176(Substitute Senate Bill No. 5402) (bicyclist safety advisory7council).8

(2) $1,000,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation9is provided solely for the implementation of section 13(4), chapter10336, Laws of 2017 (Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1614)11(impaired driving). The funding is provided for grants to12organizations that seek to reduce driving under the influence of13drugs and alcohol and for administering the program. $108,806 of the14amount provided in this subsection is for the commission to cover the15costs associated with administering the grant program. The funding16provided in this subsection is contingent on the availability of17funds raised by the fee, described in section 13(4), chapter 336,18Laws of 2017 (Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1614)19(impaired driving), sufficient to cover the costs of administering20the program.21

Sec. 202. 2017 c 313 s 202 (uncodified) is amended to read as22follows: 23FOR THE COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION BOARD24Rural Arterial Trust Account—State Appropriation . . . (($1,022,000))25 $1,058,00026Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($2,504,000))27 $2,723,00028County Arterial Preservation Account—State29

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,541,000))30 $1,594,00031


Sec. 203. 2017 c 313 s 203 (uncodified) is amended to read as34follows: 35FOR THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD36Transportation Improvement Account—State37

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Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($4,089,000))1 $4,320,0002

Sec. 204. 2017 c 313 s 204 (uncodified) is amended to read as3follows: 4FOR THE JOINT TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE5Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($1,589,000))6 $1,972,0007Multimodal Transportation Account—State8

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($700,000))9 $1,262,00010



(1)(a) $200,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state15appropriation is for a consultant study of marine pilotage in16Washington state, with a goal of recommending best practices for: An17analytically-driven pilotage tariff and fee setting process;18determination of the total number of pilots and pilot workload; pilot19recruitment, training, review, and selection, with a focus on20increasing pilot diversity; and selection of governance structures21for the oversight and management of pilotage activities. The study22must include the following:23

(i)(A) An examination of current practices of the board of24pilotage related to: Pilotage tariff and fee setting, including a25review of the development and composition of fees, their relationship26to tariffs and pilotage district expenditures, and an analysis of27pilot benefits; the setting of the total number of pilots and pilot28workload distribution; pilot candidate recruitment and training;29pilot review and selection processes; and reporting to comply with30statutory requirements;31

(B) An examination of the current oversight, administrative32practices, and governance of the board of pilotage commissioners and33the two pilotage districts, including board composition analysis, the34possible role of the legislative appropriations process, and options35for insurance liability coverage for the board of pilotage36commissioners;37

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(ii) A comparison of current practices identified under this1subsection (1)(a) to best practices in marine pilotage elsewhere in2the United States, including both state licensed pilotage and federal3pilotage systems with independent contractor, public employee, or4private employee pilots; and a comparison to marine pilotage5activities outside of the United States, to the extent these marine6pilotage activities can inform the evaluation process and identify7additional best practices that could be implemented in Washington8state;9

(iii) A comparison of the results of the examination of current10practices to best practices in the United States in areas other than11marine pilotage for which similar activities are conducted;12

(iv) An evaluation of the extent to which the best practices13examined can be implemented and would be effective in Washington14state; and15

(v) A recommendation for the best practices that should be16adopted by Washington state for each of the areas examined.17

(b) The joint transportation committee must issue a report of its18findings and recommendations to the house of representatives and19senate transportation committees by January 8, 2018.20

(2) $160,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is21for the joint transportation committee to contract with the22University of Minnesota to independently analyze and assess traffic23data for the express toll lanes and general purpose lanes of the24Interstate 405 tolled corridor, including in terms of the performance25measures described in RCW 47.56.880, and to develop and recommend26near-term and longer-term strategies for the improvement of traffic27performance in this corridor. A report summarizing the results of the28traffic data assessment and providing recommended strategies is due29to the transportation committees of the legislature by January 8,302018.31

(3)(a) $500,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state32appropriation is for a consultant study of air cargo movement at33Washington airports. The study must:34

(i) Describe the state's air cargo system, and identify the35facilities that comprise the system;36

(ii) Evaluate the current and projected future capacity of the37air cargo system;38

(iii) Identify underutilized capacity;39

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(iv) Identify and describe what market forces may determine1demand for cargo service at different facilities and what role the2shippers and cargo service providers play in determining how cargo is3moved in the state;4

(v) Develop a definition of congestion in the state's air cargo5system, including metrics by which to measure congestion and the cost6of congestion to shippers; and7

(vi) Evaluate what would be needed to more effectively use8existing capacity at airports across the state. As part of this9evaluation, the study must:10

(A) Evaluate air, land, and surface transportation constraints,11including intermodal constraints, to accommodate current demand and12future growth;13

(B) Evaluate impediments to addressing those constraints;14(C) Evaluate options to address those constraints; and15(D) Evaluate the impacts to air cargo-related industries that16

would result from shifting cargo service to Washington airports that17currently have available capacity.18

(b) The study must also identify the state's interest in reducing19air cargo congestion and evaluate ways to address this interest on a20statewide basis.21

(c) The study must provide recommendations regarding:22(i) Options to reduce air cargo congestion and more efficiently23

use available capacity at Washington airports;24(ii) Options to address the state's interest in reducing air25

cargo congestion on a statewide basis;26(iii) Strategies to accomplish the recommendations under this27

subsection (3)(c); and28(iv) Statutory changes needed to implement the recommendations29

under this subsection (3)(c).30(d) The department of transportation shall provide technical31

support for the study, including providing guidance regarding32information that may already be available due to the department's33ongoing work on the Washington aviation system plan.34

(e) The joint transportation committee shall issue a report of35its findings and recommendations to the house of representatives and36senate transportation committees by December 14, 2018.37

(4) $100,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is38for the joint transportation committee to conduct an assessment of39the current roles and responsibilities of the transportation40

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commission. The purpose of the assessment is to review the current1membership, functions, powers, and duties of the transportation2commission beyond those granted to the transportation commission as3the tolling authority under RCW 47.56.850, for the adoption of ferry4fares and pricing policies under RCW 47.60.315, or for work related5to the road usage charge pilot project as directed by the6legislature. When conducting the assessment, the joint transportation7committee must consult with the transportation commission and the8office of financial management.9

(a) The assessment must consist of a review of the following:10(i) The primary enabling statutes of the transportation11

commission contained in RCW 47.01.051 through 47.01.075;12(ii) The transportation commission's functions relating to13

ferries under chapters 47.60 and 47.64 RCW beyond those granted by14the legislature for adoption of fares and pricing policies;15

(iii) The existing budget of the transportation commission to16ensure it is appropriate for the roles and responsibilities it is17directed to do by the governor and the legislature;18

(iv) The transportation commission's current roles and19responsibilities relating to transportation planning, transportation20policy development, and other functions; and21

(v) Other issues related to the transportation commission as22determined by the joint transportation committee.23

(b) A report of the assessment findings and recommendations is24due to the transportation committees of the legislature by December2531, 2017.26

(5)(a) $360,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation,27from the cities' statewide fuel tax distributions under RCW2846.68.110(2), is for the joint transportation committee to conduct a29study to assess the current state of city transportation funding,30identify emerging issues, and recommend funding sources to meet31current and future needs. As part of the study, the joint32transportation committee shall:33

(i) Identify current city transportation funding34responsibilities, sources, and gaps;35

(ii) Identify emerging issues that may add additional strain on36city costs and funding capacity;37

(iii) Identify future city funding needs;38(iv) Evaluate alternative sources of funding; and39(v) Recommend sources of funding to address those needs and gaps.40

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(b) In considering alternative sources of funding, the study1shall evaluate sources available outside of the state of Washington2that currently are not available in Washington.3

(c) In conducting the study, the joint transportation committee4must consult with:5

(i) City representatives;6(ii) A representative from the department of transportation local7

programs division;8(iii) A representative from the transportation improvement board;9(iv) A representative from the department of transportation/10

metropolitan planning organization/regional transportation planning11organization coordinating committee; and12

(v) Others as appropriate.13(d) The association of Washington cities and the department of14

transportation shall provide technical support for the study.15(e) The joint transportation committee must issue a report of its16

findings and recommendations to the transportation committees of the17legislature by June 30, 2019.18

(6) $255,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state19appropriation is for the joint transportation committee to conduct a20study regarding the regulation of transportation network companies21within the state of Washington. In conducting the study, the joint22transportation committee must consult with relevant representatives23of the department of licensing, the utilities and transportation24commission, the Washington state patrol, local governments involved25in the regulation of transportation network companies, entities26providing transportation network services, and other relevant27stakeholders. The study must include a review of the regulatory28framework used by local jurisdictions within Washington state and in29other states, an evaluation of the most effective public safety30aspects of a regulatory framework, including among other aspects, the31type of required background checks, and an assessment of the most32effective and efficient state and local regulatory structure for33regulation of transportation network companies. The joint34transportation committee must issue a report of its findings and35recommendations to the house and senate transportation committees by36January 14, 2019.37

(7) $307,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state38appropriation is for the joint transportation committee to conduct a39study regarding the regulation of taxi and for hire services,40

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transportation network companies, and for hire services regulated by1port districts. The study must compare state and local regulations in2the state of Washington that govern these private passenger3transportation services and may include recommendations for improving4the consistency or overall effectiveness and competitive fairness of5the current regulatory frameworks. In conducting the study, the joint6transportation committee shall consult with the department of7licensing, the utilities and transportation commission, the8Washington state patrol, appropriate local entities engaged in the9regulation of commercial passenger transportation services, and other10relevant stakeholders. The joint transportation committee must issue11a report of its findings and recommendations to the house and senate12transportation committees by January 14, 2019.13

Sec. 205. 2017 c 313 s 205 (uncodified) is amended to read as14follows: 15FOR THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION16Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($2,074,000))17 $2,145,00018Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation . . . $462,00019



(1)(a) The commission shall coordinate with the department of24transportation to jointly pursue any federal or other funds that are25or might become available to fund a road usage charge pilot project.26Where feasible, grant application content prepared by the commission27must reflect the direction provided by the road usage charge steering28committee on the preferred road usage charge pilot project approach.29One or more grant applications may be developed as part of the road30usage charge pilot project implementation plan development work, but31the pilot project implementation plan must nevertheless include any32details necessary for a full launch of the pilot project not required33to be included in any grant application.34

(b) The commission shall reconvene the road usage charge steering35committee, with the same membership authorized in chapter 222, Laws36of 2014, as well as the addition of a representative from the Puget37Sound regional council, and, upon finalization of the federal grant38

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award for stage 1 of the road usage charge pilot project, shall1report at least once every three months to the steering committee2with updates on project progress, key project milestones, and3developments related to securing additional federal funding for4future road usage charge pilot work. Each report must include a phone5or in-person meeting with the steering committee, with a maximum of6two in-person meetings to be held in 2017. A year-end report on the7status of the project must be provided to the governor's office and8the transportation committees of the house of representatives and the9senate by December 1, 2017. If the year-end report is not the final10report for stage 1 of the pilot project, a final report that includes11an evaluation of stage 1 of the pilot project must be provided to the12governor's office and the transportation committees of the house of13representatives and the senate following completion of stage 1 of the14pilot project. Any legislative vacancies on the steering committee15must be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives for16a house of representatives member vacancy, and by the ((majority17leader and minority leader)) president of the senate for a senate18member vacancy.19

(2) The legislature finds that there is a need for long-term toll20payer relief from increasing toll rates on the Tacoma Narrows bridge.21Therefore, the commission must convene a work group to review,22update, add to as necessary, and comment on various scenarios for23toll payer relief outlined in the 2014 joint transportation committee24report on internal refinance opportunities for the Tacoma Narrows25bridge. The work group must include participation from the Tacoma26Narrows bridge citizen's advisory group, at least one member from27each of the legislative delegations from the districts immediately28abutting the Tacoma Narrows bridge, the local chambers of commerce,29and affected local communities. Legislative members of the work group30must be reimbursed for travel expenses by the commission. The work31group must submit a report with its preferred and prioritized policy32solutions to the transportation committees of the legislature by33December 1, 2017.34

Sec. 206. 2017 c 313 s 206 (uncodified) is amended to read as35follows: 36FOR THE FREIGHT MOBILITY STRATEGIC INVESTMENT BOARD37Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . (($818,000))38 $836,00039

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The appropriation in this section is subject to the following1conditions and limitations: $60,000 of the motor vehicle account—2state appropriation is provided solely for the board, from amounts3set aside out of statewide fuel taxes distributed to cities according4to RCW 46.68.110(2), to manage and update the road-rail conflicts5database produced as a result of the joint transportation committee's6"Study of Road-rail Conflicts in Cities (2016)." The board shall7update the database using data from the most recent versions of the8Washington state freight and goods transportation system update,9marine cargo forecast, and other relevant sources. The database must10continue to identify prominent road-rail conflicts that will help to11inform strategic state investment for freight mobility statewide. The12board shall form a committee including, but not limited to,13representatives from local governments, the department of14transportation, the utilities and transportation commission, and15relevant stakeholders to identify and recommend a statewide list of16projects using a corridor-based approach. The board shall provide the17list to the transportation committees of the legislature and the18office of financial management by September 1, 2018.19

Sec. 207. 2017 c 313 s 207 (uncodified) is amended to read as20follows: 21FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL22State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation . . (($480,926,000))23 $490,844,00024State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation . (($14,025,000))25 $14,592,00026State Patrol Highway Account—Private/Local27

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($3,863,000))28 $4,016,00029Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($1,067,000))30 $1,077,00031Ignition Interlock Device Revolving Account—State32

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $510,00033Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation . . . $276,00034



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(1) Washington state patrol officers engaged in off-duty1uniformed employment providing traffic control services to the2department of transportation or other state agencies may use state3patrol vehicles for the purpose of that employment, subject to4guidelines adopted by the chief of the Washington state patrol. The5Washington state patrol must be reimbursed for the use of the vehicle6at the prevailing state employee rate for mileage and hours of usage,7subject to guidelines developed by the chief of the Washington state8patrol.9

(2) $510,000 of the ignition interlock device revolving account—10state appropriation is provided solely for the ignition interlock11program at the Washington state patrol to provide funding for two12staff to work and provide support for the program in working with13manufacturers, service centers, technicians, and participants in the14program.15

(3) $1,000,000 of the state patrol highway account—state16appropriation is provided solely for ongoing support, system updates,17maintenance, and an independent assessment of the P25 digital land18mobile radio system. Of the amount provided in this subsection,19$400,000 must be used for the independent assessment of the P2520digital land mobile radio system. The independent assessment must21identify implementation issues and coverage gaps and recommend22strategies to address these issues and gaps. The assessment must be23submitted to the governor and the transportation committees of the24legislature by September 1, 2018. To the extent practicable, the25Washington state patrol shall begin implementing recommendations26before the completion of the independent assessment.27

(4) The Washington state patrol and the department of28transportation shall jointly submit a prioritized list of weigh29station projects to the office of financial management by October 1,302017. Projects submitted must include estimated costs for preliminary31engineering, rights-of-way, and construction and must also consider32the timing of any available funding for weigh station projects.33

(5) The Washington state patrol and the office of financial34management must be consulted by the department of transportation35during the design phase of any improvement or preservation project36that could impact Washington state patrol weigh station operations.37During the design phase of any such project, the department of38transportation must estimate the cost of designing around the39

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affected weigh station's current operations, as well as the cost of1moving the affected weigh station.2

(6) $510,000 of the state patrol highway account—state3appropriation is provided solely for the operation of the license4investigation unit to enforce vehicle registration laws in5southwestern Washington. The Washington state patrol, in consultation6with the department of revenue, shall maintain a running estimate of7sales and use taxes remitted to the state pursuant to activity8conducted by the license investigation unit. At the end of the9calendar quarter in which it is estimated that more than $625,000 in10taxes have been remitted to the state since the effective date of11this section, the Washington state patrol shall notify the state12treasurer and the state treasurer shall transfer funds pursuant to13section ((408(25))) 406(24) of this act.14

(7) $600,000 of the state patrol highway account—state15appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter16((. . . (Senate Bill No. 5274))) 181, Laws of 2017 (WSPRS salary17definition). ((If chapter . . . (Senate Bill No. 5274), Laws of 201718is not enacted by June 30, 2017, the amount in this subsection19lapses.))20

Sec. 208. 2017 c 313 s 208 (uncodified) is amended to read as21follows: 22FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING23Marine Fuel Tax Refund Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $34,00024Motorcycle Safety Education Account—State25

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($4,523,000))26 $4,608,00027State Wildlife Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($1,030,000))28 $891,00029Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation . . . . . (($202,973,000))30 $254,279,00031Highway Safety Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . $3,215,00032Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($90,659,000))33 $83,948,00034Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . $329,00035Motor Vehicle Account—Private/Local Appropriation . . (($2,048,000))36 $4,909,00037Ignition Interlock Device Revolving Account—State38

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Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($5,250,000))1 $5,262,0002Department of Licensing Services Account—State3

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($6,611,000))4 $6,900,0005License Plate Technology Account—State6

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000,0007Abandoned Recreational Vehicle Disposal Account—State8

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $172,0009Driver Licensing Technology Support Account—State10

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150,00011TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($319,672,000))12

$367,697,00013The appropriations in this section are subject to the following14

conditions and limitations:15(1) $205,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is16

provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (Engrossed17House Bill No. 2201), Laws of 2017 (MVET collection). If18chapter . . . (Engrossed House Bill No. 2201), Laws of 2017 is not19enacted by June 30, 2017, the amount provided in this subsection20lapses.21

(2) $20,810,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation22and $3,000,000 of the license plate technology account—state23appropriation are provided solely for business and technology24modernization. The department and the state chief information officer25or his or her designee must provide a joint project status report to26the transportation committees of the legislature on at least a27calendar quarter basis. The report must include, but is not limited28to: Detailed information about the planned and actual scope,29schedule, and budget; status of key vendor and other project30deliverables; and a description of significant changes to planned31deliverables or system functions over the life of the project.32Project staff will periodically brief the committees or the33committees' staff on system security and data protection measures.34

(3) The department when modernizing its computer systems must35place personal and company data elements in separate data fields to36allow the department to select discrete data elements when providing37information or data to persons or entities outside the department.38This requirement must be included as part of the systems design in39

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the department's business and technology modernization. Pursuant to1the restrictions in federal and state law, a person's photo, social2security number, or medical information must not be made available3through public disclosure or data being provided under RCW 46.12.6304or 46.12.635.5

(4) (($4,471,000 of the highway safety account—state6appropriation is provided solely for costs necessary to accommodate7increased demand for enhanced drivers' licenses and enhanced8identicards. The office of financial management shall place the9entire amount provided in this subsection in unallotted status. The10office of financial management may release portions of the funds when11it determines that average wait times have increased by more than two12minutes based on wait time and volume data provided by the department13compared to average wait times and volume during the month of14December 2016. The department and the office of financial management15shall evaluate the use of these funds on a monthly basis and16periodically report to the transportation committees of the17legislature on average wait times and volume data for enhanced18drivers' licenses and enhanced identicards.19

(5))) The department shall continue to encourage the use of20online vehicle registration renewal reminders and minimize the number21of letters mailed by the department. To further this goal, the22department shall develop a pilot program to replace first-class mail,23letter-form renewal reminders with postcard renewal reminders. The24goal of the pilot program is to realize substantial savings on25printing and postage costs. The pilot program must include customers26who performed their last renewal online and still receive a paper27renewal notice. The appropriations in this section reflect savings in28postage and printing costs of at least $250,000 in the 2017-201929fiscal biennium.30

(((6))) (5) $350,000 of the highway safety account—state31appropriation is provided solely for communication and outreach32activities necessary to inform the public of federally acceptable33identification options including, but not limited to, enhanced34drivers' licenses and enhanced identicards. The department shall35develop and implement an outreach plan that includes informational36material that can be effectively communicated to all communities and37populations in Washington.38

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(((7))) (6) $19,000 of the highway safety account—state1appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter2((. . . (Substitute Senate Bill No. 5289))) 334, Laws of 20173(distracted driving). ((If chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No.45289), Laws of 2017 is not enacted by June 30, 2017, the amount5provided in this subsection lapses.6

(8))) (7) $57,000 of the motor vehicle account—state7appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter8((. . . (House Bill No. 1400))) 11, Laws of 2017 (aviation license9plate). ((If chapter . . . (House Bill No. 1400), Laws of 2017 is not10enacted by June 30, 2017, the amount provided in this subsection11lapses.12

(9))) (8) $572,000 of the highway safety account—state13appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter14((. . . (Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1481))) 197, Laws of152017 (driver education uniformity). ((If chapter . . . (Engrossed16Substitute House Bill No. 1481), Laws of 2017 is not enacted by June1730, 2017, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.18

(10))) (9) $39,000 of the motor vehicle account—state19appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter20((. . . (Substitute House Bill No. 1568))) 25, Laws of 2017 (Fred21Hutch license plate). ((If chapter . . . (Substitute House Bill No.221568), Laws of 2017 is not enacted by June 30, 2017, the amount23provided in this subsection lapses.24

(11))) (10) $104,000 of the ignition interlock device revolving25account—state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation26of chapter ((. . . (Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No.271614))) 336, Laws of 2017 (impaired driving). ((If chapter . . .28(Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1614), Laws of 2017 is29not enacted by June 30, 2017, the amount provided in this subsection30lapses.31

(12))) (11) $500,000 of the highway safety account—state32appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter33((. . . (Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1808))) 206, Laws of342017 (foster youth/driving). ((If chapter . . . (Engrossed Substitute35House Bill No. 1808), Laws of 2017 is not enacted by June 30, 2017,36the amount provided in this subsection lapses.37

(13))) (12) $61,000 of the highway safety account—state38appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter39

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((. . . (Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5008))) 310, Laws of 2017 (REAL ID1compliance). ((If chapter . . . (Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5008),2Laws of 2017 is not enacted by June 30, 2017, the amount in this3subsection lapses.4

(14))) (13)(a) Within existing funds, the department, in5consultation with the department of ecology, shall convene a work6group comprised of registered tow truck operators, hulk haulers,7representatives from county solid waste facilities, and the recycling8community to develop a sustainable plan for the collection and9disposal of abandoned recreational vehicles.10

(b) The work group shall report on the current problems relating11to abandoned recreational vehicles and develop policy options for12procedures relating to the transportation, recycling, and disposal of13abandoned recreational vehicles, as well as other potentially related14issues. As a result of its discussions, the work group shall also15produce draft legislation. The final report and draft legislation are16due to the standing transportation committees of the legislature on17December 1, 2017.18

(((15))) (14) $30,000 of the highway safety account—state19appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter20((. . . (Senate Bill No. 5382))) 122, Laws of 2017 (reduced-cost21identicards). ((If chapter . . . (Senate Bill No. 5382), Laws of 201722is not enacted by June 30, 2017, the amount in this subsection23lapses.24

(16))) (15) $112,000 of the motor vehicle account—state25appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter26((. . . (Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5338))) 218, Laws of272017 (registration enforcement). ((If chapter . . . (Engrossed28Substitute Senate Bill No. 5338), Laws of 2017 is not enacted by June2930, 2017, the amount in this subsection lapses.30

(17))) (16) $30,000 of the highway safety account—state31appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter32((. . . (Substitute Senate Bill No. 5343))) 43, Laws of 2017 (tow33truck notices). ((If chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No. 5343),34Laws of 2017 is not enacted by June 30, 2017, the amount in this35subsection lapses.))36

(17) $23,025,000 of the highway safety account—state37appropriation is provided solely for costs necessary to accommodate38increased demand for enhanced drivers' licenses and enhanced39

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identicards. The department shall report on a quarterly basis on the1use of these funds, associated workload, and information with2comparative information with recent comparable months in prior years.3The report must include: Both the detailed statewide and by licensing4service office, information on staffing levels, average monthly wait5times, the number of enhanced drivers' licenses and enhanced6identicards issued/renewed, and the number of primary drivers'7licenses and identicards issued/renewed.8

(18) $5,000,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation9is provided solely for costs necessary to accommodate increased10demand for enhanced drivers' licenses and enhanced identicards. The11office of financial management shall place the entire amount provided12in this subsection in unallotted status. The office of financial13management may release portions of the funds when it determines that14average wait times have increased or is very likely to increase by15more than two minutes based on wait time and volume data provided by16the department compared to average wait times and volume during17comparable months in prior years. The department and the office of18financial management shall evaluate the use of these funds on a19monthly basis and provide a quarterly report to the transportation20committees of the legislature.21

(19) $45,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is22provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (Substitute23Senate Bill No. 5110), Laws of 2018 (enhancing youth voter24registration). If chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No. 5110),25Laws of 2018 is not enacted by June 30, 2018, the amount provided in26this subsection lapses.27

(20) $23,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is28provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (Substitute29Senate Bill No. 5746), Laws of 2018 (concerning the Association of30Washington Generals). If chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No.315746), Laws of 2018 is not enacted by June 30, 2018, the amount32provided in this subsection lapses.33

(21) $27,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is34provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (Substitute35Senate Bill No. 6009), Laws of 2018 (issuance of personalized36collector vehicle license plates). If chapter . . . (Substitute37Senate Bill No. 6009), Laws of 2018 is not enacted by June 30, 2018,38the amount provided in this subsection lapses.39

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(22) $25,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is1provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (Substitute2Senate Bill No. 6107), Laws of 2018 (electric motorcycle registration3renewal fees). If chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No. 6107),4Laws of 2018 is not enacted by June 30, 2018, the amount provided in5this subsection lapses.6

(23) $17,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is7provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (Substitute8Senate Bill No. 6155), Laws of 2018 (bone marrow donation9information). If chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No. 6155),10Laws of 2018 is not enacted by June 30, 2018, the amount provided in11this subsection lapses.12

(24) $70,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is13provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (Engrossed14Third Substitute Senate Bill No. 6353), Laws of 2018 (procedures in15order to automatically register citizens to vote). If chapter . . .16(Engrossed Third Substitute Senate Bill No. 6353), Laws of 2018 is17not enacted by June 30, 2018, the amount provided in this subsection18lapses.19

(25) $172,000 of the abandoned recreational vehicle disposal20account—state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation21of chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No. 6437), Laws of 201822(disposal of recreational vehicles abandoned on public property). If23chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No. 6437), Laws of 2018 is not24enacted by June 30, 2018, the amount provided in this subsection25lapses.26

(26) $13,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is27provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (Substitute28Senate Bill No. 6438), Laws of 2018 (clarifying the collection29process for existing vehicle service transactions). If chapter . . .30(Substitute Senate Bill No. 6438), Laws of 2018 is not enacted by31June 30, 2018, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.32

(27) The total appropriations in this section reflect the cost33savings to the department resulting from the enactment of Substitute34Senate Bill No. 5955 (motor vehicle excise tax credit program).35

(28) The department shall within the department's appropriations,36in consultation with the county auditors, convene a work group to37evaluate options and potential methods for improving the operations38and relationship between the department and its licensing partners.39

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The work group shall meet a minimum of two times between April and1December 2018. The report may include recommendations on ways to2improve the state licensing functions and business operations of the3state, county auditors, and subagents. The work group shall produce a4final report and make recommendations to the standing transportation5committees of the legislature by January 1, 2019.6

(29) The department shall within the department's appropriations,7conduct a study to evaluate options and potential methods for8allowing digital license plates. The report must include information9on the durability and legibility of digital license plates in10different weather conditions, costs, data security, tolling and11vehicle fees, protection of personal and vehicle information, and12other implementation issues. This report must include an evaluation13of how the digital license plates can contain tamper-resistant and14antitheft features, but can continue to display the unique license15plate number assigned to the vehicle during any time the vehicle is16traveling on public roadways. The department shall consult with the17Washington state patrol, the department of transportation, and other18appropriate entities in conducting the study. The department of19licensing shall present a report to the standing transportation20committees of the legislature by January 1, 2019.21

(30) $200,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation22is provided solely for the department to implement employee training23and other activities related to improving the protection of private24information and increasing racial and cultural awareness by employees25in administering licensing responsibilities.26

(31) $150,000 of the driver licensing technology support account—27state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of28chapter . . . (Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6189), Laws of 201829(suspended or revoked driver's license provisions). If chapter . . .30(Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6189), Laws of 2018 is not enacted31by June 30, 2018, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.32

Sec. 209. 2017 c 313 s 209 (uncodified) is amended to read as33follows: 34FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—TOLL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE35—PROGRAM B36High Occupancy Toll Lanes Operations Account—State37

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($4,033,000))38

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$4,462,0001Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $513,0002State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State3

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($52,671,000))4 $57,137,0005State Route Number 520 Civil Penalties Account—State6

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($4,328,000))7 $4,131,0008Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State9

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($32,134,000))10 $33,621,00011Interstate 405 Express Toll Lanes Operations12

Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . (($22,194,000))13 $21,760,00014Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project Account—State15

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($6,506,000))16 $13,938,00017



(1) $1,300,000 of the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge account—state22appropriation and $9,048,000 of the state route number 520 corridor23account—state appropriation are provided solely for the purposes of24addressing unforeseen operations and maintenance costs on the Tacoma25Narrows bridge and the state route number 520 bridge, respectively.26The office of financial management shall place the amounts provided27in this subsection, which represent a portion of the required minimum28fund balance under the policy of the state treasurer, in unallotted29status. The office may release the funds only when it determines that30all other funds designated for operations and maintenance purposes31have been exhausted.32

(2) $3,100,000 of the Interstate 405 express toll lanes33operations account—state appropriation, $1,498,000 of the state route34number 520 corridor account—state appropriation, and $1,802,000 of35the high occupancy toll lanes operations account—state appropriation36are provided solely for the operation and maintenance of roadside37toll collection systems.38

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(3) (($4,328,000)) $4,131,000 of the state route number 520 civil1penalties account—state appropriation, $2,192,000 of the Tacoma2Narrows toll bridge account—state appropriation, and $1,191,000 of3the Interstate 405 express toll lanes operations account—state4appropriation are provided solely for expenditures related to the5toll adjudication process.6

(4) The department shall make detailed quarterly expenditure7reports available to the Washington state transportation commission8and to the public on the department's web site using current9resources. The reports must include a summary of toll revenue by10facility on all operating toll facilities and high occupancy toll11lane systems, and an itemized depiction of the use of that revenue.12

(5) As long as the facility is tolled, the department must13provide quarterly reports to the transportation committees of the14legislature on the Interstate 405 express toll lane project15performance measures listed in RCW 47.56.880(4). These reports must16include:17

(a) Information on the travel times and travel time reliability18(at a minimum, average and 90th percentile travel times) maintained19during peak and nonpeak periods in the express toll lanes and general20purpose lanes for both the entire corridor and commonly made trips in21the corridor including, but not limited to, northbound from Bellevue22to Rose Hill, state route number 520 at NE 148th to Interstate 405 at23state route number 522, Bellevue to Bothell (both NE 8th to state24route number 522 and NE 8th to state route number 527), and a trip25internal to the corridor (such as NE 85th to NE 160th) and similar26southbound trips;27

(b) A month-to-month comparison of travel times and travel time28reliability for the entire corridor and commonly made trips in the29corridor as specified in (a) of this subsection since implementation30of the express toll lanes and, to the extent available, a comparison31to the travel times and travel time reliability prior to32implementation of the express toll lanes;33

(c) Total express toll lane and total general purpose lane34traffic volumes, as well as per lane traffic volumes for each type of35lane (i) compared to total express toll lane and total general36purpose lane traffic volumes, as well as per lane traffic volumes for37each type of lane, on this segment of Interstate 405 prior to38implementation of the express toll lanes and (ii) compared to total39

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express toll lane and total general purpose lane traffic volumes, as1well as per lane traffic volumes for each type of lane, from month to2month since implementation of the express toll lanes; and3

(d) Underlying congestion measurements, that is, speeds, that are4being used to generate the summary graphs provided, to be made5available in a digital file format.6

(6) $666,000 of the high occupancy toll lanes operations account—7state appropriation, $11,527,000 of the state route number 5208corridor account—state appropriation, $4,955,000 of the Tacoma9Narrows toll bridge account—state appropriation, $4,286,000 of the10Interstate 405 express toll lanes operations account—state11appropriation, and $6,506,000 of the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement12project account—state appropriation are provided solely for the13department to implement a new tolling customer service toll14collection system, and are subject to the conditions, limitations,15and review provided in section 701 ((of this act)), chapter 313, Laws16of 2017.17

(a) The office of financial management shall place $2,000,000 of18the amounts provided in this subsection in unallotted status, to be19distributed between the facilities using the account proportions in20this subsection. If the vendors selected as the successful bidders21for the new tolling customer service toll collection system or the22operator of the new system are different than the vendor as of23January 1, 2017, the office of financial management may release24portions of this amount as transition costs.25

(b) The funds provided in this subsection from the Alaskan Way26viaduct replacement project account—state appropriation are provided27through a transfer from the motor vehicle account—state in section28408(26) ((of this act)), chapter 313, Laws of 2017. These funds are a29loan to the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project account—state,30and the legislature assumes that these funds will be reimbursed to31the motor vehicle account—state at a later date when the portion of32state route number 99 that is the deep bore tunnel is operational.33

(c) The department must provide a project status report to the34office of financial management and the transportation committees of35the legislature on at least a calendar quarterly basis. The report36must include, but is not limited to:37

(i) Detailed information about the planned and actual scope,38schedule, and budget;39

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(ii) Status of key vendor and other project deliverables; and1(iii) A description of significant changes to planned2

deliverables or system functions over the life of the project.3(d) The department shall continue to work with the office of4

financial management, office of the chief information officer, and5the transportation committees of the legislature on the project6management plan that includes a provision for independent7verification and validation of contract deliverables from the8successful bidder and a provision for quality assurance that includes9reporting independently to the office of the chief information10officer on an ongoing basis during system implementation.11

(7) The department shall make detailed quarterly reports to the12governor and the transportation committees of the legislature on the13following:14

(a) The use of consultants in the tolling program, including the15name of the contractor, the scope of work, the type of contract,16timelines, deliverables, any new task orders, and any extensions to17existing consultant contracts;18

(b) The nonvendor costs of administering toll operations,19including the costs of staffing the division, consultants and other20personal service contracts required for technical oversight and21management assistance, insurance, payments related to credit card22processing, transponder purchases and inventory management, facility23operations and maintenance, and other miscellaneous nonvendor costs;24and25

(c) The vendor-related costs of operating tolled facilities,26including the costs of the customer service center, cash collections27on the Tacoma Narrows bridge, electronic payment processing, and toll28collection equipment maintenance, renewal, and replacement.29

(d) The toll adjudication process, including a summary table for30each toll facility that includes:31

(i) The number of notices of civil penalty issued;32(ii) The number of recipients who pay before the notice becomes a33

penalty;34(iii) The number of recipients who request a hearing and the35

number who do not respond;36(iv) Workload costs related to hearings;37(v) The cost and effectiveness of debt collection activities; and38(vi) Revenues generated from notices of civil penalty.39

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(8) (($13,617,000)) $13,179,000 of the Interstate 405 express1toll lanes operations account—state appropriation is provided solely2for operational costs related to the express toll lane facility. The3office of financial management shall place $6,808,000 of the amount4provided in this subsection in unallotted status. The office of5financial management may only release the funds to the department6upon the passage of a 2018 supplemental transportation budget.7

(9) $5,583,000 of the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project8account—state appropriation is provided solely for the new state9route number 99 tunnel toll facility's expected proportional share of10collecting toll revenues, operating customer services, and11maintaining toll collection systems for the last seven months of the12biennium. Due to the uncertainty of the new state route number 9913tunnel toll facility timeline, the legislature is holding the other14tolled facilities' administrative cost shares constant for this15biennium. The legislature expects to see appropriate reductions to16the other toll facility accounts once tolling on the new state route17number 99 tunnel toll facility commences and any previously incurred18costs for start-up of the new facility are charged back to the19Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project account. The office of20financial management shall closely monitor the application of the21cost allocation model and ensure that the new state route number 9922tunnel toll facility is adequately sharing costs and the other toll23facility accounts are not being overspent or subsidizing the new24state route number 99 tunnel toll facility.25

(10) $1,849,000 of the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project26account—state appropriation is provided solely for the costs27associated with the sale of transponders for the opening of the new28state route number 99 tunnel toll facility in Seattle. The office of29financial management shall place $510,000 of the amount provided in30this subsection in unallotted status. The office of financial31management may only release the funds to the department if it32determines the transponder inventory will otherwise not be sufficient33for facility ramp up.34

Sec. 210. 2017 c 313 s 210 (uncodified) is amended to read as35follows: 36FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY—PROGRAM37C38

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Transportation Partnership Account—State Appropriation . . $1,460,0001Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($83,572,000))2 $87,566,0003Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State4

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $263,0005Multimodal Transportation Account—State6

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($2,876,000))7 $2,878,0008Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)—State9

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,460,00010TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($89,631,000))11


conditions and limitations:14(1) $9,588,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation15

is provided solely for the development of the labor system16replacement project and is subject to the conditions, limitations,17and review provided in section 701 ((of this act)), chapter 313, Laws18of 2017. It is the intent of the legislature that if any portion of19the labor system replacement project is leveraged in the future for20the time, leave, and labor distribution of any other agencies, the21motor vehicle account will be reimbursed proportionally for the22development of the system since amounts expended from the motor23vehicle account must be used exclusively for highway purposes in24conformance with Article II, section 40 of the state Constitution.25This must be accomplished through a loan arrangement with the current26interest rate under the terms set by the office of the state27treasurer at the time the system is deployed to additional agencies.28If the motor vehicle account is not reimbursed for future use of the29system, it is further the intent of the legislature that reductions30will be made to central service agency charges accordingly.31

(2) $2,296,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation32is provided solely for the development of ferries network systems33support.34

Sec. 211. 2017 c 313 s 211 (uncodified) is amended to read as35follows: 36FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—FACILITY MAINTENANCE,37OPERATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION—PROGRAM D—OPERATING38

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Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($28,146,000))1 $29,406,0002State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State3

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,0004TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($28,180,000))5

$29,440,0006

Sec. 212. 2017 c 313 s 212 (uncodified) is amended to read as7follows: 8FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—AVIATION—PROGRAM F9Aeronautics Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . (($6,749,000))10 $7,295,00011Aeronautics Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . (($4,900,000))12 $6,855,00013Aeronautics Account—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . $171,00014


The appropriations in this section are subject to the following17conditions and limitations: (($2,637,000)) $3,122,000 of the18aeronautics account—state appropriation is provided solely for the19airport aid grant program, which provides competitive grants to20public airports for pavement, safety, planning, and security.21

Sec. 213. 2017 c 313 s 213 (uncodified) is amended to read as22follows: 23FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—PROGRAM DELIVERY MANAGEMENT AND24SUPPORT—PROGRAM H25Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($54,512,000))26 $56,508,00027Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . $500,00028Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation . (($252,000))29 $257,00030



(1) $300,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is35provided solely for the completion of property value determinations36

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for surplus properties to be sold. The value determinations must be1completed by agency staff if available; otherwise, the agency may2contract out for these services. The real estate services division of3the department must recover the cost of its efforts from the sale of4surplus property. Proceeds for surplus property sales must fund5additional future sales, and the real estate services division shall6prioritize staff resources to meet revenue assumptions for surplus7property sales.8

(2) The legislature recognizes that the trail known as the Rocky9Reach Trail, and its extensions, serve to separate motor vehicle10traffic from pedestrians and bicyclists, increasing motor vehicle11safety on state route number 2 and the coincident section of state12route number 97. Consistent with chapter 47.30 RCW and pursuant to13RCW 47.12.080, the legislature declares that transferring portions of14WSDOT Inventory Control (IC) No. 2-09-04686 containing the trail and15associated buffer areas to the Washington state parks and recreation16commission is consistent with the public interest. The legislature17directs the department to transfer the property to the Washington18state parks and recreation commission.19

(a) The department must be paid fair market value for any20portions of the transferred real property that is later abandoned,21vacated, or ceases to be publicly maintained for trail purposes.22

(b) Prior to completing the transfer in this subsection (2), the23department must ensure that provisions are made to accommodate24private and public utilities and any facilities that predate the25department's acquisition of the property, at no cost to those26entities. Prior to completing the transfer, the department shall also27ensure that provisions, by fair market assessment, are made to28accommodate other private and public utilities and any facilities29that have been legally allowed by permit or other instrument.30

(c) The department may sell any adjoining property that is not31necessary to support the Rocky Reach Trail and adjacent buffer areas32only after the transfer of trail-related property to the Washington33state parks and recreation commission is complete. Adjoining property34owners must be given the first opportunity to acquire such property35that abuts their property, and applicable boundary line or other36adjustments must be made to the legal descriptions for recording37purposes.38

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Sec. 214. 2017 c 313 s 214 (uncodified) is amended to read as1follows: 2FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS—3PROGRAM K4Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . (($622,000))5 $620,0006Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure7

Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000,0008Multimodal Transportation Account—State9

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $535,00010TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($2,157,000))11


conditions and limitations:14(1) $35,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state15

appropriation is provided solely for the public-private partnerships16program to conduct an outreach effort to assess interest in a public-17private partnership to rebuild the Anacortes ferry terminal. The18public-private partnerships program shall issue a request for letters19of interest, similar to the request issued in 2009, in a public-20private partnership to rebuild the Anacortes ferry terminal by21combining the ferry terminal functions and structure with one or more22commercial ventures, including, but not limited to, ventures to23provide lodging, conference and meeting facilities, food service,24shopping, or other retail operations. The public-private partnerships25program shall notify the transportation committees of the legislature26upon release of the request for letters of interest and shall provide27the transportation committees of the legislature with a summary of28the information collected once the letters of interest have been29received.30

(2) $1,000,000 of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure31account—state appropriation is provided solely for the purpose of32capitalizing the Washington electric vehicle infrastructure bank as33provided in chapter 44, Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess. (transportation34revenue). The department may spend no more than one million dollars35from the electric vehicle charging infrastructure account during the36four-year period of the 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal biennia.37

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(3) The economic partnerships program must continue to explore1retail partnerships at state-owned park and ride facilities, as2authorized in RCW 47.04.295.3

(4) $500,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state4appropriation is provided solely to study public-private partnership5alternatives for the financing and construction of an entry building6located at Colman Dock.7

(a) As part of the study, the public-private partnerships program8must work with the city of Seattle, Native American tribes, and local9community groups to evaluate the efficacy of contracting with a10private entity to participate in the construction of the Colman Dock11entry building. The study must:12

(i) Identify and discuss options to construct the facility as13currently scoped;14

(ii) Identify and discuss options, including rescoping the15current design of the facility for purposes of providing a project16that has the potential to increase economic development activities17along the Seattle waterfront area, such as through the inclusion of18office space and restaurants;19

(iii) Consider concepts and options found in the design20development described in the 2013-2015 capital budget (chapter 19,21Laws of 2013 2nd sp. sess.), including connections to Pier 48 as a22future public park;23

(iv) Consider rooftop public access for panoramic views of the24Puget Sound and Olympic mountains; and25

(v) Consider exhibits of the history and heritage of the26vicinity.27

(b) By November 15, 2017, the public-private partnerships program28must provide a report to the governor and the transportation29committees of the legislature on the program's findings and30recommendations.31

(5) The department of transportation must apply to the department32of ecology for grants funded by the Volkswagen "clean diesel"33marketing, sales practice, and products liability litigation34settlement. The department must apply for funding for electric35vehicle charging station infrastructure projects. The department of36ecology must work with the department of transportation to select37projects for funding.38

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Sec. 215. 2017 c 313 s 215 (uncodified) is amended to read as1follows: 2FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE—PROGRAM M3Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . (($434,781,000))4 $452,451,0005Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . $7,000,0006State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State7

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,447,0008Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State9

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,233,00010Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project Account—State11

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,982,00012TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($447,461,000))13


conditions and limitations:16(1) (($7,092,000)) $8,000,000 of the motor vehicle account—state17

appropriation is provided solely for utility fees assessed by local18governments as authorized under RCW 90.03.525 for the mitigation of19stormwater runoff from state highways.20

(2) $4,447,000 of the state route number 520 corridor account—21state appropriation is provided solely to maintain the state route22number 520 floating bridge. These funds must be used in accordance23with RCW 47.56.830(3).24

(3) $1,233,000 of the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge account—state25appropriation is provided solely to maintain the new Tacoma Narrows26bridge. These funds must be used in accordance with RCW 47.56.830(3).27

(4) $35,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is28provided solely for the department to submit a request for proposals29as part of a pilot project that explores the use of rotary auger30ditch cleaning and reshaping service technology in maintaining31roadside ditches for state highways. The pilot project must consist32of at least one technology test on each side of the Cascade mountain33range.34

(5) (($250,000)) $631,000 of the motor vehicle account—state35appropriation is provided solely for the department to implement36safety improvements and debris clean up on department-owned rights-37of-way in the city of Seattle. Direct or contracted activities must38include collecting and disposing of garbage, clearing debris or39

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hazardous material, and implementing safety improvements. Funds may1also be used to contract with the city of Seattle to provide mutual2services in rights-of-way similar to contract agreements in the32015-2017 fiscal biennium. $381,000 of the amount provided in this4subsection is for one-time equipment procurement needed to implement5this subsection.6

Sec. 216. 2017 c 313 s 216 (uncodified) is amended to read as7follows: 8FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—TRAFFIC OPERATIONS—PROGRAM Q—9OPERATING10Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($62,578,000))11 $65,864,00012Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . $2,050,00013Motor Vehicle Account—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . $250,00014



(1) $6,000,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation19is provided solely for low-cost enhancements. The department shall20give priority to low-cost enhancement projects that improve safety or21provide congestion relief. By December 15th of each odd-numbered22year, the department shall provide a report to the legislature23listing all low-cost enhancement projects completed in the prior24fiscal biennium.25

(2) When regional transit authority construction activities are26visible from a state highway, the department shall allow the regional27transit authority to place safe and appropriate signage informing the28public of the purpose of the construction activity.29

(3) The department must make signage for low-height bridges a30high priority.31

(4) $50,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is32provided solely for the department to coordinate with the appropriate33local jurisdictions for development and implementation of a historic34route 10 signage program on Interstate 90 from the Columbia River to35the Idaho state border.36

(5)(a) During the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the department shall37continue a pilot program that expands private transportation38

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providers' access to high occupancy vehicle lanes. Under the pilot1program, when the department reserves a portion of a highway based on2the number of passengers in a vehicle, the following vehicles must be3authorized to use the reserved portion of the highway if the vehicle4has the capacity to carry eight or more passengers, regardless of the5number of passengers in the vehicle: (a) Auto transportation company6vehicles regulated under chapter 81.68 RCW; (b) passenger charter7carrier vehicles regulated under chapter 81.70 RCW, except marked or8unmarked stretch limousines and stretch sport utility vehicles as9defined under department of licensing rules; (c) private nonprofit10transportation provider vehicles regulated under chapter 81.66 RCW;11and (d) private employer transportation service vehicles. For12purposes of this subsection, "private employer transportation13service" means regularly scheduled, fixed-route transportation14service that is offered by an employer for the benefit of its15employees. Nothing in this subsection is intended to authorize the16conversion of public infrastructure to private, for-profit purposes17or to otherwise create an entitlement or other claim by private users18to public infrastructure.19

(b) The department shall expand the high occupancy vehicle lane20access pilot program to vehicles that deliver or collect blood,21tissue, or blood components for a blood-collecting or distributing22establishment regulated under chapter 70.335 RCW. Under the pilot23program, when the department reserves a portion of a highway based on24the number of passengers in a vehicle, blood-collecting or25distributing establishment vehicles that are clearly and identifiably26marked as such on all sides of the vehicle are considered emergency27vehicles and must be authorized to use the reserved portion of the28highway.29

(c) The department shall expand the high occupancy vehicle lane30access pilot program to private, for hire vehicles regulated under31chapter 81.72 RCW that have been specially manufactured, designed, or32modified for the transportation of a person who has a mobility33disability and uses a wheelchair or other assistive device. Under the34pilot program, when the department reserves a portion of a highway35based on the number of passengers in a vehicle, wheelchair-accessible36taxicabs that are clearly and identifiably marked as such on all37sides of the vehicle are considered public transportation vehicles38and must be authorized to use the reserved portion of the highway.39

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(d) Nothing in this subsection (5) is intended to exempt these1vehicles from paying tolls when they do not meet the occupancy2requirements established by the department for high occupancy toll3lanes.4

Sec. 217. 2017 c 313 s 217 (uncodified) is amended to read as5follows: 6FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND7SUPPORT—PROGRAM S8Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($32,794,000))9 $34,372,00010Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . $1,656,00011Multimodal Transportation Account—State12

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,128,000))13 $1,129,00014



(1) $1,500,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation19is provided solely for a grant program that makes awards for the20following: (a) Support for nonprofit agencies, churches, and other21entities to help provide outreach to populations underrepresented in22the current apprenticeship programs; (b) preapprenticeship training;23and (c) child care, transportation, and other supports that are24needed to help women, veterans, and minorities enter and succeed in25apprenticeship. The department must report on grants that have been26awarded and the amount of funds disbursed by December 1, 2017, and27annually thereafter.28

(2) $300,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is29provided solely for succession planning and leadership training. The30department shall report on the implementation of these activities to31the transportation committees of the legislature by December 31,322018.33

(3) From the revenues generated by the five dollar per studded34tire fee under RCW 46.37.427, $250,000 of the motor vehicle account—35state appropriation is provided solely for the department, in36consultation with the appropriate local jurisdictions and relevant37stakeholder groups, to establish a pilot media-based public38

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information campaign regarding the damage of studded tire use on1state and local roadways in Spokane county. The reason for the2geographic selection of Spokane county for the pilot is based on the3high utilization of studded tires in this jurisdiction. The public4information campaign must primarily focus on making the consumer5aware of the road deterioration, financial impact for taxpayers, the6safety implications for other drivers, and, secondarily, the7alternatives to studded tires. The two-year pilot must begin by8September 1, 2018. By June 30, 2019, the department shall provide a9report to the transportation committees of the legislature on the10outcomes of the pilot public information program.11

Sec. 218. 2017 c 313 s 218 (uncodified) is amended to read as12follows: 13FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, DATA,14AND RESEARCH—PROGRAM T15Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($23,117,000))16 $26,901,00017Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . (($35,182,000))18 $39,782,00019Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation . . . $711,00020Multimodal Transportation Account—Federal21

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,809,00022Multimodal Transportation Account—Private/Local23

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100,00024TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($61,919,000))25


conditions and limitations:28(1) The department shall investigate opportunities for a transit-29

oriented development pilot project at the existing Kingsgate park and30ride at Interstate 405 and 132nd. The department must coordinate with31the city of Kirkland and other key stakeholders to determine the32feasibility and cost of transit-oriented development at Kingsgate. A33report on the process and outcomes is due to the transportation34committees of the legislature no later than December 1, 2017.35

(2) $100,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation and36$250,000 of the motor vehicle account—federal appropriation are37provided solely for a study that details a cost estimate for38

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replacing the westbound U.S. 2 trestle and recommends a series of1financing options to address that cost and to satisfy debt service2requirements.3

In conducting the study, the department shall work in close4collaboration with a stakeholder group that includes, but is not5limited to, Snohomish county, the port of Everett, economic alliance6Snohomish county, the cities of Everett, Lake Stevens, Marysville,7Snohomish, and Monroe, and affected transit agencies.8

The department shall quantify both the cost of replacing the9westbound trestle structure and making mobility and capacity10improvements to maximize the use of the structure in the years11leading up to full replacement. Financing options that should be12examined and quantified include public-private partnerships, public-13public partnerships, a transportation benefit district tailored to14the specific incorporated and unincorporated area, loans and grants,15and other alternative financing measures available at the state or16federal level.17

The department shall also evaluate ways in which the costs of18alternative financing can be debt financed.19

The department shall complete the study and submit a final report20and recommendations to the transportation committees of the21legislature, including recommendations on statutory changes needed to22implement available financing options, by January 8, 2018.23

(3) $100,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is24provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (Substitute25Senate Bill No. 6195), Laws of 2018 (transportation projects of26statewide significance). If chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No.276195), Laws of 2018 is not enacted by June 30, 2018, the amount28provided in this subsection lapses.29

(4) $181,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is30provided solely for the department, in coordination with the31University of Washington department of mechanical engineering, to32study measures to reduce noise impacts from bridge expansion joints.33The study must examine testing methodologies and project timelines34and costs. A final report must be submitted to the transportation35committees of the legislature by October 15, 2018.36

(5) Among the options studied as part of the SR 410 Corridor37Study, the department shall examine the mobility and safety benefits38of replacing or expanding the White River bridge between Enumclaw and39Buckley to four lanes and removing the trestle.40

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(6) $200,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is1provided solely for implementation of a practical solutions study for2the state route number 162 and state route number 410 interchange,3based on the recommendations of the SR 162 Study/Design project4(L2000107). The study must include short, medium, and long-term phase5recommendations and must be submitted to the transportation6committees of the legislature by January 1, 2019.7

(7) Within existing resources, the department shall meet with8local stakeholders in south Pierce county to discuss potential9solutions to traffic congestion; emergency management concerns10regarding routes away from natural disasters and around incidents11similar to the train derailment that occurred on December 18th, 2017;12and what state transportation investments would benefit the economic13development of the area. The department shall provide regular updates14on its progress to the joint transportation committee.15

Sec. 219. 2017 c 313 s 219 (uncodified) is amended to read as16follows: 17FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—CHARGES FROM OTHER AGENCIES—18PROGRAM U19Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($69,997,000))20 $74,806,00021Multimodal Transportation Account—State22

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,285,000))23 $1,923,00024


Sec. 220. 2017 c 313 s 220 (uncodified) is amended to read as27follows: 28FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION—PROGRAM V29State Vehicle Parking Account—State Appropriation . . . (($754,000))30 $784,00031Regional Mobility Grant Program Account—State32

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($93,920,000))33 $101,786,00034Rural Mobility Grant Program Account—State35

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,223,00036Multimodal Transportation Account—State37

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Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($92,437,000))1 $97,867,0002Multimodal Transportation Account—Federal3



conditions and limitations:8(1) $52,679,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state9

appropriation is provided solely for a grant program for special10needs transportation provided by transit agencies and nonprofit11providers of transportation. Of this amount:12

(a) $12,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state13appropriation is provided solely for grants to nonprofit providers of14special needs transportation. Grants for nonprofit providers must be15based on need, including the availability of other providers of16service in the area, efforts to coordinate trips among providers and17riders, and the cost effectiveness of trips provided. Of the amount18provided in this subsection (1)(a), $25,000 of the multimodal19transportation account—state appropriation is provided solely for the20ecumenical christian helping hands organization for special needs21transportation services.22

(b) $40,679,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state23appropriation is provided solely for grants to transit agencies to24transport persons with special transportation needs. To receive a25grant, the transit agency must, to the greatest extent practicable,26have a maintenance of effort for special needs transportation that is27no less than the previous year's maintenance of effort for special28needs transportation. Grants for transit agencies must be prorated29based on the amount expended for demand response service and route30deviated service in calendar year 2015 as reported in the "Summary of31Public Transportation - 2015" published by the department of32transportation. No transit agency may receive more than thirty33percent of these distributions.34

(2) $32,223,000 of the rural mobility grant program account—state35appropriation is provided solely for grants to aid small cities in36rural areas as prescribed in RCW 47.66.100.37

(3)(a) (($10,290,000)) $10,702,000 of the multimodal38transportation account—state appropriation is provided solely for a39

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vanpool grant program for: (i) Public transit agencies to add1vanpools or replace vans; and (ii) incentives for employers to2increase employee vanpool use. The grant program for public transit3agencies will cover capital costs only; operating costs for public4transit agencies are not eligible for funding under this grant5program. Additional employees may not be hired from the funds6provided in this section for the vanpool grant program, and7supplanting of transit funds currently funding vanpools is not8allowed. The department shall encourage grant applicants and9recipients to leverage funds other than state funds.10

(b) At least $1,600,000 of the amount provided in this subsection11must be used for vanpool grants in congested corridors.12

(4) (($16,241,000)) $24,107,000 of the regional mobility grant13program account—state appropriation is reappropriated and provided14solely for the regional mobility grant projects identified in LEAP15Transportation Document ((2017)) 2018-2 ALL PROJECTS as developed16((April 20, 2017)) February 19, 2018, Program - Public Transportation17Program (V). Of the amounts provided in this subsection, $757,000 of18the regional mobility grant program account—state appropriation is19reappropriated solely for the Kitsap Transit, SR 305 Interchange20Improvements at Suquamish Way Park and Ride (Project 20130101.)21

(5)(a) $77,679,000 of the regional mobility grant program account22—state appropriation is provided solely for the regional mobility23grant projects identified in LEAP Transportation Document ((2017))242018-2 ALL PROJECTS as developed ((April 20, 2017)) February 19,252018, Program - Public Transportation Program (V). The department26shall review all projects receiving grant awards under this program27at least semiannually to determine whether the projects are making28satisfactory progress. Any project that has been awarded funds, but29does not report activity on the project within one year of the grant30award, must be reviewed by the department to determine whether the31grant should be terminated. The department shall promptly close out32grants when projects have been completed, and any remaining funds33must be used only to fund projects identified in the LEAP34transportation document referenced in this subsection. The department35shall provide annual status reports on December 15, 2017, and36December 15, 2018, to the office of financial management and the37transportation committees of the legislature regarding the projects38receiving the grants. It is the intent of the legislature to39

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appropriate funds through the regional mobility grant program only1for projects that will be completed on schedule. A grantee may not2receive more than twenty-five percent of the amount appropriated in3this subsection. The department shall not approve any increases or4changes to the scope of a project for the purpose of a grantee5expending remaining funds on an awarded grant.6

(b) In order to be eligible to receive a grant under (a) of this7subsection during the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, a transit agency8must establish a process for private transportation providers to9apply for the use of park and ride facilities. For purposes of this10subsection, (i) "private transportation provider" means: An auto11transportation company regulated under chapter 81.68 RCW; a passenger12charter carrier regulated under chapter 81.70 RCW, except marked or13unmarked stretch limousines and stretch sport utility vehicles as14defined under department of licensing rules; a private nonprofit15transportation provider regulated under chapter 81.66 RCW; or a16private employer transportation service provider; and (ii) "private17employer transportation service" means regularly scheduled, fixed-18route transportation service that is offered by an employer for the19benefit of its employees.20

(6) Funds provided for the commute trip reduction (CTR) program21may also be used for the growth and transportation efficiency center22program.23

(7) (($5,920,000)) $6,920,000 of the multimodal transportation24account—state appropriation and (($754,000)) $784,000 of the state25vehicle parking account—state appropriation are provided solely for26CTR grants and activities. Of this amount((,)):27

(a) $250,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state28appropriation is provided solely for a voluntary pilot program to29expand public-private partnership CTR incentives to make measurable30reductions in off-peak, weekend, and nonwork trips. Ridesharing may31be integrated into grant proposals. The department shall prioritize32grant proposals that focus on the Interstate 90, Interstate 5, or33Interstate 405 corridor. The department shall offer competitive trip-34reduction grants. The department shall report to the transportation35committees of the legislature by December 1, 2018, on the pilot36program's impacts to the transportation system and potential37improvements to the CTR grant program;38

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(b) $1,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state1appropriation is provided solely for the department to direct a pilot2transit pass incentive program. Businesses and nonprofit3organizations located in a county adjacent to Puget Sound with a4population of more than seven hundred thousand that have never5offered transit subsidies to employees are eligible to apply to the6program for a fifty percent rebate on the cost of employee transit7subsidies provided through the regional ORCA fare collection system.8No single business or nonprofit organization may receive more than9ten thousand dollars from the program.10

(i) Businesses and nonprofit organizations may apply and be11awarded funds prior to purchasing a transit subsidy, but the12department may not provide reimbursement until proof of purchase or a13contract has been provided to the department.14

(ii) The department shall report to the transportation committees15of the legislature on the impact of the program by June 30, 2019, and16may adopt rules to administer the program; and17

(c) $30,000 of the state vehicle parking account—state18appropriation is provided solely for the STAR pass program for state19employees residing in Mason and Grays Harbor Counties. Use of the20pass is for public transportation between Mason County and Thurston21County, and Grays Harbor and Thurston County. The pass may also be22used within Grays Harbor County.23

(8) (($17,590,000)) $20,891,000 of the multimodal transportation24account—state appropriation is provided solely for connecting25Washington transit projects identified in LEAP Transportation26Document ((2017)) 2018-2 ALL PROJECTS as developed ((April 20, 2017))27February 19, 2018. It is the intent of the legislature that entities28identified to receive funding in the LEAP document referenced in this29subsection receive the amounts specified in the time frame specified30in that LEAP document. If an entity has already completed a project31in the LEAP document referenced in this subsection before the time32frame identified, the entity may substitute another transit project33or projects that cost a similar or lesser amount.34

(9) $2,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state35appropriation is provided solely for transit coordination grants.36

(10) $250,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state37appropriation is provided solely for King county for a pilot program38to provide certain students in the Highline and Lake Washington39

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school districts with an ORCA card during the summer. To be eligible1for an ORCA card under this program, a student must also be in high2school, be eligible for free and reduced-price lunches, and have a3job or other responsibility during the summer. King county must4provide a report to the department and the transportation committees5of legislature by December 15, 2018, regarding: The annual student6usage of the pilot program, available ridership data, the cost to7expand the program to other King county school districts, the cost to8expand the program to student populations other than high school or9eligible for free and reduced-price lunches, opportunities for10subsidized ORCA cards or local grant or matching funds, and any11additional information that would help determine if the pilot program12should be extended or expanded.13

(11) The department shall not require more than a ten percent14match from nonprofit transportation providers for state grants.15

(12)(a) For projects funded as part of the 2015 connecting16Washington transportation package listed on the LEAP transportation17document identified in subsection (4) of this section, if the18department expects to have substantial reappropriations for the192019-2021 fiscal biennium, the department may, on a pilot basis,20apply funding from a project with an appropriation that cannot be21used for the current fiscal biennium to advance one or more of the22following projects:23

(i) King County Metro - RapidRide Expansion, Burien-Delridge24(G2000031);25

(ii) King County Metro - Route 40 Northgate to Downtown26(G2000032);27

(iii) Spokane Transit - Spokane Central City Line (G2000034);28(iv) Kitsap Transit - East Bremerton Transfer Center (G2000039);29

or30(v) City of Seattle - Northgate Transit Center Pedestrian Bridge31

(G2000041).32(b) At least ten business days before advancing a project33

pursuant to this subsection, the department must notify the office of34financial management and the transportation committees of the35legislature. The advancement of a project may not hinder the delivery36of the projects for which the reappropriations are necessary for the372019-2021 fiscal biennium.38

(13) The department of transportation must apply to the39department of ecology for grants funded by the Volkswagen "clean40

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diesel" marketing, sales practice, and products liability litigation1settlement. The department must apply for funding for projects that2electrify and reduce air emissions from public-sector transit buses.3The department must work with the department of ecology to select4projects for funding.5

(14) $750,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state6appropriation is provided solely for the Intercity Transit Dash7shuttle program.8

(15) It is the intent of the legislature to provide up to9$1,000,000 of multimodal transportation account—state funds as10matching funds in the 2019-21 fiscal biennium to a local government11entity awarded any 2018 Advanced Transportation and Congestion12Management Technologies Deployment Program (ATCMDP) federal grant13funds. An ATCMDP grant is anticipated for a coalition of cities in14the vicinity of the I-405 and state route 167 corridors to advance a15system of flexibly scheduled, electric and automated vanpools and16carpools designed to reduce commute peak traffic, accidents and17vehicle emissions.18

Sec. 221. 2017 c 313 s 221 (uncodified) is amended to read as19follows: 20FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—MARINE—PROGRAM X21Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State22

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($496,307,000))23 $510,614,00024Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—Federal25

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,743,00026Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—Private/Local27

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $121,00028TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($505,171,000))29


conditions and limitations:32(1) The office of financial management budget instructions33

require agencies to recast enacted budgets into activities. The34Washington state ferries shall include a greater level of detail in35its 2017-2019 supplemental and 2019-2021 omnibus transportation36appropriations act requests, as determined jointly by the office of37financial management, the Washington state ferries, and the38

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transportation committees of the legislature. This level of detail1must include the administrative functions in the operating as well as2capital programs.3

(2) For the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the department may enter4into a distributor controlled fuel hedging program and other methods5of hedging approved by the fuel hedging committee.6

(3) (($68,049,000)) $71,004,000 of the Puget Sound ferry7operations account—state appropriation is provided solely for auto8ferry vessel operating fuel in the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, which9reflect cost savings from a reduced biodiesel fuel requirement and,10therefore, is contingent upon the enactment of section 703 ((of this11act)), chapter 313, Laws of 2017. The amount provided in this12subsection represents the fuel budget for the purposes of calculating13any ferry fare fuel surcharge.14

(4) $30,000 of the Puget Sound ferry operations account—state15appropriation is provided solely for the marine division assistant16secretary's designee to the board of pilotage commissioners, who17serves as the board chair. As the agency chairing the board, the18department shall direct the board chair, in his or her capacity as19chair, to require that the report to the governor and chairs of the20transportation committees required under RCW 88.16.035(1)(f) be filed21by September 1, 2017, and annually thereafter, and that the report22include the continuation of policies and procedures necessary to23increase the diversity of pilots, trainees, and applicants, including24a diversity action plan. The diversity action plan must articulate a25comprehensive vision of the board's diversity goals and the steps it26will take to reach those goals.27

(5) $500,000 of the Puget Sound ferry operations account—state28appropriation is provided solely for operating costs related to29moving vessels for emergency capital repairs. Funds may only be spent30after approval by the office of financial management.31

(6) $25,000 of the Puget Sound ferry operations account—state32appropriation is provided solely for additional hours of traffic33control assistance by a uniformed officer at the Fauntleroy ferry34terminal.35

(7) $75,000 of the Puget Sound ferry operations account—state36appropriation is provided solely for the department to contract with37the University of Washington to conduct an analysis of loading38procedures at the Fauntleroy ferry terminal. The department shall39

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share the results of the analysis with the governor's office and the1transportation committees of the legislature by December 31, 2018.2

Sec. 222. 2017 c 313 s 222 (uncodified) is amended to read as3follows: 4FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—RAIL—PROGRAM Y—OPERATING5Multimodal Transportation Account—State6

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($80,146,000))7 $80,518,0008Multimodal Transportation Account—Private/Local9

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($46,000))10 $3,646,00011



(1) $300,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state16appropriation is provided solely for a consultant study of ultra17high-speed ground transportation. "Ultra high-speed" means two18hundred fifty miles per hour or more. The study must identify the19costs and benefits of ultra high-speed ground transportation along a20north-south alignment in Washington state. The study must provide:21

(((1))) (a) An update to the high speed ground transportation22study commissioned pursuant to chapter 231, Laws of 1991 and23delivered to the governor and legislature on October 15, 1992;24

(((2))) (b) An analysis of an ultra high-speed ground25transportation alignment between Vancouver, British Columbia and26Portland, Oregon with stations in: Vancouver, British Columbia;27Bellingham, Everett, Seattle, SeaTac, Tacoma, Olympia, and Vancouver,28Washington; and Portland, Oregon, with an option to connect with an29east-west alignment in Washington state and with a similar system in30the state of California;31

(((3))) (c) An analysis of the following key elements:32(((a))) (i) Economic feasibility;33(((b))) (ii) Forecasted demand;34(((c))) (iii) Corridor identification;35(((d))) (iv) Land use and economic development and environmental36

implications;37

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(((e))) (v) Compatibility with other regional transportation1plans, including interfaces and impacts on other travel modes such as2air transportation;3

(((f))) (vi) Technological options for ultra high-speed ground4transportation, both foreign and domestic;5

(((g))) (vii) Required specifications for speed, safety, access,6and frequency;7

(((h))) (viii) Identification of existing highway or railroad8rights-of-way that are suitable for ultra high-speed travel,9including identification of additional rights-of-way that may be10needed and the process for acquiring those rights-of-way;11

(((i))) (ix) Institutional arrangements for carrying out detailed12system planning, construction, and operations; and13

(((j))) (x) An analysis of potential financing mechanisms for an14ultra high-speed travel system.15

The department shall provide a report of its study findings to16the governor and transportation committees of the legislature by17December 15, 2017.18

(2) $3,600,000 of the multimodal transportation account—local19appropriation is provided solely for a consultant business case20analysis of ultra high-speed ground transportation. The business case21analysis must build on the results of the 2017 Washington state ultra22high-speed ground transportation feasibility study. The department23shall provide a report of its findings to the governor and24transportation committees of the legislature by June 30, 2019.25

(3) Within existing resources, the department shall convene a26work group on the electrification of rail lines in Washington state.27The work group shall be comprised of, but not limited to, railroad28owners and operators, rail electrification experts, and financial29experts. The work group shall:30

(a) Investigate the cost of electrification for freight and31passenger rail;32

(b) Review the costs and benefits associated with electrification33on the mainline north-south and east-west routes in Washington;34

(c) Determine whether a market business case may exist for35electrification investments; and36

(d) Review potential funding sources and mechanisms.37The department shall provide a report of its study findings to38

the governor and transportation committees of the legislature by June3930, 2019.40

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(4) $250,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state1appropriation is provided solely for the department to conduct a2study of the feasibility of an east-west intercity passenger rail3system. The study must include the following elements:4

(a) Projections of potential ridership;5(b) Review of relevant planning studies;6(c) Establishment of an advisory group and associated meetings;7(d) Development of a Stampede Pass corridor alignment to maximize8

ridership, revenue, and rationale, considering service to population9centers: Auburn, Cle Elum, Yakima, Tri-Cities; Ellensburg &10Toppenish;11

(e) Assessment of current infrastructure conditions, including12station stop locations;13

(f) Identification of equipment needs;14(g) Identification of operator options; and15(h) Interviews with stakeholders.16A report of the study findings and recommendations is due to the17

transportation committees of the legislature by January 15, 2019.18

Sec. 223. 2017 c 313 s 223 (uncodified) is amended to read as19follows: 20FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—LOCAL PROGRAMS—PROGRAM Z—21OPERATING22Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($10,644,000))23 $11,365,00024Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . $2,567,00025Multiuse Roadway Safety Account—State Appropriation . . . . $132,00026


The appropriations in this section are subject to the following29conditions and limitations: $1,100,000 of the motor vehicle account—30state appropriation is provided solely for the department, from31amounts set aside out of statewide fuel taxes distributed to counties32according to RCW 46.68.120(3), to contract with the Washington state33association of counties to: Provide statewide updates to34transportation metrics and financial reporting; develop and implement35an inventory of county culvert and short-span bridge infrastructure;36and develop and implement enhanced road safety data in support of37county road systemic safety programs. The Washington state38

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association of counties must develop and implement data collection,1management, and reporting in cooperation with state agencies involved2with the collection and maintenance of related inventory systems.3

TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES—CAPITAL4

Sec. 301. 2017 c 313 s 301 (uncodified) is amended to read as5follows: 6FOR THE FREIGHT MOBILITY STRATEGIC INVESTMENT BOARD7Freight Mobility Investment Account—State8

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($22,462,000))9 $22,507,00010Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($1,900,000))11 $2,000,00012Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . $3,250,00013Freight Mobility Multimodal Account—State14

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($21,843,000))15 $22,283,00016Freight Mobility Multimodal Account—Private/Local17


$51,360,00020

Sec. 302. 2017 c 313 s 302 (uncodified) is amended to read as21follows: 22FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL23State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation . . . (($3,103,000))24 $4,503,00025

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following26conditions and limitations: The entire appropriation in this section27is provided solely for the following projects:28

(1) $250,000 for emergency repairs;29(2) $728,000 for roof replacements;30(3) (($2,000,000 for the state patrol academy in Shelton for31

replacement of the skid pan, repair of the training tank, and32replacement of the HVAC system; and33

(4))) $125,000 for the Whiskey Ridge generator shelter;34(4) $200,000 for replacement of the HVAC system at the state35

patrol academy in Shelton;36

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(5) $700,000 for repair of the training tank at the state patrol1academy in Shelton; and2

(6) $2,500,000 for the replacement of the skid pan at the state3patrol academy in Shelton.4

The Washington state patrol may transfer funds between projects5specified in this section to address cash flow requirements. If a6project specified in this section is completed for less than the7amount provided, the remainder may be transferred to another project8specified in this section not to exceed the total appropriation9provided in this section.10

Sec. 303. 2017 c 313 s 303 (uncodified) is amended to read as11follows: 12FOR THE COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION BOARD13Rural Arterial Trust Account—State Appropriation . . (($58,186,000))14 $63,186,00015Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $706,00016County Arterial Preservation Account—State17

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($35,434,000))18 $38,434,00019


Sec. 304. 2017 c 313 s 304 (uncodified) is amended to read as22follows: 23FOR THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD24Small City Pavement and Sidewalk Account—State25

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,780,00026Transportation Improvement Account—State27

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($240,300,000))28 $279,300,00029Multimodal Transportation Account—State30



conditions and limitations:35(1) The entire multimodal transportation account—state36

appropriation is provided solely for the complete streets program.37

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(2) $9,687,000 of the transportation improvement account—state1appropriation is provided solely for:2

(a) The arterial preservation program to help low tax-based,3medium-sized cities preserve arterial pavements;4

(b) The small city pavement program to help cities meet urgent5preservation needs; and6

(c) The small city low-energy street light retrofit program.7

Sec. 305. 2017 c 313 s 305 (uncodified) is amended to read as8follows: 9FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—FACILITIES—PROGRAM D—10(DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-ONLY PROJECTS)—CAPITAL11Transportation Partnership Account—State Appropriation. . . . $17,00012Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($6,087,000))13 $10,070,00014Connecting Washington Account—State Appropriation . . (($24,257,000))15 $21,051,00016



(1) (($16,170,000)) $11,751,000 of the connecting Washington21account—state appropriation is provided solely for a new Olympic22region maintenance and administration facility to be located on the23department-owned site at the intersection of Marvin Road and 32nd24Avenue in Lacey, Washington.25

(2) (($8,087,000)) $9,300,000 of the connecting Washington26account—state appropriation is provided solely for a new27administration facility on Euclid Avenue in Wenatchee, Washington.28

(3)(a) $3,400,000 of the motor vehicle account—state29appropriation is provided solely for the department facility located30at 15700 Dayton Ave N in Shoreline. This appropriation is contingent31upon the department of ecology and department of licensing signing a32not less than twenty-year agreement to pay proportional shares of an33annual amount equal to:34

(i) Any financing contract issued pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW;35and36

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(ii) Seven hundred thousand dollars, which represents the1department's contribution for this renovation project of fourteen2million dollars divided over twenty years.3

(b) Payments from the department of licensing and department of4ecology as described in this subsection shall be deposited into the5motor vehicle account.6

(c) Total project costs are not to exceed $46,500,000.7

Sec. 306. 2017 c 313 s 306 (uncodified) is amended to read as8follows: 9FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—IMPROVEMENTS—PROGRAM I10Transportation Partnership Account—State11

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($570,992,000))12 $689,745,00013Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($47,406,000))14 $74,517,00015Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . (($216,647,000))16 $253,410,00017Motor Vehicle Account—Private/Local Appropriation . . (($24,209,000))18 $49,430,00019Connecting Washington Account—State20

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,159,822,000))21 $1,215,013,00022Special Category C Account—State Appropriation . . . . (($6,146,000))23 $12,000,00024Multimodal Transportation Account—State25

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($15,162,000))26 $16,299,00027Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project Account—State28

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($122,046,000))29 $122,047,00030Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)—State31

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($51,115,000))32 $51,457,00033Interstate 405 Express Toll Lanes Operations Account—State34

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($12,000,000))35 $3,258,00036

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . (($2,225,545,000))37$2,487,176,00038

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(1) Except as provided otherwise in this section, the entire3connecting Washington account—state appropriation and the entire4transportation partnership account—state appropriation are provided5solely for the projects and activities as listed by fund, project,6and amount in LEAP Transportation Document ((2017)) 2018-1 as7developed ((April 20, 2017)) February 19, 2018, Program - Highway8Improvements Program (I). However, limited transfers of specific9line-item project appropriations may occur between projects for those10amounts listed subject to the conditions and limitations in section11601 of this act.12

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the entire13transportation 2003 account (nickel account)—state appropriation is14provided solely for the projects and activities as listed in LEAP15Transportation Document ((2017)) 2018-1 as developed ((April 20,162017)) February 19, 2018, Program – Highway Improvements Program (I).17

(3) Except as provided otherwise in this section, the entire18motor vehicle account—state appropriation and motor vehicle account—19federal appropriation are provided solely for the projects and20activities listed in LEAP Transportation Document ((2017)) 2018-2 ALL21PROJECTS as developed ((April 20, 2017)) February 19, 2018, Program -22Highway Improvements Program (I). Any federal funds gained through23efficiencies, adjustments to the federal funds forecast, additional24congressional action not related to a specific project or purpose, or25the federal funds redistribution process must then be applied to26highway and bridge preservation activities.27

(4) Within the motor vehicle account—state appropriation and28motor vehicle account—federal appropriation, the department may29transfer funds between programs I and P, except for funds that are30otherwise restricted in this act. The department shall submit a31report on fiscal year ((2017)) 2018 funds transferred using this32subsection as part of the department's ((2018)) 2019 budget33submittal.34

(5) The connecting Washington account—state appropriation35includes up to (($360,433,000)) $314,696,000 in proceeds from the36sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.889.37

(6) The ((transportation 2003)) motor vehicle account (((nickel38account)))—state appropriation includes up to (($51,115,000))39

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$73,433,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW1((47.10.861)) 47.10.843.2

(7) The transportation partnership account—state appropriation3includes up to (($325,748,000)) $475,763,000 in proceeds from the4sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.873. Of this amount,5(($122,046,000)) $122,047,000 must be transferred to the Alaskan Way6viaduct replacement project account.7

(8) (($159,407,000)) The special category C account—state8appropriation includes up to $705,000 in proceeds from the sale of9bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.801.10

(9) $194,258,000 of the transportation partnership account—state11appropriation, $7,000 of the motor vehicle account—federal12appropriation, (($8,000,000)) $27,903,000 of the motor vehicle13account—private/local appropriation, (($29,100,000)) $30,097,000 of14the transportation 2003 account (nickel account)—state appropriation,15(($122,046,000)) $122,047,000 of the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement16project account—state appropriation, and (($2,662,000)) $2,663,000 of17the multimodal transportation account—state appropriation are18provided solely for the SR 99/Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement project19(809936Z).20

(((9))) (10) $12,500,000 of the multimodal transportation account21—state appropriation is provided solely for transit mitigation for22the SR 99/Viaduct Project - Construction Mitigation project23(809940B).24

(((10))) (11) Within existing resources, during the regular25sessions of the legislature, the department of transportation shall26participate in work sessions, before the transportation committees of27the house of representatives and senate, on the Alaskan Way viaduct28replacement project. These work sessions must include a report on29current progress of the project, timelines for completion,30outstanding claims, the financial status of the project, and any31other information necessary for the legislature to maintain32appropriate oversight of the project. The parties invited to present33may include the department of transportation, the Seattle tunnel34partners, and other appropriate stakeholders.35

(((11) $5,804,000)) (12) $7,769,000 of the transportation36partnership account—state appropriation, (($5,162,000)) $5,744,000 of37the transportation 2003 account (nickel account)—state appropriation,38$215,000 of the motor vehicle account—federal appropriation, and39

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(($146,000)) $6,000,000 of the special category C account—state1appropriation are provided solely for the US 395/North Spokane2Corridor project (600010A). Any future savings on the project must3stay on the US 395/Interstate 90 corridor and be made available to4the current phase of the North Spokane corridor project or any future5phase of the project in 2017-2019.6

(((12) $26,601,000)) (13) $27,415,000 of the transportation7partnership account—state appropriation and (($10,956,000))8$13,158,000 of the transportation 2003 account (nickel account)—state9appropriation are provided solely for the I-405/Kirkland Vicinity10Stage 2 - Widening project (8BI1002). This project must be completed11as soon as practicable as a design-build project. Any future savings12on this project or other Interstate 405 corridor projects must stay13on the Interstate 405 corridor and be made available to either the14I-405/SR 167 Interchange - Direct Connector project (140504C), the15I-405 Renton to Bellevue project (M00900R), or the I-405/SR 522 to16I-5 Capacity Improvements project (L2000234) in the 2017-2019 fiscal17biennium.18

(((13) $1,500,000)) (14) $4,960,000 of the transportation19partnership account—state appropriation is provided solely for20preliminary engineering for adding capacity on Interstate 405 between21state route number 522 and Interstate 5. The funding is a transfer22from the I-405/Kirkland Vicinity Stage 2 - Widening project due to23savings, and will start an additional phase of this I-405 project.24

(((14))) (15)(a) The SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV project25(8BI1003) is supported over time from multiple sources, including a26$300,000,000 TIFIA loan, $924,615,000 in Garvee bonds, toll revenues,27state bonds, interest earnings, and other miscellaneous sources.28

(b) (($44,311,000)) $78,958,000 of the transportation partnership29account—state appropriation ((is)), $12,296,000 of the motor vehicle30account—federal appropriation, and $232,000 of the motor vehicle31account—local appropriation are provided solely for the SR 520 Bridge32Replacement and HOV project (8BI1003).33

(c) When developing the financial plan for the project, the34department shall assume that all maintenance and operation costs for35the new facility are to be covered by tolls collected on the toll36facility and not by the motor vehicle account.37

(((15))) (16) The department shall itemize all future requests38for the construction of buildings on a project list and submit them39

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through the transportation executive information system as part of1the department's ((2018)) 2019 budget submittal. It is the intent of2the legislature that new facility construction must be transparent3and not appropriated within larger highway construction projects.4

(((16))) (17) Any advisory group that the department convenes5during the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium must consider the interests of6the entire state of Washington.7

(18) It is the intent of the legislature that for the I-5 JBLM8Corridor Improvements project (M00100R), the department shall9actively pursue $50,000,000 in federal funds to pay for this project10to supplant state funds in the future. $50,000,000 in connecting11Washington account funding must be held in unallotted status during12the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium. These funds may only be used after the13department has provided notice to the office of financial management14that it has exhausted all efforts to secure federal funds from the15federal highway administration and the department of defense.16

(19) (($93,500,000)) $93,651,000 of the connecting Washington17account—state appropriation ((is)) and $600,000 of the motor vehicle18account—state appropriation are provided solely for the SR 167/SR 50919Puget Sound Gateway project (M00600R).20

(a) Any savings on the project must stay on the Puget Sound21Gateway corridor until the project is complete.22

(b) Proceeds from the sale of any surplus real property acquired23for the purpose of building the SR 167/SR 509 Puget Sound Gateway24(M00600R) project must be deposited into the motor vehicle account25for the purpose of constructing the project.26

(20)(a) In making budget allocations to the Puget Sound Gateway27project, the department shall implement the project's construction as28a single corridor investment. The department shall develop a29coordinated corridor construction and implementation plan for state30route number 167 and state route number 509 in collaboration with31affected stakeholders. Specific funding allocations must be based on32where and when specific project segments are ready for construction33to move forward and investments can be best optimized for timely34project completion. Emphasis must be placed on avoiding gaps in fund35expenditures for either project.36

(b) The secretary of transportation must develop a memorandum of37understanding with local project stakeholders that identifies a38schedule for stakeholders to provide local matching funds for the39Puget Sound Gateway project. Criteria for eligibility of local match40

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includes matching funds and equivalent in-kind contributions1including, but not limited to, land donations. The memorandum of2understanding must be finalized by July 1, 2018. The department must3submit a copy of the memorandum of understanding to the4transportation committees of the legislature and report regularly on5the status of the requirements outlined in this subsection (20)(b)6and (c) of this subsection.7

(c) During the course of developing the memorandum of8understanding, the department must evaluate the project schedules to9determine if there are any benefits to be gained by moving the10project schedule forward. ((Additionally, the department must11consider completing)) It is the legislature's intent that if the12department identifies any savings after the funding gap on the base13project is closed as part of the proposal to expedite the project,14that these cost savings shall go toward construction of a full15single-point urban interchange at the junction of state route number16161 (Meridian avenue) and state route number 167 and a full single-17point urban interchange at the junction of state route number 509 and18188th Street. If the department receives additional funds from an19outside source for this project after the funding gap on the base20project is closed, the funds must be applied toward the completion of21these two full single-point urban interchanges.22

(d) $600,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation23provided in subsection (19) of this section is provided solely for24planning and preliminary engineering for a full single-point urban25interchange at the junction of state route number 161 (Meridian26avenue) and state route number 167.27

(e) For the SR 167/SR 509 Puget Sound Gateway project (M00600R)28the department is strongly encouraged to work with Poulsbo RV to find29a location within the Kent city limits in its work to retain a30recreational vehicle dealership in the path of the state route number31509/Interstate 5 under-crossing. The department shall provide regular32updates on its progress to the joint transportation committee and33affected stakeholders.34

(f) In designing the state route number 509/state route number35516 interchange component of the SR 167/SR 509 Puget Sound Gateway36project (M00600R), the department shall make every effort to utilize37the preferred "4B" design.38

(21) It is the intent of the legislature that, for the I-5/North39Lewis County Interchange project (L2000204), the department develop40

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and design the project with the objective of significantly improving1access to the industrially zoned properties in north Lewis county.2The design must consider the county's process of investigating3alternatives to improve such access from Interstate 5 that began in4March 2015.5

(22) (($600,000)) $942,000 of the motor vehicle account—state6appropriation is provided solely for the department to complete an7interchange justification report (IJR) for the U.S. 2 trestle8(L1000158), covering the state route number 204 and 20th Street9interchanges at the end of the westbound structure.10

(a) The department shall develop the IJR in close collaboration11with affected local jurisdictions, including Snohomish county and the12cities of Everett, Lake Stevens, Marysville, Snohomish, and Monroe.13

(b) Within the amount provided for the IJR, the department must14address public outreach and the overall operational approval of the15IJR.16

(c) The department shall complete the IJR and submit the final17report to the governor and the transportation committees of the18legislature by July 1, 2018.19

(23)(a) The legislature recognizes that the city of Mercer Island20has unique access issues that require the use of Interstate 90 to21leave the island and that this access may be affected by the I-90/22Two-Way Transit and HOV Improvements project. One of the most heavily23traveled on-ramps from Mercer Island to the westbound Interstate 9024general purpose lanes is from Island Crest Way. The department must25continue to consult with the city of Mercer Island and the other26signatories to the 1976 memorandum of agreement to preserve access27provided to Mercer Island by the Island Crest Way on-ramp, and thus28grandfather in the current use of the on-ramp for both high occupancy29vehicles as well as vehicles seeking to access the general purpose30lanes of Interstate 90. The department must consider all reasonable31access solutions, including allowing all vehicles to use the Island32Crest Way on-ramp to access the new high occupancy vehicle lane with33a reasonable and safe distance provided for single-occupancy vehicles34to merge into the general purpose lanes.35

(b) A final access solution for Mercer Island must consider the36following criteria: Safety; operational effects on all users,37including maintaining historic access to Interstate 90 provided from38Mercer Island by Island Crest Way; enforcement requirements; and39compliance with state and federal law.40

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(c) The department may not restrict by occupancy the westbound1on-ramp from Island Crest Way until a final access solution that2meets the criteria in (b) of this subsection has been reached.3

(24) (($2,000,000)) $3,258,000 of the Interstate 405 express toll4lanes operations account—state appropriation is provided solely for5the I-405 NB Hard Shoulder Running – SR 527 to I-5 project6(L1000163).7

(25) The legislature finds that there are sixteen companies8involved in wood preserving in the state that employ four hundred9workers and have an annual payroll of fifteen million dollars. Before10the department's switch to steel guardrails, ninety percent of the11twenty-five hundred mile guardrail system was constructed of12preserved wood and one hundred ten thousand wood guardrail posts were13produced annually for state use. Moreover, the policy of using steel14posts requires the state to use imported steel. Given these findings,15where practicable, and until June 30, 2019, the department shall16include the design option to use wood guardrail posts, in addition to17steel posts, in new guardrail installations. The selection of posts18must be consistent with the agency design manual policy that existed19before December 2009.20

(26) For the SR 526 Corridor Improvements project (N52600R), the21department shall look holistically at the state route number 52622corridor from the state route number 526/Interstate 5 interchange at23the east end to the southwest Everett industrial area and Boeing's24west access road on the west end. The department, working with25affected jurisdictions and stakeholders, shall select project26elements that best maximize mobility and congestion relief in the27corridor and draw from project elements identified in a practical28solutions process.29

(27) ((It is the intent of the legislature that for the I-5/30Slater Road Interchange - Improvements project (L1000099), $2,000,00031of connecting Washington account—state funds be added in the322021-2023 fiscal biennium and $10,100,000 of connecting Washington33account—state funds be added in the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium, and34that the LEAP transportation document referenced in subsection (1) of35this section be updated accordingly.36

(28)))(a) For projects funded as part of the 2015 connecting37Washington transportation package listed on the LEAP transportation38document identified in subsection (1) of this section, if the39

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department expects to have substantial reappropriations for the12019-2021 fiscal biennium, the department may, on a pilot basis,2apply funding from a project with an appropriation that cannot be3used for the current fiscal biennium to advance one or more of the4following projects:5

(i) SR 20/Sharpes Corner Vicinity Intersection (L1000112);6(ii) I-5/Marvin Road/SR 510 Interchange (L1100110);7(iii) I-5/Northbound On-ramp at Bakerview (L2000119);8(iv) US 395/Ridgeline Intersection (L2000127);9(v) I-90/Eastside Restripe Shoulders (L2000201);10(vi) SR 240/Richland Corridor Improvements (L2000202);11(vii) SR 14/Bingen Overpass (L2220062);12(viii) US Hwy 2 Safety (N00200R);13(ix) SR 520/148th Ave NE Overlake Access Ramp (L1100101);14(x) SR 28/SR 285 North Wenatchee Area Improvements (L2000061);15(xi) I-5/Rebuild Chambers Way Interchange Improvements16

(L2000223);17(xii) SR 28 East Wenatchee Corridor Improvements (T10300R);18(xiii) SR 3/Belfair Bypass – New Alignment (T30400R); or19(xiv) SR 510/Yelm Loop Phase 2 (T32700R).20(b) At least ten business days before advancing a project21


(((29))) (28) Within existing resources and in consultation with27local communities, the department shall begin planning efforts,28including traffic data collection, analysis and evaluation, scoping,29and environmental review, for roundabouts at the intersection of30state route number 900 and SE May Valley Road and at the intersection31of state route number 169 and Cedar Grove Road SE.32

(((30) Among the options studied as part of the SR 410 Corridor33Study project (L1000174), the department shall examine the mobility34and safety benefits of replacing or expanding the White River bridge35between Enumclaw and Buckley to four lanes and removing the36trestle.)) (29) Within the existing appropriation, the department37shall support the planning and work of the joint Oregon-Washington38legislative action committee, and engage key agency stakeholders to39develop a scope, a schedule, and a budget that will reinvigorate the40

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bistate effort for a future Replacement Bridge on Interstate 5 across1the Columbia River project (L2000259). This work is in preparation2for the 2019 legislative budget cycle.3

(30) The legislature continues to prioritize the replacement of4the state's aging infrastructure and recognizes the importance of5reusing and recycling construction aggregate and recycled concrete6materials in our transportation system.7

To accomplish Washington state's sustainability goals in8transportation and in accordance with RCW 70.95.805, the legislature9reaffirms its direction to the department to lead the way in10advancing the reuse and recycling of construction aggregate and11recycled concrete materials whenever readily available, to use these12recycled products when cost competitive, and to work with industry13implementation partners to remove obstacles that unnecessarily14preclude or inhibit their use and implement strategies for the reuse15and recycling of construction aggregate and recycled concrete16materials.17

Specific steps and efforts made to achieve these objectives and18accomplishments shall be included in the annual report to the19legislature as required by RCW 70.95.807.20

(31) Within existing resources, the department shall implement a21safety solution after evaluating barrier and mitigation options on22state route number 167 between the intersections with 50th Ave E and23E 40th Street in Pierce county to prevent vehicles from leaving the24roadway and entering private property below the grade of the highway.25

(32) It is the intent of the legislature that the title of the SR263/Belfair Bypass - New Alignment project (T30400R) be changed to SR 327Freight Corridor on the list referenced in subsection (1) of this28section.29

Sec. 307. 2017 c 313 s 307 (uncodified) is amended to read as30follows: 31FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—PRESERVATION—PROGRAM P32Recreational Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . (($2,480,000))33 $3,584,00034High Occupancy Toll Lanes Operations Account—State35

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $161,00036Transportation Partnership Account—State37

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($204,000))38

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$2,785,0001Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($49,192,000))2 $63,246,0003Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . (($515,368,000))4 $579,624,0005Motor Vehicle Account—Private/Local Appropriation . . (($10,400,000))6 $11,739,0007State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State8

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($498,000))9 $1,747,00010Connecting Washington Account—State Appropriation . (($185,030,000))11 $204,242,00012Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State Appropriation . (($384,000))13 $856,00014Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)—State15

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($58,894,000))16 $57,849,00017



(1) Except as provided otherwise in this section, the entire22connecting Washington account—state appropriation and the entire23transportation partnership account—state appropriation are provided24solely for the projects and activities as listed by fund, project,25and amount in LEAP Transportation Document ((2017)) 2018-1 as26developed ((April 20, 2017)) February 19, 2018, Program - Highway27Preservation Program (P). However, limited transfers of specific28line-item project appropriations may occur between projects for those29amounts listed subject to the conditions and limitations in section30601 of this act.31

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the entire32transportation 2003 account (nickel account)—state appropriation is33provided solely for the projects and activities as listed in LEAP34Transportation Document ((2017)) 2018-1 as developed ((April 20,352017)) February 19, 2018, Program – Highway Preservation Program (P).36

(3) Except as provided otherwise in this section, the entire37motor vehicle account—state appropriation and motor vehicle account—38federal appropriation are provided solely for the projects and39

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activities listed in LEAP Transportation Document ((2017)) 2018-2 ALL1PROJECTS as developed ((April 20, 2017)) February 19, 2018, Program -2Highway Preservation Program (P). Any federal funds gained through3efficiencies, adjustments to the federal funds forecast, additional4congressional action not related to a specific project or purpose, or5the federal funds redistribution process must then be applied to6highway and bridge preservation activities.7

(4) Within the motor vehicle account—state appropriation and8motor vehicle account—federal appropriation, the department may9transfer funds between programs I and P, except for funds that are10otherwise restricted in this act. The department shall submit a11report on fiscal year ((2017)) 2018 funds transferred using this12subsection as part of the department's ((2018)) 2019 budget13submittal.14

(5) The transportation 2003 account (nickel account)—state15appropriation includes up to (($13,395,000)) $53,546,000 in proceeds16from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.861.17

(6) (($7,200,000)) $11,553,000 of the connecting Washington18account—state appropriation is provided solely for the land mobile19radio upgrade (G2000055) and is subject to the conditions,20limitations, and review provided in section 701 ((of this act)),21chapter 313, Laws of 2017. The land mobile radio project is subject22to technical oversight by the office of the chief information23officer. The department, in collaboration with the office of the24chief information officer, shall identify where existing or proposed25mobile radio technology investments should be consolidated, identify26when existing or proposed mobile radio technology investments can be27reused or leveraged to meet multiagency needs, increase mobile radio28interoperability between agencies, and identify how redundant29investments can be reduced over time. The department shall also30provide quarterly reports to the technology services board on project31progress.32

(7) $3,000,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation33is provided solely for extraordinary costs incurred from litigation34awards, settlements, or dispute mitigation activities not eligible35for funding from the self-insurance fund. The amount provided in this36subsection must be held in unallotted status until the department37submits a request to the office of financial management that includes38documentation detailing litigation-related expenses. The office of39

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financial management may release the funds only when it determines1that all other funds designated for litigation awards, settlements,2and dispute mitigation activities have been exhausted. No funds3provided in this subsection may be expended on any legal fees related4to the SR 99/Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project.5

(8) (($22,620,000)) $20,755,000 of the motor vehicle account—6federal appropriation and (($663,000)) $844,000 of the motor vehicle7account—state appropriation are provided solely for the preservation8of structurally deficient bridges or bridges that are at risk of9becoming structurally deficient. These funds must be used widely10around the state of Washington. When practicable, the department11shall pursue design-build contracts for these bridge projects to12expedite delivery. The department shall provide a report that13identifies the progress of each project funded in this subsection as14part of its ((2018)) 2019 agency budget request.15

(9) The appropriation in this section includes funding for16starting planning, engineering, and construction of the Elwha River17bridge replacement. To the greatest extent practicable, the18department shall maintain public access on the existing route.19

(10)(a) (($4,820,000)) $9,014,000 of the motor vehicle account—20federal appropriation and (($182,000)) $217,000 of the motor vehicle21account—state appropriation are provided solely for weigh station22preservation (0BP3006). These amounts must be held in unallotted23status, except that the director of the office of financial24management may approve allotment of the funds upon fulfillment of the25conditions of (b) of this subsection.26

(b) The department and the Washington state patrol shall jointly27submit a prioritized list of weigh station projects to the office of28financial management by October 1, 2017. Projects submitted must29include estimated costs for preliminary engineering, rights-of-way,30and construction and must also consider the timing of any available31funding for weigh station projects.32

(11) The department must consult with the Washington state patrol33and the office of financial management during the design phase of any34improvement or preservation project that could impact Washington35state patrol weigh station operations. During the design phase of any36such project, the department must estimate the cost of designing37around the affected weigh station's current operations, as well as38the cost of moving the affected weigh station.39

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(12) During the course of any planned resurfacing or other1preservation activity on state route number 26 between Colfax and2Othello in the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the department must add3dug-in reflectors.4

(13) The department shall continue to monitor the test patch of5pavement that used electric arc furnace slag as an aggregate and6report back to the legislature by December 1, 2018, on its7comparative wear resistance, skid resistance, and feasibility for use8throughout the state in new pavement construction.9

(14) For projects funded as part of the 2015 connecting10Washington transportation package listed on the LEAP transportation11document identified in subsection (1) of this section, if the12department expects to have substantial reappropriations for the132019-2021 fiscal biennium, the department may, on a pilot basis,14apply funding from a project with an appropriation that cannot be15used for the current fiscal biennium to advance the US 12/Wildcat16Bridge Replacement project (L2000075). At least ten business days17before advancing the project pursuant to this subsection, the18department must notify the office of financial management and the19transportation committees of the legislature. The advancement of the20project may not hinder the delivery of the projects for which the21reappropriations are necessary for the 2019-2021 fiscal biennium.22

(15) Within the connecting Washington account—state23appropriation, the department may transfer funds from Highway System24Preservation (L1100071) to other preservation projects listed in the25LEAP transportation document identified in subsection (1) of this26section, if it is determined necessary for completion of these high27priority preservation projects. The department's next budget28submittal after using this subsection must appropriately reflect the29transfer.30

Sec. 308. 2017 c 313 s 308 (uncodified) is amended to read as31follows: 32FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—TRAFFIC OPERATIONS—PROGRAM Q—33CAPITAL34Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($4,913,000))35 $6,636,00036Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . (($5,106,000))37 $5,566,00038

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Motor Vehicle Account—Private/Local Appropriation . . . (($500,000))1 $649,0002



(1) The department shall set aside a sufficient portion of the7motor vehicle account—state appropriation for federally selected8competitive grants or congressional earmark projects that require9matching state funds. State funds set aside as matching funds for10federal projects must be accounted for in project 000005Q and remain11in unallotted status until needed for those federal projects.12

(2) $30,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is13provided solely for flashing school zone warning signs on state route14number 141 in Trout Lake.15

Sec. 309. 2017 c 313 s 309 (uncodified) is amended to read as16follows: 17FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES18CONSTRUCTION—PROGRAM W19Puget Sound Capital Construction Account—State20

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($59,924,000))21 $71,974,00022Puget Sound Capital Construction Account—Federal23

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($152,838,000))24 $205,032,00025Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation. . . $2,734,00026Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel)—State27

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,169,00028Puget Sound Capital Construction Account—Private/Local29

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($15,654,000))30 $27,196,00031Transportation Partnership Account—State32

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,923,00033Connecting Washington Account—State Appropriation . (($142,837,000))34 $136,918,00035


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(1) Except as provided otherwise in this section, the entire3appropriations in this section are provided solely for the projects4and activities as listed in LEAP Transportation Document ((2017))52018-2 ALL PROJECTS as developed ((April 20, 2017)) February 19,62018, Program - Washington State Ferries Capital Program (W) and is7contingent upon the enactment of subsection (6) of this section.8

(2) (($26,252,000)) $27,825,000 of the Puget Sound capital9construction account—federal appropriation, $1,483,000 of the Puget10Sound capital construction account—state appropriation and11(($63,804,000)) $44,485,000 of the connecting Washington account—12state appropriation are provided solely for the Mukilteo ferry13terminal (952515P). To the greatest extent practicable and within14available resources, the department shall design the new terminal to15be a net-zero energy building. To achieve this goal, the department16shall evaluate using highly energy efficient equipment and systems,17and the most appropriate renewable energy systems for the needs and18location of the terminal. To the extent practicable, the department19shall avoid the closure of, or disruption to, any existing public20access walkways in the vicinity of the terminal project during21construction. Of the amounts provided in this subsection, $750,000 of22the Puget Sound capital construction account—state appropriation is23provided solely for additional photovoltaic panels for this project.24

(3) (($61,729,000)) $94,671,000 of the Puget Sound capital25construction account—federal appropriation, (($36,529,000))26$46,919,000 of the connecting Washington account—state appropriation,27and (($15,554,000)) $26,949,000 of the Puget Sound capital28construction account—private/local appropriation are provided solely29for the Seattle Terminal Replacement project (900010L).30

(4) $5,000,000 of the Puget Sound capital construction account—31state appropriation is provided solely for emergency capital repair32costs (999910K). Funds may only be spent after approval by the office33of financial management.34

(5) (($775,000)) $950,000 of the Puget Sound capital construction35account—state appropriation is provided solely for life extension of36the existing ticketing system and ORCA acceptance (998521A and37998521B). The ferry system shall work with Washington technology38

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solutions and the tolling division on the development of a new,1interoperable ticketing system.2

(6)(a) The department shall, in consultation with the office of3financial management, hire an independent planning consultant to4assist with overall scope development of a new ferry system long-5range plan, including incorporating the items listed in (b) of this6subsection. The independent planning consultant must have experience7in planning for other ferry systems.8

(b) The department shall update the ferries division long-range9plan by January 1, 2019. In reviewing the changing needs of the users10of the ferry system and the associated funding opportunities and11challenges, the department must include, but is not limited to, the12following elements in the new long-range plan:13

(i) Identify changes in the demographics of users of the system;14(ii) Review route timetables and propose adjustments that take15

into consideration ridership volume, vessel load times, proposed and16current passenger-only ferry system ridership, and other operational17needs;18

(iii) Review vessel needs by route and propose a vessel19replacement schedule, vessel retirement schedule, and estimated20number of vessels needed. This analysis should also articulate a21reserve vessel strategy;22

(iv) Identify the characteristics most appropriate for23replacement vessels, such as passenger and car-carrying capacity,24while taking into consideration other cost-driving factors. These25factors should include:26

(A) Anticipated crewing requirements;27(B) Fuel type;28(C) Other operating and maintenance costs;29(v) Review vessel dry dock needs, consider potential impacts of30

the United States navy, and propose strategies to meet these needs;31(vi) Address the seismic vulnerability of the system and32

articulate emergency preparedness plans;33(vii) Evaluate leased and state-owned property locations for the34

ferry headquarters, to include an analysis of properties outside the35downtown area of Seattle;36

(viii) Evaluate strategies that may help spread peak ridership,37such as time-of-day ticket pricing and expanding the reservation38system; and39

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(ix) Identify operational changes that may reduce costs, such as1nighttime tie-up locations.2

(c) The department shall submit a status report on the long-range3plan update to the governor and the transportation committees of the4legislature by June 30, 2018, and a final report by January 1, 2019.5

(7) The department of transportation must apply to the department6of ecology for grants funded by the Volkswagen "clean diesel"7marketing, sales practice, and products liability litigation8settlement. The department must apply for funding for projects that9electrify public-sector ferries and for shore power projects. The10department must work with the department of ecology to select11projects for funding.12

(8) $600,000 of the Puget Sound capital construction account—13state appropriation is provided solely for development of a request14for proposals to convert the three ferry vessels in the Jumbo Mark II15class to hybrid electric propulsion and make associated necessary16modifications to the Seattle, Bainbridge, Edmonds, and Kingston17terminals. The department is directed to explore capital project18financing options to include, but not be limited to, federal funding19opportunities, private or local contributions, application for20Volkswagen settlement funds, and energy-savings performance21contracting to be repaid in whole or in part by fuel-cost savings.22The department shall report total capital cost estimates, optimal23construction schedule, annual capital and operating savings or costs,24and a recommended funding option to the governor and to the25transportation committees of the legislature by June 30, 2019.26

(9)(a)(i) $100,000 of the Puget Sound capital construction27account—state appropriation is provided solely to issue a request for28proposals for a design-build, finance, and supply contract to fully29convert one ferry of the department's choosing to be powered by30liquefied natural gas. "Design-build, finance, and supply contract"31means a contract in which the responsibility for the design,32construction, financing, and fuel supply of the vessel lies totally33with the successful bidder. The successful bidder awarded the34contract must be able to: Offer detailed design and engineering35services, with a proven capability to design and engineer vessels36using liquefied natural gas as a fuel source; attain United States37coast guard approval regarding vessel safety and other requirements38to meet all regulatory requirements for the use of liquefied natural39gas as a fuel in this type of service; acquire engines that use, or40

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upgrade existing engines to use, liquefied natural gas as a fuel1source; perform all design and engineering; and act as construction2management for the shipyard conversion work. The successful bidder3must supply a dependable and suitable source of liquefied natural gas4for the vessel taking into account the vessel's operating schedule5and demands. The successful bidder must provide public outreach and6education regarding the conversion of ferry vessels. The department7must give consideration to the inability of the state to fund a8liquefied natural gas conversion using currently available public9resources, and the request for proposals must include incentives for10proposals that include alternative financing arrangements, such as11using a long-term fuel contract as a payment method. The request for12proposals must be issued by the department by July 1, 2018.13

(ii) If the department pursues a conversion of a ferry of its14choosing to be powered by liquefied natural gas, the department must15use a design-build procurement process that requires a fixed-price16contract. All vessel design specifications and drawings must be17complete and, when applicable, meet United States coast guard rules18and regulatory requirements for this type of service before the start19of construction. All vessel design specifications and drawings must20be agreed to by the department and the successful bidder before the21start of construction.22

(b)(i) Within thirty days of the effective date of this section,23the department must issue a solicitation for a request for proposals24to award a contract to the successful bidder that will design,25engineer, and convert a Washington state ferry of the department's26choosing to operate on liquefied natural gas as a propulsion fuel27under a fixed-price contract. The request for proposals process must28include, at least, the following:29

(A) Solicitation of a proposal to convert one ferry of the30department's choosing to operate on liquefied natural gas as a31propulsion fuel, including all requirements and specifications32required by the state;33

(B) A copy of the contract that will be signed by the successful34bidder;35

(C) The date by which proposals must be received by the36department to be considered;37

(D) A description of information to be submitted in the proposals38concerning each proposer's qualifications;39

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(E) A requirement that proposers offer design and engineering1specifications in sufficient detail to fully convert the existing2diesel powered ferry to use liquefied natural gas as a fuel source3and a time of redelivery of the completed vessel to the department;4

(F) A requirement that the contract for this conversion be both5design-build, finance, and supply and fixed price and that the6successful bidder will be responsible for the performance of the work7to convert the existing diesel powered ferry to use liquefied natural8gas as a fuel source;9

(G) A requirement that the successful bidder comply with all10applicable laws, rules, and regulations including, but not limited11to, those pertaining to the environment, worker health and safety,12and prevailing wages;13

(H) A requirement that the successful bidder obtains United14States coast guard approval regarding vessel safety and other15requirements to meet regulatory requirements for the fueling and use16of liquefied natural gas as a fuel in this type of service;17

(I) A requirement that the conversion of the vessel be18accomplished within the boundaries of the Puget Sound and associated19waterways and within the state of Washington;20

(J) A requirement that all vessel design and engineering21specifications and drawings must be complete and, when applicable,22meet United States coast guard rules and regulatory requirements for23this service before the start of construction;24

(K) A requirement that all vessel design and engineering25specifications and drawings must be agreed to by the department26before the start of construction;27

(L) A requirement that the successful bidder supplies a28dependable and suitable source of liquefied natural gas that takes29into account the vessel's operating schedule and demands;30

(M) A requirement that the successful bidder provides public31outreach and education regarding the conversion of ferry vessels to32the use of liquefied natural gas as a fuel source; and33

(N) Incentives for proposals that include alternative financing34arrangements, such as using a long-term fuel payment method.35

(ii) The department must supply a condition survey of any36nominated vessel constructed before 2007 to each qualified proposer37under the request for proposals process. The survey must completely38depict all current conditions of the structural, mechanical, and39electrical systems of the vessel as well as all essential systems.40

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The department must make available a complete set of current plans1and specifications for the vessel. The department must make the2vessel available to prospective proposers at a time that is3convenient to the department and is no later than three weeks before4the date by which proposals must be received by the department.5

(iii) The department must make available a complete set of plans6and specifications for any nominated vessel to proposers no later7than three weeks before the date by which proposals must be received8by the department.9

Sec. 310. 2017 c 313 s 310 (uncodified) is amended to read as10follows: 11FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—RAIL—PROGRAM Y—CAPITAL12Essential Rail Assistance Account—State Appropriation . (($424,000))13 $845,00014Transportation Infrastructure Account—State15

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($5,367,000))16 $7,575,00017Multimodal Transportation Account—State18

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($51,665,000))19 $74,707,00020Multimodal Transportation Account—Federal21

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,487,000))22 $59,814,00023



(1) Except as provided otherwise in this section, the entire28appropriations in this section are provided solely for the projects29and activities as listed by project and amount in LEAP Transportation30Document ((2017)) 2018-2 ALL PROJECTS as developed ((April 20, 2017))31February 19, 2018, Program - Rail Program (Y).32

(2) (($5,000,000)) $7,009,000 of the transportation33infrastructure account—state appropriation is provided solely for new34low-interest loans approved by the department through the freight35rail investment bank (FRIB) program. The department shall issue FRIB36program loans with a repayment period of no more than ten years, and37charge only so much interest as is necessary to recoup the38

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department's costs to administer the loans. The department shall1report annually to the transportation committees of the legislature2and the office of financial management on all FRIB loans issued.3

(3) $7,017,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state4appropriation and $24,000 of the essential rail assistance account—5state appropriation are provided solely for new statewide emergent6freight rail assistance projects identified in the LEAP7transportation document referenced in subsection (1) of this section.8

(4) $367,000 of the transportation infrastructure account—state9appropriation and $1,100,000 of the multimodal transportation account10—state appropriation are provided solely to reimburse Highline Grain,11LLC for approved work completed on Palouse River and Coulee City12(PCC) railroad track in Spokane county between the BNSF Railway13Interchange at Cheney and Geiger Junction and must be administered in14a manner consistent with freight rail assistance program projects.15The value of the public benefit of this project is expected to meet16or exceed the cost of this project in: Shipper savings on17transportation costs; jobs saved in rail-dependent industries; and/or18reduced future costs to repair wear and tear on state and local19highways due to fewer annual truck trips (reduced vehicle miles20traveled). The amounts provided in this subsection are not a21commitment for future legislatures, but it is the legislature's22intent that future legislatures will work to approve biennial23appropriations until the full $7,337,000 cost of this project is24reimbursed.25

(5)(a) (($400,000)) $686,000 of the essential rail assistance26account—state appropriation and (($305,000)) $422,000 of the27multimodal transportation account—state appropriation are provided28solely for the purpose of the rehabilitation and maintenance of the29Palouse river and Coulee City railroad line (F01111B).30

(b) Expenditures from the essential rail assistance account—state31in this subsection may not exceed the combined total of:32

(i) Revenues and transfers deposited into the essential rail33assistance account from leases and sale of property ((pursuant to RCW3447.76.290)) relating to the Palouse river and Coulee City railroad;35and36

(ii) Revenues transferred from the miscellaneous program account37to the essential rail assistance account, pursuant to RCW 47.76.360,38

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for the purpose of sustaining the grain train program by maintaining1the Palouse river and Coulee City railroad.2

(6) The department shall issue a call for projects for the3freight rail assistance program, and shall evaluate the applications4in a manner consistent with past practices as specified in section5309, chapter 367, Laws of 2011. By November 15, 2018, the department6shall submit a prioritized list of recommended projects to the office7of financial management and the transportation committees of the8legislature.9

(7) For projects funded as part of the 2015 connecting Washington10transportation package identified on the LEAP transportation document11identified in subsection (1) of this section, if the department12expects to have substantial reappropriations for the 2019-2021 fiscal13biennium, the department may, on a pilot basis, apply funding from a14project with an appropriation that cannot be used for the current15fiscal biennium to advance the South Kelso Railroad Crossing project16(L1000147). At least ten business days before advancing a project17pursuant to this subsection, the department must notify the office of18financial management and the transportation committees of the19legislature. The advancement of a project may not hinder the delivery20of the projects for which the reappropriations are necessary for the212019-2021 fiscal biennium.22

Sec. 311. 2017 c 313 s 311 (uncodified) is amended to read as23follows: 24FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—LOCAL PROGRAMS—PROGRAM Z—25CAPITAL26Highway Infrastructure Account—State Appropriation . . . (($293,000))27 $1,083,00028Highway Infrastructure Account—Federal Appropriation . . (($218,000))29 $488,00030Transportation Partnership Account—State31

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,143,000))32 $2,321,00033Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($2,388,000))34 $4,287,00035Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($15,080,000))36 $22,374,00037Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . (($65,187,000))38

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$71,614,0001Motor Vehicle Account—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . $18,000,0002Connecting Washington Account—State Appropriation . (($118,293,000))3 $134,387,0004Multimodal Transportation Account—State5

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($56,079,000))6 $80,777,0007



(1) Except as provided otherwise in this section, the entire12appropriations in this section are provided solely for the projects13and activities as listed by project and amount in LEAP Transportation14Document ((2017)) 2018-2 ALL PROJECTS as developed ((April 20, 2017))15February 19, 2018, Program - Local Programs Program (Z).16

(2) The amounts identified in the LEAP transportation document17referenced under subsection (1) of this section for pedestrian18safety/safe routes to school are as follows:19

(a) $18,380,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state20appropriation is provided solely for newly selected pedestrian and21bicycle safety program projects. (($6,432,000)) $14,219,000 of the22multimodal transportation account—state appropriation and23(($1,143,000)) $1,846,000 of the transportation partnership account—24state appropriation are reappropriated for pedestrian and bicycle25safety program projects selected in the previous biennia (L2000188).26

(b) $11,400,000 of the motor vehicle account—federal27appropriation and $7,750,000 of the multimodal transportation account28—state appropriation are provided solely for newly selected safe29routes to school projects. (($6,372,000)) $11,181,000 of the motor30vehicle account—federal appropriation, (($923,000)) $1,394,000 of the31multimodal transportation account—state appropriation, and32(($2,388,000)) $4,287,000 of the highway safety account—state33appropriation are reappropriated for safe routes to school projects34selected in the previous biennia (L2000189). The department may35consider the special situations facing high-need areas, as defined by36schools or project areas in which the percentage of the children37eligible to receive free and reduced-price meals under the national38school lunch program is equal to, or greater than, the state average39

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as determined by the department, when evaluating project proposals1against established funding criteria while ensuring continued2compliance with federal eligibility requirements.3

(3) The department shall submit a report to the transportation4committees of the legislature by December 1, 2017, and December 1,52018, on the status of projects funded as part of the pedestrian6safety/safe routes to school grant program. The report must include,7but is not limited to, a list of projects selected and a brief8description of each project's status.9

(4) (($18,741,000)) $30,484,000 of the multimodal transportation10account—state appropriation is provided solely for bicycle and11pedestrian projects listed in the LEAP transportation document12referenced in subsection (1) of this section.13

(5) $43,800,000 of the motor vehicle account—federal14appropriation is provided solely for national highway freight network15projects identified on the project list submitted in accordance with16section 218(4)(b), chapter 14, Laws of 2016 on October 31, 2016. The17department shall validate the projects on the list. Only tier one18projects on the prioritized freight project list that are validated19by the department may receive funding under this subsection. The20department shall continue to work with the Washington state freight21advisory committee to improve project screening and validation to22support project prioritization and selection, including during the23freight mobility plan update in 2017. The department may compete for24funding under this program and shall provide an updated prioritized25freight project list when submitting its 2019-2021 budget request. To26the greatest extent practicable, the department shall follow the27Washington state freight advisory committee recommendation to28allocate ten percent of the funds in this subsection to multimodal29projects as permitted under the fixing America's surface30transportation (FAST) act.31

(6) It is the expectation of the legislature that the department32will be administering a local railroad crossing safety grant program33for $7,400,000 in federal funds during the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.34Of the amounts identified in this subsection, a minimum of $500,00035must be for railroad grade-crossing safety grants at locations where36multiple pedestrian or bicyclist fatalities have occurred in the37vicinity of a grade-crossing in the last five years.38

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(7) $8,000,000 of the connecting Washington account—state1appropriation is provided solely for the Covington Connector2(L2000104). The amounts described in the LEAP transportation document3referenced in subsection (1) of this section are not a commitment by4future legislatures, but it is the legislature's intent that future5legislatures will work to approve appropriations in the 2019-20216fiscal biennium to reimburse the city of Covington for approved work7completed on the project up to the full $24,000,000 cost of this8project.9

(8)(a) For projects funded as part of the 2015 connecting10Washington transportation package listed on the LEAP transportation11document identified in subsection (1) of this section, if the12department expects to have substantial reappropriations for the132019-2021 fiscal biennium, the department may, on a pilot basis,14apply funding from a project with an appropriation that cannot be15used for the current fiscal biennium to advance one or more of the16following projects:17

(i) SR 502 Main Street Project/Widening (L2000065);18(ii) Complete SR 522 Improvements-Kenmore (T10600R);19(iii) Issaquah-Fall City Road (L1000094);20(iv) Lewis Street Bridge (L2000066);21(v) Covington Connector (L2000104);22(vi) Orchard Street Connector (L2000120);23(vii) Harbour Reach Extension (L2000136);24(viii) Sammamish Bridge Corridor (L2000137);25(ix) Brady Road (L2000164);26(x) Thornton Road Overpass (L2000228);27(xi) I-5/Port of Tacoma Road Interchange (L1000087);28(xii) Wilburton Reconnection Project (G2000006);29(xiii) SR 520 Trail Grade Separation at 40th Street (G2000013);30(xiv) Bay Street Pedestrian Project (G2000015); or31(xv) Cowiche Canyon Trail (G2000010).32(b) At least ten business days before advancing a project33


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(9) $1,500,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation1is provided solely for the Spokane Valley Barker/Trent grade2separation project.3

(10) $280,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is4provided solely for the Woodin Avenue bridge one-way conversion5project in Chelan.6

(11) The list identified in subsection (1) of this section is7modified to remove project (L2000269) - 156th Street NE Overcrossing8and move the associated $500,000 in funding to the design of9(L2000282) - the Grove Street Overcrossing project in Marysville.10

Sec. 312. 2017 c 313 s 312 (uncodified) is amended to read as11follows: 12ANNUAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CAPITAL PROGRAM13

(1) As part of its budget submittal for the ((2018 supplemental))142019 biennial budget, the department of transportation shall provide15an update to the report provided to the legislature in 2017 that: (a)16Compares the original project cost estimates approved in the 2003,172005, and 2015 revenue package project lists to the completed cost of18the project, or the most recent legislatively approved budget and19total project costs for projects not yet completed; (b) identifies20highway projects that may be reduced in scope and still achieve a21functional benefit; (c) identifies highway projects that have22experienced scope increases and that can be reduced in scope; (d)23identifies highway projects that have lost significant local or24regional contributions that were essential to completing the project;25and (e) identifies contingency amounts allocated to projects.26

(2) As part of its budget submittal for the ((2018 supplemental))272019 biennial budget, the department of transportation shall provide:28(a) An annual report on the number of toll credits the department has29accumulated and how the department has used the toll credits, and (b)30a status report on the projects funded using federal national highway31freight program funds.32

TRANSFERS AND DISTRIBUTIONS33

Sec. 401. 2017 c 313 s 401 (uncodified) is amended to read as34follows: 35

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FOR THE STATE TREASURER—BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING1BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR BOND SALES DISCOUNTS AND2DEBT TO BE PAID BY MOTOR VEHICLE ACCOUNT AND TRANSPORTATION FUND3REVENUE4Transportation Partnership Account—State5

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($2,239,000))6 $2,540,0007Connecting Washington Account—State Appropriation. . . (($1,802,000))8 $1,583,0009Highway Bond Retirement Account—State10

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,238,072,000))11 $1,269,294,00012Ferry Bond Retirement Account—State Appropriation. . . . $28,873,00013Transportation Improvement Board Bond Retirement14

Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,254,00015Nondebt-Limit Reimbursable Bond Retirement16

Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . (($26,609,000))17 $26,391,00018Special Category C Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . $4,00019Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $369,00020Toll Facility Bond Retirement Account—State21

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $86,493,00022Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)—State23

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($323,000))24 $339,00025

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,397,665,000))26$1,429,140,00027

Sec. 402. 2017 c 313 s 402 (uncodified) is amended to read as28follows: 29FOR THE STATE TREASURER—BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING30BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR BOND SALE EXPENSES AND31FISCAL AGENT CHARGES32Special Category C Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . $1,00033Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $74,00034Transportation Partnership Account—State35

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($448,000))36 $518,00037

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Connecting Washington Account—State Appropriation. . . . (($360,000))1 $317,0002Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)—State3

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($65,000))4 $72,0005

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($873,000))6$982,0007

Sec. 403. 2017 c 313 s 404 (uncodified) is amended to read as8follows: 9FOR THE STATE TREASURER—STATE REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION10Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation:11

For motor vehicle fuel tax distributions to12cities and counties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($514,648,000))13

$508,182,00014

Sec. 404. 2017 c 313 s 406 (uncodified) is amended to read as15follows: 16FOR THE STATE TREASURER—TRANSFERS17Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation:18

For motor vehicle fuel tax refunds and19statutory transfers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($2,196,693,000))20

$2,145,972,00021

Sec. 405. 2017 c 313 s 407 (uncodified) is amended to read as22follows: 23FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING—TRANSFERS24Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation:25

For motor vehicle fuel tax refunds and26transfers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($200,747,000))27

$203,535,00028

Sec. 406. 2017 c 313 s 408 (uncodified) is amended to read as29follows: 30FOR THE STATE TREASURER—ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFERS31

(1) ((State Patrol Highway Account—State32Appropriation: For transfer to the Connecting33Washington Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,221,00034

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(2))) Transportation Partnership Account—State1Appropriation: For transfer to the Connecting2Washington Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,946,0003

(((3))) (2) Highway Safety Account—State4Appropriation: For transfer to the Multimodal5Transportation Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($57,000,000))6 $3,000,0007

(((4))) (3) Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation:8For transfer to the Connecting Washington9Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,464,00010

(((5))) (4) Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation:11For transfer to the Freight Mobility Investment12Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,511,00013

(((6))) (5) Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation:14For transfer to the Puget Sound Capital15Construction Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000,00016

(((7))) (6) Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation:17For transfer to the Rural Arterial Trust18Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,844,00019

(((8))) (7) Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation:20For transfer to the Transportation Improvement21Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,688,00022

(((9) Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation:23For transfer to the State Patrol Highway24Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,000,00025

(10))) (8) Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State26Appropriation: For transfer to the Connecting27Washington Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,305,00028

(((11))) (9) Rural Mobility Grant Program Account—State29Appropriation: For transfer to the Multimodal30Transportation Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000,00031

(((12))) (10) State Route Number 520 Civil Penalties32Account—State Appropriation: For transfer to33the State Route Number 520 Corridor34Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,240,00035

(((13))) (11) Capital Vessel Replacement Account—State36Appropriation: For transfer to the Connecting37Washington Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,500,00038

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(((14))) (12) Multimodal Transportation Account—State1Appropriation: For transfer to the Freight2Mobility Multimodal Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,511,0003

(((15))) (13) Multimodal Transportation Account—State4Appropriation: For transfer to the Puget Sound5Capital Construction Account—State. . . . . . . . . . (($32,000,000))6 $34,000,0007

(((16))) (14) Multimodal Transportation Account—State8Appropriation: For transfer to the Puget Sound9Ferry Operations Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000,00010

(((17))) (15) Multimodal Transportation Account—State11Appropriation: For transfer to the Regional12Mobility Grant Program Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . $27,679,00013

(((18))) (16) Multimodal Transportation Account—State14Appropriation: For transfer to the Rural15Mobility Grant Program Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . $15,223,00016

(((19))) (17) Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State17Appropriation: For transfer to the Motor18Vehicle Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $950,00019

(((20))) (18) Multimodal Transportation Account—State20Appropriation: For transfer to the Highway Safety21Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000,00022

(19) Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)—23State Appropriation: For transfer to the Connecting24Washington Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,970,00025

(((21))) (20)(a) Interstate 405 Express Toll Lanes Operations26Account—State Appropriation: For transfer to the27Motor Vehicle Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,019,00028

(b) The transfer identified in this subsection is provided solely29to repay in full the motor vehicle account—state appropriation loan30from section 407(19), chapter 222, Laws of 2014.31

(((22))) (21)(a) Transportation Partnership Account—State32Appropriation: For transfer to the Alaskan Way Viaduct33Replacement Project Account—State. . . . . . . . . . (($122,046,000))34 $122,047,00035

(b) The amount transferred in this subsection represents that36portion of the up to $200,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds37authorized in RCW 47.10.873, intended to be sold through the382021-2023 fiscal biennium, used only for construction of the SR 99/39

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Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement project (809936Z), and that must be1repaid from the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project account2consistent with RCW 47.56.864.3

(((23))) (22)(a) Motor Vehicle Account—State4Appropriation: For transfer to the Tacoma Narrows Toll5Bridge Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000,0006

(b) The transfer in this subsection must be made in April 2019.7It is the intent of the legislature that this transfer is temporary,8for the purpose of minimizing the impact of toll increases, and an9equivalent reimbursing transfer is to occur in November 2019.10

(((24))) (23) Motor Vehicle Account—State11Appropriation: For transfer to the County Arterial12Preservation Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,844,00013

(((25))) (24)(a) General Fund Account—State Appropriation:14For transfer to the State Patrol Highway15Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625,00016

(b) The state treasurer shall transfer the funds only after17receiving notification from the Washington state patrol under section18207(6) of this act.19

(((26))) (25)(a) Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation:20For transfer to the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project21Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,506,00022

(b) The funds provided in (a) of this subsection are a loan to23the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project account—state, and the24legislature assumes that these funds will be reimbursed to the motor25vehicle account—state at a later date when the portion of state route26number 99 that is a deep bore tunnel is operational.27

(26) Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation:28For transfer to the Motor Vehicle Account—State. . . . . $30,000,00029

(27) Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation:30For transfer to the State Patrol Highway Account—31State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,000,00032

(28)(a) Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Account—33State Appropriation: For transfer to the Transportation34Partnership Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,828,00035

(b) The amount transferred in this subsection represents36repayment of debt service incurred under subsection (21) of this37section.38

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COMPENSATION1

Sec. 501. 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 726 (uncodified) is amended to2read as follows:3TRANSPORTATION—WASHINGTON FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES4((Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . $18,443,0005State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $1,199,0006State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . $22,0007Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation. . . $73,0008Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . $2,613,0009Motorcycle Safety Education Account—State Appropriation. . . $37,00010State Wildlife Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $14,00011Ignition Interlock Device Revolving Account—State12

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,00013Department of Licensing Services Account—State14

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $102,00015Aeronautics Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $3,00016Interstate 405 Express Toll Lanes Operations Account—State17

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,00018State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State19

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51,00020State Route Number 520 Civil Penalties Account—State21

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,00022Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation. . . . $40,00023Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State Appropriation. . . . $22,00024

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,667,00025The appropriations in this section are subject to the following26

conditions and limitations:))27(1) An agreement has been reached between the governor and the28

Washington federation of state employees general government under the29provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.30Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase effective31July 1, 2017, a two percent general wage increase effective July 1,322018, and a two percent general wage increase effective January 1,332019. The agreement also includes and funding is provided for salary34adjustments for targeted job classifications and increases to35vacation leave accruals. Funding is contingent upon the enactment of36((Senate Bill No. 5969)) chapter 23, Laws of 2017 3rd sp. sess.37(transparency in public employee collective bargaining). ((If the38

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bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the appropriation in this1section shall lapse.))2

(2) Provisions of the collective bargaining agreement contained3in this section are described in general terms. Only major economic4terms are included in the descriptions. These descriptions do not5contain the complete contents of the agreement. The collective6bargaining agreement contained in this section may also be funded by7expenditures from nonappropriated accounts. If positions are funded8with lidded grants or dedicated fund sources with insufficient9revenue, additional funding from other sources is not provided.10Appropriations for state agencies are increased by the amounts11specified in ((LEAP Transportation Document 713 - 2017T)) this act to12fund the provisions of this agreement.13

Sec. 502. 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 727 (uncodified) is amended to14read as follows:15TRANSPORTATION—WPEA GENERAL GOVERNMENT16((Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $60,00017State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . $862,00018State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . $36,00019

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $958,00020The appropriations in this section are subject to the following21


Washington public employees association general government under the24provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.25Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase effective26July 1, 2017, a two percent general wage increase effective July 1,272018, and a two percent general wage increase effective January 1,282019. The agreement also includes and funding is provided for salary29adjustments for targeted job classifications and increases to30vacation leave accruals. Funding is contingent upon the enactment of31((Senate Bill No. 5969)) chapter 23, Laws of 2017 3rd sp. sess.32(transparency in public employee collective bargaining). ((If the33bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the appropriation in this34section shall lapse.))35

(2) Provisions of the collective bargaining agreement contained36in this section are described in general terms. Only major economic37terms are included in the descriptions. These descriptions do not38

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contain the complete contents of the agreement. The collective1bargaining agreement contained in this section may also be funded by2expenditures from nonappropriated accounts. If positions are funded3with lidded grants or dedicated fund sources with insufficient4revenue, additional funding from other sources is not provided.5Appropriations for state agencies are increased by the amounts6specified in ((LEAP Transportation Document 713 - 2017T)) this act to7fund the provisions of this agreement.8

Sec. 503. 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 728 (uncodified) is amended to9read as follows:10TRANSPORTATION—COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS—PTE LOCAL 1711((State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation. . . . $3,849,00012State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . $399,00013State Patrol Highway Account—Private/Local Appropriation. . $129,00014Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $2,659,00015Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . $2,462,00016Aeronautics Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $12,00017Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State18

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,00019State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State20

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $86,00021State Route Number 520 Civil Penalties Account—State22

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,00023Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation. . . . $43,00024Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State Appropriation. . . . $62,00025Motorcycle Safety Education Account—State Appropriation. . . $10,00026



professional and technical employees local 17 under the provisions of31chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. Funding is32provided for a two percent general wage increase effective July 1,332017, a two percent general wage increase effective July 1, 2018, and34a two percent general wage increase effective January 1, 2019. The35agreement also includes and funding is provided for salary36adjustments for targeted job classifications and increases to37vacation leave accruals. Funding is contingent upon the enactment of38

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((Senate Bill No. 5969)) chapter 23, Laws of 2017 3rd sp. sess.1(transparency in public employee collective bargaining). ((If the2bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the appropriation in this3section shall lapse.))4

(2) Provisions of the collective bargaining agreement contained5in this section are described in general terms. Only major economic6terms are included in the descriptions. These descriptions do not7contain the complete contents of the agreement. The collective8bargaining agreement contained in this section may also be funded by9expenditures from nonappropriated accounts. If positions are funded10with lidded grants or dedicated fund sources with insufficient11revenue, additional funding from other sources is not provided.12Appropriations for state agencies are increased by the amounts13specified in ((LEAP Transportation Document 713 - 2017T)) this act to14fund the provisions of this agreement.15

Sec. 504. 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 729 (uncodified) is amended to16read as follows:17TRANSPORTATION—THE COALITION OF UNIONS AGREEMENT18((State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $309,00019State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . $44,00020

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $353,00021The appropriation in this section is subject to the following22


coalition of unions under the provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the252017-2019 fiscal biennium. Funding is provided for a two percent26general wage increase effective July 1, 2017, a two percent general27wage increase effective July 1, 2018, and a two percent general wage28increase effective January 1, 2019. The agreement also includes and29funding is provided for salary adjustments for targeted job30classifications and increases to vacation leave accruals. Funding is31contingent upon the enactment of ((Senate Bill No. 5969)) chapter 23,32Laws of 2017 3rd sp. sess. (transparency in public employee33collective bargaining). ((If the bill is not enacted by July 31,342017, the appropriation in this section shall lapse.))35

(2) Provisions of the collective bargaining agreement contained36in this section are described in general terms. Only major economic37terms are included in the descriptions. These descriptions do not38

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contain the complete contents of the agreement. The collective1bargaining agreement contained in this section may also be funded by2expenditures from nonappropriated accounts. If positions are funded3with lidded grants or dedicated fund sources with insufficient4revenue, additional funding from other sources is not provided.5Appropriations for state agencies are increased by the amounts6specified in ((LEAP Transportation Document 713 - 2017T)) this act to7fund the provisions of this agreement.8

Sec. 505. 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 730 (uncodified) is amended to9read as follows:10TRANSPORTATION—GENERAL WAGE INCREASE—STATE EMPLOYEES11((Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . $5,163,00012State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $812,00013State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . $8,00014State Patrol Highway Account—Private/Local Appropriation. . . $1,00015Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation. . $460,00016Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $655,00017Highway Safety Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . $119,00018Motorcycle Safety Education Account—State Appropriation. . . $12,00019State Wildlife Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $8,00020Department of Licensing Services Account—State21

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,00022Aeronautics Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $53,00023State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State24

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $102,00025Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation. . . . $302,00026Rural Arterial Trust Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . $32,00027County Arterial Preservation Account—State Appropriation. . . $33,00028Transportation Improvement Account—State Appropriation. . . . $84,00029


conditions and limitations:))32(1) Funding is provided for state agency employee compensation33

for employees funded in the 2017-2019 omnibus transportation34appropriations act who are not represented or who bargain under35statutory authority other than chapter 41.80 or 47.64 RCW or RCW3641.56.473 or 41.56.475. Funding is contingent upon the enactment of37

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((Senate Bill No. 5969)) chapter 23, Laws of 2017 3rd sp. sess.1(transparency in public employee collective bargaining). ((If the2bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the appropriation in this3section shall lapse.))4

(2) Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase5effective July 1, 2017, for all classified employees as specified in6subsection (1) of this section, employees in the Washington7management service, and exempt employees under the jurisdiction of8the office of financial management. The appropriations are also9sufficient to fund a two percent salary increase effective July 1,102017, for executive, legislative, and judicial branch employees11exempt from merit system rules whose maximum salaries are not set by12the commission on salaries for elected officials.13

(3) Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase14effective July 1, 2018, for all classified employees as specified in15subsection (1) of this section, employees in the Washington16management service, and exempt employees under the jurisdiction of17the office of financial management. The appropriations are also18sufficient to fund a two percent salary increase effective July 1,192018, for executive, legislative, and judicial branch employees20exempt from merit system rules whose maximum salaries are not set by21the commission on salaries for elected officials.22

(4) Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase23effective January 1, 2019, for all classified employees as specified24in subsection (1) of this section, employees in the Washington25management service, and exempt employees under the jurisdiction of26the office of financial management. The appropriations are also27sufficient to fund a two percent salary increase effective January 1,282019, for executive, legislative, and judicial branch employees29exempt from merit system rules whose maximum salaries are not set by30the commission on salaries for elected officials.31

(5) Appropriations for state agencies are increased by the32amounts specified in ((LEAP Transportation Document 713 - 2017T))33this act to fund the provisions of this section.34

Sec. 506. 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 731 (uncodified) is amended to35read as follows:36TRANSPORTATION—TARGETED COMPENSATION INCREASES—NONREPRESENTED JOB37CLASS SPECIFIC38((Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . $629,00039

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Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation. . . $14,0001Transportation Improvement Account—State Appropriation. . . . $90,0002County Arterial Preservation Account—State Appropriation. . . $16,0003State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State4

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,0005TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $765,0006

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following7conditions and limitations:))8

(1) Funding is provided for salary adjustments for targeted job9classifications for employees funded in the 2017-2019 omnibus10transportation appropriations act, as specified by the office of11financial management, of classified state employees, except those12represented by a collective bargaining unit under chapters 41.80 and1347.64 RCW and RCW 41.56.473 and 41.56.475. Funding is contingent upon14the enactment of ((Senate Bill No. 5969)) chapter 23, Laws of 2017153rd sp. sess. (transparency in public employee collective16bargaining). ((If the bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the17appropriation in this section shall lapse.))18


Sec. 507. 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 732 (uncodified) is amended to22read as follows:23TRANSPORTATION—ORCA TRANSIT PASSES—WASHINGTON FEDERATION OF STATE24EMPLOYEES25((Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . $410,00026State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . $32,00027Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation. . . $8,00028Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $30,00029State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State Appropriation. . $8,00030State Route Number 520 Civil Penalties Account—State31

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,00032Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State Appropriation. . . . $2,00033Interstate 405 Express Toll Lanes Operations Account—State34

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,00035TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $498,00036

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(1) Funding is provided for transit passes for state employees3outside of higher education who work in King County, who are4represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees. Funding5is contingent upon the enactment of ((Senate Bill No. 5969)) chapter623, Laws of 2017 3rd sp. sess. (transparency in public employee7collective bargaining). ((If the bill is not enacted by July 31,82017, the appropriation in this section shall lapse.))9


Sec. 508. 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 733 (uncodified) is amended to13read as follows:14TRANSPORTATION—ORCA TRANSIT PASSES15((Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $142,00016State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $252,00017State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . $6,00018State Patrol Highway Account—Local Appropriation. . . . . . . $8,00019Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation. $1,548,00020Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $76,00021State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State Appropriation. $16,00022Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State Appropriation. . . . $4,00023Multimodal Transportation Account—State24

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,00025TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,062,00026


(1) Funding is provided for transit passes for state employees29outside of higher education who work in King County, and who are not30covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Funding is contingent31upon the enactment of ((Senate Bill No. 5969)) chapter 23, Laws of322017 3rd sp. sess. (transparency in public employee collective33bargaining). ((If the bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the34appropriation in this section shall lapse.))35

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Sec. 509. 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 735 (uncodified) is amended to4read as follows:5TRANSPORTATION—COMPENSATION—REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES—INSURANCE6BENEFITS7((Aeronautics Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $3,0008State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $711,0009State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . $38,00010State Patrol Highway Account—Private/Local Appropriation. . . $15,00011Motorcycle Safety Education Account—State Appropriation. . . . $7,00012State Wildlife Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $4,00013Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $821,00014Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $2,955,00015Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation. $1,872,00016Ignition Interlock Device Revolving Account—State17

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,00018State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State Appropriation. $20,00019State Route Number 520 Civil Penalties Account—State20

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,00021Department of Licensing Services Account—State Appropriation. $18,00022Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation. . . . $18,00023Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State Appropriation. . . . $9,00024I-405 Express Toll Lanes Operations Account—State25

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,00026TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,504,00027


Collective bargaining agreements were reached for the 2017-201930fiscal biennium between the governor and the employee representatives31under the provisions of chapters 41.80 and 41.56 RCW. Appropriations32in this act for state agencies are sufficient to implement the33provisions of the 2017-2019 collective bargaining agreements and are34subject to the following conditions and limitations:35

(1)(a) The monthly employer funding rate for insurance benefit36premiums, public employees' benefits board administration, and the37

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uniform medical plan must not exceed $913 per eligible employee for1fiscal year 2018. For fiscal year 2019, the monthly employer funding2rate must not exceed $957 per eligible employee.3

(b) Except as provided by the parties' health care agreement, in4order to achieve the level of funding provided for health benefits,5the public employees' benefits board must require any or all of the6following: Employee premium copayments, increases in point-of-service7cost sharing, the implementation of managed competition, or other8changes to benefits consistent with RCW 41.05.065. The board shall9collect a twenty-five dollar per month surcharge payment from members10who use tobacco products and a surcharge payment of not less than11fifty dollars per month from members who cover a spouse or domestic12partner where the spouse or domestic partner has chosen not to enroll13in another employer-based group health insurance that has benefits14and premiums with an actuarial value of not less than 95 percent of15the actuarial value of the public employees' benefits board plan with16the largest enrollment. The surcharge payments shall be collected in17addition to the member premium payment.18

(c) The health care authority must deposit any moneys received on19behalf of the uniform medical plan as a result of rebates on20prescription drugs, audits of hospitals, subrogation payments, or any21other moneys recovered as a result of prior uniform medical plan22claims payments into the public employees' and retirees' insurance23account to be used for insurance benefits. Such receipts must not be24used for administrative expenditures.25

(2) The health care authority, subject to the approval of the26public employees' benefits board, must provide subsidies for health27benefit premiums to eligible retired or disabled public employees and28school district employees who are eligible for medicare, pursuant to29RCW 41.05.085. For calendar years 2018 and 2019, the subsidy must be30up to $150.00 per month. The public employees' benefits board may not31authorize under RCW 41.05.085, and the health care authority may not32provide, a subsidy under this subsection of more than $150.00 per33month. Funds from reserves accumulated for future adverse claims34experience, from past favorable claims experience, or otherwise, may35not be used to increase this retiree subsidy beyond what is36authorized by the legislature in this subsection.37

(3) All savings resulting from reduced claim costs or other38factors identified after June 1, 2017, must be reserved for funding39employee health benefits in the 2019-2021 fiscal biennium.40

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(4) Appropriations for state agencies are increased by the1amounts specified in ((LEAP Transportation Document 713 – 2017T))2this act to fund the provisions of this agreement.3

Sec. 510. 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 736 (uncodified) is amended to4read as follows:5TRANSPORTATION—COMPENSATION—NONREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES—INSURANCE6BENEFITS7((Aeronautics Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $9,0008State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation. . . . . $1,414,0009State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . $14,00010Motorcycle Safety Education Account—State Appropriation. . . . $2,00011Rural Arterial Trust Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . $4,00012State Wildlife Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $1,00013Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $111,00014Highway Safety Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $20,00015Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $781,00016Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation. . . $68,00017Transportation Improvement Account—State Appropriation. . . . $12,00018State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State Appropriation. $16,00019County Arterial Preservation Account—State Appropriation. . . $4,00020Department of Licensing Services Account—State Appropriation. $3,00021Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation. . . . $45,00022


conditions and limitations:))25(1) Appropriations for state agencies in this act are sufficient26

for nonrepresented state employee health benefits for state agencies,27including institutions of higher education, and are subject to the28following conditions and limitations:29

(a) The monthly employer funding rate for insurance benefit30premiums, public employees' benefits board administration, and the31uniform medical plan must not exceed $913 per eligible employee for32fiscal year 2018. For fiscal year 2019, the monthly employer funding33rate must not exceed $957 per eligible employee.34

(b) In order to achieve the level of funding provided for health35benefits, the public employees' benefits board must require any of36the following: Employee premium copayments, increases in point-of-37service cost sharing, the implementation of managed competition, or38

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other changes to benefits consistent with RCW 41.05.065. The board1shall collect a twenty-five dollar per month surcharge payment from2members who use tobacco products and a surcharge payment of not less3than fifty dollars per month from members who cover a spouse or4domestic partner where the spouse or domestic partner has chosen not5to enroll in another employer-based group health insurance that has6benefits and premiums with an actuarial value of not less than 957percent of the actuarial value of the public employees' benefits8board plan with the largest enrollment. The surcharge payments shall9be collected in addition to the member premium payment.10

(c) The health care authority must deposit any moneys received on11behalf of the uniform medical plan as a result of rebates on12prescription drugs, audits of hospitals, subrogation payments, or any13other moneys recovered as a result of prior uniform medical plan14claims payments into the public employees' and retirees' insurance15account to be used for insurance benefits. Such receipts must not be16used for administrative expenditures.17

(2) The health care authority, subject to the approval of the18public employees' benefits board, must provide subsidies for health19benefit premiums to eligible retired or disabled public employees and20school district employees who are eligible for medicare, pursuant to21RCW 41.05.085. For calendar years 2018 and 2019, the subsidy must be22up to $150.00 per month. The public employees' benefits board may not23authorize under RCW 41.05.085, and the health care authority may not24provide, a subsidy under this subsection of more than $150.00 per25month. Funds from reserves accumulated for future adverse claims26experience, from past favorable claims experience, or otherwise, may27not be used to increase this retiree subsidy beyond what is28authorized by the legislature in this subsection.29

(3) All savings resulting from reduced claim costs or other30factors identified after June 1, 2017, must be reserved for funding31employee health benefits in the 2019-2021 fiscal biennium.32

(4) Appropriations for state agencies are increased by the33amounts specified in ((LEAP Transportation Document 713 - 2017T))34this act to fund the provisions of this agreement.35

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS36

Sec. 601. 2017 c 313 s 601 (uncodified) is amended to read as37follows: 38

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FUND TRANSFERS1(1) The 2005 transportation partnership projects or improvements2

and 2015 connecting Washington projects or improvements are listed in3the LEAP Transportation Document ((2017)) 2018-1 as developed ((April420, 2017)) February 19, 2018, which consists of a list of specific5projects by fund source and amount over a sixteen-year period.6Current fiscal biennium funding for each project is a line-item7appropriation, while the outer year funding allocations represent a8sixteen-year plan. The department of transportation is expected to9use the flexibility provided in this section to assist in the10delivery and completion of all transportation partnership account and11connecting Washington account projects on the LEAP transportation12document referenced in this subsection. For the 2017-2019 project13appropriations, unless otherwise provided in this act, the director14of the office of financial management may provide written15authorization for a transfer of appropriation authority between16projects funded with transportation partnership account17appropriations or connecting Washington account appropriations to18manage project spending and efficiently deliver all projects in the19respective program under the following conditions and limitations:20

(a) Transfers may only be made within each specific fund source21referenced on the respective project list;22

(b) Transfers from a project may not be made as a result of the23reduction of the scope of a project or be made to support increases24in the scope of a project;25

(c) Transfers from a project may be made if the funds26appropriated to the project are in excess of the amount needed in the27current fiscal biennium;28

(d) Transfers may not occur for projects not identified on the29applicable project list;30

(e) Transfers may not be made while the legislature is in31session;32

(f) Transfers to a project may not be made with funds designated33as attributable to practical design savings as described in RCW3447.01.480;35

(g) Each transfer between projects may only occur if the director36of the office of financial management finds that any resulting change37will not hinder the completion of the projects as approved by the38legislature. Until the legislature reconvenes to consider the 201839supplemental omnibus transportation appropriations act, any40

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unexpended 2015-2017 appropriation balance as approved by the office1of financial management, in consultation with the legislative staff2of the house of representatives and senate transportation committees,3may be considered when transferring funds between projects; and4

(h) Transfers between projects may be made by the department of5transportation without the formal written approval provided under6this subsection (1), provided that the transfer amount does not7exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars or ten percent of the total8project, whichever is less. These transfers must be reported9quarterly to the director of the office of financial management and10the chairs of the house of representatives and senate transportation11committees.12

(2) The department of transportation must submit quarterly all13transfers authorized under this section in the transportation14executive information system. The office of financial management must15maintain a legislative baseline project list identified in the LEAP16transportation documents referenced in this act, and update that17project list with all authorized transfers under this section.18

(3) At the time the department submits a request to transfer19funds under this section, a copy of the request must be submitted to20the transportation committees of the legislature.21

(4) Before approval, the office of financial management shall22work with legislative staff of the house of representatives and23senate transportation committees to review the requested transfers in24a timely manner.25

(5) No fewer than ten days after the receipt of a project26transfer request, the director of the office of financial management27must provide written notification to the department of any decision28regarding project transfers, with copies submitted to the29transportation committees of the legislature.30

(6) The department must submit annually as part of its budget31submittal a report detailing all transfers made pursuant to this32section.33

Sec. 602. 2017 c 313 s 606 (uncodified) is amended to read as34follows:35

(1) By November 15, 2017, and annually thereafter, the department36of transportation must report on amounts expended to benefit transit,37bicycle, or pedestrian elements within all connecting Washington38projects in programs I, P, and Z identified in LEAP Transportation39

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Document ((2017)) 2018-2 ALL PROJECTS as developed ((April 20, 2017))1February 19, 2018. The report must address each modal category2separately and identify if eighteenth amendment protected funds have3been used and, if not, the source of funding.4

(2) To facilitate the report in subsection (1) of this section,5the department of transportation must require that all bids on6connecting Washington projects include an estimate on the cost to7implement any transit, bicycle, or pedestrian project elements.8

MISCELLANEOUS 2017-2019 FISCAL BIENNIUM9

NEW SECTION. Sec. 701. A new section is added to 2017 c 31310(uncodified) to read as follows:11ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES AND FACILITIES THROUGH FINANCIAL CONTRACTS12

(1) The department of transportation is authorized, subject to13the conditions in section 305(3) of this act, to enter into a14financing contract pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW through the state15treasurer's lease-purchase program for the purposes indicated. The16department may use any funds, appropriated or nonappropriated, in not17more than the principal amounts indicated, plus financing expenses18and required reserves, if any. Expenditures made by the department of19transportation for the indicated purposes before the issue date of20the authorized financing contract and any certificates of21participation therein may be reimbursed from proceeds of the22financing contract and any certificates of participation therein to23the extent provided in the agency's financing plan approved by the24state finance committee.25

(2) Department of transportation: Enter into a financing contract26for up to $32,500,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves27pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to renovate the existing office28building at 15700 Dayton Ave N, Shoreline.29

NEW SECTION. Sec. 702. 2017 c 288 s 5 (uncodified) is repealed.30

MISCELLANEOUS31

NEW SECTION. Sec. 801. If any provision of this act or its32application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the33remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other34persons or circumstances is not affected.35

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NEW SECTION. Sec. 802. This act is necessary for the immediate1preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of2the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes3effect immediately.4

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INDEX PAGE #ANNUAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CAPITAL PROGRAM . . . . . . . . 79BOARD OF PILOTAGE COMMISSIONERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 51DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION . . . . . . . . 1DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

TRANSFERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

AVIATION—PROGRAM F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29CHARGES FROM OTHER AGENCIES—PROGRAM U . . . . . . . . . . . . 39FACILITIES—PROGRAM D—CAPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52FACILITIES—PROGRAM D—OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE—PROGRAM M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33IMPROVEMENTS—PROGRAM I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY—PROGRAM C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27LOCAL PROGRAMS—PROGRAM Z—CAPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75LOCAL PROGRAMS—PROGRAM Z—OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49MARINE—PROGRAM X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45PRESERVATION—PROGRAM P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62PROGRAM DELIVERY MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT—PROGRAM H . . . . . . 29PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION—PROGRAM V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS—PROGRAM K . . . . . . . . . . . . 31RAIL—PROGRAM Y—CAPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73RAIL—PROGRAM Y—OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47TOLL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE—PROGRAM B . . . . . . . . . . 22TRAFFIC OPERATIONS—PROGRAM Q—CAPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66TRAFFIC OPERATIONS—PROGRAM Q—OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . 34TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT—PROGRAM S . . . . . . . 36TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, DATA, AND RESEARCH—PROGRAM T . . . . 37WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES CONSTRUCTION—PROGRAM W . . . . . . . 67

FREIGHT MOBILITY STRATEGIC INVESTMENT BOARD . . . . . . . . . 12, 50FUND TRANSFERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3JOINT TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6LEGISLATIVE EVALUATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM COMMITTEE . . . . 3OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3STATE TREASURER

ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81p. 101 ESSB 6106

BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79, 80STATE REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81TRANSFERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 51TRANSPORTATION

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS—PTE LOCAL 17 . . . . . . . . 87GENERAL WAGE INCREASE—STATE EMPLOYEES . . . . . . . . . . . . 89ORCA TRANSIT PASSES—WASHINGTON FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES . 91TARGETED COMPENSATION INCREASES—NONREPRESENTED JOB CLASS SPECIFIC

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90THE COALITION OF UNIONS AGREEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88WASHINGTON FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES . . . . . . . . . . . 85WPEA GENERAL GOVERNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

TRANSPORTATION—COMPENSATIONINSURANCE BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95INSURANCE BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

TRANSPORTATION—ORCA TRANSIT PASSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3WASHINGTON STATE PATROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 50WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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