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

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,574,0004TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($222,908,000))5


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 and1

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