House bills that have passed the Senate
2SHB 1591, Trans benefit district funds, [Upthegrove][S Pres Signed] -
AN ACT Relating to the use of certain transportation benefit district funds; and amending RCW 36.73.015, 36.73.120, and 82.14.0455.
Provides that a transportation improvement project may be contained in the transportation plan of a city, county, or other eligible jurisdiction. Allows impact fees to be imposed for transportation improvements constructed by any entity, and removes the requirement that improvements be constructed by the transportation benefit district itself. Authorizes the imposition of voter-approved sales and use taxes beyond the 10-year limitation if the sales tax is initially imposed after July 1, 2010, and the revenues are dedicated to the repayment of general obligation bonds.
ESHB 2464, Vehicles in emergency zones, [Liias][S Passed 3rd] -
AN ACT Relating to approaching certain emergency, roadside assistance, or police vehicles in emergency zones; amending RCW 46.61.212, 46.63.020, 46.20.342, and 46.63.110; creating a new section; prescribing penalties; providing an effective
Establishes the areas surrounding an emergency vehicle as an emergency zone and prescribes penalties for endangering emergency workers. Emergency workers are presumed to be policemen, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, etc. Whether it applies to county personnel responding emergencies like floods or natural disasters is unclear.
EHB 2805, Public works/off-site prefab, [Ormsby][S Passed 3rd] -
Requires contractors on public works projects estimated to cost over $1 million to submit information about certain off-site prefabricated items produced outside Washington to the awarding agency and to the Department of General Administration.
ESHB 2921, Operating supp 2010, [Linville][C 3 L 10] -
AN ACT Relating to fiscal matters; amending 2009 c 564 ss 120, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 137, 139, 143, 151, 153, 154, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 215, 219, 222, 223, 225, 302, 303, 306, 307, 309, 311, 401, 40
Supplemental appropriations- Takes the first step toward balancing the state's 2009-11 operating budget by capturing early savings prior to the adoption of the 2010 supplemental omnibus appropriations act.
Senate bills that have passed the Housee
SSB 6207, Golf cart zones/local govts, [Haugen][H Passed 3rd] -
AN ACT Relating to allowing local governments to create golf cart zones; amending RCW 46.04.320, 46.04.670, 46.16.010, 46.61.687, and 46.61.688; reenacting and amending RCW 46.37.010; adding a new section to chapter 46.04 RCW; and adding a
Allows local governments to create golf cart zones around golf courses in which the incidental use of golf carts on streets or highways of the state is allowed with a posted speed of 25 MPH or less.
SB 6209, Park & ride lots/road funds, [Haugen][H Spkr Signed] -
AN ACT Relating to allowing moneys paid to county road funds to be used for park and ride lots; and amending RCW 36.82.070.
Allows the use of county road funds for the construction, maintenance or improvement of park and ride lots.
SSB 6213, Railroad grade crossings, [Haugen][Del to Gov] -
AN ACT Relating to vehicles at railroad grade crossings; and amending RCW 46.61.350.
Modifies requirements for which vehicles are required to stop at railroad crossings to be consistent with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations in order to continue to receive federal grants.
ESSB 6241, Community facilities distr's, [Kilmer][Del to Gov] -
AN ACT Relating to creating community facilities districts; adding a new section to chapter 82.02 RCW; and adding a new chapter to Title 36 RCW.
Allows creation of community facilities districts by petition executed by 100 percent of all landowners, with the landowners having requested that their property be subject to assessments, fees, and charges designed to provide financing for community facilities and local, subregional, and regional infrastructure.
ESSB 6286, Flood control zone districts, [Kline][H Spkr Signed] -
AN ACT Relating to the liability and powers of cities, diking districts, and flood control zone districts; and amending RCW 86.12.037 and 86.15.080.
Expands the immunity provided to counties for work done protecting citizens and property from flooding by adding cities and flood control zone districts to the statute.
SSB 6345, Wireless communications, [Eide][H Passed 3rd] -
AN ACT Relating to the use of wireless communications devices while driving; and amending RCW 46.20.055, 46.20.075, 46.61.667, and 46.61.668.
Restricts the use of wireless communication devices (cell phones, etc.) for holders of learner permits and intermediate licenses and restricts use to hands free for regular licenses. Allows use for reporting illegal activities, emergencies, or while operating emergency vehicles. Removes the secondary action requirement so violators may be ticketed without another citation.
SSB 6346, Electric vehicles, [Ranker][H Passed 3rd] -
AN ACT Relating to expanding the use of certain electric vehicles; and amending RCW 46.04.295, 46.61.723, and 46.61.725.
Allows the use of "medium-speed electric vehicles" (between 25 and 35 MPH) on highways of the state with speed limits of 45 MPH or less. Unlike the proposed golf cart zone, medium-speed electric vehicles require licenses. The bill restricts operating these vehicles on most state highways.
SSB 6367, Agency web sites/pub records, [Hatfield][H Spkr Signed] -
AN ACT Relating to responses to public records requests; amending RCW 42.56.520; and creating a new section.
Makes provisions for allowing public records requests to be made on an agency’s web site or by computer access. The requester may request to receive copies of the records or request a access by a computer provided by the agency.
ESSB 6392, SR 520 tolling revenue use, [Tom][H Passed 3rd] -
AN ACT Relating to the use of revenue generated from tolling the state route number 520 corridor; and amending RCW 47.56.870 and 47.56.875.
(companion to HB 2929)
SSB 6544, Plat approval time limits, [Berkey][H Spkr Signed] -
AN ACT Relating to time limitation for approval of plats; amending RCW 58.17.140 and 58.17.170; and providing an expiration date.
Extends the time limitations for plat approvals from five years to seven years.
SB 6555, State route number 908, [Tom][S Pres Signed] -
AN ACT Relating to removing state route number 908 from the state highway system; and repealing RCW 47.17.855.
(companion to HB 2918)
SSB 6557, Brake friction material, [Ranker][H Passed 3rd] -
AN ACT Relating to limiting the use of certain substances in brake friction material; adding a new chapter to Title 70 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
Restricts the use of copper and other materials in brake pads due to environmental impact. The law would go into effect in 2015 for aftermarket products and in 2020 for materials on new vehicles.
SSB 6577, Transportation policy goals, [Kastama][H Spkr Signed] -
AN ACT Relating to modifying the transportation system policy goals; and amending RCW 47.04.280.
(similar to HB 2937) Adds economic vitality as a policy goal to the existing policy goals of preservation, safety, mobility, environment, and stewardship.
ESSB 6774, Transp benefit districts, [Marr][H Passed 3rd] -
AN ACT Relating to transportation benefit districts; and amending RCW 36.73.020.
Makes an allowance for the governing body of a Metropolitan Planning Organization to be designated as the governing body of a Tranportation Benefit District.
Bills awaiting passage
SHB 2836, Capital supp budget 2010, [Dunshee][H 2nd Reading] -
SHB 2838, Trans supp budget 2009-11, [Clibborn][H Rules R] -
Transportation supplemental budget (Governor's request).
HB 2918, State route number 908, [Eddy][S Rules 2G] -
AN ACT Relating to removing state route number 908 from the state highway system; and repealing RCW 47.17.855.
SR 908, Redmond Way, between I-405 and SR 202 is removed as a state highway and becomes, presumably, a city street.
SHB 2941, I-405 express toll lanes, [Clibborn][S 2nd Reading] -
AN ACT Relating to the use of express toll lanes in the Interstate 405 corridor; amending RCW 47.56.810; adding new sections to chapter 47.56 RCW; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.
Adds I-405 between Bellevue and I-5 to the North as an additional corridor to SR 167 for use of the HOV lanes by single-occupant vehicles by paying a toll.
2SHB 3181, Clean water act funding, [Ormsby][H 2nd Reading] -
AN ACT Relating to the clean water act of 2010 funding cleanup of water pollution and other programs necessary for the health and well- being of Washington citizens through an increase in the tax on hazardous substances; amending RCW 82.21.
(companion to SB 6851
HB 3183, Excise taxes, [Flannigan][H Finance] -
AN ACT Relating to excise taxes; amending RCW 82.08.020 and 82.08.020; reenacting and amending RCW 43.84.092; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 46.68 RCW; creating a new section; providing effective
Adds one cent to the state sales tax with 80% to be distributed to the state general fund, 17% to the motor vehicle account to be used for highway construction, preservation, and maintenance, and 3% to the state multimodal account to be used for public transportation systems. The additional tax will be phased out as unemployment lowers to 5%. The bill also establishes a 1.5% sales tax on motor fuel with .314% to go to the state general fund and .684% being split between cities and counties for road preservation and maintenance. It is unclear where the other .5% goes. This tax will also sunset when unemployment is reduced to 5%.
SB 6364, Capital supp budget 2010, [Fraser][S Ways & Means] -
AN ACT Relating to the capital budget; making appropriations and authorizing expenditures for capital improvements; amending 2009 c 497 ss 1005, 1013, 1023, 1029, 1031, 1034, 1035, 1039, 1040, 1048, 1054, 1055, 1060, 1061, 1063, 1064, 1068,
Makes supplemental appropriations for expenditures on capital improvements.
ESSB 6381, Trans supp budget 2009-11, [Haugen][H 2nd Reading] -
AN ACT Relating to transportation funding and appropriations; amending RCW 46.68.290, 36.79.020, 47.12.340, 46.68.320, and 43.19.642; amending 2009 c 470 § 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211,
Provides supplemental appropriations for transportation. The bill (as proposed by the governor) would move the County Road Administration Board, Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board and the Transportation Improvement Board into the WSDOT. Additionally the Governor's proposed supplemental budget moves $16.5 million from the Rural Arterial Trust Account to the Motor Vehicle Account where it would be spent on WSDOT budgeted items. Senator Haugen has indicated there isn't support for these proposed budget changes and that they will not be included in the Senate Transportation Committee .
ESSB 6426, Boards and commissions, [Prentice][H Ways & Means] -
AN ACT Relating to eliminating boards and commissions; amending RCW 18.44.011, 18.44.195, 18.44.221, 18.44.251, 19.146.225, 28C.18.050, 28C.18.090, 43.03.027, 43.03.028, 34.12.100, 42.17.370, 43.03.040, 43.63A.760, 18.250.010, 18.250.020, 1
(companion to HB 2617)
SSB 6448, Hydraulic project permitting, [Jacobsen][S Rules 2] -
AN ACT Relating to providing the department of fish and wildlife authority to improve permitting of hydraulic projects; amending RCW 77.55.011, 77.55.021, 77.15.300, and 77.55.291; adding new sections to chapter 77.55 RCW; adding a new sect
Allows the department to adopt rules for issuing permits without having to issue individual hydraulic permits. The bill allows the department to issue individual permits over multiple sites or within geographic areas. The bill also establishes fees for permits with fees ranging from $100 to $5,250 depending on complexity. Permits involving multiple sites would be charged the regular fee for the first site and 20% of the fee for additional sites under the same permit. The substitute bill removes the authority to do pamphlet permits and pares back authority to do general permits over water to four pilot projects. The substitute also makes some changes to permit fees for some forest practice permits and removes permit fees for pamphlet permits.
SB 6851, Clean water act funding, [Murray][S Ways & Means] -
AN ACT Relating to the clean water act of 2010 funding cleanup of water pollution and other programs necessary for the health and well- being of Washington citizens through an increase in the tax on hazardous substances; amending RCW 82.21.
Increases the hazardous substance tax established under the model toxics control act (MTCA) by increasing the current .7% tax by 1.3% for a total of 2%. The new revenue will provide establish two new state funds for storm water and clean water. The bulk of the new revenue will be allocated to the state general fund and will be reduced over five years to zero. The storm water fund will grow from 20% of the funding to 70% of the funding over the same five year period. Moneys are also distributed to the Puget Sound Partnership, the oil spill protection fund and to WSDOT for storm water related work. The new programs are administered by the Dept. of Ecology with most funding going to local jurisdictions for NPDES phase I and II requirements.
Bills dead for the session
HB 1431, Significant state highways, [Sells][H Rules 3C] -
AN ACT Relating to the designation of certain state routes as highways of statewide significance; and adding a new section to chapter 47.05 RCW.
Adds the following as highways of statewide significance:(1) That portion of SR 11 that runs from I-5 to 12th Street near the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry terminal in Bellingham; (2) That portion of SR 529 from the port of Everett north to I-5 near Marysville; and (3) SR 599.
EHB 1499, Utility facility relocations, [Eddy][H Rules 3C] -
AN ACT Relating to notice of relocation of utility facilities; and adding a new section to chapter 80.04 RCW.
If a public agency is planning a project in a right-of-way that may require relocation of utility facilities, the public agency must notify the affected utility as soon as practicable. The public agency must include the utility in a preliminary design meeting, during which the public agency must review with the affected utility the impact of any proposed utility facility relocation. Public agencies and affected utilities must make reasonable efforts to avoid or minimize (1) factors that could delay the project; (2) relocation of existing utility facilities and associated costs; and (3) costs to public agencies. The bill does not preempt specific provisions in existing franchises, permits, or contracts between public agencies and utility facility operators, nor does it apply to unforeseen emergencies.
ESHB 1996, Underground facilities, [Armstrong][H Tech/En/Com] -
AN ACT Relating to locating underground facilities; amending RCW 19.122.020 and 19.122.030; and prescribing penalties.
(Did not make it out of committee prior to cutoff). An owner of an underground utility facility who is required to subscribe to the one-number locator service, and fails to do so, is liable for all damages to the owner's underground facilities and for any other damages that occurred after proper notice was given through the one-number locator service. Persons who own underground facilities at their residence, farm, or place of business are not required to subscribe to the one-number locator service. An owner of the underground utility facility must mark service laterals when required to do so. "Service lateral" means only that portion of an individual customer service line that is owned or operated by the owner of the underground facility. Bar holes are excluded as an excavation activity if a bar hole is created by hand-operated equipment during emergency leak investigations or the bar hole is less than 12 inches in depth. The bill was passed by the House and received a hearing in the Senate Environment, Water & Energy Committee but was not passed out.
SHB 2010, State funds/local projects, [Dunshee][H Cap Budget] -
AN ACT Relating to state funding for local projects; amending RCW 43.155.070, 43.160.060, 43.160.900, 39.102.040, and 47.26.282; and creating a new section.
Beginning in 2011, the Public Works Board (PWB) and the Local Infrastructure Financing Tool (LIFT) are required, when reviewing projects for the award of funds, to consider whether the applicant has adopted policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The policies must be consistent with the requirements of the state's limits on the emissions of greenhouse gases, the state's goals to reduce annual per capita vehicle miles traveled, and federal emissions reduction requirements. The CERB must consider whether projects located in rural areas maximize a reduction of vehicle miles traveled instead of being consistent with state goals to reduce annual per capita vehicle miles traveled. The bill has amended by the Senate Ways & Means Committee to remove CERB and TIB from the requirements and delayed the implementation until the 2011-13 biennium.
SHB 2441, Railroad grade crossings, [Clibborn][H Rules R] -
AN ACT Relating to vehicles at railroad grade crossings; and amending RCW 46.61.350.
Modifies requirements of certain vehicles at railroad grade crossings. Current law requires vehicles carrying explosive substances or flammable liquids as a cargo or part of a cargo to stop at uncontrolled railroad crossings. The law would further define these vehicles to include those defined by federal regulations. It is unclear whether the new requirements will add vehicles not currently required to stop.
SHB 2494, Facilities/100-yr floodplain, [White][H Rules R] -
AN ACT Relating to the purchase or construction of public facilities in one hundred year floodplains; and adding a new section to chapter 36.70A RCW.
Modifies the prohibitions for expansion of urban areas in flood plains. Adds provisions for public infrastructure such as roads, streets, flood control structures, and utilities to be placed within 100-year flood plains.
SHB 2517, Housing authorities, [Dammeier][S 2nd Reading] -
AN ACT Relating to the exemption of housing authorities from laws governing the construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of property by other public bodies; and amending RCW 35.82.200.
Exempts housing authorities from laws governing the construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of property by other public bodies. Current law exempts housing authorities from other public bodies' laws for acquisition, operation or disposition of property. The bill expands this exemption to give housing authorities exemptions from any state law affecting their capital projects.
HB 2573, Regional transit facilities, [Simpson][H Rules R] -
AN ACT Relating to the clarification of regional transit authority facilities as essential public facilities; and amending RCW 36.70A.200.
Clarifies regional transit authority facilities as essential public facilities.
SHB 2577, Community facilities distr's, [Sullivan][H Rules C] -
AN ACT Relating to creating community facilities districts; adding a new section to chapter 82.02 RCW; and adding a new chapter to Title 36 RCW.
Facilitates voluntary landowner financing of community facilities and local, sub-regional, and regional infrastructure by authorizing the creation of community facilities districts. Formation of a community facilities district requires 100% of property owners within the district to sign a petition agreeing to be assessed fees and charges and optionally the method and amount of assessment or fees.
SHB 2582, Agency web sites/pub records, [Hurst][H Rules R] -
AN ACT Relating to responses to public records requests; amending RCW 42.56.520; and creating a new section.
Makes provisions for allowing public records requests to be made on an agency’s web site or by computer access. The requester may request to receive copies of the records or request a access by a computer provided by the agency.
2SHB 2583, Pub record request violation, [Haigh][H Rules R] -
AN ACT Relating to conferences regarding public records requests violations; and reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.550.
Makes provisions for a records requester and responding agency to confer over any dispute in responding to a records request. Also provides fifteen days for the conference to occur. No penalties will accrue during the fifteen day conference period.
HB 2597, Hydraulics project approval, [Pearson][H Ag & Nat Res] -
AN ACT Relating to streamlining state environmental permitting through the elimination of the hydraulics project approval process; amending RCW 43.21K.010, 70.105D.090, 76.09.030, 89.08.470, 90.48.310, and 90.58.147; reenacting and amending
(Did not make it out of committee). The bill finds that the state hydraulic code is unnecessary due to other federal, state and local resource protections and eliminates the hydraulic code and its requirements.
SHB 2602, Continuing ed for engineers, [Moeller][H Gen Gov Apps] -
AN ACT Relating to establishing continuing education requirements for engineers; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date.
The original bill would add engineers to land surveyors with requirements for 15 hours of continuing education per year in order to get licenses renewed. The substitute language requires the Department of Licensing to provide recommendations to the legislature on continuing education using sunrise review criteria including whether unregulated practice can clearly harm or endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the public, and the potential for the harm is easily recognizable and not remote ordependent upon tenuous argument; the public needs and can reasonably be expected to benefit from an assurance of initial and continuing professional ability; and the public cannot be effectively protected by other means in a more cost-beneficial manner.
HB 2635, Wireless communications, [Carlyle][H Trans] -
AN ACT Relating to the use of wireless communications devices while driving; and amending RCW 46.20.055, 46.20.075, 46.61.667, and 46.61.668.
Restricts the use of wireless communication devices (cell phones, etc.) for holders of learner permits and intermediate licenses and restricts use to hands free for regular licenses. Allows use for reporting illegal activities, emergencies, or while operating emergency vehicles. Removes the secondary action requirement so violators may be ticketed without another citation.
HB 2637, Local government taxation, [Hunter][H Finance] -
AN ACT Relating to local government taxation; amending RCW 82.14.450, 82.14.450, 82.14.460, 82.14.460, 84.55.050, 82.46.035, 82.12.010, and 82.14.230; reenacting and amending RCW 82.46.035; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; adding
Makes several changes to local option taxes by eliminating non-supplant language, authorizing a county utility tax, authorizing a city tax on water-sewer districts, allowing use of local REET for park operations, and clarifying the location of first use for brokered natural gas.
SHB 2721, Commute trip reduction progs, [Upthegrove][S Rules 2] -
AN ACT Relating to commute trip reduction programs; and amending RCW 70.94.531.
Authorizes major employers whose employees commute to a single site or contiguous sites to submit a single joint commute trip reduction plan. Employers are still counted individually and report individually.
SHB 2855, Transit agency financing, [Liias][H Rules C] -
AN ACT Relating to providing financing options for the operations and capital needs of transit agencies; amending RCW 36.57.040, 35.92.060, 36.57A.090, 82.80.005, and 82.80.140; adding a new section to chapter 35.58 RCW; adding a new sectio
Temporarily authorizes public transportation systems to impose, by majority vote of the transit agency's governing body, an annual vehicle license fee of up to $20. Creates a "no stacking" provision for vehicle fees councilmanically imposed after September 1, 2010. Establishes that this authority expires in four years. Temporarily authorizes certain public transportation systems to seek voter approval of a vehicle fee of up to $30. Establishes that this authority expires in four years. Requires public transportation systems and transportation benefit districts that choose to impose a vehicle fee to contract with the Department of Licensing (DOL) for the collection of the vehicle fee. Allows the DOL to deduct an amount from the fees collected to reimburse the DOL for its collection costs. Directs the Joint Transportation Committee to convene an advisory panel to consider and propose a statewide blueprint for public transportation services.
HB 2908, Transportation cost-benefit, [Liias][H Trans] -
AN ACT Relating to transportation cost-benefit modeling; amending RCW 47.05.035; and creating a new section.
Establishes requirements for transportation demand modeling tools used by the WSDOT including life-cycle cost analysis to determine the most cost-effective investments including, but not limited to, benefits for investments in each mode or modes from reductions in vehicle delay, emissions of greenhouse gases, as defined in RCW 70.235.010, health impacts, barrier effects (degradation or loss of mobility in the nonmotorized travel environment resulting from high volumes of motor vehicle traffic), habitat loss, and great bodily harm as defined in RCW 17 9A.04.110 or death from motor vehicle crashes.
SHB 2911, Complete streets grant progr, [Moeller][H Rules C] -
AN ACT Relating to creating a complete streets grant program; adding new sections to chapter 47.04 RCW; and creating a new section.
Requires the department of transportation to: (1) Establish a complete streets grant program to encourage local governments to adopt urban arterial retrofit street ordinances designed to provide safe access to all users; and (2) When constructing, retrofitting, or making major repairs to certain streets, consult with local jurisdictions in the design and planning phases and consider the needs of all users. Creates the complete streets grant program account.
SHB 2929, SR 520 tolling revenue use, [Eddy][H Rules R] -
AN ACT Relating to the use of revenue generated from tolling the state route number 520 corridor; and amending RCW 47.56.870 and 47.56.875.
Adds HOV program as an allowable expense for the replacement of the SR 520 bridge.
HB 2937, Trans system policy goals, [Clibborn][S Transportation] -
AN ACT Relating to modifying the transportation system policy goals to include economic vitality; and amending RCW 47.04.280.
Adds economic vitality as a policy goal to the existing policy goals of preservation, safety, mobility, environment, and stewardship.
HB 2949, Vacation of roads by county, [Parker][H Rules R] -
AN ACT Relating to streamlining the process for the vacation of roads by counties; and amending RCW 36.87.060.
Streamlines the process by removing the requirement for the county engineer to provide a report to the county legislative authority.
HB 2958, Transfer of park lands, [McCoy][H SGTribalAff] -
AN ACT Relating to transfer or disposal of certain park lands; and adding a new section to chapter 79A.05 RCW.
(Did not make it out of committee). Gives Indian tribes the first right of refusal for surplus state park lands that archeological, historical, and cultural significance.
HB 2967, Washington park arboretum, [White][H Trans] -
AN ACT Relating to mitigating the impacts of the state route number 520 corridor project on the Washington park arboretum; amending RCW 47.56.820, 47.56.870, and 47.56.875; adding a new section to chapter 47.56 RCW; and creating a new secti
Creates a program to support the preservation, maintenance, and enhancement of the grounds and collections at the Washington park arboretum in order to partially offset the impacts from the current configuration of SR 520 and its associated ramps, as well as the impacts from proposed changes to the SR 520 corridor. Funding will come specifically from tolls imposed on the state route number 520 corridor, and not from the state's general fund.
HB 2974, Enforcement action/77.55 RCW, [Orcutt][H Ag & Nat Res] -
AN ACT Relating to requiring documentation for enforcement actions under chapter 77.55 RCW; amending RCW 77.15.300 and 77.55.291; and adding a new section to chapter 77.55 RCW.
(Did not make it out of committee). Establishes documentation requirements when WDFW issues violations including (a) a detailed explanation of how the offending project is causing harm to fish life;(b) Evidence of individual fish actually being harmed by the project, if any.
SHB 2985, Local govt infrastructure, [Maxwell][H Finance] -
AN ACT Relating to infrastructure financing for local governments; amending RCW 39.104.020, 39.104.040, 39.104.060, 39.104.100, 39.104.110, 82.14.505, 82.14.510, 82.32.765, 39.104.050, and 39.104.080; reenacting and amending RCW 39.102.020;
Modifies provisions regarding the local infrastructure financing tool program and local revitalization financing.
HB 2988, Local improvement districts, [Simpson][H Rules C] -
AN ACT Relating to local improvement districts in flood control zone districts; adding new sections to chapter 86.15 RCW; and declaring an emergency.
Adds new provisions to local flood control zone districts authorizing improvement through the creation of local improvement districts with a petition of 51% of the land in the proposed area.
SHB 2992, Comprehensive land use plan, [Simpson][H Rules C] -
AN ACT Relating to extending the deadlines for the review and evaluation of comprehensive land use plan and development regulations for three years; amending RCW 36.70A.130; adding a new section to chapter 36.70A RCW; and providing an expir
Changes deadlines for adopting local comprehensive plans by adding three years to current statutory deadlines.
HB 3004, Sale of public property, [Haler][H SGTribalAff] -
AN ACT Relating to transparency in the sale of public property to public employees or former public employees; amending RCW 47.12.063, 54.16.180, and 79.11.040; reenacting and amending RCW 79.11.130; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RC
(Did not make it out of committee). Affects the sale of surplus property for a number of public agencies. For sales of surplus county property at auction, sales to public employees (employed within the past 12 months), the legislative authority would have to ratify the sale at an open public meeting.
HB 3031, Public records request costs, [Fagan][H SGTribalAff] -
AN ACT Relating to the cost of public records requests; amending RCW 42.56.120; and creating a new section.
(Did not make it out of committee). Requires reimbursement of the labor costs for responding to public disclosure requests by individuals who have made requests requiring more than five person-hours responding to prior requests.
HB 3037, Hydraulic project permitting, [Darneille][H Ag & Nat Res] -
AN ACT Relating to providing the department of fish and wildlife authority to improve permitting of hydraulic projects; amending RCW 77.55.011, 77.55.021, 77.15.300, 77.55.291, 77.55.081, and 77.55.091; adding new sections to chapter 77.55
(Did not make it out of committee). (companion to SB 6448)
ESHB 3067, Impact fee payment process, [Williams][S Rules 2] -
AN ACT Relating to establishing a process for the payment of impact fees through provisions stipulated in recorded covenants; and amending RCW 82.02.050 and 36.70A.070.
Would allow developers to put off payment of impact fees until a lot sells by placing a covenant on the property to require payments at the time of sale. It is unknown how many lots remain unsold that developers have yet to pay impact fees on. It is also unclear how this would affect impact fees on properties that are not anticipated to be sold.
HB 3079, Electric vehicles, [Morris][H Trans] -
AN ACT Relating to expanding the use of certain electric vehicles; and amending RCW 46.04.295, 46.61.723, and 46.61.725.
(companion to SB 6346)
HB 3088, Impact fee moratorium, [Orcutt][H LG & Housing] -
AN ACT Relating to establishing a moratorium on the imposition of impact fees; amending RCW 82.02.050 and 39.92.030; adding a new section to chapter 82.02 RCW; creating a new section; and providing expiration dates.
(Did not make it out of committee). Prohibits cities, counties and tranportation benefit districts from imposing impact fees on developments submitted after July 1, 2010. The prohibition would expire on June 30, 2012 (two years).
HB 3090, Natural resources management, [Orcutt][H Ag & Nat Res] -
AN ACT Relating to streamlining natural resources management; amending RCW 76.09.360, 76.09.040, 76.09.050, 76.09.100, 76.09.150, 76.09.260, 76.09.470, 90.64.010, 90.64.020, 90.64.170, 90.48.260, 77.55.021, 77.12.755, 77.12.870, 77.12.878,
(Did not make it out of committee). Removes requirements of natural resource agencies to consult or involve other natural resource agencies in order to eliminate duplicative reviews of permits or other requirements.
HB 3109, Golf cart zones/local govts, [Schmick][H Trans] -
AN ACT Relating to allowing local governments to create golf cart zones; amending RCW 46.04.320, 46.04.670, 46.16.010, 46.61.687, and 46.61.688; reenacting and amending RCW 46.37.010; adding a new section to chapter 46.04 RCW; and adding a
(companion to SB 6207)
HB 3131, Salmon spawning beds, [Cody][H Ag & Nat Res] -
AN ACT Relating to salmon and steelhead spawning beds; adding a new section to chapter 77.95 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
(Did not make it out of committee). Requires WDFW to adopt rules that would restrict activities on spawning beds during certain times of the year including , but not limited to, wading on spawning beds, driving motor vehicles on spawning beds, use of high-powered jet or propeller-driven boats across spawning beds, dragging anchors through spawning beds, digging or removing gravel from spawning beds, or any other physical disturbance capable of disturbing spawning fish or damaging or destroying nests of incubating eggs.
SHB 3136, Water pollution control, [Dunshee][H Rules C] -
AN ACT Relating to funding criteria for publicly owned nonindustrial water pollution control facilities; and amending RCW 90.50A.030 and 90.48.110.
Establishes new criteria for the selection of projects using water pollution control revolving funds. The criteria includes requirements to be designated as a puget sound partner.
SB 5127, Fish & wildlife governance, [Jacobsen][S Rules X] -
AN ACT Relating to the governance of the department of fish and wildlife; amending RCW 43.17.020, 77.04.013, 77.04.055, 77.04.030, and 77.04.060; creating a new section; and providing an effective date.
Modifies the governance of the department of fish and wildlife by making the position an appointee of the governor.
SB 5363, Significant state highways, [Ranker][S Transportation] -
AN ACT Relating to the designation of certain state routes as highways of statewide significance; and adding a new section to chapter 47.05 RCW.
Adds the following as highways of statewide significance:(1) That portion of SR 11 that runs from I-5 to 12th Street near the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry terminal in Bellingham; (2) That portion of SR 529 from the port of Everett north to I-5 near Marysville; and (3) SR 599.
SSB 5548, Pub facilities & impact fees, [Haugen][H Rules R] -
AN ACT Relating to expanding certain public facilities eligible to be credited against the imposition of impact fees; and amending RCW 82.02.090.
The bill was introduced in 2009 was passed out of the Senate, amended in the House and the Senate did not concur with the amendments and subsequently died in committee. The bill has been brought back by the sponsor for action. The bill would provide for credits against impact fees for transportation related work done by a developer as part of the requirements of a development where those developments are not part of the system developments that impact fees are determined from. The bill as written could significantly undercut impact fees resulting in reduced system improvements. Efforts are underway to craft language that will address concerns from developers without undermining impact fees.
ESSB 5682, Transportation regions, [Haugen][S Rules X] -
AN ACT Relating to the realignment of transportation regions; and adding a new section to chapter 47.01 RCW.
Realigns WSDOTs regional offices by establishing a Puget Sound region including Snohomish, King and Pierce Counties and consolidates the North Central, South Central and Eastern regions into the South Central and Eastern regions. In the 2009 session the WSAC Legislative Steering Committee adopted a position opposing the changes in Eastern Washington regions.
E2SSB 5735, Greenhouse gas emissions, [Rockefeller][S Rules X] -
AN ACT Relating to reducing greenhouse gas emissions; adding a new section to chapter 47.38 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 70.235 RCW; and creating new sections.
Establishes a cap and trade program for greenhouse gasses. Receipts from auction of allowances, penalties and other funds are deposited in the climate protection account. Transit and transportation projects that reduce greenhouse gasses are eligible expenditures.
SB 6200, Eminent domain, [Carrell][S Judiciary] -
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain for economic development; and adding a new chapter to Title 8 RCW.
(Did not make it out of committee). Restricts the use of eminent domain for economic development projects that don’t involve public ownership of property.
SB 6294, 4-wheel all-terrain vehicles, [Benton][S Transportation] -
AN ACT Relating to authorizing the use of four-wheel, all-terrain vehicles on highways under certain conditions; adding a new section to chapter 46.61 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
Allows the use of four-wheel drive, all-terrain vehicles on a highway of the state having a speed limit of 35 MPH or less. Vehicles are required to have licenses.
SB 6295, Photographing citizens, [Benton][S Transportation] -
AN ACT Relating to government entities photographing or recording images of citizens; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.01 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 46.63 RCW; and adding a new section
Restricts the ability of cities and towns, counties, and the WSDOT from photographing people while driving, and restricts taking pictures of vehicles or vehicle license plates except as authorized by the state. Preempts local governments from passing traffic enforcement laws unless they are consistent with these requirements. It isn't clear whether there is a mechanism for getting authorization for routing traffic studies.
SB 6302, Light rail/I-90 bridge, [Swecker][S Transportation] -
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting the construction or operation of a light rail or other rail system on the Interstate 90 floating bridge; and adding a new section to chapter 47.04 RCW.
Currently WSDOT is evaluating the value of using lanes on the I-90 floating bridge for Sound Transit to build it's east King County extension across the bridge. This bill would prohibit the use of the bridge forcing the extension onto the 520 bridge.
SB 6321, Washington park arboretum, [Jacobsen][S Transportation] -
AN ACT Relating to mitigating the impacts of the state route number 520 corridor project on the Washington park arboretum; amending RCW 47.56.820, 47.56.870, and 47.56.875; adding a new section to chapter 47.56 RCW; and creating a new secti
(companion to HB 2967)
SSB 6327, Housing authorities, [Regala][S Rules X] -
AN ACT Relating to the exemption of housing authorities from certain state requirements when certain federal law requirements are applicable; and amending RCW 35.82.200.
Adds $100 vehicle license fee for electric powered vehicles with funding to be deposited into the motor vehicle account.
SSB 6366, Transp corridor project, [Swecker][S Rules X] -
AN ACT Relating to permits for certain major transportation corridor projects; amending RCW 90.58.140; adding a new section to chapter 36.70A RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.01 RCW; adding
Provides an alternative process for permitting major corridor projects exceeding $1 billion. The process overrides local permitting authorities for appeals, zoning, and clean water act requirements. The bill also restricts local authorities when permitting staging areas for these projects. The substitute bill provides more process for appeals and requirements for project mitigation.
SB 6368, Pub record request violation, [Hatfield][S GovtOp & Elect] -
AN ACT Relating to conferences regarding public records requests violations; and reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.550.
(Did not make it out of committee). (companion to HB 2583)
SB 6377, Electr vehicle licensing fee, [Haugen][S Rules X] -
AN ACT Relating to electric vehicle licensing fees; adding a new section to chapter 46.16 RCW; and creating a new section.
Adds a $100 vehicle license fee to vehicles that are solely propelled by electricity. Funds collected would be deposited into the motor vehicle fund.
SSB 6408, Remedies/public records act, [Fairley][S Rules X] -
AN ACT Relating to remedies for actions under the public records act; reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.550; and prescribing penalties.
Changes the way penalties are handled under the public records act by eliminating awards to prevailing parties and replacing them with fines against the agency. Fines are required to be deposited into the archives and records management account (RCW 40.14.025). Prevailing parties may be awarded costs, including legal fees.
SB 6420, Local transp revenue options, [Kastama][S Transportation] -
AN ACT Relating to authorizing various local transportation revenue options in order to cover certain transportation project cost overruns; amending RCW 82.14.430, 82.80.100, 82.80.010, and 81.100.030; reenacting and amending RCW 81.100.060
The bill is targeted to the potential for cost overruns for the Alaska Way Viaduct project by providing a number of options for generating local revenues to cover costs over the amount provided by the state. The bill would restrict the WSDOT from entering into contracts for the deep-bore tunnel until local government financing is secured.
SSB 6431, Video camera data/pub trans, [Haugen][S Rules X] -
AN ACT Relating to the use and disclosure of video camera or other recording device data on public transportation facilities; and amending RCW 47.04.240.
Allows the use of audio and video recording devices on public transportation facilities for the purpose of public safety and assisting with crime investigation. Protects these recordings from public records disclosure.
SB 6438, Prevailing wage rate/pub wrk, [Honeyford][S Lab/Comm/CP] -
AN ACT Relating to the prevailing rate of wage on public works; and amending RCW 39.12.010.
(Did not make it out of committee). Changes the way prevailing wage rates are calculated by setting these wage rates to be the average of wages rather than the majority of workers. Also makes the locality for measuring wages to be the entire county rather than the largest city in the county.
SB 6547, Energy cost savings & jobs, [Kilmer][S Ways & Means] -
AN ACT Relating to creating jobs by funding construction of energy cost saving improvements to public facilities; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; creating new sections; making an appropriation; and providing for submission of certain
Entitled the "jobs act", the bill provides funding through the sale of bonds for funding of projects to provide energy savings in schools and other public facilties with an emphasis on local schools and higher education institutions.
SSB 6570, Private transp providers, [Haugen][H Trans] -
AN ACT Relating to allowing certain private transportation providers to use certain public transportation facilities; amending RCW 46.61.100, 46.61.165, 47.04.290, and 47.52.025; adding a new section to chapter 47.04 RCW; and creating a new
The bill would allow private transportation vehicles to use designated transit only lanes such as bus pullouts on public highway onramps adjacent to park and ride lots.
SSB 6580, Bridge replacement account, [Swecker][H Rules R] -
AN ACT Relating to creating the local bridge restoration and replacement account; reenacting and amending RCW 43.84.092; and adding a new section to chapter 47.04 RCW.
Establishes a fund that may be used only for restoring and replacing local bridge projects receiving federal emergency funds that are not sufficient to fully restore or replace the facility. A budget appropriation will be needed to appropriate monies for the fund.
SB 6588, Elected positions/limits, [Fairley][S GovtOp & Elect] -
AN ACT Relating to limiting the holding of more than one elected position; and adding a new section to chapter 29A.20 RCW.
(Did not make it out of committee). Restricts the ability of a city, county or state elected official to hold more than one elective office (such as being a commissioner and being a legislator) except for "voluntary work" which is defined as $500 or less annual compensation.
2SSB 6609, Local govt infrastructure, [Kastama][S Rules 2] -
AN ACT Relating to infrastructure financing for local governments; amending RCW 39.104.020, 39.104.040, 39.104.060, 39.104.100, 39.104.110, 82.14.505, 82.14.510, 82.32.765, and 82.14.475; reenacting and amending RCW 39.102.020; and providin
(companion to HB 2985)
SSB 6613, Rural co. investmnt projects, [Kastama][S Ways & Means] -
AN ACT Relating to modifying the sales and use tax deferral program for investment projects in rural counties; amending RCW 82.60.010, 82.60.020, 82.60.030, 82.60.040, 82.60.060, 82.60.070, 82.32.600, 82.60.100, 82.62.010, and 82.60.049; ad
Extends the tax deferral program for private projects that provide economic growth in rural and distressed areas.
SB 6616, Regulation of urban streets, [Jacobsen][S Transportation] -
AN ACT Relating to the regulation and preservation of urban streets through a local option street maintenance utility and allowing the imposition of a charge; amending RCW 82.80.070; adding a new chapter to Title 35 RCW; repealing RCW 82.80
Allows cities to create street utilities and establish assessments for the maintenance and improvement thereof.
SB 6650, Transportation projects, [Murray][S Transportation] -
AN ACT Relating to financial viability and impact review of certain transportation projects; and adding new sections to chapter 47.01 RCW.
Establishes requirements King county to develop of plans and agreements related to the impacts from the Alaska Way viaduct and the SR 520 floating bridge.
SB 6651, SR 520 bridge & HOV project, [Murray][S Transportation] -
AN ACT Relating to an impact plan on the state route number 520 bridge replacement and HOV project; and adding a new section to chapter 47.01 RCW.
Establishes requirements the city of Seattle to develop of plans and agreements related to the impacts from the Alaska Way viaduct and the SR 520 floating bridge.
SSB 6685, Public information/web sites, [Roach][S Rules X] -
Requires cities, counties and special purpose districts to post their regular meeting and special meeting schedules and agendas on their websites. The bill exempts smaller cities and smaller special purpose districts.
SB 6765, Highway vehicle combinations, [Swecker][S Transportation] -
AN ACT Relating to vehicle combinations that may be operated on public highways; and amending RCW 46.44.036.
Increases the number of vehicles in combination from two to three.
