SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5642
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As Reported by Senate Committee On:
Transportation, February 12, 2009
Title: An act relating to designating state route number 164 as a highway of statewide significance.
Brief Description: Designating state route number 164 as a highway of statewide significance.
Sponsors: Senators Kauffman, Berkey and Sheldon.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Transportation: 2/11/09, 2/12/09 [DP].
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION |
Majority Report: Do pass.
Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker, Ranking Minority Member; Benton, Berkey, Delvin, Eide, Jarrett, Kauffman, Kilmer, King, Ranker and Sheldon.
Staff: Amanda Cecil (786-7429)
Background: SR 164 is a 15-mile highway that runs from Enumclaw to Auburn. It functions as a rural and commuter highway; a regional highway for southeast King County; a main street for Auburn, Enumclaw, and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, and a main access for Enumclaw Plateau residents.
Summary of Bill: SR 164 is designated a highway of statewide significance.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony: PRO: This is a primary route to Crystal Mt. and to the Muckleshoot Casino, which is the largest employer in the area.
Persons Testifying: PRO: Rick Jensen, Muckleshoot Tribe.