FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 6614

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

Background: Between 2007 and 2015, the Office of Financial Management (OFM) was required to establish objectives and performance measures for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and other state transportation agencies to ensure the transportation system was progressing toward the attainment of the statutory transportation policy goals. In 2015, legislation was enacted requiring WSDOT, rather than OFM, to establish the objectives and performance measures.

Between 2011 and 2015, OFM was required to complete an annual performance report of the state ferry system. In 2015, legislation was enacted requiring WSDOT, rather than OFM, to complete the report.

OFM must submit to the Legislature and the Governor a biennial attainment report measuring the degree to which state transportation programs have progressed toward the attainment of the statutory transportation policy goals.

Summary: OFM, in consultation with the Transportation Commission, must establish objectives and performance measures for WSDOT and other state transportation agencies and submit the objectives and performance measures to the Legislature every other year.

Annual state ferry system performance reports must first be reviewed and commented on by OFM, and also reviewed by the Joint Transportation Committee, prior to submittal by WSDOT.

WSDOT, rather than OFM, must submit biennial transportation progress attainment reports; however, OFM must first review and comment on the reports prior to submittal by WSDOT.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate	47
House	95	(House amended)
Senate	47	(Senate concurred)