HOUSE BILL REPORT
HJM 4019
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As Reported by House Committee On:
Transportation
Brief Description: Requesting that the South Tacoma Way bridge at exit 127 over I-5 be named the "World War I Veterans Memorial Bridge."
Sponsors: Representatives Muri, Kraft and Young.
Brief History:
Committee Activity:
Transportation: 2/5/18, 2/6/18 [DPS].
Brief Summary of Substitute Bill |
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HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION |
Majority Report: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass. Signed by 25 members: Representatives Clibborn, Chair; Fey, Vice Chair; Wylie, Vice Chair; Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Hargrove, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Harmsworth, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Chapman, Gregerson, Hayes, Irwin, Kloba, Lovick, McBride, Morris, Ortiz-Self, Pellicciotti, Pike, Riccelli, Rodne, Shea, Stambaugh, Tarleton, Valdez, Van Werven and Young.
Staff: Jessica Harrell (786-7140).
Background:
The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) is responsible for naming state transportation facilities, including highways and bridges. The WSTC's policy states, "A naming is done in a thorough and deliberative manner to honor and institute an enduring memory of a person or group of people who have contributed significantly to the well-being of the state or nation and with the widespread support of the people from the area in which the facility is located." In order for the WSTC to consider a proposal, the requesting entity must provide sufficient evidence indicating community support and acceptance of the proposal. This evidence can include a letter or support from the state or federal legislator representing the area encompassing the facility to be renamed. Other evidence that can provide proof of community support includes a resolution passed by other elected bodies in the impacted area, the Washington State Department of Transportation's (WSDOT) support, and supportive action from a local organization such as a chamber of commerce.
Upon passage of a joint memorial requesting the naming of a facility, the WSTC holds a public hearing prior to taking action. After the WSTC takes final action, the WSDOT designs and installs the appropriate signs.
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Summary of Substitute Bill:
The substitute bill requests that the WSTC commence proceedings to name the South Tacoma Way bridge at Exit 127 over Interstate 5 the "World War I Veterans Memorial Bridge."
Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill:
In the substitute bill the addressees of the House Joint Memorial are revised, removing the President of the United States and Congress from the list.
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Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony:
(In support) This memorial honors the members of the Armed Forces and their contributions. The cost for the memorial signs is very low and the memorialization sign sends a powerful message to the veterans and their families that travel Interstate 5 that the state and its citizens are very thankful for the service of the veterans as well as the sacrifices made by the veterans' families.
(Opposed) None.
Persons Testifying: Representative Muri, prime sponsor; and Heinz Haskins, Veterans Legislative Coalition.
Persons Signed In To Testify But Not Testifying: None.