5689-S.E AMH WALJ MUNN 790

ESSB 5689 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-2872.2/22) 1184

By Representative Walsh

NOT ADOPTED 02/26/2022

On page 59, line 20 of the striking amendment, increase the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation by $15,500,000

On page 59, line 28 of the striking amendment, correct the total.

On page 63, beginning on line 27 of the striking amendment, after "(14)(a)" strike all material through "lapses" on page 64, line 5 and insert "Each transit agency that is experiencing disruptive and illegal behavior that jeopardizes riders is provided up to $500,000 to develop a pilot program to place teams including human services personnel and law enforcement officers along routes that are enduring significant public safety issues and various disruptive and illegal behavior. The teams would be available to deescalate disruptions, provide immediate access to transit resources, and refer customers to community resources to break cycles of inappropriate behavior. The teams must be individuals trained in deescalation and outreach. The function and duties should be cocreated with community stakeholders.

(b) Each transit agency receiving funds pursuant to this subsection (14) must provide a report to the transportation committees of the legislature by June 30, 2023, regarding the effectiveness of the program, any suggestions for improving its efficacy, and any modifications that might be beneficial for other transit agencies.

(c) In order to receive funds pursuant to this subsection (14), a public transit agency must provide an equal amount of funding"

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