5974-S.E AMH SUTH H2892.1
ESSB 5974 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-2869.1/22) 1259
By Representative Sutherland
NOT ADOPTED 03/01/2022
On page 124, after line 37, insert the following:
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NEW SECTION. Sec. 435. A new section is added to chapter
47.06A RCW to read as follows:
The freight mobility strategic investment board shall establish a railroad crossing grant program. The board shall develop a prioritization process to make awards to cities and counties with projects that eliminate at grade highway-rail crossings. Application to federal grant programs to secure matching funds must be one factor to be considered as part of the prioritization process, but the primary criteria must center on improving safety and expediting the movement of vehicles by eliminating highway-rail crossing at grade with a grade separation."
On page 126, line 3, after "430," insert "435,"
EFFECT: Creates a new railroad crossing grant program to be administered by Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board.
FISCAL IMPACT: The amount of the grant awards each year is indeterminate.
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