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SSB 5975 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-2876.1/22) 1243

By Representative Goehner

NOT ADOPTED 03/01/2022

On page 6, after line 22 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

"(3) It is the intent of the legislature that main street preservation funding is intended to be a minimum investment for state highways within city limits. As part of the preservation program, the department must preserve and maintain all state highways, regardless of speed limit. Beginning December 15, 2022, the department must provide an annual report to the transportation committees of the legislature on current preservation investments. The report must include a continuous six-year plan on state highway preservation investments within city limits."

EFFECT:   Declares that the legislature intends that main street preservation funding is a minimum investment for state highways within city limits. Directs the Washington State Department of Transportation to preserve and maintain all state highways, regardless of speed limit. Requires annual reports from the WSDOT on current preservation investments, which must include a six-year plan on highway preservation in cities.

FISCAL IMPACT: No net change to appropriation.

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