FINAL BILL REPORT

SSB 5791

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.

Sponsors: Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Hobbs, Fain, King, Haugen and White).

Senate Committee on Transportation

House Committee on Transportation

Background: Various local transit agencies own and operate park and ride lots as part of the agencies' public transportation service. Many of these park and ride lots received state transportation funding. Additionally, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) owns and operates park and ride lots.

Summary: WSDOT, or any local transit agency that has received state funding for a park and ride lot, may contract with private vendors to provide various services at the park and ride lots; such as food or beverage services, grocery and convenience store services, or other private enterprise services that are of benefit to the traveling public. Lease payments derived from the arrangement must first be applied towards maintenance and operations of the applicable park and ride lot and the remainder must be deposited into the state Multimodal Transportation Account. WSDOT must adopt rules to administer the program, including a flexible process to prioritize local business interests when entering into lease agreements.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate	46	0
House	56	39	(House amended)
Senate	47	1	(Senate concurred)