HB 1851-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Requires the department of ecology to amend the categorical exemption available to department of transportation projects under WAC 197-11-800(26) so that the same categorical exemption applies to structurally deficient city, town, or county bridge repair or replacement projects.

Authorizes cities, towns, and counties to use an expedited contracting process available to the department of transportation for the repair or replacement of a bridge deemed structurally deficient.