5165-S AMH KRAF MCPH 037

SSB 5165 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1417.1/21) 490

By Representative Kraft

NOT ADOPTED 04/02/2021

On page 12, after line 3 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

"(8) $400,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is for a consultant study to evaluate options for an additional bridge or other connection (non-transit related) west of Interstate 5 between southwest Washington and northwest Oregon to facilitate movement of commuter vehicles and freight trucks. The study must provide high-level conceptual designs of the options put forth and include a cost estimate for each option. A report on the study is due to the transportation committees of the legislature and the Joint Oregon-Washington Legislative Action Committee by December 1, 2022."

EFFECT: Provides funding for the Joint Transportation Committee to contract out a study to evaluate options for a bridge or other way to connect Washington and Oregon west of I-5 that is not related to transit. A report on the study is due by December 1, 2022.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Increases Motor Vehicle Acct - State by $400,000.

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