1128 AMH HOLL BROW1

HB 1128 - H AMD

By Representative Holland

      On page 1, after line 12, insert "Sec. 2.  RCW 46.61 RCW and 1984 c 7 s 65 are each amended to read as follows:

      The state department of transportation and the local authorities are authorized to reserve all or any portion of any highway under their respective jurisdictions, including any designated lane or ramp, for the exclusive or preferential use of public transportation vehicles or private motor vehicles carrying no fewer than a specified number of passengers when such limitation will increase the efficient utilization of the highway or will aid in the conservation of energy resources.  Regulations authorizing such exclusive or preferential use of a highway facility may be declared to be effective at all peak times or at other specified times of day or on specified days."

      On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "RCW" insert and "amending section 46.61.165 RCW"

EFFECT:  Confines regulations authorizing use of HOV Lanes to peak times of day rather than twenty-four hours a day.