H-2544.1 _______________________________________________
HOUSE BILL 2080
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State of Washington 54th Legislature 1995 Regular Session
By Representatives K. Schmidt, Hankins, Benton, Elliot, Skinner, Buck, McMahan, Robertson, Johnson, D. Schmidt, Chandler, Mitchell, Koster, Backlund, Cairnes, Horn, Blanton and Stevens
Read first time 03/16/95. Referred to Committee on Transportation.
AN ACT Relating to transportation funding and appropriations; amending RCW 82.36.025, 46.16.070, 46.68.035, 46.16.060, 46.68.030; reenacting and amending RCW 46.68.090 and 43.84.092; adding a new section to chapter 82.36 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 47.08 RCW; creating new sections; making appropriations; providing an effective date; and providing for submission of this act to a vote of the people.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. PURPOSE OF ENHANCED STATE AND LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM. (1) The legislature finds and declares that it is essential for the economic, social, and environmental well-being of the state and the maintenance of a high quality of life that the people of the state have an efficient and effective transportation system.
Increasing congestion and deteriorating conditions of public highways, streets, and roads threatens the safety and quality of life enjoyed by the citizens of the state and impairs the efficient movement of freight and goods vital to the state's economy.
Unlike other state taxes, the motor fuel tax does not rise with inflation. Therefore, periodic adjustments to the tax rate are necessary to keep pace with inflation and ensure that public highways are maintained, preserved, and improved.
Cost effective solutions to current deficiencies and future needs for state transportation systems and facilities are critical to address essential multimodal, motorized and nonmotorized, urban, suburban and rural transportation demands.
Increased investment in state and local transportation programs is necessary to preserve and maintain the existing statewide, multimodal transportation system and to provide safety and capacity improvements that increase accessibility, mobility, safety, security, and service to the travelling and commuting public. A new transportation funding program is needed to accomplish the following objectives:
(a) State-wide System: Provide for preservation of the existing state-wide system and improvements for current and future capacity needs in established urban and growing suburban areas to alleviate congestion attributable to economic development and growth; promote economic growth through a transportation system that attracts, supports, and increases commercial activity and productivity and enhances the state's ability to compete effectively in the global market place; support the transportation needs of the rural areas of the state through the preservation and improvement of transportation systems and facilities that support agricultural activity and the movement of agricultural products; and produce critical revenue to advance the construction of overdue capacity and safety improvements on high cost projects needed to reduce accidents and safely move people and goods at reasonable speeds;
(b) Passenger Only Ferries: Provide multiple transportation opportunities through the expanded use of high speed passenger-only ferry service between the Olympic Peninsula and the greater metropolitan area of Puget Sound; and reduce dependence on single occupancy vehicle usage, and facilitate and promote attainment of federal and state clean air requirements and regional land use policies;
(c) Regional Transportation Solutions: Support joint interjurisdictional transportation projects between the Washington state department of transportation and cities and counties that prioritize regional solutions for improving safety and increasing mobility on city streets and county roads; and
(d) Washington State Patrol: Ensure continuation of vital state patrol services essential to the safety of the motoring public by increasing state troopers and providing equitable salaries commensurate with city and county law enforcement personnel; and maintaining Washington state patrol officers on state highways to promote a safe driving environment, provide motorist assistance services, and ensure statewide emergency response services.
(2) The legislature further recognizes that the revenues currently available to the state for improved cross sound transportation, the preservation, safety, and capacity improvements on state highways, city streets, and county roads fall far short of the identified need.
(3) The legislature further recognizes that the preservation and enhancement of a comprehensive transportation network that is responsive to the needs of the public and unique regional requirements is dependent on statewide public support.
(4) The legislature further recognizes that although state law does not require public approval for legislative measures raising transportation revenues for highway purposes under Article II, section 40 of the state Constitution, it is in the best interest of the citizens of Washington, to submit this measure for public approval at the next November general election.
(5) The legislature, therefore, declares a need for the funding program embodied in this act for: (a) Statewide funding for capacity, safety, and mobility improvements on state highways; (b) funding to support bonds for improvements to State Route 18; (c) funding for expanded passenger-only ferry service; (d) funding for regional transportation solutions for cities and counties; (e) funding for additional Washington state troopers and support personnel; and (f) equitable salary adjustments for state troopers.
Sec. 2. RCW 82.36.025 and 1994 c 179 s 30 are each amended to read as follows:
The motor vehicle fuel
tax rate shall be computed as the sum of the tax rate provided in subsection
(1) of this section and the additional tax rates provided in subsections (2)
through (((5))) (6) of this section.
(1) A motor vehicle fuel tax rate of seventeen cents per gallon shall apply to the sale, distribution, or use of motor vehicle fuel.
(2) An additional motor vehicle fuel tax rate of one-third cent per gallon shall apply to the sale, distribution, or use of motor vehicle fuel, and the proceeds from this additional tax rate, reduced by an amount equal to the sum of the payments under RCW 46.68.090 (1) (a), (b), and (c) multiplied by the additional tax rate prescribed by this subsection divided by the motor vehicle fuel tax rate provided in this section, shall be deposited in the rural arterial trust account in the motor vehicle fund for expenditures under RCW 36.79.020.
(3) An additional motor vehicle fuel tax rate of one-third cent per gallon shall apply to the sale, distribution, or use of motor vehicle fuel, and the proceeds from this additional tax rate, reduced by an amount equal to the sum of the payments under RCW 46.68.090 (1) (a), (b), and (c) multiplied by the additional tax rate prescribed by this subsection divided by the motor vehicle fuel tax rate provided in this section, shall be deposited in the urban arterial trust account in the motor vehicle fund. After June 30, 1995, ninety-five percent of this revenue shall be deposited in the urban arterial trust account in the motor vehicle fund and five percent shall be deposited in the small city account in the motor vehicle fund.
(4) An additional motor vehicle fuel tax rate of one-third cent per gallon shall be applied to the sale, distribution, or use of motor vehicle fuel, and the proceeds from this additional tax rate, reduced by an amount equal to the sum of the payments under RCW 46.68.090 (1) (a), (b), and (c) multiplied by the additional tax rate prescribed by this subsection divided by the motor vehicle fuel tax rate provided in this section, shall be deposited in the motor vehicle fund to be expended for highway purposes of the state as defined in RCW 46.68.130.
(5) An additional motor vehicle fuel tax rate of four cents per gallon from April 1, 1990, through March 31, 1991, and five cents per gallon from April 1, 1991, applies to the sale, distribution, or use of motor vehicle fuel. The proceeds from the additional tax rate under this subsection, reduced by an amount equal to the sum of the payments under RCW 46.68.090 (1) (a), (b), and (c) multiplied by the additional tax rate prescribed by this subsection divided by the motor fuel tax rate provided in this section, shall be deposited in the motor vehicle fund and shall be distributed by the state treasurer according to RCW 46.68.095.
(6) An additional motor vehicle fuel tax rate of four cents per gallon beginning January 1, 1996, is imposed on the sale, distribution, or use of motor vehicle fuel. The proceeds from the additional tax rate imposed under this subsection, reduced by an amount equal to the sum of payments under RCW 46.68.090(1)(a) and (b) multiplied by the additional tax rate prescribed by this subsection divided by the motor vehicle fuel tax rate provided in this section, shall be deposited in the motor vehicle fund and shall be distributed by the state treasurer according to RCW 46.68.090.
Sec. 3. RCW 46.68.090 and 1994 c 225 s 2 and 1994 c 179 s 3 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
(1) All moneys that have accrued or may accrue to the motor vehicle fund from the motor vehicle fuel tax and special fuel tax shall be first expended for the following purposes:
(a) For payment of refunds of motor vehicle fuel tax and special fuel tax that has been paid and is refundable as provided by law;
(b) For payment of amounts to be expended pursuant to appropriations for the administrative expenses of the offices of state treasurer, state auditor, and the department of licensing of the state of Washington in the administration of the motor vehicle fuel tax and the special fuel tax, which sums shall be distributed monthly;
(c) From April 1, 1992, through March 31, 1996, for distribution to the transfer relief account, hereby created in the motor vehicle fund, an amount not to exceed three hundred twenty-five one-thousandths of one percent;
(d) For distribution to the rural arterial trust account in the motor vehicle fund, an amount as provided in RCW 82.36.025(2) and 46.68.095(3);
(e) For distribution to the urban arterial trust account in the motor vehicle fund, an amount as provided in RCW 46.68.100(4) and 82.36.025(3);
(f) For distribution to the transportation improvement account in the motor vehicle fund, an amount as provided in RCW 46.68.095(1);
(g) For distribution to the special category C account, hereby created in the motor vehicle fund, an amount as provided in RCW 46.68.095(2);
(h) For distribution to the county arterial preservation account, hereby created in the motor vehicle fund, an amount as provided in RCW 46.68.095(4);
(i) For distribution to the motor vehicle fund to be allocated to cities and towns as provided in RCW 46.68.110, an amount as provided in RCW 46.68.095(5);
(j) For distribution to the motor vehicle fund to be allocated to counties as provided in RCW 46.68.120, an amount as provided in RCW 46.68.095(6);
(k) For expenditure for highway purposes of the state as defined in RCW 46.68.130, an amount as provided in RCW 82.36.025(4) and 46.68.095(7);
(l) From July 1, 1994, through June 30, 1995, for distribution to the gasohol exemption holding account, hereby created in the motor vehicle fund, an amount equal to five and thirty-four one-hundredths of one percent of the amount available prior to distributions provided under (a) through (k) of this subsection, to be used only for highway construction;
(m) For distribution to the small city account, hereby created in the motor vehicle fund, an amount as provided for in RCW 46.68.095(1), 46.68.100(9), and 82.36.025(3).
(n) For distribution to the Puget Sound ferry operation account, an amount as provided in section 4(1) of this act;
(o) For distribution to the special category C account, an amount as provided in section 4(2) of this act, provided solely for the location, design, right of way acquisition, and related construction costs on State Route 18;
(p) For distribution to the regional transportation fund created under section 9 of this act, an amount as provided in section 4(3) of this act;
(q) For expenditures for the location, design, right of way acquisition, and construction costs of highway construction projects as determined by the legislature, an amount as provided in section 4(4) of this act.
(2) The amount accruing to the motor vehicle fund by virtue of the motor vehicle fuel tax and the special fuel tax and remaining after payments, distributions, and expenditures as provided in this section shall, for the purposes of this chapter, be referred to as the "net tax amount."
NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. A new section is added to chapter 82.36 RCW to read as follows:
All moneys that have accrued or may accrue to the motor vehicle fund from the motor vehicle fuel tax and special fuel tax imposed by RCW 82.36.025(6) shall be distributed monthly by the state treasurer in the following proportions:
(1) Twenty-five one-hundredths of one cent shall be deposited in the Puget Sound ferry operations account in the motor vehicle fund;
(2) Twenty-five one-hundredths of one cent shall be deposited in the special category C account in the motor vehicle fund to be used solely for those purposes enumerated in RCW 46.68.090(1)(o);
(3) Seventy-five one-hundredths of one cent shall be deposited in the regional transportation fund; and
(4) Two and seventy-five one-hundredths of one cent shall be deposited in the motor vehicle fund and expended for highway construction projects as authorized in RCW 46.68.090(1)(q).
Sec. 5. RCW 46.16.070 and 1994 c 262 s 8 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) In lieu of all other vehicle licensing fees, unless specifically exempt, and in addition to the excise tax prescribed in chapter 82.44 RCW and the mileage fees prescribed for buses and stages in RCW 46.16.125, there shall be paid and collected annually for each truck, motor truck, truck tractor, road tractor, tractor, bus, auto stage, or for hire vehicle with seating capacity of more than six, based upon the declared combined gross weight or declared gross weight thereof pursuant to the provisions of chapter 46.44 RCW, the following licensing fees by such gross weight:
DECLARED GROSS WEIGHT SCHEDULE A SCHEDULE B
4,000 lbs. $. ((37.00)) $ ((37.00))
40.00 40.00
6,000 lbs. $. ((44.00)) $ ((44.00))
..... 47.00 47.00
8,000 lbs. $. ((55.00)) $ ((55.00))
..... 58.00 58.00
10,000 lbs. $. ((62.00)) $ ((62.00))
..... 65.00 65.00
12,000 lbs. $. ((72.00)) $ ((72.00))
..... 75.00 75.00
14,000 lbs. $. ((82.00)) $ ((82.00))
..... 85.00 85.00
16,000 lbs. $. ((92.00)) $ ((92.00))
..... 95.00 95.00
18,000 lbs. $ ((137.00)) $ ((137.00))
.... 140.00 140.00
20,000 lbs. $ ((152.00)) $ ((152.00))
.... 155.00 155.00
22,000 lbs. $ ((164.00)) $ ((164.00))
.... 167.00 167.00
24,000 lbs. $ ((177.00)) $ ((177.00))
.... 180.00 180.00
26,000 lbs. $ ((187.00)) $ ((187.00))
.... 190.00 190.00
28,000 lbs. $ ((220.00)) $ ((220.00))
.... 223.00 223.00
30,000 lbs. $ ((253.00)) $ ((253.00))
.... 256.00 256.00
32,000 lbs. $ ((304.00)) $ ((304.00))
.... 307.00 307.00
34,000 lbs. $ ((323.00)) $ ((323.00))
.... 326.00 326.00
36,000 lbs. $ ((350.00)) $ ((350.00))
.... 353.00 353.00
38,000 lbs. $ ((384.00)) $ ((384.00))
.... 387.00 387.00
40,000 lbs. $ ((439.00)) $ ((439.00))
.... 442.00 442.00
42,000 lbs. $ ((456.00)) $ ((546.00))
.... 459.00 549.00
44,000 lbs. $ ((466.00)) $ ((556.00))
.... 469.00 559.00
46,000 lbs. $ ((501.00)) $ ((591.00))
.... 504.00 594.00
48,000 lbs. $ ((522.00)) $ ((612.00))
.... 525.00 615.00
50,000 lbs. $ ((566.00)) $ ((656.00))
.... 569.00 659.00
52,000 lbs. $ ((595.00)) $ ((685.00))
.... 598.00 688.00
54,000 lbs. $ ((642.00)) $ ((732.00))
.... 645.00 735.00
56,000 lbs. $ ((677.00)) $ ((767.00))
.... 680.00 770.00
58,000 lbs. $ ((704.00)) $ ((794.00))
.... 707.00 797.00
60,000 lbs. $ ((750.00)) $ ((840.00))
.... 753.00 843.00
62,000 lbs. $ ((804.00)) $ ((894.00))
.... 807.00 897.00
64,000 lbs. $ ((822.00)) $ ((912.00))
.... 825.00 915.00
66,000 lbs. $ ((915.00)) $ ((1,005.00))
.... 918.00 1,008.00
68,000 lbs. $ ((954.00)) $ ((1,044.00))
.... 957.00 1,047.00
70,000 lbs. $ ((1,027.00)) $ ((1,117.00))
.. 1,030.00 1,120.00
72,000 lbs. $ ((1,098.00)) $ ((1,188.00))
.. 1,101.00 1,191.00
74,000 lbs. $ ((1,193.00)) $ ((1,283.00))
.. 1,196.00 1,286.00
76,000 lbs. $ ((1,289.00)) $ ((1,379.00))
.. 1,292.00 1,382.00
78,000 lbs. $ ((1,407.00)) $ ((1,497.00))
.. 1,410.00 1,500.00
80,000 lbs. $ ((1,518.00)) $ ((1,608.00))
.. 1,521.00 1,611.00
82,000 lbs. $ ((1,623.00)) $ ((1,713.00))
.. 1,626.00 1,716.00
84,000 lbs. $ ((1,728.00)) $ ((1,818.00))
.. 1,731.00 1,821.00
86,000 lbs. $ ((1,833.00)) $ ((1,923.00))
.. 1,836.00 1,926.00
88,000 lbs. $ ((1,938.00)) $ ((2,028.00))
.. 1,941.00 2,031.00
90,000 lbs. $ ((2,043.00)) $ ((2,133.00))
.. 2,046.00 2,136.00
92,000 lbs. $ ((2,148.00)) $ ((2,238.00))
.. 2,151.00 2,241.00
94,000 lbs. $ ((2,253.00)) $ ((2,343.00))
.. 2,256.00 2,346.00
96,000 lbs. $ ((2,358.00)) $ ((2,448.00))
.. 2,361.00 2,451.00
98,000 lbs. $ ((2,463.00)) $ ((2,553.00))
.. 2,466.00 2,556.00
100,000 lbs. $ ((2,568.00)) $ ((2,658.00))
.. 2,571.00 2,661.00
102,000 lbs. $ ((2,673.00)) $ ((2,763.00))
.. 2,676.00 2,766.00
104,000 lbs. $ ((2,778.00)) $ ((2,868.00))
.. 2,781.00 2,871.00
105,500 lbs. $ ((2,883.00)) $ ((2,973.00))
2,886.00 2,976.00
Schedule A applies to vehicles either used exclusively for hauling logs or that do not tow trailers. Schedule B applies to vehicles that tow trailers and are not covered under Schedule A.
Every truck, motor truck, truck tractor, and tractor exceeding 6,000 pounds empty scale weight registered under chapter 46.16, 46.87, or 46.88 RCW shall be licensed for not less than one hundred fifty percent of its empty weight unless the amount would be in excess of the legal limits prescribed for such a vehicle in RCW 46.44.041 or 46.44.042, in which event the vehicle shall be licensed for the maximum weight authorized for such a vehicle or unless the vehicle is used only for the purpose of transporting any well drilling machine, air compressor, rock crusher, conveyor, hoist, donkey engine, cook house, tool house, bunk house, or similar machine or structure attached to or made a part of such vehicle.
The following provisions apply when increasing gross or combined gross weight for a vehicle licensed under this section:
(a) The new license fee will be one-twelfth of the fee listed above for the new gross weight, multiplied by the number of months remaining in the period for which licensing fees have been paid, including the month in which the new gross weight is effective.
(b) Upon surrender of the current certificate of registration or cab card, the new licensing fees due shall be reduced by the amount of the licensing fees previously paid for the same period for which new fees are being charged.
(2) The proceeds from the fees collected under subsection (1) of this section shall be distributed in accordance with RCW 46.68.035.
Sec. 6. RCW 46.68.035 and 1993 c 102 s 7 are each amended to read as follows:
All proceeds from combined vehicle licensing fees received by the director for vehicles licensed under RCW 46.16.070 and 46.16.085 shall be forwarded to the state treasurer to be distributed into accounts according to the following method:
(1) The sum of two dollars for each vehicle shall be deposited into the highway safety fund, except that for each vehicle registered by a county auditor or agent to a county auditor pursuant to RCW 46.01.140, the sum of two dollars shall be credited to the current county expense fund.
(2) The remainder shall be distributed as follows:
(a) ((23.677)) 26.187
percent shall be deposited into the state patrol highway account of the motor
vehicle fund;
(b) ((1.521)) 1.471
percent shall be deposited into the Puget Sound ferry operations account of the
motor vehicle fund; and
(c) The remaining proceeds shall be deposited into the motor vehicle fund.
Sec. 7. RCW 46.16.060 and 1992 c 216 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Except for vehicles
already so taxed in RCW 46.16.070 and 46.16.085 or as otherwise specifically
provided by law for the licensing of vehicles, there shall be paid and
collected annually for each registration year or fractional part thereof and
upon each vehicle a license fee of ((twenty-three)) twenty-seven
dollars and seventy-five cents, but effective with initial motor vehicle
registrations that expire in January, ((1989)) 1997, and
thereafter, the license fee shall be ((twenty-seven)) thirty
dollars and seventy-five cents; however, if the vehicle was previously licensed
in this state and has not been registered in another jurisdiction in the
intervening period, the renewal license fee shall be ((nineteen dollars))
twenty-three dollars and seventy-five cents, but effective with vehicle
license renewals that expire in January, ((1989)) 1997, and
thereafter, the renewal license fee shall be ((twenty-three)) twenty-six
dollars and seventy-five cents. On all new and renewal license fees, an
additional fifty cents shall be collected and remitted to the department for
deposit into the department of licensing services account of the motor vehicle
fund. The proceeds of such fees shall be distributed in accordance with RCW 46.68.030.
The fee for licensing each house-moving dolly which is used exclusively for
moving buildings or homes on the highway under special permit as provided for
in chapter 46.44 RCW shall be ((twenty-five dollars)) twenty-nine
dollars and seventy-five cents, but effective with licenses that expire in
January, ((1989)) 1997, and thereafter, the fee shall be ((twenty-nine))
thirty-two dollars and seventy-five cents, and no other fee shall be
charged for the load carried thereon.
(2) The department of licensing, county auditors, and other authorized agents shall collect for any registration year any increase in the fees authorized by this section for the months of that registration year in which any such increase is effective in the same manner and at the same time as such fees for that registration year would otherwise be collected as provided by law.
Sec. 8. RCW 46.68.030 and 1990 c 42 s 109 are each amended to read as follows:
Except for proceeds
from fees for vehicle licensing for vehicles paying such fees under RCW
46.16.070 and 46.16.085, and as otherwise provided for in chapter 46.16 RCW,
all fees received by the director for vehicle licenses under the provisions of
chapter 46.16 RCW shall be forwarded to the state treasurer, accompanied by a
proper identifying detailed report, and be deposited to the credit of the motor
vehicle fund, except that the proceeds from the vehicle license fee and renewal
license fee shall be deposited by the state treasurer as hereinafter provided.
((After July 1, 1981,)) That portion of each vehicle license fee
in excess of (($7.40)) $7.90 and that portion of each renewal
license fee in excess of (($3.40)) $3.90 shall be deposited in
the state patrol highway account in the motor vehicle fund, hereby created.
Vehicle license fees, renewal license fees, and all other funds in the state
patrol highway account shall be for the sole use of the Washington state patrol
for highway activities of the Washington state patrol, subject to proper
appropriations ((and reappropriations therefor, for any fiscal biennium
after June 30, 1981)), and twenty-seven and three-tenths percent of the
proceeds from (($7.40)) $7.90 of each vehicle license fee and (($3.40))
$3.90 of each renewal license fee shall be deposited each biennium in
the Puget Sound ferry operations account. Any remaining amounts of vehicle
license fees and renewal license fees that are not deposited in the Puget Sound
ferry operations account shall be deposited in the motor vehicle fund.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 9. A new section is added to chapter 47.08 RCW to read as follows:
(1) The regional transportation fund is hereby created. Moneys may be used for regionally significant transportation projects that constitute "highway purposes" under Article II, section 40 of the state Constitution.
(2) The transportation improvement board shall administer the account. The board is authorized to adopt rules to carry out the purposes of section 1 of this act. In administering projects that receive grants from the regional transportation fund, the board shall ensure that:
(a) Regionally significant transportation projects be included in a regional transportation improvement program that has been adopted by a regional transportation planning organization constituted under chapter 47.80 RCW;
(b) Regional transportation projects proposing to use matching funds provided by a state department of transportation, transit district, city, town, county, port district, or other local source of funding should be given preference in any project funding criteria developed by the board;
(c) Regional transportation projects that would enable transportation facilities to meet concurrency requirements and adopted level of service standards should be given preference in any project funding criteria developed by the board; and
(d) Regional transportation projects that attempt to address complex, cross-jurisdictional transportation problems should be given preference in any project funding criteria developed by the board.
(3) The transportation improvement board shall present its proposed rules to the legislative transportation committee for review and comment by December 31, 1995.
Sec. 10. RCW 43.84.092 and 1994 c 2 s 6 (Initiative Measure No. 601), 1993 sp.s. c 25 s 511, 1993 sp.s. c 8 s 1, 1993 c 500 s 6, 1993 c 492 s 473, 1993 c 445 s 4, 1993 c 329 s 2, and 1993 c 4 s 9 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
(1) All earnings of investments of surplus balances in the state treasury shall be deposited to the treasury income account, which account is hereby established in the state treasury.
(2) The treasury income account shall be utilized to pay or receive funds associated with federal programs as required by the federal cash management improvement act of 1990. The treasury income account is subject in all respects to chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for refunds or allocations of interest earnings required by the cash management improvement act. Refunds of interest to the federal treasury required under the cash management improvement act fall under RCW 43.88.180 and shall not require appropriation. The office of financial management shall determine the amounts due to or from the federal government pursuant to the cash management improvement act. The office of financial management may direct transfers of funds between accounts as deemed necessary to implement the provisions of the cash management improvement act, and this subsection. Refunds or allocations shall occur prior to the distributions of earnings set forth in subsection (4) of this section.
(3) Except for the provisions of RCW 43.84.160, the treasury income account may be utilized for the payment of purchased banking services on behalf of treasury funds including, but not limited to, depository, safekeeping, and disbursement functions for the state treasury and affected state agencies. The treasury income account is subject in all respects to chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for payments to financial institutions. Payments shall occur prior to distribution of earnings set forth in subsection (4) of this section.
(4) Monthly, the state treasurer shall distribute the earnings credited to the treasury income account. The state treasurer shall credit the general fund with all the earnings credited to the treasury income account except:
(a) The following accounts and funds shall receive their proportionate share of earnings based upon each account's and fund's average daily balance for the period: The capitol building construction account, the Cedar River channel construction and operation account, the Central Washington University capital projects account, the charitable, educational, penal and reformatory institutions account, the common school construction fund, the county criminal justice assistance account, the county sales and use tax equalization account, the data processing building construction account, the deferred compensation administrative account, the deferred compensation principal account, the department of retirement systems expense account, the Eastern Washington University capital projects account, the education construction fund, the emergency reserve fund, the federal forest revolving account, the health services account, the public health services account, the health system capacity account, the personal health services account, the industrial insurance premium refund account, the judges' retirement account, the judicial retirement administrative account, the judicial retirement principal account, the local leasehold excise tax account, the local real estate excise tax account, the local sales and use tax account, the medical aid account, the municipal criminal justice assistance account, the municipal sales and use tax equalization account, the natural resources deposit account, the perpetual surveillance and maintenance account, the public employees' retirement system plan I account, the public employees' retirement system plan II account, the Puyallup tribal settlement account, the regional transportation fund, the resource management cost account, the site closure account, the special wildlife account, the state employees' insurance account, the state employees' insurance reserve account, the state investment board expense account, the state investment board commingled trust fund accounts, the supplemental pension account, the teachers' retirement system plan I account, the teachers' retirement system plan II account, the tuition recovery trust fund, the University of Washington bond retirement fund, the University of Washington building account, the volunteer fire fighters' relief and pension principal account, the volunteer fire fighters' relief and pension administrative account, the Washington judicial retirement system account, the Washington law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' system plan I retirement account, the Washington law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' system plan II retirement account, the Washington state patrol retirement account, the Washington State University building account, the Washington State University bond retirement fund, the water pollution control revolving fund, and the Western Washington University capital projects account. Earnings derived from investing balances of the agricultural permanent fund, the normal school permanent fund, the permanent common school fund, the scientific permanent fund, and the state university permanent fund shall be allocated to their respective beneficiary accounts. All earnings to be distributed under this subsection (4)(a) shall first be reduced by the allocation to the state treasurer's service fund pursuant to RCW 43.08.190.
(b) The following
accounts and funds shall receive eighty percent of their proportionate share of
earnings based upon each account's or fund's average daily balance for the
period: The aeronautics account, the aircraft search and rescue account,
the central Puget Sound public transportation account, the city hardship
assistance account, the county arterial preservation account, the department of
licensing services account, the economic development account, the essential
rail assistance account, the essential rail banking account, the ferry bond
retirement fund, the gasohol exemption holding account, the grade crossing
protective fund, the high capacity transportation account, the highway bond
retirement fund, the highway construction stabilization account, the highway
safety account, the marine operating fund, the motor vehicle fund ((and)),
the motorcycle safety education account, the pilotage account, the public
transportation systems account, the Puget Sound capital construction account,
the Puget Sound ferry operations account, the recreational vehicle account, the
rural arterial trust account, the safety and education account, the small city
account, the special category C account, the state patrol highway account, the
transfer relief account, the transportation capital facilities account, the
transportation equipment fund, the transportation fund, the
transportation improvement account, the transportation revolving loan account,
and the urban arterial trust account.
(5) In conformance with Article II, section 37 of the state Constitution, no treasury accounts or funds shall be allocated earnings without the specific affirmative directive of this section.
TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS
NEW SECTION. Sec. 100. (1) The transportation budget of the state is hereby adopted and, subject to the provisions hereinafter set forth, the several amounts hereinafter specified, or as much thereof as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes designated, are hereby appropriated from the several accounts and funds hereinafter named to the designated state agencies and offices for salaries, wages, and other expenses, for capital projects, and for other specified purposes, including the payment of any final judgments arising out of such activities, for the period ending June 30, 1997.
(2) Legislation with fiscal impacts enacted in the 1995 legislative session not referenced in this act are not funded in the 1995-97 transportation budget.
(3) Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this subsection apply throughout this act.
(a) "Fiscal year 1996" or "FY 1996" means the fiscal year ending June 30, 1996.
(b) "Fiscal year 1997" or "FY 1997" means the fiscal year ending June 30, 1997.
(c) "FTE" means full time equivalent.
(d) "Lapse" or "revert" means the amount shall return to an unappropriated status.
(e) "Provided solely" means the specified amount may be spent only for the specified purpose.
PART I
GENERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES--OPERATING
NEW SECTION. Sec. 101. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation........ $ 300,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 300,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The department of agriculture shall report to the legislative transportation committee by January 1, 1995, and January 1, 1996, on the number of fuel samples tested and the findings of the tests.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 102. FOR THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE SYSTEMS COMMITTEE
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation........ $ 40,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 40,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The legislative service committee shall enter into a service level agreement with the legislative transportation committee by June 30, 1995.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 103. FOR THE LEGISLATIVE EVALUATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 410,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 410,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The legislative evaluation and accountability program committee shall enter into a service level agreement with the legislative transportation committee by June 30, 1995.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 104. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation........ $ 110,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 110,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 105. FOR THE OFFICE OF MARINE SAFETY
State Toxics Control Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 278,000
Oil Spill Administration Account‑-State
Appropriation............................. $ 630,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 908,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The appropriation of $630,000 from the oil spill administration account shall be increased by $478,000 if chapter . . . (Substitute House Bill No. 1510), Laws of 1995 is not enacted by the 1995 legislature. The purpose of this increase is to add three additional months funding that was provided to the office of marine safety in the event chapter . . . (Substitute House Bill No. 1510), Laws of 1995 is not enacted, so that the agency continues to be funded until the 1996 legislature determines how the oil spill program should be funded for the remainder of the biennium.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 106. FOR THE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation........ $ 330,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 330,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 107. FOR THE OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation........ $ 44,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 44,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 108. FOR THE GOVERNOR‑-FOR TRANSFER TO THE TORT CLAIMS REVOLVING FUND
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation........ $ 2,808,000
Marine Operation Fund‑-State Appropriation..... $ 1,157,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 3,965,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The amount of the transfer for the motor vehicle fund and the marine operating account is to be actuarially based and transferred proportionately into the tort claims revolving fund quarterly or as necessary to meet cash flow needs in order to retire tort obligations that occurred before July 1, 1990.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 109. FOR THE STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION‑-OPERATING
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation........ $ 927,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION.............. ... $ 927,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The commission shall not expend any state funds for maintenance, repair, or snow and ice removal on county or private roads.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 110. FOR THE UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Grade Crossing Protective Fund‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 222,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 222,000
(End of part)
PART II
TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES
NEW SECTION. Sec. 201. FOR THE WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Highway Safety Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 428,000
Highway Safety Fund‑-Federal Appropriation..... $ 5,160,000
Transportation Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 288,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 5,876,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The transportation fund‑-state appropriation shall be used solely to fund community DUI task forces. Funding from the transportation fund for any community DUI task force may not exceed fifty percent of total expenditures in support of that task force.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 202. FOR THE BOARD OF PILOTAGE COMMISSIONERS
Pilotage Account‑-State Appropriation.......... $ 260,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 260,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The appropriation of $260,000 from the pilotage account‑-state shall be reduced by $104,000 if chapter . . . (House Bill No. 1311 or Senate Bill No. 5356), Laws of 1995 is not enacted by the 1995 legislature.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 203. FOR THE COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION BOARD
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Rural Arterial Trust
Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ 37,553,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation........ $ 1,340,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Private Local Appropriation $ 508,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-County Arterial Preservation
Account ‑-State Appropriation.............. $ 26,023,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 65,424,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 204. FOR THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Urban Arterial Trust
Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ 38,997,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Transportation Improvement
Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ 143,061,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-City Hardship Assistance
Account‑-State Appropriation.. ............ $ 1,904,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Small City Account‑-
State Appropriation........................ $ 5,702,000
Regional Transportation Fund................... $ 30,600,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 220,264,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) The transportation improvement account‑-state appropriation includes $50,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.26.500. However, the transportation improvement board may authorize the use of current revenues available in lieu of bond proceeds.
(2) The $30,600,000 million regional transportation fund appropriation contained in this section is funded by enhanced revenues as provided by this act. This increase is provided for regionally significant projects contained within regional transportation plans. The department of transportation, cities, and counties are eligible for these funds.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 205. FOR THE LEGISLATIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 2,528,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 2,528,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) The legislative transportation committee shall convene representatives from the department of transportation, Washington state patrol, department of licensing, and any other agency receiving an appropriation in this act, as necessary, to establish performance measures that are associated with the final legislative appropriation. The performance measures are to be established by July 1, 1995, and will be tracked within the transportation executive information system.
(2) The legislative transportation committee shall convene a group including, but not limited to, representatives from the department of licensing, the state patrol, the department of transportation, the attorney general, the federal highway administration, the internal revenue service, and industry groups representing fuel manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to address the problem of fuel tax evasion in the petroleum distribution system in the state. The group shall present its findings to the legislative transportation committee and the office of financial management by December 31, 1995.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 206. FOR THE MARINE EMPLOYEES COMMISSION
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Ferry Operations
Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ 345,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 345,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 207. FOR THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Transportation Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 657,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 657,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) Transportation commissioners may not work more than sixty days per year on commission business, except the chair of the commission, who may not exceed ninety days per year working on commission business.
(2) None of the appropriation may be used to conduct studies or hire consultants. The commission must obtain specific authorization from the legislative transportation committee prior to commencing any studies or hiring of consultants.
(3) In no event shall the commission hold meetings outside of the state of Washington. The commission is directed to seek methods of reducing travel and meeting costs.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 208. FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL‑-FIELD OPERATIONS
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Patrol Highway
Account‑-State Appropriation.................... $ 145,214,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway
Account‑-Federal Appropriation.................. $ 3,198,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION...................... $ 148,412,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) The state patrol shall attain a field force level of 755 commissioned officers by February 1996 and shall maintain a level of no fewer than 750 commissioned officers throughout the 1995-97 biennium. This compares to a level of 700 commissioned officers that was established in the 1993-95 biennium. To achieve these levels: A class of 50 cadets shall begin on July 1, 1995; a class of 30 cadets shall begin on January 1, 1996; and a class of 30 cadets shall begin on July 1, 1996. It is the intent of the legislature to attain a field force level of 800 commissioned officers in the 1997-99 biennium.
(2) Commissioned officers and merit system employees of the state patrol shall receive a 4.0% salary increase on January 1, 1996, and a 3.0% salary increase on January 1, 1997, except for the chief and deputy chiefs.
(3) It is the intent of the legislature to raise the commissioned officers salaries above the 50 percentile, as documented in the 1994 Washington state patrol comprehensive compensation survey results dated September 30, 1994, in the ensuing biennium.
(4) Management levels, lieutenants and above, are redirected to perform direct traffic law enforcement activities equivalent to five field force FTE staff years. Management personnel engaged in management activity shall not exceed 55 FTE staff years. This level compares to 76 FTE management level staff years in January of 1993.
(5) Any user of Washington state patrol aircraft shall reimburse the Washington state patrol for its pro rata share of all operating and maintenance costs including capitalization.
(6) The state patrol may not sell or purchase any aircraft until the legislative transportation committee has completed a review of the type of air services provided by the various state agencies, and the feasibility of consolidating the state's air fleet.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 209. FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL‑-SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway
Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ 52,895,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation........ $ 250,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 53,145,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The office of the chief of the state patrol shall prepare a strategic plan that represents the future of the Washington state patrol and how management envisions meeting the challenges identified in the plan. The plan shall address the future responsibilities of commissioned and non-commissioned personnel, and the use of technology in law enforcement. It will focus on maximizing joint services and projects with other transportation agencies such as communication systems, computer systems, and facilities. Additionally, the state patrol shall include any other issues it deems necessary and will provide a six-year financial plan to address the future challenges identified in the strategic plan. The plan outline shall be delivered to the legislative transportation committee by August 1, 1995, and the final plan delivered to the legislature by January 1, 1996.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 210. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING‑-MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Highway Safety Fund‑-Motorcycle Safety Education Account--
State Appropriation........................ $ 76,000
State Wildlife Account‑-State Appropriation.... $ 68,000
Highway Safety Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 5,385,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation........ $ 4,269,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 9,798,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 211. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING‑-INFORMATION SYSTEMS
General Fund‑-Wildlife Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 118,000
Highway Safety Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 8,688,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation........ $ 12,891,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 21,697,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) $15,223,000 for the licensing application migration project (LAMP), of which $9,134,000 is motor vehicle account‑-state, $6,089,000 is highway safety fund‑-state.
Of the $15,223,000 LAMP appropriation $761,150 is provided solely as a contingency amount.
(2) The licensing application migration project (LAMP) shall comply with section 49, chapter 23, Laws of 1993 ex. sess.
(3) The steering committee specified in the licensing application migration project (LAMP) feasibility study, dated July 7, 1992, shall meet monthly. In addition to the existing steering committee membership established in the feasibility study, the LAMP project director, the LAMP contractor's project manager, the LAMP quality assurance consultant, and a representative of the Washington state patrol shall be ex officio members of the LAMP steering committee.
(4) The licensing application migration project (LAMP) quality assurance consultant shall provide the LAMP steering committee with bimonthly reports on the status of the LAMP project. The bimonthly reports shall be on alternate months from the bimonthly reports provided by the department of information services. The reports required in this subsection shall also be delivered to the senate and house of representatives transportation committee chairs.
(5) No moneys are provided in this act for the inclusion of general fund activities in the LAMP project.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 212. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING‑-VEHICLE SERVICES
General Fund‑-Marine Fuel Tax Refund Account‑-
State Appropriation........................ $ 26,000
General Fund‑-Wildlife Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 532,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation........ $ 45,930,000
Department of Licensing Services Account‑-
State Appropriation........................ $ 2,932,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 49,420,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 213. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING‑-DRIVER SERVICES
Highway Safety Fund‑-Motorcycle Safety Education
Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ 1,143,000
Highway Safety Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 54,981,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 56,124,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 214. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-HIGHWAY MANAGEMENT AND FACILITIES‑-PROGRAM D‑-OPERATING
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation........ $ 24,194,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation...... $ 400,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Transportation Capital
Facilities Account‑-State Appropriation.... $ 21,974,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 46,568,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 215. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-AVIATION‑-PROGRAM F
General Fund‑-Aeronautics Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 3,780,000
General Fund‑-Aeronautics Account‑-Federal
Appropriation............................. $ 500,000
Aircraft Search and Rescue, Safety, and Education
Account‑-State Appropriation.............. $ 132,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 4,412,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 216. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION--IMPROVEMENTS‑-PROGRAM I
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Economic Development Account‑-State Appropriation.............................. $ 1,000,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation........ $ 315,103,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation...... $ 296,700,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Private Local
Appropriation.............................. $ 47,750,000
Special Category C Account‑-State Appropriation $ 177,600,000
Special Category C Account‑-Local
Appropriation.............................. $ 50,000
Transportation Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 60,000,000
Puyallup Tribal Settlement Account‑-State
Appropriation............................. $ 21,000,000
Puyallup Tribal Settlement Account‑-Federal
Appropriation............................. $ 1,000,000
Puyallup Tribal Settlement Account‑-Private Local
Appropriation............................. $ 2,300,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 922,503,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for the location, design, right of way acquisition, and construction of state highway projects designated as improvements under RCW 47.05.030. The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) Up to $29,574,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-federal appropriation in this section is provided for construction of demonstration projects specified in the federal intermodal surface transportation efficiency act (P.L. 101-240; 105 Stat. 1914). The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation includes $7,525,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.819(1) for the federal match requirements. However, the transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation. No bond proceeds shall be used to pay for a federal demonstration study project.
(2) The special category C account‑-state appropriation of $177,600,000 includes $160,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.812 through 47.10.817 for the 1st avenue south bridge in Seattle, North-South Corridor/Division street improvements in Spokane, and selected sections of state route 18. However, the transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(3) The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation includes $8,710,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.761 and 47.10.762. These funds shall be expended for the following projects:
(a) Sea Tac International Blvd;
(b) SR 99 to SR 5 - HOV Lanes;
(c) SR 3 to Bremerton Ferry Terminal;
(d) Leavenworth Intermodal Improvement;
(e) Olympic Interchange;
(f) Sunset Dr. I/C - I/C Modifications;
(g) 94th Ave. E. Interchange; and
(h) 164th Ave. Interchange.
These projects are not necessarily in prioritized order and are not subject to the provisions of chapter 490, Laws of 1993.
(4) The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation in this section includes $44,685,000 to be expended on the following projects:
(a) Spring St. to Johnson Rd;
(b) W. Lk. Samm. Pkwy. to SR 202;
(c) Diamond Lake Channelization;
(d) 15th SW to SR 161 U-Xing;
(e) Andresen Road to SR 503;
(f) NE 144th St. to Battleground;
(g) Steamboat Island Rd I/C;
(h) Graham Hill Vicinity;
(i) North of Winslow - Stage 1;
(j) SR 5 to Blandford Drive;
(k) North Sumner Interchange; and
(l) Sunnyslope I/C - Stage 2.
These projects are not necessarily in prioritized order and are not subject to the provisions of chapter 490, Laws of 1993.
(5) The motor vehicle fund appropriation in this section includes $95,020,000 to be expended on the following projects:
(a) SO 360th St/Milton Rd SO to SR 18 - Stage 1;
(b) SR 522 to 228th St. SE - Stage 1;
(c) 104th Ave NE to 124th Ave NE I/C;
(d) 124th NE I/C to W. Lake Samm. Pkwy.;
(e) Lewis Street Interchange;
(f) SR 202 Interchange;
(g) SE 312th Way to SE 304th St - Stage 2;
(h) SR 82 to Selah;
(i) O'Brien to Lewis Rd;
(j) NE 147th to 80th NE - HOV Lanes;
(k) Old Cascade Hwy - to Deception CR - Stage 1;
(l) Prophets point to Old Cascade Hwy - Stage 2; and
(m) Sequim Bypass.
These projects are not necessarily in prioritized order and are not subject to the provisions of chapter 490, Laws of 1993.
(6) The motor vehicle fund--state appropriation of $254,592,000 includes $47,072,000 for the following high occupancy vehicle lane projects:
(a) 15th St SW to 84th Ave. SO - Stage 2; and
(b) Pierce C.L. to Tukwila I/C - Stage 1.
Construction of the projects under this subsection is subject to the availability of revenue from the repeal of the gasohol exemption and credit.
(7) When the projects identified in subsections (3) through (6) of this section are complete, the legislature will have fulfilled the commitments made in 1990 associated with the passage of the 1990 transportation revenue package.
(8) The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation of $254,592,000 includes $30,850,000 for new preconstruction activities.
(9) The department shall report annually to the legislative transportation committee on the status of the projects funded by the special category C appropriations contained in this section. The report shall be submitted by January 1 of each year.
(10) If chapter . . . (House Bill No. 1597), Laws of 1995 is enacted by the 1995 legislature, the department of transportation shall assess the impacts of the bill upon the department of transportation and provide a report on such impacts to the legislative transportation committee by January 1, 1997.
(11) $2,500,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation is for the department of transportation match of transportation improvement board projects that are ready for construction in fiscal year 1996.
(12) The enhanced revenues provided by this act include $4,000,000 for the motor vehicle fund--state appropriation for roads associated with the development of a horse racetrack in western Washington.
(13) The enhanced revenues provided by this act include $2,500,000 for the motor vehicle fund--state appropriation for the department of transportation match for transportation improvement board projects ready for construction in fiscal year 1996.
(14) The enhanced revenues provided by this act include $14,000,000 for the motor vehicle fund--state appropriation for acceleration of project work on state route 18.
(15) The enhanced revenues provided by this act include $46,511,000 for the motor vehicle fund--state appropriation for additional improvement projects.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 217. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE‑-PROGRAM M
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation........ $ 225,074,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation...... $ 461,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Private Local Appropriation $ 3,305,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 228,840,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) If portions of the appropriations in this section are required to fund maintenance work resulting from major disasters such as fire, flooding, and major slides, supplemental appropriations will be requested to restore funding for ongoing maintenance activities.
(2) If projected snow and ice expenditures exceed the plan of $40,000,000, the department will continue service delivery as planned within the other major maintenance groups, and will request a supplemental appropriation in the following legislative session to fund the additional snow and ice expenditures.
(3) The enhanced revenues provided by this act include $250,000 for the motor vehicle fund--state appropriation contained in this section for augmentation of the adopt-a-highway program.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 218. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-PRESERVATION‑-PROGRAM P
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State............. Appropriation $ 144,147,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation...... $ 77,000,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Private Local Appropriation $ 8,100,000
Transportation Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 101,000,000
Transportation Fund‑-Federal Appropriation..... $ 141,000,000
Transportation Fund‑-Private Local Appropriation $ 3,000,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................ $ 474,247,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation includes $8,300,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.761 for emergency purposes.
(2) The appropriations in this section include $13,034,000 for seismic retrofit activities.
(3) The enhanced revenues provided by this act include $61,734,000 for the motor vehicle fund--state appropriation for enhanced preservation work.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 219. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT‑-PROGRAM Q
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation........ $ 25,991,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 25,991,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: By December 31, 1995, the department shall adjust fees charged to businesses participating in the motorist information sign program to make the program self-supporting. For purposes of this proviso, the erection, maintenance, and replacement of backpanels shall not be considered part of the program cost.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 220. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-SALES AND SERVICES TO OTHERS‑-PROGRAM R
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation........ $ 368,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation...... $ 400,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Private Local Appropriation $ 2,232,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 3,000,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
By December 1, 1995, the department of transportation is to provide the legislative transportation committee an analysis and recommended policy modifications, where appropriate, regarding the following regional practices:
(1) Recovery of full costs for reimbursable services; and
(2) Consistency of charging for reimbursable services across the department's regions.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 221. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT‑-PROGRAM S
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Capital Construction
Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ 1,109,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation........ $ 53,189,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Ferry Operations
Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ 1,105,000
Transportation Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 10,000,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 65,403,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) The transportation fund‑-state appropriation includes $8,370,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.834 for all forms of cash contributions to public-private transportation initiatives projects. $2,160,000 of the bond proceeds are to be transferred to the improvement program to pay back the loan authorized by the legislative transportation committee.
(2) Any additional FTEs required to support the public-private initiatives in the transportation program established under chapter 47.46 RCW shall be funded from program management and administration fees paid by private entities participating in the program.
(3) The department of transportation shall provide quarterly reports to the legislative transportation committee on the status of the public-private initiatives in the transportation program. The department shall conduct a program and fiscal review of the public-private initiatives in the transportation program for the biennium ending June 30, 1997. Such review shall include, at a minimum, the extent to which the program has operated in the public interest and fulfilled its statutory obligation; the extent to which the program is operating in an efficient, effective, and economical manner; and the extent to which continuation of the program maintains, improves, or adversely impacts the transportation system of the state of Washington.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 222. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRANSIT RESEARCH AND INTERMODAL PLANNING‑-PROGRAM T
Essential Rail Assistance Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 1,036,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation........ $ 15,310,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--Federal Appropriation...... $ 16,198,000
High Capacity Transportation Account‑-
State Appropriation........................ $ 12,949,000
Essential Rail Banking Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 52,000
Transportation Fund--State Appropriation........ $...................................... 34,770,000
Transportation Fund--Federal Appropriation..... $ 11,643,000
Transportation Fund‑-Private Local
Appropriation.............................. $ 105,000
Central Puget Sound Transportation Account
‑-State Appropriation...................... $ 13,509,000
Public Transportation Systems Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 3,082,000
Air Pollution Control Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 6,342,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 114,996,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) Up to $30,845,000 of the transportation fund‑-state and $700,000 of the transportation fund‑-federal appropriation is provided for intercity rail passenger service including up to $12,000,000 for lease purchase of two advanced technology train sets with total purchase costs not to exceed $20,000,000, subsidies for operating costs not to exceed $7,000,000, to maintain service of one state contracted round trip between Seattle and Portland and Seattle and Vancouver, BC., and capital projects necessary to provide Seattle-Vancouver, British Columbia, train operating times of under 4 hours;
(2) Up to $2,400,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation is provided for regional transportation planning organizations, with allocations for participating counties maintained at the 1993-1995 biennium levels for those counties not having metropolitan planning organizations within their boundaries; and
(3) The appropriations from the central Puget Sound public transportation account and the public transportation systems account are transferred to the transportation improvement board should either chapter . . . (Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1107), Laws of 1995 or chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No. 5199), Laws of 1995 be enacted, and contain provisions transferring responsibility for administration of these accounts from the department of transportation to the transportation improvement board.
(4) If the 1995 legislature does not enact House Bill 2009 or transfer responsibility to the department of transportation for the commute trip reduction program, then the appropriation from the air pollution control account in this section shall lapse.
(5) $300,000 of the motor vehicle fund--state appropriation is to provide funds for regional transportation planning organizations which may be formed pursuant to chapter ... (Substitute House Bill No. 1968), Laws of 1995 and is contingent upon the enactment of this act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 223. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-CHARGES FROM OTHER AGENCIES‑-PROGRAM U
(1) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TORT CLAIMS SUPPORT
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 4,646,000
(2) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF THE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 832,000
(3) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FACILITIES AND SERVICES AND CONSOLIDATED MAIL SERVICES
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 3,374,000
(4) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 2,240,000
(5) FOR PAYMENT OF SELF-INSURANCE LIABILITY PREMIUMS AND ADMINISTRATION
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 11,049,000
(6) FOR PAYMENT OF SELF-INSURANCE LIABILITY PREMIUMS AND ADMINISTRATION
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Ferry Operations
Account‑-State Appropriation........ $ 2,000,000
(7) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF THE OFFICE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 508,000
(8) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION STATE PARKING SERVICES
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 95,000
(9) FOR PAYMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION CAPITAL PROJECTS SURCHARGE
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 361,000
(10) FOR ARCHIVES AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation........ $ 230,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 224. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-MARINE‑-PROGRAM X
Marine Operating Fund‑-State Appropriation.......... $ 242,077,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) The appropriation is based on the budgeted expenditure of $27,577,000 for vessel operating fuel in the 1995-97 biennium. If the actual cost of fuel is less than this budgeted amount, the excess amount may not be expended. If the actual cost exceeds this amount, the department shall request a supplemental appropriation.
(2) The appropriation contained in this section provides for the compensation of ferry employees. The expenditures for compensation paid to ferry employees during the 1995-97 biennium may not exceed $160,534,000 plus a dollar amount, as prescribed by the office of financial management, that is equal to any insurance benefit increase granted general government employees in excess of $305.32 a month annualized per eligible marine employee multiplied by the number of eligible marine employees for the respective fiscal year, and a dollar amount as prescribed by the office of financial management for costs associated with pension amortization charges. For the purposes of this section, the expenditures for compensation paid to ferry employees shall be limited to salaries and wages and employee benefits as defined in the office of financial management's policies, regulations, and procedures named under objects of expenditure "A" and "B" (7.2.6.2).
The prescribed insurance benefit increase dollar amount that shall be allocated from the governor's compensation insurance benefits appropriation is in addition to the appropriation contained in this section and may be used to increase compensation costs, effective July 1, 1995.
(3) The appropriation in this section includes $614,000 for the automated ticket vending program. These funds shall be expended only in accordance with the implementation of the automated ticket vending program.
(4) The department of transportation shall provide to the legislative transportation committee and office of financial management a quarterly financial report concerning the status of the operating program authorized in this section.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 225. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-MARINE CONSTRUCTION‑-PROGRAM W
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Capital Construction
Account‑-State Appropriation.................... $ 254,233,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Capital Construction
Account‑-Federal Appropriation.................. $ 26,622,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Capital Construction
Account‑-Private/Local Appropriation............. $ 765,000
Marine Operating Fund‑-State Appropriation.......... $ 871,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 282,491,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for improving the Washington state ferry system, including, but not limited to, vessel acquisition, vessel construction, major and minor vessel improvements, and terminal construction and improvements. The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) The appropriations in this section are provided to carry out only the projects presented to the legislature (version 3) for the 1995-97 budget. The department shall reconcile the 1993-95 capital expenditures within ninety days of the end of the biennium and submit a final report to the legislative transportation committee and office of financial management.
(2) The Puget Sound capital construction account‑‑state appropriation includes $15,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.60.560 and $155,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.60.800 for construction of new jumbo ferry vessels in accordance with the requirements of RCW 47.60.770 through 47.60.778. However, the department of transportation may use current revenues available to the Puget Sound capital construction account in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(3) The appropriations contained in this section shall not be expended for the development of park facilities at the Seattle coleman dock ferry terminal.
(4) The Washington state ferries shall pursue the acquisition of appropriate passenger-only vessel capacity from potential federal funding sources.
(5) The department of transportation shall provide to the legislative transportation committee and office of financial management a quarterly financial report concerning the status of the capital program authorized in this section.
(6) If no federal funds are available, it is the intent of the legislature that the construction and assembly of any passenger vessels occur within Washington state.
(7) The enhanced revenues provided by this act include $7,902,000 for the Puget Sound capital construction account--state appropriation; $8,200,000 for the Puget Sound capital construction account--federal appropriation; and $871,000 for the marine operating fund--state appropriation contained in this section. These increases are provided for increased passenger only ferry services and terminal construction.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 226. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-LOCAL PROGRAMS‑-PROGRAM Z
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State............. Appropriation $ 9,137,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation...... $ 168,253,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Private Local Appropriation $ 5,087,000
Transfer Relief Account‑-State Appropriation... $ 307,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 182,784,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) Up to $13,100,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-federal appropriation in this section is provided for construction of demonstration projects specified in the federal intermodal surface transportation efficiency act (P.L. 101-240; 105 Stat. 1914). The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation includes $3,275,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.819(1) for the federal match requirements. However, the transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(2) $1,750,000 appropriated from the motor vehicle fund‑-state shall be used solely to fund the state's share of the East Marine View Drive project. This amount represents a reappropriation of the funding first provided for Everett Homeport transportation projects in 1987. With this reappropriation, the legislature has fulfilled its commitment for funding of special transportation projects associated with the Everett Homeport.
(3) The motor vehicle fund‑-federal appropriation of transportation enhancements moneys shall be used in the following manner: Priority shall be given for up to fifty percent for the preservation and improvement of freight rail corridors; a maximum of twenty-five percent for bicycle projects; and the remainder for other purposes.
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PART III
CAPITAL
NEW SECTION. Sec. 301. The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) JOINT PROJECTS
(a) FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL, DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING, AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION--TRANSPORTATION SERVICE CENTER‑-PARKLAND
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State Appropriation........................ $ 486,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation........ $ 71,000
Highway Safety Fund‑-State Appropriation... $ 71,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 628,000
(b) FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL AND DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING‑-UNION GAP
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State Appropriation................ ........ $ 789,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................ $ 789,000
(c) FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND WASHINGTON STATE PATROL‑-NORTH SPOKANE
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State Appropriation........................ $ 215,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................ $ 215,000
(d) FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND WASHINGTON STATE PATROL‑-BELLINGHAM
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Capital Facilities Construction
Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ 4,480,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State Appropriation...... ................. $ 1,800,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................ $ 6,280,000
(2) The agency listed first in the appropriation is designated as the lead agency responsible for the projects management. In the case of the joint Washington state patrol and department of licensing projects listed under subsection (4) of this section, the Washington state patrol shall provide project management for the department of licensing.
(3) The state patrol, the department of licensing, and the department of transportation shall coordinate their activities when siting facilities. This coordination shall result in the collocation of driver and vehicle licensing, vehicle inspection service facilities, and other transportation services whenever possible.
The department of licensing, the department of transportation, and the state patrol shall explore alternative state services, such as vehicle emission testing, that would be feasible to collocate in these joint facilities. All services provided at these transportation service facilities shall be provided at cost to the participating agencies.
(4) The department of licensing may lease develop with option to purchase or lease purchase new customer service centers to be paid for from operating revenues. Alternatively, a financing contract may be entered into on behalf of the department of licensing in the amounts indicated plus financing expenses and reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW. The locations and amounts for projects covered under this section are as follows:
(a) A new customer service center in Vancouver for $2,629,700;
(b) A new customer service center in West Spokane for $3,083,600;
(c) A new customer service center in Lacey for $3,152,500;
(d) A new customer service center in Union Gap for $3,026,500; and
(e) A new customer service center in Wenatchee for $2,078,800.
(5) The Washington state patrol, department of licensing, and department of transportation shall provide bimonthly progress reports on the capital facilities receiving an appropriation in this act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 302. FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL--CAPITAL PROJECTS
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The appropriations in this section are provided for the following projects:
(1) ACADEMY DRIVE COURSE‑-SHELTON
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State Appropriation........................ $ 500,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION. ...................... $ 500,000
(2) MINOR WORKS: PRESERVATION
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State Appropriation........................ $ 890,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................ $ 890,000
(3) MINOR WORKS: PROGRAM
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State Appropriation........................ $ 506,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................ $ 506,000
(4) SOUTH SEATTLE DETACHMENT
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State Appropriation........................ $ 151,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................ $ 151,000
(5) WASHINGTON STATE PATROL OFFICE‑-SILVER LAKE REST AREA
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State Appropriation........................ $ 197,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................ $ 197,000
(6) BELLEVUE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER IMPROVEMENT
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State Appropriation........................ $ 358,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................ $ 358,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 303. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-PROGRAM D (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-ONLY PROJECTS)‑-CAPITAL
All projects in section 303 of this act are funded from the motor vehicle fund‑-capital facilities construction account‑-state.
(1) OKANAGAN AREA MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Capital Facilities Construction
Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ 2,801,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................ $ 2,801,000
(2) THURSTON COUNTY LIGHT INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Capital Facilities Construction
Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ 60,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................ $ 60,000
(3) CHEHALIS AREA MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Capital Facilities Construction
Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ 4,865,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................ $ 4,865,000
(4) WOODLAND SECTION MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Capital Facilities Construction
Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ 1,163,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................ $ 1,163,000
(5) CONNELL SECTION MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Capital Facilities Construction
Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ 150,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................ $ 150,000
(6) WILBUR SECTION MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Capital Facilities Construction
Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ 1,036,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................ $ 1,036,000
(7) MINOR REGIONAL PROJECTS
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Capital Facilities Construction
Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ 1,525,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................ $ 1,525,000
(8) STATE-WIDE ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Capital Facilities Construction
Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ 1,525,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................ $ 1,525,000
GENERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES‑-CAPITAL
NEW SECTION. Sec. 304. FOR THE STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION‑-CAPITAL
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 400,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 400,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 305. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION‑-CAPITAL
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 2,500,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 2,500,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for the activity: The amount appropriated represents the total motor vehicle fund‑-state contribution for all phases of the plaza garage renovation project.
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PART IV
TRANSFERS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
NEW SECTION. Sec. 401. FOR THE STATE TREASURER‑-BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR BOND SALES DISCOUNTS AND DEBT TO BE PAID BY MOTOR VEHICLE FUND AND TRANSPORTATION FUND REVENUE
Motor Vehicle Fund--Puget Sound Capital Construction Account
Appropriation.............................. $ 4,250,000
Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation............... $ 695,000
Transportation Improvement Account
Appropriation.............................. $ 1,250,000
Transportation Fund Appropriation.............. $ 208,000
Special Category C Account Appropriation........ $...................................... 4,000,000
Highway Bond Retirement Account Appropriation... $........................................... 195,814,000
Ferry Bond Retirement Account Appropriation.... $ 36,788,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION............. $ 243,005,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 402. FOR THE STATE TREASURER‑-BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR BOND SALE EXPENSES AND FISCAL AGENT CHARGES
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Capital Construction
Account Appropriation...................... $ 850,000
Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation............... $ 139,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Urban Arterial Trust Account
Appropriation.............................. $ 5,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Transportation Improvement
Account Appropriation...................... $ 250,000
Special Category C Account Appropriation........ $ 800,000
Transportation Fund Appropriation.............. $ 42,000
Transportation Capital Facilities Account
Appropriation.............................. $ 1,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION............. $ 2,087,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 403. FOR THE STATE TREASURER‑-STATE REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION
Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation for motor
vehicle fuel tax and overload penalties
distribution............................... $ 452,180,000
Transportation Fund Appropriation.............. $ 2,352,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION............. $ 454,532,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 404. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS‑-TRANSFERS
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account:
For transfer to the department of retirement
systems expense fund....................... $ 130,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION............. $ 130,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 405. FOR THE GOVERNOR‑-COMPENSATION
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 592,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION............. $ 592,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: This amount is for the purpose of reducing, from more than twenty-five percent to twenty-five percent, the salary discrepancies between those classifications of state employees unique to the department of transportation and the prevailing state-wide rates for those classifications.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 406. STATUTORY APPROPRIATIONS. In addition to the amounts appropriated in this act for revenue for distribution, state contributions to the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system, and bond retirement and interest including ongoing bond registration and transfer charges, transfers, interest on registered warrants, and certificates of indebtedness, there is also appropriated such further amounts as may be required or available for these purposes under any statutory formula or under any proper bond covenant made under law.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 407. The department of transportation is authorized to undertake federal advance construction projects under the provisions of 23 U.S.C. Sec. 115 in order to maintain progress in meeting approved highway construction and preservation objectives. The legislature recognizes that the use of state funds may be required to temporarily fund expenditures of the federal appropriations for the highway construction and preservation programs for federal advance construction projects prior to conversion to federal funding.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 408. TRANSFERS
(1) R V Account‑-State Appropriation:
For transfer to the Motor Vehicle Fund‑-
State...................................... $ 454,000
(2) Transfer Relief Account‑-State Appropriation:
For transfer to the Motor Vehicle Fund‑-
State...................................... $ 1,329,000
(3) Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation:
For transfer to the Transportation Capital
Facilities Account‑-State.................. $ 39,579,000
(4) Small City Account‑-State Appropriation:
For transfer to the Urban Arterial Trust
Account‑-State............................. $ 2,544,000
(5) Small City Account‑-State Appropriation:
For transfer to the Transportation Improvement
Account‑-State............................. $ 450,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 409. The department of transportation is authorized to transfer any balances available in the highway construction stabilization account to the motor vehicle account to fund the appropriations contained in this act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 410. The motor vehicle account revenues are received at a relatively even flow throughout the year. Expenditures may exceed the revenue during the accelerated summer and fall highway construction season, creating a negative cash balance during the heavy construction season. Negative cash balances also may result from the use of state funds to finance federal advance construction projects prior to conversion to federal funding. The governor and the legislature recognize that the department of transportation may require interfund loans or other short‑term financing to meet temporary seasonal cash requirements and additional cash requirements to fund federal advance construction projects.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 411. In addition to such other appropriations as are made by this act, there is appropriated to the department of transportation from legally available bond proceeds in the respective transportation funds and accounts such amounts as are necessary to pay the expenses incurred by the state finance committee in the issuance and sale of the subject bonds.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 412. If chapter . . . (Substitute House Bill No. 1510), Laws of 1995 is enacted, an appropriation of $2,568,000 from the oil spill administration account‑-state is made to the department of ecology.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 413. The additional distribution of transit equalization moneys provided for in chapter ... (Substitute House Bill No. 1871), Laws of 1995 are contingent upon the enactment of this act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 414. EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATIONS. The appropriations contained in this act are maximum expenditure authorizations. Pursuant to RCW 43.88.037, moneys disbursed from the treasury on the basis of a formal loan agreement shall be recorded as loans receivable and not as expenditures for accounting purposes. To the extent that moneys are disbursed on a loan basis, the corresponding appropriation shall be reduced by the amount of loan moneys disbursed from the treasury during the 1995-97 biennium.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 415. The department of transportation is authorized to transfer all revenues from the gasohol exemption holding account to the motor vehicle fund‑-state, as needed, to fund highway improvement projects.
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PART V
MISCELLANEOUS
NEW SECTION. Sec. 501. COORDINATION OF TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. To maximize the use of transportation revenues, it is the intent of the legislature to encourage sharing of technology, information, and systems where appropriate between transportation agencies.
To facilitate this exchange, the Washington state department of transportation assistant secretary for finance and budget management; Washington state department of transportation chief for management information systems; the Washington state patrol deputy chief, support services bureau; Washington state patrol manager of the computer services division; the department of licensing deputy director and department of licensing assistant director for information systems will meet quarterly to share plans, discuss progress of key projects, and to coordinate activities for the common good. Minutes of these meetings will be distributed to the respective agency heads, the office of financial management and the legislative transportation committee. Washington state department of transportation will provide staff support and meeting coordination.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 502. INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROJECTS. Agencies shall comply with the following requirements regarding information systems projects when specifically directed to do so by this act.
(1) The agency shall produce a feasibility study for each information systems project in accordance with published department of information services instructions. In addition to department of information services requirements, the study shall examine and evaluate the costs and benefits of maintaining the status quo and the costs and benefits of the proposed project. The study shall identify when and in what amount any fiscal savings will accrue, and what programs or fund sources will be affected.
(2) The agency shall produce a project management plan for each project. The plan or plans shall address all factors critical to successful completion of each project. The plan shall include, but is not limited to, the following elements: A description of the business problem or opportunity that the information systems project is intended to address; a statement of project objectives and assumptions; definition of phases, tasks, and activities to be accomplished and the estimated cost of each phase; a description of how the agency will facilitate responsibilities of oversight agencies; a description of key decision points in the project life cycle; a description of variance control measures; a definitive schedule that shows the elapsed time estimated to complete the project and when each task is to be started and completed; and a description of resource requirements to accomplish the activities within specified time, cost, and functionality constraints.
(3) A copy of each feasibility study and project management plan shall be provided to the department of information services, the office of financial management, and legislative transportation committees. Authority to expend any funds for individual information systems projects is conditioned on approval of the relevant feasibility study and project management plan by the department of information services and the office of financial management.
(4) A bimonthly project status report shall be submitted to the department of information services, the office of financial management, and legislative transportation committees for each project prior to reaching key decision points identified in the project management plan. Project status reports include: Project name, agency undertaking the project, a description of the project, key project activities or accomplishments during the next sixty to ninety days, baseline cost data, costs to date, baseline schedule, schedule to date, risk assessments, risk management, any deviations from the project feasibility study, and recommendations.
Work shall not commence on any task in a subsequent phase of a project until the status report for the preceding key decision point has been approved by the department of information services and the office of financial management.
(5) If a project review is requested in accordance with department of information services policies, the reviews shall examine and evaluate: System requirements specifications; scope; system architecture; change controls; documentation; user involvement; training; availability and capability of resources; programming languages and techniques; system inputs and outputs; plans for testing, conversion, implementation, and postimplementation; and other aspects critical to successful construction, integration, and implementation of automated systems. Copies of project review written reports shall be forwarded to the office of financial management and appropriate legislative committees by the agency.
(6) A written postimplementation review report shall be prepared by the agency for each information systems project in accordance with published department of information services instructions. In addition to the information requested pursuant to the department of information services instructions, the postimplementation report shall evaluate the degree to which a project accomplished its major objectives including, but not limited to, a comparison of original cost and benefit estimates to actual costs and benefits achieved. Copies of the postimplementation review report shall be provided to the department of information services, the office of financial management, and appropriate legislative committees.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 503. The attorney general shall prepare annually a report to the legislative transportation committee comprising a comprehensive summary of all cases involving tort claims against the department of transportation involving highways which were concluded and closed in the previous calendar year. The report shall include for each case closed:
(1) A summary of the factual background of the case;
(2) Identification of the attorneys representing the state and the opposing parties;
(3) A synopsis of the legal theories asserted and the defenses presented;
(4) Whether the case was tried, settled, or dismissed, and in whose favor;
(5) A summary of all settlement offers made by the parties where a verdict was returned against the state;
(6) The approximate number of attorney hours expended by the state on the case, together with the corresponding dollar amount billed therefore; and
(7) Such other matters relating to the case as the attorney general deems relevant or appropriate, especially including any comments or recommendations for changes in statute law or agency practice that might effectively reduce the exposure of the state to such tort claims.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 504. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES. The appropriations of moneys and the designation of funds and accounts by this and other acts of the 1995 legislature shall be construed in a manner consistent with legislation enacted by the 1985, 1987, 1989, 1991, and 1993 legislatures to conform state funds and accounts with generally accepted accounting principles.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 505. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 506. REFERENDUM. This act shall be submitted to the people for their adoption and ratification, or rejection, at the next succeeding general election to be held in this state, in accordance with Article II, section 1 of the state Constitution, as amended, and the laws adopted to facilitate the operation thereof. The ballot title for this referendum measure is as follows:
"Shall transportation revenues be increased to ensure public safety, personal and freight mobility, and the preservation of our state and local transportation systems?"
If approved by a majority of those voting thereon, this act takes effect January 1, 1996. If this act is not approved, the transportation appropriations enacted by the legislature and approved by the governor in 1995 shall take effect.
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INDEX PAGE #
BOARD OF PILOTAGE COMMISSIONERS................................ 21
COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION BOARD............................... 21
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE...................................... 18
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION‑‑CAPITAL.................. 44
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
DRIVER SERVICES................................................ 27
INFORMATION SYSTEMS............................................ 25
MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES................................ 25
VEHICLE SERVICES............................................... 26
DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
TRANSFERS...................................................... 46
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AVIATION‑‑PROGRAM F............................................ 27
CHARGES FROM OTHER AGENCIES‑‑PROGRAM U......................... 35
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE‑‑PROGRAM M................................. 31
HIGHWAY MANAGEMENT, FACILITIES‑‑PROGRAM D...................... 27
IMPROVEMENTS‑‑PROGRAM I........................................ 27
LOCAL PROGRAMS‑‑PROGRAM Z...................................... 38
MARINE CONSTRUCTION‑‑PROGRAM W................................. 37
MARINE‑‑PROGRAM X.............................................. 36
PRESERVATION‑‑PROGRAM P........................................ 31
PROGRAM D (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑ONLY PROJECTS)......... 43
SALES AND SERVICES TO OTHERS‑‑PROGRAM R........................ 32
TRANSIT RESEARCH AND INTERMODAL PLANNING‑‑PROGRAM T............ 34
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT‑‑PROGRAM S............... 33
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT‑‑PROGRAM Q................... 32
GOVERNOR‑‑COMPENSATION......................................... 46
JOINT LEGISLATIVE SYSTEMS COMMITTEE............................ 18
JOINT PROJECTS................................................. 40
LEGISLATIVE EVALUATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM.............. 18
LEGISLATIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE........................... 22
MARINE EMPLOYEES COMMISSION.................................... 23
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT................................. 19
OFFICE OF MARINE SAFETY........................................ 19
OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR.................................... 19
OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER.................................. 19
STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION‑‑CAPITAL................. 44
STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION‑‑OPERATING............... 20
STATE TREASURER
BOND RETIREMENT................................................ 45
STATE REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION................................ 45
STATE TREASURER‑‑BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST.................. 45
THE GOVERNOR‑‑FOR TRANSFER TO THE TORT CLAIMS REVOLVING FUND... 19
TRANSFERS...................................................... 47
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION...................................... 23
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD............................... 22
UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION........................ 20
WASHINGTON STATE PATROL
CAPITAL PROJECTS............................................... 41
FIELD OPERATIONS............................................... 24
SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU........................................ 25
WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION........................... 21
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