AN
ACT Relating to transportation funding and appropriations; amending RCW
47.78.010; amending 1996 c 165 ss 207, 210, 211, 215, 218, 220, 221, 224, 225,
401, and 402 (uncodified); adding new sections to chapter 165, Laws of 1996;
creating new sections; repealing 1996 c 165 s 505 (uncodified); making
appropriations; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.
BE IT
ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
TRANSPORTATION
APPROPRIATIONS
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 1. To
ensure accountability for the expenditure of transportation revenue by agencies
responsible for delivering transportation services and programs to the
traveling and taxpaying public, an objective and systematic assessment of the
services and programs administered by the departments of transportation and
licensing and the Washington state patrol is essential. An audit of the
agencies' performance and an examination of the efficiency and effectiveness of
service and program delivery by the agencies, shall take place prior to the
appropriation for full funding of certain programs, projects, and services in
the 1997-99 biennium.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 2. (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, 1999.
(2)
Legislation with fiscal impacts enacted in the 1997 legislative session not
assumed in this act are not funded in the 1997-99 transportation budget.
(3)
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this
subsection apply throughout this act.
(a)
"Fiscal year 1998" or "FY 1998" means the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1998.
(b)
"Fiscal year 1999" or "FY 1999" means the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1999.
(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.
(f)
"Performance-based budgeting" means a budget that bases resource
needs on quantified outcomes/results expected from use of the total
appropriation. "Performance-based budgeting" does not mean
incremental budgeting that focuses on justifying changes from the historic
budget or to line-item input-driven budgets.
(g)
"Mission" means a statement of an organization's purpose that is concise,
understandable, and consistent with the agency's statutory mandate.
(h)
"Vision" means a statement of the organization's preferred future
that is idealistic, motivating, directive, and logically connected to the
mission.
(i)
"Major strategies" means the broad themes for how an agency plans to
accomplish its mission.
(j)
"Goals" means the statements of purpose that identify a desired
result or outcome. The statements shall be realistic, achievable, directive,
assignable, evaluative, and logically linked to the agency's mission and
statutory mandate.
(k)
"Objectives" means the steps taken to reach a goal that are specific
and measurable within a specified time period. Objectives shall be assignable,
prioritized, time-phased, and have resource estimates.
(l)
"Strategic plan" means the strategies agencies create for investment
choices in the future. All agency strategic plans shall present alternative
investment strategies for providing services.
PART
I
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES-‑OPERATING
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 101. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 304,000
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 15, 1998, and January 15, 1999, on the number of fuel
samples tested and the findings of the tests for the motor fuel quality
program.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 102. FOR
THE JOINT
LEGISLATIVE SYSTEMS COMMITTEE
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 111,000
The
appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The
joint legislative systems committee shall enter into a service level agreement
with the legislative transportation committee by June 30, 1997.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 103. FOR
THE LEGISLATIVE
EVALUATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 420,000
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, 1997.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 104. FOR
THE GOVERNOR‑-FOR TRANSFER
TO THE TORT CLAIMS REVOLVING FUND
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 1,000,000
Marine
Operating Account‑-State Appropriation... $........................................... 1,000,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ 2,000,000
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 transfers from the motor vehicle fund and the marine operating
fund are to be transferred into the tort claims revolving fund only as claims
have been settled or adjudicated to final conclusion and are ready for payout.
The appropriation contained in this section is to retire tort obligations that
occurred before July 1, 1990.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 105. FOR
THE UTILITIES
AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Grade
Crossing Protective Fund‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 222,000
*NEW
SECTION. Sec. 106. FOR
THE JOINT
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT AND REVIEW COMMITTEE
Transportation
Fund--State Appropriation........ $...................................... 1,500,000
(1) The
joint legislative audit and review committee shall conduct performance audits
of the department of transportation, focusing on its responsibilities for the
highway and ferry systems; the department of licensing, focusing on the
processes for motor vehicle and driver licensing functions; and the Washington
state patrol, focusing on law enforcement operations, communications systems,
and technology requirements. The performance audits shall be conducted in
accordance with government accounting standards prescribed by the comptroller
general of the United States and the provisions of chapter 44.28 RCW, and shall
be an objective and systematic assessment of the programs administered by the
audited agencies, including each program's effectiveness, efficiency, and
accountability. The joint legislative audit and review committee shall act as
project manager of the audits and, under the provisions of chapter 39.29 RCW,
shall contract with a consultant or consultants to conduct the audits.
(2) The
committee shall consult frontline employees, program managers, customers of the
programs and agency services, taxpayers, legislators, legislative staff, state
auditor, office of financial management staff, and other external public and
private sector experts in conducting the performance audit.
(3)
The performance audit shall identify those activities and programs that should
be strengthened, those that should be abandoned, and those that need to be
redirected or other alternatives explored. In conducting the audit, the
following objectives shall be addressed as appropriate:
(a)
Identify each of the discrete functions or activities, along with associated
costs and full-time equivalent staff;
(b)
Determine the extent to which the particular activity or function is
specifically authorized in statute or is consistent with statutory direction
and intent;
(c)
Establish the relative priority of the program among the agency's functions;
(d)
Consider whether or not the purpose for which the program was created is still
valid based on the circumstances under which the program was created versus
those that exist at the time of the audit;
(e)
Recommend organizations or programs in the public or private sector to be used
as benchmarks against which to measure the performance of the program or
function;
(f)
Determine whether or not the program or function is achieving the results for
which it was established;
(g)
Identify alternatives for delivering the program or service, either in the
public or private sector;
(h)
Identify any duplication of services with other government programs or private
enterprises or gaps in services;
(i)
Identify the costs or implications of not performing the function;
(j)
Determine the frequency with which other states perform similar functions, as
well as their relative funding levels and performance; (k) In the event of
inadequate performance by the program, identify the potential for a workable,
affordable plan to improve performance;
(l)
Identify, to the extent possible, the causes of any program's failure to
achieve the desired results and identify alternatives for reducing costs or
improving service delivery, including transferring functions to other public or
private sector organizations; and
(m)
Develop recommendations relating to statutes that inhibit or do not contribute
to the agency's ability to perform its functions effectively and efficiently
and whether specific statutes, activities, or programs should be continued,
abandoned, or restructured.
(4)
In conducting the performance audit of the Washington state ferries' capital
program, the committee shall evaluate and make recommendations on the following
elements:
(a)
Washington state ferries' compliance with the recommendations of the 1991 Booz.
Allen and Hamilton vessel construction and refurbishment study;
(b)
Vessel procurement procedures that maximize cost effective preservation,
maintenance, and new construction of Washington state ferries;
(c)
The appropriate level of Washington state ferries' in-house design and
construction, design or construction functions that could be performed by
private engineering firms and shipyards, and procedures to appropriately share
the risk of project performance between the state and private shipyards in the
implementation of contractual work;
(d)
Washington state ferries' long-range plan recommendations for terminal and
vessel investments, with particular focus on the appropriate investments to
meet forecasted vehicle and passenger travel demands, emergent vessel capacity
and existing fleet preservation needs, needed route structures, and related
terminal capacity; and
(e)
Other elements or issues as directed by the advisory committee.
(5)
In conducting the performance audit of the Washington state ferries' operating
program, the committee shall evaluate and make recommendations on the following
elements:
(a)
The administration and organizational structure of the Washington state
ferries, with specific focus on the appropriate level of management staffing,
and clerical and support functions necessary for terminal and vessel
activities;
(b)
The efficiency of current staging, loading, and traffic management procedures;
(c)
The appropriate service level and related vessel deployment for existing and
planned routes;
(d)
Appropriate procedures for vessel operational support; including, but not
limited to, fueling, water, sewage, and hazardous materials management
procedures;
(e)
Internal controls of revenue collections and inventory;
(f)
Review of emergency management procedures;
(g)
The feasibility of converting international route service to local government
and/or private sector operation;
(h)
Radio and electronic vessel communications and electronic tracking systems;
(i)
Contractual agreements for agent services;
(j)
Terminal utility cost increases;
(k)
Internal control procedures to ensure the accuracy of payroll;
(l)
Strategies for maintenance support of vessels and terminals, including an
assessment of Eagle Harbor operations;
(m)
Fleet and terminal equipment processes to enhance operational support and cost
effective purchases;
(n)
Essential training and human resources requirements, including training needed
to comply with regulatory agency mandates;
(o)
Appropriate levels of support necessary for the consistent operation of
supporting data processing systems;
(p)
System-wide charges for software licensing and policy for purchasing, or
upgrading computer workstations; and
(q)
Other elements or issues as directed by the committee.
(6)
The performance audit of the department of transportation's ferry capital and
operating programs shall have first priority, and as many components as are
feasible shall be completed prior to January 1, 1998. The performance audit of
other department programs, if feasible, shall also be considered for completion
in this time period.
(7)
Unless the joint legislative audit and review committee determines otherwise,
the preliminary and final audit reports for the Washington state ferries shall
be completed by October 1, 1997, and January 1, 1998, respectively. Unless the
committee determines otherwise, the preliminary and final audit reports for
other programs administered by the department of transportation, the department
of licensing and the Washington state patrol shall be completed by August 1,
1998, and November 1, 1998, respectively.
(8)(a)
There is hereby created a temporary performance audit advisory committee. The
advisory committee shall provide input to the joint legislative audit and
review committee on the following matters:
(i)
Identification of stakeholders;
(ii)
The performance audit scope and objectives;
(iii)
Progress reports provided by the joint legislative audit and review committee;
(iv)
Preliminary and final audit reports; and
(v)
Facilitating communication of audit findings to other members of the
legislature.
(b)
The advisory committee shall be comprised of the members of the executive
committees of the joint legislative audit and review committee and the
legislative transportation committee. The state auditor and the director of
the office of financial management shall serve as ex officio members.
(c)
The advisory committee shall be chaired by the director of financial
management.
*Sec. 106 was partially vetoed. See message at end of
chapter.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 107. FOR
THE OFFICE
OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 116,000
The
appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The
entire amount is provided as funding to the office of financial management for
a policy and budget analyst for the transportation agencies.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 108. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT
OF COMMUNITY, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 252,000
The
appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations
and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The entire
appropriation is for the contracted staff at the Gateway Visitor Information
Centers, and may not be used for any other purpose.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 109. FOR
THE STATE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 931,000
The
appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) A
report of actual expenditures and descriptions of the expenditures from the
motor vehicle fund will be submitted to the legislature in December 1997 and
December 1998.
(2) If
any of the parks that have historically received these funds are closed during
the 1997-99 biennium, the funds for the closed parks may not be used for other
purposes and must be returned to the motor vehicle fund.
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES--CAPITAL
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 110. FOR
WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION‑-CAPITAL
PROJECTS
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 3,500,000
The
appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) The
entire appropriation is for the repaving of roadways in the following state
parks in the 1997-99 biennium:
(a)
Moran state park, $1,800,000;
(b)
Cama Beach state park, $300,000;
(c)
Riverside state park, $640,000;
(d)
Steamboat Rock state park, $225,000;
(e)
Damon Point state park, $485,000; and
(f)
Deception Pass state park, $50,000.
(2)
This is a one time appropriation with the repaving efforts to be completed in
the parks by June 30, 1999. The repaving contracts will be awarded by
competitive bid using department of transportation standards. Progress reports
will be prepared and presented to the legislative transportation committees in
January 1999.
(3)
If any of the parks listed in subsection (1) of this section are closed during
the 1997-99 biennium, the amount provided for the park under subsection (1)(a)
through (f) of this section shall lapse and return to the motor vehicle fund.
(End of part)
PART
II
TRANSPORTATION
AGENCIES
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 201. FOR
THE WASHINGTON
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Highway
Safety Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 491,000
Highway
Safety Fund‑-Federal Appropriation..... $ 5,216,000
Transportation
Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 950,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ 6,657,000
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 $900,000 to fund
community DUI task forces. Funding from the transportation fund for any
community DUI task force may not exceed twenty-five percent of total
expenditures in support of that task force.
(2)
$50,000 of the transportation fund--state appropriation is provided to support
local law enforcement implementing the drug recognition expert (DRE) and drugged
driving programs. Any funds not required for the DRE program may be used for
programs related to heavy trucks that improve safety and enforcement of
Washington state laws.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 202. FOR
THE BOARD
OF PILOTAGE COMMISSIONERS
Pilotage
Account‑-State Appropriation.......... $ 275,000
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 203. FOR
THE COUNTY
ROAD ADMINISTRATION BOARD
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Rural Arterial Trust
Account‑-State
Appropriation............... $ 57,397,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 1,548,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Private/Local
Appropriation.............................. $ 383,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-County Arterial Preservation
Account‑-State
Appropriation............... $ 27,940,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ 87,268,000
The
appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
$124,000 of the county arterial preservation account‑-state appropriation
is provided for a computer programmer to rewrite and expand the county road
information system for compatibility with Windows computer software. It is the
intent of the legislature that this position be a project position and is
funded for the 1997-99 biennium only.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 204. FOR
THE TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT BOARD
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Urban Arterial Trust
Account‑-State
Appropriation............... $ 57,159,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Transportation Improvement
Account‑-State
Appropriation............... $ 122,014,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-City Hardship Assistance
Account‑-State
Appropriation............... $ 2,649,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Small City Account‑-
State
Appropriation........................ $ 7,921,000
Central
Puget Sound Public Transportation
Account‑-State
Appropriation............... $ 27,360,000
Public
Transportation Systems Account‑-
State
Appropriation........................ $ 3,928,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ 221,031,000
The
appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The
transportation improvement account‑-state appropriation includes
$40,000,000 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.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 205. FOR
THE LEGISLATIVE
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 2,822,000
Transportation
Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 200,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ 3,022,000
The
appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) In
order to meet the growing demand for services the legislative transportation
committee shall seek accountability and efficiencies within transportation
agency programs through in-depth program evaluations. These program
evaluations shall consider:
(a)
Whether or not strategic planning and performance-based budgeting is a
preferable planning and budgeting tool to the current incremental budgeting
process for agency administrative programs and capital program budgeting;
(b) How
the programs are performing currently and how service would be affected at
different funding levels using performance measures; and
(c)
What decision-making tools aid with the budgeting and oversight of these
programs, such as tools developed during the maintenance accountability program
(MAP) conducted by the legislative transportation committee during the 1995-97
biennium.
(2) In
consultation with other legislative committees, the legislative transportation
committee shall study ways to enhance budget development tools and presentation
documents that will better illustrate agencies' full appropriation authority
and the intended outcomes of the appropriation.
(3) The
legislative transportation committee shall conduct an evaluation of services
provided by the county road administration board, the transportation
improvement board and the TransAid division within the department of
transportation. The evaluation shall assess whether consolidation of any of
these activities will result in efficiencies and improved service delivery.
The evaluation shall also assess the funding structure of these organizations
to determine whether there are any benefits gained from a more simplified
structure. The evaluation shall also assess other funding authorities to see
if there is potential for further expansion of these revenues. The committee
shall report its findings and recommendations to the 1998 legislature and, if
needed, prepare legislation to implement those recommendations. $150,000 of
the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation is provided for this
evaluation.
(4) The
legislative transportation committee, in cooperation with the house
appropriations committee, the senate ways and means committee, and the office
of financial management, shall study and report to the legislature its findings
regarding the process and procedures for calculation, determination, and
collection of the amounts of motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) collected on the
sale or lease of motor vehicles in this state. The report shall include
findings as to the base amount for calculation of MVET, the amortization
schedule for calculation of MVET, and adequacy and efficiency of current
systems to provide accurate and timely information to those responsible for
determining and collecting the MVET due, including recommendations for
determining the MVET due for current and future multiple MVET tax structures.
The report must also include a status report as to the progress and feasibility
of using third party information providers or using private vendors to collect
the MVET. $200,000 of the transportation fund‑-state appropriation is
provided for this evaluation including the use of a consultant. This $200,000
amount is null and void if an appropriation for this activity is enacted in any
other appropriations bill by June 30, 1997.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 206. FOR
THE MARINE
EMPLOYEES COMMISSION
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Ferry Operations
Account‑-State
Appropriation............... $ 354,000
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 207. FOR
THE TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION
Transportation
Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 804,000
The
appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) The
transportation commission shall report to the legislative transportation
committee following adoption of the highway, rail, capital facilities, and
ferry capital construction programs, and provide status reports to the
committee throughout the biennium.
(2) The
commission is directed to continue efforts to identify cost savings and
efficiencies for the department of transportation. These efficiencies may
include contracting out or privatizing of appropriate services.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 208. FOR
THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL‑-FIELD OPERATIONS
BUREAU
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway
Account‑-State
Appropriation............... $ 159,108,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway
Account‑-Federal
Appropriation............. $ 4,374,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway
Account‑-Local
Appropriation............... $ 170,000
Transportation
Fund‑‑State Appropriation........ $...................................... 8,961,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ 172,613,000
The
appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) The
Washington state patrol is authorized to use the federal community oriented
policing program (COPS) for 54 troopers with 18 COPS troopers to begin in July
1998 and 36 COPS troopers to begin in January 1999.
(2)
$8,200,000 of the transportation fund--state appropriation is provided for an
equalization salary adjustment of three percent on July 1, 1997, and six
percent on July 1, 1998, for commissioned officers (entry level trooper through
captain), commercial vehicle enforcement officers, and communication officers
of the Washington state patrol. The salary adjustments are intended to bring
the existing salary levels into the fiftieth percentile of other Washington
state law enforcement compensation plans. This is in addition to the salary
increase contained in the omnibus appropriation bill or bills. The total of
the two increases, in the transportation budget and omnibus appropriation bill
or bills, may not exceed twelve percent.
(3) The
Washington state patrol will develop a vehicle replacement plan for the next
six years. The plan will include an analysis of the current 100,000 miles
replacement policy and agency assignment policy. Projected future budget
requirements will include forecasts of vehicle replacement costs, vehicle
equipment costs, and estimated surplus vehicle values when sold at auction.
(4) The
Washington state patrol vessel and terminal security (VATS) program will be
funded by the state patrol highway fund beginning July 1, 1997, and into future
biennia.
(5) A
personnel data base will be maintained of the 801 commissioned traffic law
enforcement officers, with a reconciliation at all times to the patrol
allocation model and a vehicle assignment and replacement plan.
(6)
$150,000 of the state patrol highway account appropriation is to fund the
Washington state patrol's portion of the drug recognition expert training
program previously funded by the traffic safety commission.
(7) The
Washington state patrol with legislative transportation committee staff will
perform an interim study of the Washington state patrol's commercial vehicle
enforcement program with a report to be presented to the legislature and office
of financial management in January 1998 with a developed business plan and
program recommendations which includes, but is not limited to, weigh in motion
technologies.
(8)(a)
The Washington state patrol, in consultation with the Washington traffic safety
commission, shall conduct an analysis of the most effective safety devices for
preventing accidents while delivery trucks are operating in reverse gear. The
analysis shall focus on trucks equipped with cube-style, walk-in cargo boxes,
up to eighteen feet long, that are most commonly used in the commercial
delivery of goods and services.
(b) The
state patrol shall incorporate research and analysis currently being conducted
by the national highway traffic safety administration.
(c)
Upon completion of the analysis, the state patrol shall forward its
recommendations to the legislative transportation committee and office of
financial management.
(9)
$761,000 of the transportation fund‑-state appropriation is provided for the
following traditional general fund purposes: The governor's air travel, the
license fraud program, and the special services unit. This transportation fund‑-state
appropriation is not a permanent funding source for these purposes.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 209. FOR
THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL‑-
INVESTIGATIVE
SERVICES BUREAU
Transportation
Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 6,317,000
The
appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The
appropriation in this section is for the following traditional general fund
purposes: Crime laboratories, used primarily for local law enforcement
purposes; ACCESS, the computer system linking all law enforcement and criminal
justice agencies in the state to one another; and, the identification section,
which is responsible for performing criminal background checks. This
appropriation is not a permanent funding source for these purposes.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 210. FOR
THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL‑-SUPPORT
SERVICES BUREAU
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway
Account‑-State
Appropriation............... $ 55,961,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway
Account‑-Federal
Appropriation............. $ 104,000
Transportation
Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 4,965,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ 61,030,000
The
appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1)
$1,017,000 for the state patrol highway account‑-state appropriation is
provided solely for year 2000 conversions of transportation automated systems.
For purposes of this subsection, transportation automated systems does not
include WASIS and WACIS.
(2)
$50,000 of the state patrol highway account‑-state appropriation is
provided solely for a feasibility study to assess the effect of mobile
computers on trooper productivity by type of service and measurement of the
productivity gains achieved through reduction in administrative time and
paperwork processing. The agency shall submit a copy of the proposed study
workplan to the office of financial management, the department of information
services, and the legislative transportation committee no later than October 1,
1997. A final report shall be submitted to the legislative transportation
committee, the office of financial management, and the department of
information services no later than January 31, 1998. This project is subject
to the provisions of section 502 of this act.
(3)
$50,000 of the state patrol highway account‑-state appropriation is
provided solely for a review of the feasibility of improving the patrol's
computer-aided dispatch system to permit tracking of trooper availability and
response time to calls for service. The agency shall submit a copy of the
proposed study workplan to the office of financial management, the department
of information services, and the legislative transportation committee no later
than October 1, 1997. A final report shall be submitted to the legislative
transportation committee, the office of financial management, and the
department of information services no later than January 31, 1998. This
project is subject to the provisions of section 502 of this act.
(4)
These appropriations maintain current level funding for the Washington state
patrol service center and have no budget savings included for a consolidation
of service centers based on the study conducted by the technology management
group. During the 1997 interim, the costs for current level will be reviewed
by the office of financial management and department of information services
with a formal data center recommendation, that has been approved by the
information services board, to the legislature in January 1998. Current level
funding will be split between fiscal year 1998 and fiscal year 1999 with
consideration of funding adjustments based on the review and the formal policy
and budget recommendations.
(5)
$4,965,000 of the transportation fund‑-state appropriation is for the
following traditional general fund purposes: The executive protection unit,
revolving fund charges, budget and fiscal services, computer services,
personnel, human resources, administrative services, and property management.
This appropriation is not a permanent funding source for these purposes.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 211. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING‑-MANAGEMENT
AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Highway
Safety Fund‑-Motorcycle Safety Education
Account‑-State
Appropriation............... $ 77,000
State
Wildlife Account‑-State Appropriation.... $ 57,000
Highway
Safety Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 5,538,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 4,501,000
Transportation
Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 900,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ 11,073,000
The
appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The
agency is directed to develop a proposal for implementing alternative
approaches to delivering agency services to the public. The alternative
approaches may include the use of credit card payment for telephone or use of
the internet for renewals of vehicle registrations. The proposal shall also
include collocated services for greater convenience to the public. The agency
shall submit a copy of the proposal to the legislative transportation committee
and to the office of financial management no later than December 1, 1997.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 212. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING‑-INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
Highway
Safety Fund‑-Motorcycle Safety Education
Account‑-State
Appropriation............... $ 2,000
General
Fund‑-Wildlife Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 123,000
Highway
Safety Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 4,396,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 5,858,000
Transportation
Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 1,190,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ 11,569,000
The
appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
$2,498,000 of the highway safety fund‑-state appropriation and $793,000
of the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation are provided for the
following activities: (1) Identify business objectives and needs relating to
technology improvements and integration of the drivers' licensing and vehicle
title and registrations systems; (2) converting the drivers' licensing software
applications to achieve Year 2000 compliance; (3) convert the drivers' field
network from a uniscope to a frame-relay network; (4) develop an interface
between the unisys system and the CRASH system; and (5) operate and maintain
the highways-licensing building network and the drivers' field network.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 213. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT
OF LICENSING‑-VEHICLE SERVICES
General
Fund‑-Marine Fuel Tax Refund Account‑-
State
Appropriation........................ $ 26,000
General
Fund‑-Wildlife Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 549,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 50,003,000
Department
of Licensing Services Account‑-
State
Appropriation........................ $ 2,944,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ 53,522,000
The
appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1)
$600,000 of the licensing service account‑-state appropriation is
provided for replacement of printers for county auditors and subagents.
(2) The
department of licensing, in cooperation with the fuel tax advisory committee,
shall prepare and submit a report to the legislative transportation committee
containing recommendations for special fuel and motor vehicle fuel
recordkeeping and reporting requirements, including but not limited to
recommendations regarding the form and manner in which records and tax reports
must be maintained and made available to the department; which persons engaged
in the business of selling, purchasing, distributing, storing, transporting, or
delivering fuel should be required to submit periodic reports regarding the
disposition of such fuel; and the feasibility of implementing an automated fuel
tracking system. The report is due no later than October 31, 1997.
*NEW
SECTION. Sec. 214. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT
OF LICENSING‑-DRIVER SERVICES
Highway
Safety Fund‑-Motorcycle Safety Education
Account‑-State
Appropriation............... $ 1,160,000
Highway
Safety Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 61,087,000
Transportation
Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 4,985,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ 67,232,000
The
appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: If
Substitute House Bill No. 1501, Substitute Senate Bill No. 5718, or driver's
license security provisions that are substantially similar to the security
provisions in either bill are not enacted by June 30, 1997, $2,503,000 of the
highway safety fund--state appropriation shall lapse.
*Sec. 214 was partially vetoed. See message at end of
chapter.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 215. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-HIGHWAY
MANAGEMENT AND FACILITIES‑-PROGRAM D‑-OPERATING
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 24,703,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation...... $ 400,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Transportation Capital
Facilities
Account‑-State Appropriation.... $ 24,338,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ 49,441,000
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 216. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION‑-AVIATION‑-PROGRAM F
Transportation
Fund‑-Aeronautics Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 3,301,000
Transportation
Fund--Aeronautics Account‑-Federal
Appropriation............................. $ 1,000
Aircraft
Search and Rescue, Safety, and Education
Account‑-State
Appropriation............... $ 170,000
Transportation
Account--State Appropriation.... $ 250,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ 3,722,000
*NEW
SECTION. Sec. 217. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION‑-IMPROVEMENTS‑-PROGRAM I
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Economic Development Account‑-
State
Appropriation........................ $ 2,434,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 113,341,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation...... $ 130,485,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Private/Local
Appropriation.............................. $ 40,000,000
Special
Category C Account‑-State Appropriation $ 78,600,000
Transportation
Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 278,546,000
Puyallup
Tribal Settlement Account‑-State
Appropriation............................. $ 5,000,000
Puyallup
Tribal Settlement Account‑-Private/Local
Appropriation............................. $ 200,000
High
Capacity Transportation Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 1,288,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ 649,894,000
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)(a)
$75,000,000 of the transportation fund--state appropriation and $25,000,000 of
the motor vehicle fund--state appropriation are provided for projects to be
selected by the transportation commission. The commission shall select
improvement projects giving priority consideration to those projects supporting
freight mobility, economic development, and partnerships, such as the SR 543
Blaine Border Crossing, SR 405 NE 44th St. I/c corridor analysis, and SR 520
Translake study. State-wide geographic distribution should also be considered.
(b)
State funds conditioned in (a) of this subsection may also be used as match for
federally funded projects of similar nature.
(2)
The special category C account‑-state appropriation of $78,600,000
includes $26,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW
47.10.812 through 47.10.817 and includes $19,000,000 in proceeds from the sale
of bonds authorized by House Bill No. 1012. 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. If House Bill No. 1012 is not enacted by June 30, 1997,
$19,000,000 of the special category C account‑-state appropriation shall
lapse.
(3)
The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation includes $2,685,000 in
proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.819(1) for match on
federal demonstration projects. 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.
(4)
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.
(5)
The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation in this section includes
$600,000 solely for a rest area and information facility in the Nisqually
gateway area to Mt. Rainier, provided that at least forty percent of the total
project costs are provided from federal, local, or private sources. The
contributions from the nonstate sources may be in the form of in-kind
contributions including, but not limited to, donations of property and
services.
(6)
The appropriations in this section contain $118,247,000 reappropriation from
the 1995-97 biennium.
(7)
No moneys are provided for the Washington coastal corridor study.
(8)
The motor vehicle fund--state appropriation in this section includes $250,000
to establish a wetland mitigation pilot project. This appropriation may only
be expended if the department of transportation establishes a technical
committee to better implement the department's strategic plan. The technical
committee shall include, but is not limited to, cities, counties, environmental
groups, business groups, tribes, the Puget Sound action team, and the state
departments of ecology, fish and wildlife, and community, trade, and economic
development, and appropriate federal agencies. The committee shall assist the
department in implementing its wetland strategic plan, including working to
eliminate barriers to improved wetland and watershed management. To this end,
the technical committee shall: (a) Work to facilitate sharing of agency
environmental data, including evaluation of off-site and out-of-kind mitigation
options; (b) develop agreed-upon guidance that will enable the preservation of
wetlands that are under imminent threat from development for use as an
acceptable mitigation option; (c) develop strategies that will facilitate the
implementation of mitigation banking, including developing mechanisms for
valuing and transferring credits; (d) provide input in the development of
wetland functions assessment protocols related to transportation projects; (e)
develop incentives for interagency participation in joint mitigation projects
within watersheds; and (f) explore options for funding environmental mitigation
strategies. The department shall prepare an annual report to the legislative
transportation committee and legislative natural resources committees on
recommendations developed by the technical committee.
*Sec. 217 was partially vetoed. See message at end of
chapter.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 218. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRANSPORTATION
ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIPS‑-PROGRAM K
Transportation
Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 1,280,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 16,235,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION........................ $ 17,515,000
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 $16,235,000 in proceeds
from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.834 for all forms of cash
contributions, or the payment of other costs incident to the location,
development, design, right of way, and construction of only the SR 16 corridor
improvements and park and ride projects selected under the public-private
transportation initiative program authorized under chapter 47.46 RCW; and
support costs of the public-private transportation initiatives program.
(2) The
appropriations in this section contain $16,235,000 reappropriated from the
1995-97 biennium.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 219. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION‑-HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE‑-PROGRAM M
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 238,200,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation...... $ 465,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Private/Local Appropriation $ 3,335,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ 242,000,000
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 not covered by federal emergency funds such
as fire, flooding, and major slides, supplemental appropriations will be
requested to restore state funding for ongoing maintenance activities.
(2) The
department shall deliver the highway maintenance program according to the plans
for each major maintenance group to the extent practical. However, snow and
ice expenditures are highly variable depending on actual weather conditions
encountered. If extraordinary winter needs result in increased winter
maintenance expenditures, the department shall, after prior consultation with
the transportation commission, the office of financial management, and the
legislative transportation committee adopt one or both of the following courses
of action: (a) Reduce planned maintenance activities in other groups to offset
the necessary increases for snow and ice control; or (b) continue delivery as
planned within other major maintenance groups and request a supplemental
appropriation in the following legislative session to fund the additional snow
and ice control expenditures.
(3) The
department shall request an unanticipated receipt for any federal moneys
received for emergency snow and ice removal and shall place an equal amount of
the motor vehicle fund--state into unallotted status. This exchange shall not
affect the amount of funding available for snow and ice removal.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 220. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION‑-PRESERVATION‑-PROGRAM P
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State............. Appropriation $ 289,777,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation...... $ 274,259,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Private/Local Appropriation $ 2,400,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION........................ $ 566,436,000
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 $6,800,000 in proceeds
from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.761 and 47.10.762 for emergency
purposes. 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) The
appropriations in this section contain $27,552,000 reappropriated from the
1995-97 biennium.
(3) If
the Oregon state legislature enacts a public/private partnership program and
the Washington state transportation commission, in consultation with the
legislative transportation committee, negotiates and enters into an agreement
between Washington and Oregon to place the Lewis and Clark bridge into Oregon's
public/private partnership program, up to $3,000,000 of the motor vehicle
fund--state appropriation may be used as Washington's contribution toward the
design of the project pursuant to the agreement between Washington and Oregon.
Any additional contributions shall be subject to Washington state legislative
appropriations and approvals. The department shall provide a status report on
this project to the legislative transportation committee by June 30, 1998.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 221. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRAFFIC
OPERATIONS‑-PROGRAM Q
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 29,140,000
The
appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amount is provided solely for that activity: The
department, in cooperation with the Washington state patrol and the tow truck
industry, shall develop and submit to the legislative transportation committee
by October 31, 1997, a recommendation for implementing new tow truck services
during peak hours on the Puget Sound freeway system.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 222. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT‑-PROGRAM S
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Capital
Construction
Account‑-State Appropriation... $ 777,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 57,462,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Ferry Operations
Account‑-State
Appropriation............... $ 1,093,000
Transportation
Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 1,158,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ 60,490,000
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 $2,650,000 solely for
programming activities to bring the department's information systems into
compliance with the year 2000 requirements of the department of information
services. The department is directed to expend the moneys internally
reallocated for this purpose before spending from this appropriation. The
department is directed to provide quarterly reports on this effort to the
legislative transportation committee and the office of financial management
beginning October 1, 1997.
(2) The
legislative transportation committee shall review and analyze freight mobility
issues affecting eastern and southeastern Washington as recommended by the
freight mobility advisory committee and report back to the legislature by
November 1, 1997. $500,000 of the motor vehicle fund--state appropriation is
provided for this review and analysis. The funding conditioned in this
subsection shall be from revenues provided for interjurisdictional studies.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 223. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, DATA, AND
RESEARCH‑-PROGRAM T
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 16,098,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation...... $ 10,466,000
Transportation
Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 1,384,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ 27,948,000
The
appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: 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 1995-1997 biennium levels for those
counties not having metropolitan planning organizations within their
boundaries.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 224. 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........ $ 2,515,000
(2) FOR
PAYMENT OF COSTS OF THE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 840,000
(3) FOR
PAYMENT OF COSTS OF DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FACILITIES AND
SERVICES AND CONSOLIDATED MAIL SERVICES
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 3,391,000
(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........ $ 12,120,000
(6) FOR
PAYMENT OF SELF-INSURANCE LIABILITY PREMIUMS AND ADMINISTRATION
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Ferry Operations
Account‑-State
Appropriation........ $ 2,928,000
(7) FOR
PAYMENT OF COSTS OF THE OFFICE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 536,000
(8) FOR
PAYMENT OF COSTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION STATE PARKING
SERVICES
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 90,000
(9) FOR
PAYMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION CAPITAL PROJECTS SURCHARGE
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 735,000
(10)
FOR ARCHIVES AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 295,000
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 225. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES CONSTRUCTION‑-PROGRAM
W
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Capital
Construction
Account‑-State Appropriation... $ 243,229,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Capital
Construction
Account‑-Federal
Appropriation.............................. $ 30,165,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Capital
Construction
Account‑-Private/Local
Appropriation.............................. $ 765,000
Transportation
Fund‑-Passenger Ferry Account‑-
State
Appropriation........................ $ 579,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ 274,738,000
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
(version 3) adjusted by the legislature for the 1997-99 budget. The department
shall reconcile the 1995-97 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
$100,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.60.800 for
vessel and terminal acquisition, major and minor improvements, and long lead
time materials acquisition for the Washington state ferries, including
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
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.
(4)
Washington state ferries is authorized to reimburse up to $3,000,000 from the
Puget Sound capital construction account‑-state appropriation to the city
of Bremerton and the port of Bremerton for Washington state ferries' financial
participation in the development of a Bremerton multimodal transportation
terminal, port of Bremerton passenger-only terminal expansion, and ferry
vehicular connections to downtown traffic circulation improvements. The
reimbursement shall specifically support the construction of the following
components: Appropriate passenger-only ferry terminal linkages to accommodate
bow-loading catamaran type vessels and the needed transit connections; and the Washington
state ferries' component of the Bremerton multimodal transportation terminal as
part of the downtown Bremerton redevelopment project, including appropriate
access to the new downtown traffic circulation road network.
(5) The
Puget Sound capital construction account‑-state appropriation includes
funding for capital improvements on vessels to meet United States Coast Guard
Subchapter W regulation revisions impacting SOLAS (safety of life at sea)
requirements for ferry operations on the Anacortes to Sidney, B.C. ferry route.
(6) The
Puget Sound capital construction account‑-state appropriation, the Puget
Sound capital construction account--federal appropriation, and the passenger
ferry account‑-state appropriation include funding for the construction
of one new passenger-only vessel and the department's exercise of the option to
build a second passenger-only vessel.
(7) The
Puget Sound capital construction account‑-state appropriation includes
funding for the exploration and acquisition of a design for constructing a
millennium class ferry vessel.
(8) The
Puget Sound capital construction account‑-state appropriation includes
$90,000 for the purchase of defibrillators. At least one defibrillator shall
be placed on each vessel in the ferry fleet.
(9) The
appropriations in this section contain $46,962,000 reappropriated from the
1995-97 biennium.
(10)(a)
The Puget Sound capital construction account--state appropriation includes
$57,461,000 for the 1997-99 biennium portion of the design and construction of
a fourth Jumbo Mark II ferry and for payments related to the lease-purchase of
the vessel's engines and propulsion system.
(b) If
House Bill No. 2108 authorizing the department to procure the vessel utilizing
existing construction and equipment acquisition contracts is not enacted during
the 1997 legislative session, (a) of this subsection is null and void;
$50,000,000 of the motor vehicle fund--Puget Sound capital construction
account--state appropriation shall not be allotted; and $7,461,000 may be allotted
for preservation or renovation of Super class ferries.
*NEW
SECTION. Sec. 226. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION‑-MARINE‑-PROGRAM X
Marine
Operating Fund‑-State Appropriation..... $ 267,358,000
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 $29,151,000 for vessel
operating fuel in the 1997-99 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 provides for the compensation of ferry employees. The
expenditures for compensation paid to ferry employees during the 1997-99
biennium may not exceed $177,347,000 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 $313.95 a month annualized
per eligible marine employee multiplied by the number of eligible marine
employees for the respective fiscal year, a dollar amount as prescribed by the
office of financial management for costs associated with pension amortization
charges, and a dollar amount prescribed by the office of financial management for
salary increases during the 1997-99 biennium. 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 salary and insurance benefit increase or decrease dollar amount that
shall be allocated from the governor's compensation appropriations is in addition
to the appropriation contained in this section and may be used to increase or
decrease compensation costs, effective July 1, 1997, and thereafter, as
established in the 1997-99 general fund operating budget.
(3) 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.
(4) The
appropriation in this section includes up to $1,566,000 for additional
operating expenses required to comply with United States Coast Guard Subchapter
W regulation revisions for vessels operating on the Anacortes to Sidney, B.C.
ferry route. The department shall explore methods to minimize the cost of
meeting United States Coast Guard requirements and shall report the results to
the legislative transportation committee and office of financial management by
September 1, 1997.
(5) The
department shall request a reduction of the costs associated with the use of the
terminal leased from the Port of Anacortes and costs associated with use of the
Sidney, British Columbia terminal.
(6)
Agreements between Washington state ferries and concessionaires for automatic
teller machines on ferry terminals or vessels shall provide for and include
banks and credit unions that primarily serve the west side of Puget Sound.
(7) In
the event federal funding is provided for one or more passenger-only ferry
vessels for the purpose of transporting United States naval personnel, the department
of transportation is authorized to acquire and construct such vessels in
accordance with the authority provided in RCW 47.56.030, and the department
shall establish a temporary advisory committee comprised of representatives of
the Washington state ferries, transportation commission, legislative
transportation committee, office of financial management, and the United States
Navy to analyze and make recommendations on, at a minimum, vessel performance
criteria, docking, vessel deployment, and operating issues.
(8)
Upon completion of the construction of the three Mark II Jumbo Class ferry
vessels, two vessels shall be deployed for service on the Seattle-Bainbridge
ferry route and one shall be deployed for service on the Edmonds-Kingston ferry
route. Of the existing Jumbo Class ferry vessels, one shall be deployed for
use on the Edmonds-Kingston route and the remaining vessel shall be used as a
back-up boat for both the Seattle-Bainbridge and Edmonds-Kingston routes.
(9)
The appropriation provides funding for House Bill No. 2165 (paying interest on
retroactive raises for ferry workers).
*Sec. 226 was partially vetoed. See message at end of
chapter.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 227. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION AND RAIL‑-PROGRAM Y
Essential
Rail Assistance Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 256,000
High
Capacity Transportation Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 6,225,000
Air
Pollution Control Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 6,290,000
Transportation
Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 48,529,000
Transportation
Fund‑-Federal Appropriation..... $ 3,947,000
Transportation
Fund‑-Private/Local
Appropriation.............................. $ 105,000
Central
Puget Sound Public Transportation
Account‑-State
Appropriation............... $ 250,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ 65,602,000
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 $40,180,000 of the transportation fund‑-state appropriation is
provided for intercity rail passenger service including up to $8,000,000 for
lease purchase of two advanced technology train sets with total purchase costs
not to exceed $20,000,000; up to $1,000,000 for one spare advanced technology
train power-car and other spare parts, subsidies for operating costs not to
exceed $12,000,000, to maintain service of two state contracted round trips
between Seattle and Portland and one state contracted round trip between
Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia, and capital projects necessary to
provide Seattle-Vancouver, British Columbia, train operating times of under 4
hours.
(2) Up
to $2,500,000 of the transportation fund‑-state appropriation is provided
for the rural mobility program administered by the department of
transportation. Priority for grants provided from this account shall be given
to projects and programs that can be accomplished in the 1997-99 biennium.
(3) Up
to $600,000 of the high capacity transportation account‑-state
appropriation is provided for rail freight coordination, technical assistance,
and planning.
(4) The
department shall provide biannual reports to the legislative transportation
committee and office of financial management regarding the department's rail
freight program. The department shall also notify the committee for project
expenditures from all fund sources prior to making those expenditures. The
department shall examine the ownership of grain cars and the potential for
divestiture of those cars and other similar assets and report those findings to
the committee prior to the 1998 legislative session.
(5) Up
to $750,000 of the transportation fund‑-state appropriation and up to
$250,000 of the central Puget Sound public transportation account‑-state
appropriation are provided to fund activities relating to coordinating special
needs transportation among state and local providers. These activities may
include demonstration projects, assessments of resources available versus
needs, and identification of barriers to coordinating special needs
transportation. The department will consult with the superintendent of public
instruction, the secretary of the department of social and health services,
the office of financial management, the fiscal committees of the house of
representatives and senate, special needs consumers, and specialized
transportation providers in meeting the goals of this subsection.
(6) The
appropriations in this section contain $4,599,000 reappropriated from the
1995-97 biennium.
(7) The
high capacity transportation account--state appropriation includes $75,000 for
the department to develop a strategy and to identify how the agency would
expend additional moneys to enhance the commute trip reduction program. The
report would include recommendations for grant programs for employers and
jurisdictions to reduce SOV usage and to provide transit incentives to meet
future commute trip reduction requirements. The report is due to the
legislative transportation committee by January 1, 1998.
(8) In
addition to the appropriations contained in this section, the office of
financial management shall release the $2,000,000 transportation fund--state
funds appropriated for the intercity rail passenger program in the 1995-97
biennium but held in reserve pursuant to section 502, chapter 165, Laws of
1996.
(9) Up
to $150,000 of the transportation fund--state appropriation is provided for the
management and control of the transportation corridor known as the Milwaukee
Road corridor owned by the state between Ellensburg and Lind, and to take
actions necessary to allow the department to be in a position, with further
legislative authorization, to begin to negotiate a franchise with a rail carrier
to establish and maintain a rail line over portions of the corridor by July 1,
1999.
(10) Up
to $2,500,000 of the high capacity transportation account‑-state
appropriation may be used by the department for activities related to
improvement of the King Street station. The department shall provide monthly
reports to the legislative transportation committee on activities related to
the station, including discussions of funding commitments from others for
future improvements to the station.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 228. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION‑-LOCAL PROGRAMS‑-PROGRAM Z
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State............. Appropriation $ 8,452,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation...... $ 33,726,000
High
Capacity Transportation Account--
State
Appropriation........................ $ 500,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ 42,678,000
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 $1,785,000 in proceeds
from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.819(1). 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) As
a condition of receiving the full state subsidy in support of the Puget Island
ferry, Wahkiakum county must, by December 31, 1997, increase ferry fares for
passengers and vehicles by at least ten percent. If the fares are not
increased to meet this requirement, the department, in determining the state
subsidy after December 31, 1997, shall reduce the operating deficit by the
amount that would have been generated if the ten percent fare increase had been
implemented.
(3) The
appropriations in this section contain $1,750,000 reappropriated from the
1995-97 biennium.
(4)
Up to $500,000 of the high capacity transportation account--state appropriation
is provided for implementation of the recommendations of the freight mobility
advisory committee, and any legislation enacted resulting from those
recommendations.
(End of part)
PART
III
TRANSPORTATION
AGENCIES CAPITAL FACILITIES
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 301. (1)
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.
(2)
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.
The Washington state patrol shall provide project management for the department
of licensing. 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 $3,709,900;
(b)
A new customer service center in Thurston county for $4,641,200; and
(c)
A new customer service center in Union Gap for $3,642,000.
(3)
The Washington state patrol, department of licensing, and department of
transportation shall provide monthly progress reports to the legislative
transportation committee within the transportation executive information system
on the capital facilities receiving an appropriation in this act.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 302. FOR
THE WASHINGTON
STATE PATROL‑-CAPITAL PROJECTS
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway
Account‑-State
Appropriation............... $ 7,075,000
Transportation
Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 4,000,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ 11,075,000
The
appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) The
appropriations in the transportation fund and the motor vehicle fund--state
patrol highway account are provided for the microwave migration, Yakima
district 3 headquarters office, weigh station facilities identified in the
budget notes, training academy HVAC system, and regular facilities maintenance.
(2) The
Washington state patrol, based on an independent real estate appraisal, is
authorized to purchase the Port Angeles detachment office for a maximum of
$600,000 provided the appraisal is $600,000 or above in value. If the
appraisal is less than $600,000, the Washington state patrol is authorized to
purchase the building for the appraised value. Certificates of participation
will be used for financing the cost of the building and related financing fees.
(3) A
report will be prepared and presented to the legislature and office of
financial management in January 1998 on the microwave migration project.
(4) The
funding for the microwave migration project is limited to $4,400,000, the
amount of revenue from frequency sales.
(5) The
intent of the legislature is to have vehicle identification number (VIN) lanes
and encourage colocation of other transportation and state services wherever
feasible in transportation facilities.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 303. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION‑-PROGRAM D (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-ONLY PROJECTS)‑-CAPITAL
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Transportation Capital
Facilities
Account‑-State Appropriation.... $ 21,696,000
The
appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) The
department of transportation shall provide to the legislative transportation
committee prior notice and the latest project information at least two weeks in
advance of the bid process for transportation capital facilities projects going
to bid in the 1997-99 biennium.
(2)
Construction of the Mount Rainier storage facility shall not commence until the
department has secured an operational lease that would allow the placement of
the facility on United States forest service lands near the entrance to the
Mather memorial parkway.
(3)
The appropriation in this section contains $7,719,000 reappropriated from the
1995-97 biennium.
(End of part)
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
Highway
Bond Retirement Account Appropriation... $........................................... 195,062,000
Ferry Bond
Retirement Account Appropriation.... $ 49,606,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ 244,668,000
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......... $ 500,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund Appropriation............... $ 130,000
Transportation
Improvement Account
Appropriation.............................. $ 200,000
Special
Category C Account Appropriation........ $ 350,000
Transportation
Capital Facilities Account
Appropriation.............................. $ 1,000
Urban
Arterial Account Appropriation........... $ 5,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ 1,186,000
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 403. FOR
THE STATE
TREASURER‑-STATE REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION
City
Hardship Account Appropriation............. $ 200,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund Appropriation for motor
vehicle
fuel tax and overload penalties
distribution............................... $ 471,937,000
Transportation
Fund Appropriation.............. $ 3,744,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ 475,881,000
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....................... $ 117,000
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 405. 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. 406. 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. 407. FOR
THE STATE TREASURER‑-TRANSFERS
(1) R V Account‑-State Appropriation:
For
transfer to the Motor Vehicle Fund‑-
State...................................... $ 1,176,000
(2) Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation:
For
transfer to the Transportation Capital
Facilities
Account‑-State.................. $ 47,569,000
(3) Small City Account‑-State Appropriation:
For
transfer to the Urban Arterial Trust
Account‑-State............................. $ 3,359,000
(4) Small City Account‑-State Appropriation:
For
transfer to the Transportation Improvement
Account‑-State............................. $ 7,500,000
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 408. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRANSFERS
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation
For
transfer to the Transportation Equipment Fund‑‑
State
Appropriation........................ $ 500,000
The
appropriation transfer in this section is provided for the purchase of
equipment for the highway maintenance program from the transportation equipment
fund - operations.
*NEW
SECTION. Sec. 409.
The state treasurer shall transfer the sum of
fifty million dollars from the general fund to the transportation fund during
the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999.
*Sec. 409 was vetoed. See message at end of chapter.
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. 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 1997-99 biennium.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 413. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRANSFERS
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Ferry Operations
Account‑-State
Appropriation:
For
transfer to the Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound
Capital
Construction Account............... $ 50,000,000
This
transfer is intended to be an interfund loan between the two accounts with the
obligation of repayment in future biennia. This appropriation is subject to
the following conditions and limitations: If funds are not appropriated for a
fourth Jumbo Mark II ferry or House Bill No. 2108, authorizing the department
to procure the vessel utilizing existing construction and equipment acquisition
contracts, is not enacted during the 1997 legislative session, this section is
null and void.
(End of part)
PART
V
MISCELLANEOUS
A.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 501. 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, inter-governmental 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.
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 committee. 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 committee 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 post-implementation; 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 post-implementation 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
post-implementation 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 post-implementation review report shall be provided to the
department of information services, the office of financial management, and
legislative transportation committee.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 503. Any
new automation projects must be reviewed and approved by the department of
information services and then by the office of financial management prior to
transportation funding being approved. If changes in an automation project are
made or recommended by the office of financial management, including
appropriation amounts, then the department of information services must review
and report recommendations on the changes prior to transportation funding being
approved.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 504.
Appropriations for the year 2000 conversions for transportation agencies will
be used solely for modifications of information systems that have been approved
and recommended by the department of information services. A progress report
will be presented to the legislative transportation committee by the department
of information services in January 1998, with completion of the year 2000
conversion by January 31, 1999. Any savings realized from the conversion
process will revert on June 30, 1999, back to the respective funds from which
funding was appropriated.
B.
EMERGENCY RELIEF
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 505. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-EMERGENCY
RELIEF
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation...... $ 3,000,000
The
appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and
limitations: This appropriation is to be placed in reserve status for
emergency relief in the event of a disaster where federal emergency relief
funds have become available. The transportation commission in consultation
with the legislative transportation committee may request the office of
financial management to transfer the appropriation authority from reserve to
active status.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 506. The
appropriations contained in sections 203 and 204 of this act include funding to
assist cities and counties in providing match for federal emergency funding for
winter storm and flood damage as determined by the county road administration
board and the transportation improvement board. The county road administration
board and the transportation improvement board will report to the legislative
transportation committee and the office of financial management by September 30
of each year on the projects selected to receive match funding.
C. BUDGET
SUBMITTAL AND OVERSIGHT PROVISIONS
*NEW
SECTION. Sec. 507.
Any agency requesting transportation funding
must submit to the legislative transportation committees the same request and
supporting documents presented to the office of financial management at agency
budget submittal time.
*Sec. 507 was vetoed. See message at end of chapter.
*NEW
SECTION. Sec. 508.
In addition to information required under
section 507 of this act, agencies shall include their strategic plans and an
explanation of how the budget submittals and the investment choices and
recommended associated service levels are linked to the strategic plan.
*Sec. 508 was vetoed. See message at end of chapter.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 509.
Transportation agencies are required to provide fund balances and financial,
workload, and performance measurement data in the transportation executive
information system on a schedule agreed to by the legislative transportation
committee.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 510. The
appropriations of moneys and the designation of funds and accounts by this and
other acts of the 1997 legislature shall be construed in a manner consistent
with legislation enacted by the 1985, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, and 1995
legislatures to conform state funds and accounts with generally accepted
accounting principles.
D. BILLS
NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS ACT
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 511. The
following bills are necessary to implement portions of this act: Engrossed
Substitute House Bill No. 1011, Substitute House Bill No. 2108, or Substitute
Senate Bill No. 5718.
E.
MISCELLANEOUS
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 512. (1)
If Substitute House Bill No. 2237 is not enacted, or is enacted without a
provision allowing the department of transportation to obtain fair and
reasonable compensation, by June 30, 1997, the appropriations to the department
in this act may only be used by the department to grant rights of occupancy to
a telecommunications carrier only to the extent authorized by existing law,
including but not limited to chapters 47.12, 47.44, and 47.52 RCW. However,
the authority of the department to install telecommunications facilities solely
for public transportation purposes is not limited.
(2)
The telecommunications/right-of-way advisory panel is created to evaluate the department's
process for developing proposals for use of its limited-access rights-of-way by
telecommunications carriers.
The
membership of the telecommunications/right-of-way advisory panel is as follows:
(a)
Two members of the house transportation policy and budget committee, one from
each political party, as appointed by the speaker of the house of
representatives. The speaker shall also designate two alternate members to
serve if the appointed member is unavailable;
(b)
Two members of the senate transportation committee, one from each political
party, as appointed by the president of the senate. The president shall also
designate two alternate members to serve if the appointed member is
unavailable;
(c)
One member of the house appropriations committee, as appointed by the speaker
of the house of representatives. The speaker shall also designate an alternate
member to serve if the appointed member is unavailable;
(d)
One member of the senate ways and means committee, as appointed by the
president of the senate. The president shall also designate an alternate
member to serve if the appointed member is unavailable;
(e)
Two representatives of the governor or their designees;
(f)
The secretary of the department of transportation or a designee; and
(g)
The director of the department of information services or a designee.
Sec.
513. RCW
47.78.010 and 1991 sp.s. c 13 ss 66, 121 are each amended to read as follows:
There
is hereby established in the state treasury the high capacity transportation
account. Money in the account shall be used, after appropriation, for local
high capacity transportation purposes including rail freight, activities
associated with freight mobility, and commute trip reduction activities.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 514.
Section 513 of this act expires June 30, 1999.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 515. FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-RESERVE
STATUS
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation............. $ 5,000,000
Transportation
Fund‑-State Appropriation............. $...................................... 5,000,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ 10,000,000
The
appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and
limitations and the entire amount is provided solely for placement in reserve
status: The entire amount is to be placed in reserve status for potential
funding of the highway construction program should the federal transportation
authorization act, the successor to the intermodal surface transportation
efficiency act (ISTEA) not be enacted by October 1, 1997.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 516.
During the 1997 interim, the fiscal committees of the house of representatives
and senate will review funding alternatives for Washington state parks (roadway
maintenance and preservation), department of trade and economic development
(gateway visitor information centers), and the office of financial management (transportation
budget/policy analysts). The committees will make funding recommendations for
a permanent funding source for each of the above agencies and the related
activities during the 1998 legislative session.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 517. It is
the intent of the legislature that the department of transportation may
implement a voluntary retirement incentive program that is cost neutral
provided that such program is approved by the director of financial management.
(End of part)
PART
VI
1995-97
SUPPLEMENTAL
Sec.
601. 1996
c 165 s 207 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR
THE DEPARTMENT
OF LICENSING‑-MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Highway
Safety Fund‑-Motorcycle Safety Education
Account--State
Appropriation............... $ 68,000
State
Wildlife Account‑-State Appropriation.... $ 53,000
Highway
Safety Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... ((5,460,000))
5,429,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation........ $ 4,045,000
Transportation
Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 808,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((10,434,000))
10,403,000
Sec.
602. 1996
c 165 s 210 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR
THE DEPARTMENT
OF LICENSING‑-DRIVER SERVICES
Highway
Safety Fund‑-Motorcycle Safety Education
Account‑-State
Appropriation............... $ 1,150,000
Highway
Safety Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... ((56,145,000))
56,395,000
Transportation
Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 4,914,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((62,209,000))
62,459,000
The
appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1)
If the following bills are not enacted by June 30, 1996, the amounts specified
from the highway safety fund--state appropriation shall lapse:
(((1)))
(a) Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2150: $298,000;
(((2)))
(b) Substitute Senate Bill No. 6487: $61,000;
(((3)))
(c) Engrossed Third Substitute Senate Bill No. 6062: $133,000.
(2)
$250,000 of the highway safety fund--state appropriation is provided for manual
processing of accident reports due to a delay in implementing the collision
reporting and statistical reporting system.
Sec.
603. 1996
c 165 s 211 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑‑HIGHWAY
MANAGEMENT AND FACILITIES‑-PROGRAM D‑-OPERATING
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation......... $ 24,394,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation....... $ 400,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑‑Transportation Capital
Facilities
Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ ((21,974,000))
22,011,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION.................. $ ((46,768,000))
46,805,000
The
appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The
transportation capital facilities account‑-state appropriation includes
$37,000 as match to a federal emergency management grant for reimbursement to
repair damage to agency owned buildings as result of the December 1996 floods.
Sec.
604. 1996
c 165 s 215 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR
THE DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION‑-HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE‑-PROGRAM M
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ ((222,274,000))
226,274,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation...... $ 461,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Private/Local Appropriation $ 3,305,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((226,040,000))
230,040,000
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 not covered by federal emergency funds such
as fire, flooding, and major slides, supplemental appropriations will be
requested to restore state funding for ongoing maintenance activities.
(2) The
department shall deliver the highway maintenance program according to the plans
for each major maintenance group to the extent practical. However, if
projected snow and ice expenditures exceed the plan of $40,000,000, the
department will, after prior consultation with the legislative transportation
committee, adopt one or both of the following courses of action:
(a)
Reduce planned maintenance activities in other groups to offset the necessary
increases for snow and ice control and detail these expenditures; or
(b)
Continue service delivery as planned within the other major maintenance groups
and access up to (($2,000,000 in the snow and ice reserve)) $4,000,000
provided in subsection (6) of this section to cover increased snow and ice
expenditures ((provided for in section 505 of this act)).
(3) The
department shall provide recommendations to the legislative transportation
committee by June 30, 1996, on: (a) The feasibility of developing a
maintenance management system; (b) methods for providing a consistent maintenance
level of service throughout the state; (c) options for centralized versus
decentralized management of the program; (d) improving accountability and
oversight of the maintenance program; and (e) improving accountability and
oversight of the transportation equipment fund program.
(4) The
motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation in this section includes $250,000
solely for augmentation of the adopt-a-highway program, under Engrossed
Substitute House Bill No. 1512.
(5) The
motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation in this section includes
$1,812,000 for payment of local stormwater assessment fees.
(6)
The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation includes $4,000,000 solely
for snow and ice expenditures that exceed the $40,000,000 snow and ice
expenditure plan.
Sec.
605. 1996
c 165 s 218 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR
THE DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION‑-SALES AND SERVICES TO OTHERS‑-PROGRAM R
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ ((490,000))
740,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation...... $ 400,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Private/Local Appropriation $ 7,232,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((8,122,000))
8,372,000
The
appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1)
It is the intent of the legislature to continue the state's partnership with
the federal government, local government, and the private sector in
transportation construction and operations in the most cost-effective manner.
The office of financial management, in cooperation with the department of
transportation, is directed to establish an efficient and effective process to
increase the expenditure and work force authority for this program to allow the
department the ability to provide services on nonappropriated, outside
requests.
(2)
The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation includes $250,000 for expenditure
in fiscal year 1997 to pay for operating and maintenance costs for the
Wahkiakum County ferry.
Sec.
606. 1996
c 165 s 220 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR
THE DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRANSIT RESEARCH AND INTERMODAL PLANNING‑-PROGRAM
T
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 14,395,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation...... $ ((15,647,000))
16,327,000
Transportation
Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 1,345,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((31,387,000))
32,067,000
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 $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.
(2)
The motor vehicle fund‑-federal appropriation includes $680,000 of
federal pass-through funds for metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs).
Sec.
607. 1996
c 165 s 221 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
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........ $ 7,749,000
(6) FOR
PAYMENT OF SELF-INSURANCE LIABILITY PREMIUMS AND ADMINISTRATION
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Ferry Operations
Account‑-State
Appropriation........ $ ((2,000,000))
2,500,000
(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........ $ 280,000
Sec.
608. 1996
c 165 s 224 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION AND RAIL‑-PROGRAM Y
Essential
Rail Assistance Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 1,088,000
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ 138,000
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-Federal Appropriation... $ 551,000
High
Capacity Transportation Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 4,275,000
Air
Pollution Control Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 3,145,000
Transportation
Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 34,480,000
Transportation
Fund‑-Federal Appropriation..... $ ((11,643,000))
13,243,000
Transportation
Fund‑-Private Local
Appropriation.............................. $ 105,000
Public
Transportation Systems Account‑-State
Appropriation.. ........................... $ 1,000,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((56,425,000))
58,025,000
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 $31,845,000 of the transportation fund‑-state appropriation 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 $8,000,000, to
maintain service of one state contracted round trip between Seattle and
Portland and Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia, and capital projects
necessary to provide Seattle-Vancouver, British Columbia, train operating times
of under 4 hours. The lease purchase of the train sets is predicated on the
condition that the manufacturer of the trains has the obligation of
establishing a corporate office in Washington state. The manufacturer is also
obligated to spend a minimum of twenty-five percent of the total purchase price
of the train sets on the assembly and manufacture of parts of the train sets in
Washington state.
(2) 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, except
$1,000,000 of the appropriation from the public transportation systems account
shall be utilized for the rural mobility program and be administered by the
department of transportation. Priority for grants provided from these accounts
shall be given to projects and programs that can be accomplished in the
1995-1997 biennium and that are not primarily intended for the planning of
facilities. Prior to July 1, 1996, no applications for grants from the central
Puget Sound public transportation account may be accepted from, nor may funds
from that account be granted to, the regional transit authority. The public
transportation systems account funds provided to the rural mobility program are
for the 1995-97 biennium and are not intended for grants which will have ongoing
costs to this program.
(3) Up
to $700,000 of the high capacity transportation account‑-state
appropriation is reappropriated for regional transit authority grants.
However, this amount shall not exceed the amount of unexpended regional transit
authority grants in the 1993-95 biennium.
(4)
None of the high capacity transportation account‑-state appropriation or
reappropriation may be used to disseminate information in a manner that
attempts to persuade, rather than inform or educate, area residents regarding
the adopted system plan. The appropriation and reappropriation also may not be
used to lobby or advertise, or distribute free promotional materials.
(5) The
department of transportation may not transfer high capacity transportation
account‑-state funds to a regional transportation authority during the
1995-1997 biennium, unless the authority has provided a detailed report to the
department of transportation and the house of representatives and senate
transportation committees regarding its use of those funds during preceding
biennia and how it proposes to spend additional state funds.
(6)
$1,800,000 of the high capacity transportation account‑-state
appropriation is provided for the regional transit authority.
(7) The
air pollution control account appropriation is provided solely for operation of
the commute trip reduction program created under chapter 70.94 RCW and
transferred to the department of transportation by Senate Bill No. 6451 or
House Bill No. 2009. If Senate Bill No. 6451 or House Bill No. 2009 is not
enacted by June 30, 1996, this subsection is null and void.
(8) If
Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2832 is not enacted by June 30, 1996,
$189,000 of the transportation fund‑-state appropriation shall lapse.
(9)
The transportation account‑-federal appropriation includes a $1,100,000
federal grant in 1997 for railroad crossing construction projects and a
$500,000 federal transit administration grant received in fiscal year 1997 for
design work on the King Street Station.
Sec.
609. 1996
c 165 s 225 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR
THE DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION‑-LOCAL PROGRAMS‑-PROGRAM Z
General
Fund‑-State Appropriation.............. $ 1,400,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-State............. Appropriation $ 15,167,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation...... $ ((167,879,000))
182,879,000
Transportation
Fund-‑State Appropriation........ $ 356,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Private/Local Appropriation $ 5,087,000
Transfer
Relief Account‑-State Appropriation... $ 307,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((190,196,000))
205,196,000
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) The
motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation in this section includes
$1,750,000 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)
$2,600,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation and $1,400,000
of the general fund‑-state appropriation in this section is provided
solely for one-time capital infrastructure investment associated with development
of a horse racetrack in western Washington. With this appropriation, the state
has fulfilled its commitment to this project.
(4) Up
to $1,100,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation and $300,000
of the transportation fund‑-state appropriation contained in this section
shall be used for evaluations that mutually benefit the state department of
transportation, counties, and cities. The evaluations may include fuel tax
evasion; license fraud; and the development of an implementation plan for the
financing and construction of state, local, and private transportation
improvements in south downtown Seattle. The implementation plan shall address
the safety needs of the Spokane street viaduct, but shall not include any
projects that would be financed and constructed under the public-private
transportation initiatives program established in chapter 47.46 RCW. The
evaluations shall include port mobility issues and other issues as determined
by the legislative transportation committee.
(5)
$700,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-federal appropriation for the surface
transportation program enhancements program is provided for storm water control
grants as provided for in Second Substitute House Bill No. 2031. If Second
Substitute House Bill No. 2031 is not enacted by June 30, 1996, this subsection
is null and void.
(6)
$1,000,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-federal appropriation for the
surface transportation program enhancements program is provided to the state
parks and recreation commission to be used for trail development. The amount
provided represents partial consideration for cross-state trail development
necessitated under Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2832.
(7)
$6,000 of the transportation fund‑-state appropriation is provided as the
state match on the Colfax paving project.
(8)
$25,000 of the transportation fund‑-state appropriation in this section
is provided to evaluate and determine which agency or organization should be
authorized to manage and operate the aerial search and rescue program.
(9)
$50,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation and $25,000 of the
transportation fund‑-state appropriation in this section are provided
solely for an evaluation of the impacts of rail transportation through the city
of Auburn, to be conducted by the city of Auburn. "Evaluation" for
the purpose of this subsection does not include litigation. This evaluation
shall be coordinated with the Port of Tacoma, the cities of Tacoma, Federal
Way, and Algona, and other affected jurisdictions participating in the Tacoma
tideflat truck and rail circulation analysis provided for in subsection (4) of
this section. The city of Auburn shall complete its analysis no later than
October 31, 1996, and report its findings to the Tacoma tideflat truck and rail
circulation study group.
(10)
The motor vehicle fund‑-federal appropriation includes $15,000,000
federal highway administration reimbursement to Washington for damage from the
1996 December floods to local owned roads on the federal system.
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 610. A
new section is added to 1996 c 165 (uncodified) to read as follows:
$10,000,000
from the motor vehicle fund‑-federal is appropriated to the department of
transportation solely for damage resulting from floods and winter storms. This
appropriation will be allotted in programs p-preservation and m-maintenance as
determined by the department of transportation.
Sec.
611. 1996
c 165 s 401 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
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............... $ 903,000
Transportation
Improvement Account
Appropriation.............................. $ 1,250,000
Special
Category C Account Appropriation........ $...................................... 4,000,000))
Highway
Bond Retirement Account Appropriation... $........................................... ((195,814,000))
192,099,000
Ferry Bond
Retirement Account Appropriation.... $ ((36,788,000))
31,237,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ ((243,005,000))
223,336,000
Sec.
612. 1996
c 165 s 402 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
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))
50,000
((Motor
Vehicle Fund Appropriation............. $ 181,000
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Urban Arterial Trust Account
Appropriation.............................. $ 5,000))
Motor
Vehicle Fund‑-Transportation Improvement
Account
Appropriation...................... $ ((250,000))
25,000
Special
Category C Account Appropriation........ $...................................... ((800,000))
175,000
((Transportation
Capital Facilities Account
Appropriation.............................. $ 1,000))
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ ((2,087,000))
250,000
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 613. A
new section is added to 1996 c 165 (uncodified) to read as follows:
The
sum of fifty million dollars is appropriated from the general fund to the
transportation fund in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1997.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 614. 1996
c 165 s 505 (uncodified) is repealed.
(End of part)
PART
VII
LEGISLATIVE
DECLARATIONS
NEW
SECTION. Sec. 701. 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. 702. This
act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or
safety, or support of the state government and its existing public
institutions, and takes effect immediately.
(End of part)
INDEX PAGE #
BOARD
OF PILOTAGE COMMISSIONERS................................ 10
COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION
BOARD............................... 10
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE....................................... 3
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY,
TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT........ 8
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
DRIVER SERVICES............................................ 19,
49
INFORMATION SYSTEMS............................................ 18
MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
SERVICES............................ 17, 49
VEHICLE SERVICES............................................... 18
DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT
SYSTEMS
TRANSFERS...................................................... 38
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AVIATION--PROGRAM F............................................ 20
CHARGES FROM OTHER
AGENCIES--PROGRAM U..................... 26, 53
EMERGENCY RELIEF............................................... 44
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE--PROGRAM
M............................. 23, 50
HIGHWAY MANAGEMENT AND
FACILITIES--PROGRAM D--OPERATING.... 19, 50
IMPROVEMENTS--PROGRAM I........................................ 20
LOCAL PROGRAMS--PROGRAM Z.................................. 33,
56
MARINE--PROGRAM X.............................................. 29
PRESERVATION--PROGRAM P........................................ 24
PROGRAM D (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-ONLY
PROJECTS)......... 36
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND
RAIL--PROGRAM Y.................. 31, 54
RESERVE STATUS................................................. 47
SALES AND SERVICES TO
OTHERS--PROGRAM R........................ 51
TRAFFIC OPERATIONS--PROGRAM Q.................................. 25
TRANSFERS.................................................. 40,
41
TRANSIT RESEARCH AND
INTERMODAL PLANNING--PROGRAM T............ 52
TRANSPORTATION ECONOMIC
PARTNERSHIPS--PROGRAM K................ 22
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND
SUPPORT--PROGRAM S............... 25
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING,
DATA, AND RESEARCH--PROGRAM T......... 26
WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES
CONSTRUCTION--PROGRAM W............... 27
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATIONS..................................... 40
GOVERNOR
TRANSFER TO THE TORT CLAIMS
REVOLVING FUND...................... 4
JOINT LEGISLATIVE AUDIT AND
REVIEW COMMITTEE.................... 4
JOINT LEGISLATIVE SYSTEMS
COMMITTEE............................. 3
LEGISLATIVE EVALUATION AND
ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM............... 3
LEGISLATIVE TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE........................... 11
MARINE EMPLOYEES COMMISSION.................................... 13
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT.................................. 8
STATE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION........................... 8
STATE TREASURER
BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST........................... 38,
58, 59
STATE REVENUES FOR
DISTRIBUTION................................ 38
TRANSFERS...................................................... 39
STATUTORY APPROPRIATIONS....................................... 39
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION...................................... 13
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
BOARD............................... 11
UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION......................... 4
WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND
RECREATION
CAPITAL PROJECTS................................................ 9
WASHINGTON STATE PATROL
CAPITAL PROJECTS............................................... 35
FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU........................................ 13
INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES BUREAU.................................. 15
SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU........................................ 16
WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY
COMMISSION........................... 10
