6080-S AMS BENT HOOV 001
SSB 6080 - S AMD - 327
By Senator Benton
NOT ADOPTED 3/28/00; ROLL CALL VOTE 19-27
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"Sec. 1. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 1 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
(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 employee compensation 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, 2001.
(2) Legislation with fiscal impacts enacted in the 1997 or 1998 legislative session not assumed in this act are not funded in the 1997-99 transportation budget.
(3) Legislation with fiscal impacts enacted in the 1999 legislative session not assumed in this act are not funded in the 1999-01 transportation budget.
(4) Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this subsection apply throughout this act.
(a) "Fiscal year 2000" or "FY 2000" means the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000.
(b) "Fiscal year 2001" or "FY 2001" means the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001.
(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. Unless otherwise specifically authorized in this act, any portion of an amount provided solely for a specified purpose which is unnecessary to fulfill the specified purpose shall lapse.
(f) "Provided for" means the agency may apportion the specified amount among identified uses as the director or secretary deems most prudent.
(g) "Performance-based budgeting" means a budget that bases resource needs on quantified outcomes and 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)))
(h) "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.
(((h)))
(i) "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.
(j) "Enacted in the form passed by the legislature" means the referenced bill, as identified by a four-digit number, was:
(i) Passed by the legislature and enacted either with no provisions vetoed by the governor or with only ministerial or de minimus changes resulting from a partial veto; or
(ii) Attached in full onto another bill as an amendment and the entire bill, including the amendment, was passed by the legislature and enacted either with no provisions vetoed by the governor or with only ministerial or de minimus changes resulting from a partial veto.
PART I
GENERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES-‑OPERATING
Sec. 101. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 103 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Grade Crossing Protective Account‑-
State
Appropriation............................. $ ((111,000))
222,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(((1)))
The utilities and transportation commission shall develop a competitive rail
grade crossing safety grant program which will fully fund selected safety
projects to the extent allowable under chapter 81.53 RCW.
(((3)
The appropriation in this section is for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000.))
GENERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES‑-CAPITAL
Sec. 102. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 105 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION‑-CAPITAL PROJECTS
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation.......... $ ((2,690,000))
1,115,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1)
(($900,000)) $345,000 is a reappropriation provided to complete
the ((Cama Beach project and the)) Damon point project funded in section
110, chapter 457, Laws of 1997. ((The projects shall be completed by June
30, 2001. Upon completion of these projects any surplus funding may be used
for the projects listed in subsection (2) of this section.))
(2)
(($1,790,000)) $770,000 is a one-time appropriation provided
solely for the ((following projects, apportioned as follows:
(a)
Ike Kinswa State Park, $100,000 to commission a hydrology and geology study for
the park road drainage system and a traffic study of the intersection of the
park entrance roads with SR 122;
(b)
Mt. Spokane State Park, $1,300,000;
(c)
Beacon Rock State Park, $300,000; and
(d)
Cama Beach State Park, $90,000.
These projects shall be completed by June 30, 2001)) design
phase of the Mt. Spokane State Park project. Project status reports shall
be submitted to the senate transportation committee and the house of
representatives transportation committee in January 2000 and January 2001.
(End of part)
PART II
TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES
Sec. 201. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 203 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION BOARD
Rural Arterial Trust Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ ((72,510,000))
60,510,000
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ ((9,546,000))
1,546,000
Motor Vehicle Account‑-Private/Local
Appropriation.............................. $ 376,000
County Arterial Preservation Account‑-
State Appropriation........................ $ 28,612,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((111,044,000))
91,044,000
((The
appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
$8,000,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is provided solely
for projects on the freight and goods systems on county roads.))
Sec. 202. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 204 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD
Urban Arterial Trust Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 104,508,000
Transportation Improvement Account‑-
State
Appropriation........................ $ ((99,414,000))
149,414,000
Public Transportation Systems Account‑-
State
Appropriation........................ $ ((33,496,000))
4,532,000
Multimodal Transportation Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 11,977,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((237,418,000))
270,431,000
The
appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: ((To
the extent practicable, the board shall give preference, for amounts which
would otherwise be granted to cities, to those projects which complement
projects funded under the county corridor congestion relief program contained
in section 231(8) of this act.))
(1) The transportation improvement account‑-state appropriation includes $60,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds, $30,000,000 authorized by RCW 47.26.500, and $30,000,000 authorized by House Bill No. 2788. If House Bill No. 2788 is not enacted in the form passed by the legislature $30,000,000 of the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(2) The multimodal transportation account--state appropriation includes $2,279,000 for renovation of the King street station. If House Bill No. 3102 is enacted in the form passed by the legislature, this amount shall lapse.
(3) During the next project prioritization cycle for surface transportation program enhancement funds, the transportation improvement board will give preference to projects that will promote economic development or revitalization, promote increased tourism, and enhance the knowledge of Washington's unique historic transportation systems.
Sec. 203. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 209 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
((Transportation
Account‑-State Appropriation))
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ ((807,000))
767,000
Sec. 204. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 210 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE FREIGHT MOBILITY STRATEGIC INVESTMENT BOARD
((Transportation))
Motor Vehicle Account‑-
State
Appropriation........................ $ ((600,000))
550,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) The freight mobility strategic investment board is authorized to revise the criteria for selecting and ranking freight mobility projects, to be applied during the next call for projects. The original portfolio of projects submitted by the board to the legislature in December of 1999 shall not be impacted by any revisions to the criteria.
(2) The legislature recognizes that the freight mobility strategic investment board has submitted projects meeting the geographic allocation requirements of RCW 47.06A.050, even though some of the projects ultimately will be funded with regionally‑allocated federal funds.
Sec. 205. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 211 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL‑-FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU
State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State
Appropriation........................ $ ((154,538,000))
154,388,000
State Patrol Highway Account‑-
Federal Appropriation...................... $ 6,153,000
State Patrol Highway Account‑-
Private/Local Appropriation................ $ 169,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((160,860,000))
160,710,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1)
((The following amounts are provided solely for administration of the field
operations group subprogram: $120,372,000 of the state patrol highway account‑-state
appropriation; $2,854,000 of the state patrol highway account‑-federal
appropriation; and $83,000 of the state patrol highway account‑-private/local
appropriation.
(2)
The following amounts are provided solely for the administration of the
commercial vehicle division subprogram: $26,367,000 of the state patrol highway
account‑-state appropriation; $3,299,000 of the state patrol highway
account‑-federal appropriation; and $86,000 of the state patrol highway
account‑-private/local appropriation.
(3)
$7,799,000 of the state patrol highway account‑-state appropriation is
provided solely for the administration of the traffic investigation division
subprogram.
(4)
$1,137,000 of the state patrol highway account--state appropriation is provided
solely for the license fraud task force to begin on July 1, 1999. Positions
funded are one sergeant/detective, three Washington state patrol detectives,
and one clerical support person, for administrative support for the task force
as a whole. $115,400 of this amount is for reimbursement to the department of
revenue and $228,315 of this amount is for reimbursement to the attorney
general's office. If Senate Bill No. 5706 is not enacted in the form passed by
the legislature the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse. Any funds
provided in this subsection not used to implement Senate Bill No. 5706 as enacted
by the legislature shall revert at the end of the 1999-01 biennium.
(5)))
$1,435,000 of the state patrol highway account‑-state appropriation is
provided solely to the field operations group subprogram as a one-time
appropriation to begin funding phase III of the Washington state patrol's
upgrade to the state-wide emergency communication system. The Washington state
patrol shall provide a full analysis of the costs, benefits, and requirements
for completing all phases of the upgrade to the state-wide emergency
communication system to the senate transportation committee and the house of
representatives transportation committee by December 1, 1999.
(((6)))
(2) The Washington state patrol is authorized to use the federal
community-oriented policing program (COPS) for 18 COPS troopers to begin in
July 2000. The troopers must be used on the state's highways and up to six may
be utilized in the Vancouver, Washington area.
Sec. 206. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 212 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL‑-SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State
Appropriation........................ $ ((67,015,000))
66,143,000
State Patrol Highway Account‑-
Federal Appropriation...................... $ 104,000
State Patrol Highway Account‑-
Private/Local Appropriation................ $ 743,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((67,862,000))
66,990,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: $877,000 of the state patrol highway account‑‑state appropriation is provided solely to maintain pursuit vehicles and provide for replacement of the vehicles at 110,000 miles. The agency may purchase a total of 354 pursuit vehicles during the biennium ending June 30, 2001. The appropriation in this section reflects carry forward and new funding due to the consolidation of gasoline, maintenance, parts, and pursuit vehicles into the fleet section of the support services bureau.
Sec. 207. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 213 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING‑-MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Marine Fuel Tax Refund Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 3,000
Motorcycle Safety Education Account‑-
State
Appropriation........................ $ ((118,000))
102,000
Wildlife
Account‑-State Appropriation.......... $ ((50,000))
80,000
Highway
Safety Account‑-State Appropriation.... $ ((6,578,000))
7,218,000
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ ((4,571,000))
4,093,000
DOL Services Account‑-State Appropriation...... $ 123,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((11,317,000))
11,619,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: $17,000 of the highway safety account‑‑state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 6264 enacted in the form passed by the legislature.
Sec. 208. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 214 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING‑-INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Marine Fuel Tax Refund Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 2,000
Motorcycle Safety Education Account‑-
State
Appropriation........................ $ ((102,000))
44,000
Wildlife
Account‑-State Appropriation.......... $ ((46,000))
32,000
Highway
Safety Account‑-State Appropriation.... $ ((5,725,000))
6,149,000
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ ((3,651,000))
3,018,000
DOL Services Account‑-State Appropriation...... $ 292,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((9,524,000))
9,537,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: $745,000 of the highway safety fund‑-state appropriation is a reappropriation of funds originally appropriated for the document scanner project in the 1997-99 biennium.
Sec. 209. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 215 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING‑-VEHICLE SERVICES
Marine Fuel Tax Refund Account‑-
State Appropriation........................ $ 26,000
Wildlife Account‑-State Appropriation.......... $ 556,000
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ ((56,137,000))
53,869,000
DOL Services Account‑-State Appropriation...... $ 2,907,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((59,626,000))
57,358,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(((4)))
(1) $300,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is
provided solely to implement Senate Bill No. 6009 enacted in the form passed by
the legislature. If Senate Bill No. 6009 is not enacted in the form passed by
the legislature the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(((5)))
(2) $15,000 of the motor vehicle account--state appropriation is
provided solely to implement House Bill No. 2201 enacted in the form passed by
the legislature.
Sec. 210. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 216 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING‑-DRIVER SERVICES
Motorcycle Safety Education Account‑-
State Appropriation........................ $ 1,960,000
Highway
Safety Account‑-State Appropriation.... $ ((78,075,000))
77,986,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((80,035,000))
79,946,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) By January 1, 2001, the department of licensing shall provide a progress report to the governor and the house of representatives and senate transportation committees on the driver history initiative project.
(2) $2,880,000 of the highway safety account‑-state appropriation is provided solely for the department to enter into a contract for the implementation of an improved state driver's license and identicard. The contract with the vendor providing the improved license and identicard shall state that the license and the identicard shall not contain: (a) The driver's social security number in either visible or machine readable form; or (b) the driver's fingerprint or thumbprint. Consistent with RCW 42.17.260(9) the department shall not sell or otherwise make available any information that it gathers from citizens of the state of Washington in administering the driver's licensing program except as already authorized in Title 46 RCW.
(((2)))
(3) In September of 1999 the department of licensing shall report to the
senate transportation committee and the house of representatives transportation
committee on:
(a) The controls implemented by the department to ensure the integrity and credibility of the written driver's license test administered by the department; and
(b) The policies and procedures implemented by the department to ensure that the driver's manuals produced and distributed by the department contain correct data based on current federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, and rules.
(4) $17,000 of the highway safety fund--state appropriation is provided solely to implement House Bill No. 1774 enacted in the form passed by the legislature. If House Bill No. 1774 is not enacted in the form passed by the legislature the amount referenced in this subsection shall lapse.
(5) $130,000 of the highway safety fund‑-state appropriation is provided solely to implement House Bill No. 2259 enacted in the form passed by the legislature. If House Bill No. 2259 is not enacted in the form passed by the legislature the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(6)
(($34,000)) $10,000 of the highway safety fund‑-state
appropriation is provided solely to implement Senate Bill No. 5374 enacted in
the form passed by the legislature. If Senate Bill No. 5374 is not enacted in
the form passed by the legislature the amount referenced in this subsection
shall lapse.
(((8)
$329,000)) (7) $289,000 of the highway safety account--state
appropriation is provided solely to implement Senate Bill No. 5399 enacted as
passed by the legislature.
(8) $125,000 of the motor vehicle account‑‑state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of Senate Bill No. 6264 enacted in the form passed by the legislature.
Sec. 211. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 217 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-HIGHWAY MANAGEMENT AND FACILITIES‑-PROGRAM D‑-OPERATING
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ ((44,508,000))
45,508,000
Motor Vehicle Account‑-Federal Appropriation... $ 400,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((44,908,000))
45,908,000
Sec. 212. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 218 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-AVIATION‑-PROGRAM F
Aeronautics
Account‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... ((4,010,000))
5,047,000
Aircraft Search and Rescue Safety and
Education Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ 159,000
((Transportation
Account‑-State Appropriation... $........................................... 247,000))
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((4,416,000))
5,206,000
Sec. 213. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 219 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-IMPROVEMENTS‑-PROGRAM I
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ ((630,010,000))
458,599,000
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-Federal Appropriation... $ ((234,939,000))
241,866,000
Motor Vehicle Account‑-Private/Local
Appropriation.............................. $ ((43,344,000))
50,364,000
((High
Capacity Transportation Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 110,000))
Special Category C Account‑-State Appropriation $ 55,220,000
((Transportation
Account‑-State Appropriation... $........................................... 197,284,000
Transportation
Account‑-Federal Appropriation... $........................................... 56,808,000))
Puyallup Tribal Settlement Account‑-
State Appropriation........................ $ 8,662,000
((Transportation
Infrastructure Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 1,750,000
Transportation
Infrastructure Account‑-
Private/Local
Appropriation................ $ 1,750,000))
Multimodal Transportation Account--State
Appropriation.............................. $ 4,880,000
Multimodal Transportation Account--Federal
Appropriation.............................. $ 1,275,000
Multimodal Transportation Account--Private/Local
Appropriation.............................. $ 1,106,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((1,229,877,000))
821,972,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for the location, design, right of way acquisition, or 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) The special category C account‑-state appropriation of $55,220,000 includes $40,500,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by Senate Bill No. 5060 or House Bill No. 1203 enacted in the form passed by the legislature. 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 account‑-state appropriation includes $1,285,000 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.
(3) The department shall report December 1st and June 1st of each year to the senate transportation committee and the house of representatives transportation committee and the office of financial management on the timing and the scope of work being performed for the regional transit authority known as sound transit. This report shall provide a description of all department activities related to the regional transit authority including investments in state‑owned infrastructure.
(4)
((The motor vehicle account‑-federal appropriation in this section is
transferrable to the transportation account to ensure efficient funds
management and program delivery.
(5))) The
north Sumner interchange project shall be funded entirely from the motor
vehicle account appropriation. The project shall no longer receive a portion
of its funding from the economic development account.
(((6)
$34,920,000 of the motor vehicle account‑-state appropriation)) (5)
$4,880,000 of the multimodal transportation account--state appropriation is
provided solely for the state program share of freight mobility projects as
identified by the freight mobility strategic investment board. The amount
provided in this subsection can only be expended upon authorization from the
freight mobility strategic investment board.
(((7)))
(6) The motor vehicle account‑-state appropriation includes (($469,779,000))
$132,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW
47.10.843. 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.
(((8)
$500,000 of the motor vehicle account‑-state appropriation is provided
solely for analysis and design of congestion solutions at the intersections of
the South Lake Union/Mercer corridor with Interstate 5 and SR 99. The amount
provided in this subsection shall be expended on the state's portion of the
project. The department's authority to expend the amount referenced in this
subsection is contingent on the city of Seattle appropriating $500,000 or more
toward design and analysis for the local street portion of the project.
(9)
$10,000,000)) (7)(a) $50,000,000 of the motor
vehicle account--state appropriation ((and $40,000,000 of the transportation
account‑-state appropriation are)) is provided as a cash
contribution for the development of the public private initiatives project at
Tacoma Narrows. State funds shall be used initially for the acquisition of
right of way and the forensic studies of the existing bridge including purchase
of equipment necessary to conduct the studies. The balance of state funds not
required for acquisition of right of way and forensic studies shall be placed
with the designated bond trustee at the same time the privately secured debt
proceeds are deposited.
(b) The $50,000,000 provided in (a) of this subsection includes $5,527,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.834 for all forms of cash contributions, or payment of other costs incident to the location, development, design, right of way, and construction of the Tacoma narrows bridge improvements under the public-private transportation initiative program authorized under chapter 47.46 RCW.
(((11)))
(8) $5,800,000 of the motor vehicle account‑‑state
appropriation is provided solely for the completion of the weigh stations at
Stanwood and Cle Elum along with weigh in motion at those sites ((an)) and
weigh in motion at Fort Lewis Northbound. The Washington state patrol and
department of transportation shall work cooperatively to complete these
projects.
(((12)))
(9) $485,000 of the motor vehicle account‑-state appropriation is
a reappropriation provided solely to enable the translake committee to finalize
and present its recommendations. Upon presentation of the recommendations, or
upon the expenditure of the appropriation provided by this subsection, the
department of transportation shall disband the committee.
(((13)))
(10) $800,000 of the motor vehicle account‑-state appropriation ((is))
and $3,000,000 of the motor vehicle account--federal appropriation are
provided solely to the Washington state department of transportation, office of
urban mobility, to advance the recommendations of the translake Washington
study committee. These funds shall be used to develop a scope of work for an
environmental impact statement and related engineering work, including an
environmental strategy, a decision process, a statement of purpose and need,
and a formal notice of intent. None of the appropriation for the scope of work
for the environmental impact statement shall be available to support any
activities of the translake Washington study committee.
(((14)
$500,000)) (11) $1,166,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-state
appropriation is provided solely for predesign of the northeast 44th street
interchange on I-405. ((The department of transportation and the city of
Renton shall develop a proposal that includes a funding plan for the
interchange that specifies the partner's share of the cost. The department and
the city shall report to the legislative transportation committees by December
1, 1999.)) This amount shall be placed into a reserve status until such
time as a one-third contribution is made by the city of Renton and a one-third
contribution is made by the project developer. If the city and developer
contributions are not obtained by October 31, 2000, this amount shall lapse.
Sec. 214. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 220 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRANSPORTATION ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIPS‑-PROGRAM K
((Transportation
Account‑-State Appropriation... $........................................... 1,212,000))
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ ((10,162,000))
5,847,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION.............. ... $ ((11,374,000))
5,847,000
The
appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and
limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The
motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation includes (($10,162,000)) $4,635,000
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 the Tacoma narrows
bridge improvements under the public-private transportation initiative program
authorized under chapter 47.46 RCW; and for support costs of the public-private
transportation initiatives program.
Sec. 215. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 221 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE‑-PROGRAM M
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ ((251,426,000))
233,327,000
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-Federal Appropriation... $ ((887,000))
486,000
Motor Vehicle Account‑-Private/Local
Appropriation.............................. $ 3,417,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((255,730,000))
237,230,000
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 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.
(3) The department shall not close any highway rest areas but shall continue to operate and maintain all existing rest areas. The department shall convene a panel of stakeholders to evaluate innovative financing options and partnership opportunities at safety rest areas on state highways. At a minimum, the evaluation shall include: (a) A survey of relevant laws that impact the state's ability to create public‑private partnerships or utilize innovative financing techniques for the maintenance and operation of safety rest areas; and (b) an identification of maintenance and operation activities necessary to ensure continuous operation of safety rest areas. By October 31, 2000, the stakeholder panel shall make recommendations to the house of representatives and senate transportation committees and the office of financial management on the feasibility of instituting a pilot project for public‑private partnerships or innovative financing of safety rest areas.
Sec. 216. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 222 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-PRESERVATION‑-PROGRAM P
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ ((318,691,000))
141,569,000
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-Federal Appropriation... $ ((284,587,000))
386,087,000
Motor Vehicle Account‑-Private/Local
Appropriation.............................. $ ((3,117,000))
4,117,000
((Transportation
Account)) Multimodal
Transportation Account‑-State Appropriation $ 121,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((606,516,000))
531,894,000
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 $6,650,000 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 motor vehicle account‑-federal appropriation in this section is
transferrable to the transportation account to ensure efficient funds
management and program delivery.))
Sec. 217. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 223 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRAFFIC OPERATIONS‑-PROGRAM Q
State Patrol Highway Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 221,000
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ ((37,085,000))
34,785,000
Motor Vehicle Account‑-Federal Appropriation... $ 1,662,000
Motor Vehicle Account‑-Private/Local
Appropriation.............................. $ 122,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((39,090,000))
36,790,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and the specified amount is provided solely for that activity:
(1) The motor vehicle account‑-state appropriation includes $4,324,000 for state matching funds for federally selected competitive grant or congressional earmark projects other than commercial vehicle information system and network (CVISN). These moneys shall be placed into reserve status until such time as federal funds are secured and a state match is required. If matching federal funds are not obtained by September 30, 2000, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(2) The motor vehicle account‑-state appropriation includes $600,000 for a two-year pilot program for contracted roving service patrols. The department shall provide a progress report on this pilot program to the office of financial management, the senate transportation committee, and the house of representatives transportation committee on December 1, 2000. The pilot program will be evaluated with future direction and funding to be determined by the documented results and benefits of the pilot program.
Sec. 218. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 224 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT‑-PROGRAM S
Puget Sound Capital Construction Account‑-
State
Appropriation........................ $ ((4,464,000))
2,989,000
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ ((98,390,000))
84,062,000
Motor Vehicle Account‑-Federal Appropriation... $ 125,000
Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account‑-
State
Appropriation........................ $ ((6,308,000))
6,353,000
Transportation
Account‑-State Appropriation.... $ ((1,517,000))
115,000
Multimodal Transportation Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 1,402,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((110,804,000))
95,046,000
The
appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and
limitations and the specified amount is provided solely for that activity: (($586,000))
$75,000 of the motor vehicle account‑-state appropriation is
provided solely to enable the secretary of transportation to implement a
leadership training program at the department of transportation. The program
shall include a mentoring component. The department shall develop performance
measures to evaluate the effectiveness of the program, including but not
limited to a performance measure to determine the effect of the program on
employee retention. The department shall provide a progress report on the
training program to the office of financial management, the senate
transportation committee, and the house of representatives transportation
committee by December 1, 2000.
Sec. 219. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 225 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, DATA, AND RESEARCH‑-PROGRAM T
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ ((12,109,000))
10,109,000
Motor Vehicle Account‑-Federal Appropriation... $ 17,000,000
Transportation
Account‑-State Appropriation.... $ ((1,371,000))
328,000
Multimodal Transportation Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 1,043,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((30,480,000))
28,480,000
Sec. 220. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 226 (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
((Transportation
Account‑-State Appropriation... $........................................... 2,595,000))
Motor Vehicle Account‑‑State Appropriation..... $ 2,913,000
Puget Sound Ferry Operations‑‑State
Appropriation.............................. $ 1,155,000
(2) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF THE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR
Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ 907,000
(3) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FACILITIES AND SERVICES AND CONSOLIDATED MAIL SERVICES
Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ 3,743,000
(4) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ ((2,240,000))
1,990,000
(5) FOR PAYMENT OF SELF-INSURANCE LIABILITY PREMIUMS AND ADMINISTRATION
((Transportation
Account))
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ ((12,039,000))
11,539,000
(6) FOR PAYMENT OF SELF-INSURANCE LIABILITY PREMIUMS AND ADMINISTRATION
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account‑-
State
Appropriation........................ $ ((3,462,000))
3,262,000
(7) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF OFFICE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ 158,000
(8) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION STATE PARKING SERVICES
Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ 90,000
(9) FOR PAYMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION CAPITAL PROJECTS SURCHARGE
Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ 1,100,000
(10) FOR ARCHIVES AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Motor Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ 392,000
Sec. 221. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 227 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION‑-PROGRAM V
High Capacity Transportation Account‑-
State
Appropriation........................ $ ((3,701,000))
1,501,000
Air Pollution Control Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ ((6,253,000))
1,313,000
Transportation
Account‑-State Appropriation.... $ ((7,187,000))
796,000
Transportation
Account‑-Federal Appropriation... $........................................... ((7,345,000))
358,000
((Transportation
Account‑-Private/Local
Appropriation.............................. $ 105,000
Public
Transportation Systems Account‑-
State
Appropriation........................ $ 800,000))
Multimodal Transportation Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 5,955,000
Multimodal Transportation Account‑-Federal
Appropriation.............................. $ 6,987,000
Multimodal Transportation Account‑‑
Private/Local Appropriation................ $ 105,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((24,391,000))
17,015,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) Appropriations in this section shall initially be allotted as appropriated by this section. Subsequent allotment modifications shall not permit moneys that are provided solely for a specified purpose to be used for other than that purpose. After January 1, 2000, after approval by the director of financial management and unless specifically prohibited by this act, the department may transfer appropriations between the transportation account‑-state and the multimodal transportation account‑-state appropriations. However, the program shall not expend more than the total amount appropriated from these accounts.
(2)
Up to (($750,000)) $250,000 of the multimodal
transportation account‑-state appropriation is provided solely for grants
and activities relating to coordinating special needs transportation among
state and local providers. When selecting grant recipients, the agency council
on coordinated transportation shall give priority to projects and programs that
can be accomplished in the 1999-2001 biennium. ((The department may expend
up to $250,000 without a matching appropriation. The department's authority to
expend more than that amount is conditioned upon the legislature authorizing a
matching appropriation equal to the total expenditure of the amount provided in
this subsection.
(2)
$50,000 of the public transportation systems account‑-state appropriation
is provided solely to continue and enhance an existing pilot project between a
public transit provider and a school district expanding public transit service
to high school students in order to reduce the use of single occupancy
vehicles.))
(3) The department shall assess its commute trip reduction program. The assessment shall include an evaluation of tax credits or other incentives to employers who reduce commute trips to their work sites by encouraging employees to telecommute. Up to $50,000 of the air pollution control account--state appropriation is provided for a pilot project implementing telecommuting as part of the commute trip reduction program. The pilot project may include use of tax credits or other financial incentives.
(4) In evaluating applications for rural mobility grants to public transportation agencies, the department shall give added weight to projects that improve connectivity among transit providers and across jurisdictional boundaries.
(5)
$4,900,000 of the transportation account‑‑federal appropriation is
provided solely for commute trip reduction programs administered by the
department of transportation. These funds come from the TEA‑21
congestion mitigation air quality program. ((The office of financial
management shall place $1,000,000 of the air pollution control account‑‑state
appropriation in reserve status.))
Sec. 222. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 228 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES CONSTRUCTION‑-PROGRAM W
Puget Sound Capital Construction Account‑-
State
Appropriation........................ $ ((140,135,000))
101,253,000
Puget Sound Capital Construction Account‑-
Federal
Appropriation...................... $ ((29,575,000))
42,466,000
Passenger
Ferry Account‑-State Appropriation... $ ((789,000))
215,000
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ ((116,221,000))
17,282,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((286,720,000))
161,216,000
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, unless otherwise specified, are provided to
carry out only the projects in the Washington state ferries capital program
plan - version ((3)) 1. The department shall reconcile the
1997-99 capital expenditures within ninety days of the end of the biennium and
submit a final report to the senate transportation committee, the house of
representatives transportation committee, and the office of financial
management.
(2) The Puget Sound capital construction account‑-state appropriation includes $27,000,000 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. The transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the Puget Sound capital construction account in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(((4)
The motor vehicle account‑-state appropriation includes $110,729,000 in
proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.843. 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.
(5)
The department shall structure the request for proposal for the purchase of
passenger-only ferries authorized under RCW 47.60.652 to include the purchase
of a fifth back-up ferry to support maintenance schedules, emergency service
needs, and provide continuity of service on all passenger-only ferry routes.
The purchase of a fifth passenger-only ferry is subject to subsequent legislative
appropriation.))
Sec. 223. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 229 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-MARINE‑-PROGRAM X
Marine Operating Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ ((303,014,000))
148,330,000
Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 137,451,000
Multimodal Transportation Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 5,092,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................. $ 290,873,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) Appropriations in this section shall initially be allotted as appropriated by this section. Subsequent allotment modifications shall not permit moneys that are provided solely for a specified purpose to be used for other than that purpose. After May 1, 2000, after approval by the director of financial management and unless specifically prohibited by this act, the department may transfer appropriations between the marine operating account‑-state and the Puget Sound ferry operations account‑-state appropriations. However, the program shall not expend more than the total amount appropriated from these accounts.
(2) The appropriation is based on the budgeted expenditure of $29,104,000 for vessel operating fuel in the 1999-2001 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)))
(3) The appropriation provides for the compensation of ferry employees.
The expenditures for compensation paid to ferry employees during the 1999-2001
biennium may not exceed (($205,640,000)) $195,600,000 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 $341.75 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 1999-2001
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, 1999, and thereafter, as established in the 1999-2001 general fund operating budget.
(((3)
Up to $2,770,000 of the marine operating account‑-state appropriation may
be used for leasing and operating an appropriate passenger only ferry vessel
for the purpose of supporting existing, or testing new, passenger only service
while testing alternative vessel technologies.))
(4) The department, when implementing ferry service reductions, shall, to the extent possible, maintain peak hour vehicle and passenger service capacity, summer tourist route capacity, and a fall/winter/spring presence on all auto ferry routes.
(5) The joint task force on ferries is created.
(a) The joint task force on ferries is composed of:
(i) Eight members of the legislature selected as follows:
(A) Four members of the senate, two from each of the major caucuses, to be appointed by the president of the senate, who shall select one of the four senate members as cochair;
(B) Four members of the house of representatives, two from each of the major caucuses, to be appointed by the cospeaker of the respective caucus. The cospeakers shall jointly select one of the four house members as cochair; and
(C) The members appointed from each major caucus of the senate and the house of representatives must include one member from a legislative district that encompasses a terminus of a Washington state ferry route and one from a legislative district that does not include a terminus of a Washington state ferry route;
(ii) At least one person designated by the cochairs representing each of the following:
(A) Ferry advisory committees;
(B) Persons who do not use ferries;
(C) Labor organizations representing ferry workers;
(D) Washington State Ferries;
(E) Transit operators;
(F) The office of financial management; and
(G) Other groups as deemed appropriate by the cochairs of the task force.
(b) The transportation committees shall provide staff support as mutually agreed by the cochairs of the joint task force.
(c) The legislative transportation committee shall pay the expenses of the legislative committee members.
(d) The joint task force on ferries shall report to the full legislature at the beginning of the 2001 legislative session. The report must include, but not be limited to, analysis and recommendations on the following:
(i) Establishment of a long-term goal for recovery of operating costs from fare revenue;
(ii) Options for further cuts in ferry service or full or partial restoration of ferry service cuts;
(iii) Feasibility of full or partial privatization of the ferry system, public-private partnerships, or state and local partnerships; and
(iv) Establishing the short-term and long-term capital needs of the Washington state ferry system.
(6) As authorized by RCW 43.135.055(1), the legislature grants prior approval to the commission to increase Washington state ferry tariffs in excess of the fiscal growth factor established under chapter 43.135 RCW in fiscal year 2001.
Sec. 224. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 230 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-RAIL‑-PROGRAM Y
Essential Rail Assistance Account‑-
State Appropriation........................ $ 85,000
High Capacity Transportation Account‑-
State
Appropriation........................ $ ((15,094,000))
10,794,000
Transportation
Account‑-State Appropriation.... $ ((95,915,000))
7,030,000
Transportation
Account‑-Federal Appropriation... $........................................... ((10,000,000))
12,000
((Public
Transportation Systems Account‑-
State
Appropriation........................ $ 5,000,000))
Multimodal Transportation Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 49,065,000
Multimodal Transportation Account‑-Federal
Appropriation.............................. $ 9,988,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((126,094,000))
76,974,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) Appropriations in this section shall initially be allotted as appropriated by this section. Subsequent allotment modifications shall not permit moneys that are provided solely for a specified purpose to be used for other than that purpose. After January 1, 2000, after approval by the director of financial management and unless specifically prohibited by this act, the department may transfer appropriations between the transportation account‑-state and the multimodal transportation account‑-state appropriations. However, the program shall not expend more than the total amount appropriated from these accounts.
(2) No appropriation in this section may be used to fund rail passenger service south of Portland, Oregon.
(((2)
$2,000,000 of the transportation account‑-state appropriation and
$4,000,000)) (3) $3,000,000 of the multimodal transportation
account--state appropriation and $1,000,000 of the high capacity
transportation account‑-state appropriation are provided solely for the
freight rail assistance program to provide grants and loans for light density
rail lines.
(((3)
$3,000,000 of the high capacity transportation account‑-state
appropriation is provided solely for acquisition of up to six rail passenger
cars to add capacity to existing advanced technology train sets operating in
Washington state.))
(4)
(($6,298,000)) $2,798,000 of the high capacity transportation
account‑-state appropriation is provided to fund the operation of a
second train set providing additional roundtrip service from Seattle to
Vancouver, British Columbia, through June 30, 2000. The department's
authority to expend the appropriation referenced in this subsection for service
north of Blaine is conditioned upon Canada, the province of British Columbia,
and/or private sources undertaking the capital expenditures necessary to make
the rail capital improvements required to facilitate improved round trip rail
service between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C.
(5)
(($10,000,000 of the transportation account‑-state appropriation and
$5,000,000 of the public transportation systems account‑-state
appropriation are)) $15,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account‑-state
appropriation is provided solely for the King street maintenance facility
to be built in partnership with Amtrak. The amount referenced in this
subsection is conditioned on the execution of agreements between the department
of transportation, Amtrak, sound transit, and other participating parties which
will assure that the maintenance and operation of the maintenance facility will
not require state funding, except for billings for maintenance of state owned
passenger trains.
(6) To the greatest extent practicable, expenditure of funds shall maximize funds from partnerships and coordinate with other agencies investing in track improvements.
(7) $5,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account‑-federal appropriation is provided from TEA-21 surface transportation program enhancement funds is provided solely for restoration of and improvements to the King street station.
(8) $500,000 of the multimodal transportation account‑‑state appropriation is provided solely for use towards implementation of a program to purchase refrigerated express railcars, to be known as the George Sellar express railcars, that may be leased for the purpose of hauling express shipments, including but not limited to Washington produce, to market.
(a) Subject to (b) of this subsection, the department is authorized to incur a federal railroad rehabilitation and improvement financing loan of up to $10,000,000 for program implementation, to be repaid with revenues generated from the program.
(b) As a precondition to purchasing refrigerated express railcars, the department shall conduct a feasibility study. If satisfied with the feasibility study results, the transportation commission may direct the department to proceed with a program for the purchase of refrigerated express railcars.
(c) Any revenues derived from the program must be placed in a separate account and used strictly for: The repayment of debt, including the risk insurance premium; ongoing maintenance of assets; and reserves for the express railcar program.
(d) The department shall make semiannual progress reports to the senate transportation committee, the house of representatives transportation committee, and the office of financial management until December 31, 2001, and annual progress reports thereafter.
(9) $100,000 of the multimodal transportation account‑-state appropriation is provided solely for the department of transportation in conjunction with the utilities and transportation commission and the Spokane regional transportation council to study and make recommendations on issues related to railroad rights of way in the Spokane valley. A status report shall be provided to the transportation committees of the house of representatives and the senate by December 1, 2000.
Sec. 225. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 231 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-LOCAL PROGRAMS‑-PROGRAM Z
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ ((129,886,000))
13,283,000
Motor Vehicle Account‑-Federal Appropriation... $ 8,040,000
Transportation
Account‑-State Appropriation.... $ ((10,767,000))
187,000
((Transportation
Infrastructure Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 3,250,000
Transportation
Infrastructure Account‑-
Private/Local
Appropriation................ $ 1,750,000))
High Capacity Transportation Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 150,000
Highway Infrastructure Account‑-Federal
Appropriation.............................. $ 1,500,000
Highway Infrastructure Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 234,000
Multimodal Transportation Account‑‑State
Appropriation.............................. $ 53,007,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((155,577,000))
76,401,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) $300,000 of the transportation account‑-state appropriation is provided solely to establish alternatives for flood management and flood hazard reduction projects in the Chehalis basin.
(a) The department of transportation shall convene a technical committee to develop watershed-based solutions to flooding within the Chehalis basin. The technical committee shall be comprised of representatives of the department of transportation, department of ecology, department of fish and wildlife, the department of community, trade, and economic development, the military department's emergency management division, and affected counties and tribes. The department of transportation shall also seek the participation of the United States army corps of engineers, federal emergency management administration, the United States geological survey, the United States fish and wildlife service, the United States environmental protection agency, and other entities with critical knowledge related to the structural or nonstructural flood hazard reduction projects in the Chehalis basin. Funds shall be distributed by the department of transportation for alternative analysis, mapping, and model testing projects as recommended by the technical committee. The solutions considered by the technical committee shall be consistent with fish and habitat recovery efforts and avoid additional flood hazard to downstream communities. The department of transportation shall present a report to the senate transportation committee and the house of representatives transportation committee by December 1, 1999, regarding findings and progress made by funded projects.
(b) If the federal government makes funds available to accomplish the project described in (a) of this subsection, the department of transportation shall place the appropriation identified in this section in reserve.
(2)
(($85,121,000 of the motor vehicle)) $42,492,000 of the multimodal
transportation account‑-state appropriation ((is)) and
$3,108,000 of the motor vehicle account‑-state appropriation are
provided solely for the state program share of freight mobility projects as
identified by the freight mobility strategic investment board. The amount
provided in this subsection can only be expended upon authorization from the
freight mobility strategic investment board.
(3)
(($400,000)) $187,000 of the transportation account‑-state
appropriation ((is)) and $213,000 of the multimodal transportation
account--state appropriation are provided solely for a study by the senate
transportation committee and the house of representatives transportation
committee in cooperation with the port of Benton developing a strategic
corridor feasibility and master site plan for the port of Benton. If the port
of Benton does not provide at least $200,000 to fund the plan development, the
transportation fund‑-state appropriation referenced in this subsection shall
lapse and this subsection shall be null and void.
(4)
((The motor vehicle account‑-state appropriation includes $105,121,000
in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.843. 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.
(5)))
$10,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account‑-state
appropriation is provided solely to fund the first phase of a multiphase
cooperative project with the state of Oregon to dredge the Columbia river. The
department shall not expend the appropriation in this section unless agreement
on ocean disposal sites has been reached which protects the state's commercial
crab fishery. The amount provided in this subsection shall lapse unless the
state of Oregon appropriates a dollar-for-dollar match to fund its share of the
project.
(((6)))
(5) The motor vehicle account‑-state appropriation includes
$1,167,000 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.
(((7)
$5,000,000 of the motor vehicle account‑-state appropriation is provided
solely for a small city pavement preservation program, to be administered by
the department's TransAid division. The department, in consultation with
stakeholders, shall establish program guidelines. The guidelines should
include but not be limited to a provision limiting program eligibility to
cities with a population of 2,500 or less.
(8)
$20,000,000 of the motor vehicle account‑-state appropriation is provided
solely for a county corridor congestion relief program, to be administered by
the department's TransAid division. The purpose of the program is to provide
funding for congested urban corridors, as defined and selected by the
department of transportation in consultation with counties, regional
transportation planning organizations, and the transportation improvement
board. At a minimum, project selection criteria should include: Consistency
with regional transportation plans; measurable improvements in mobility; cost
effectiveness; systemic corridor mobility improvements rather than isolated
"spot" improvements; and optimal timing for construction.
(9)
$5,000,000 of the motor vehicle account‑-state appropriation is provided
solely for improving traffic and pedestrian safety near schools. The TransAid
division within the department of transportation shall administer this
program. Funds should be used for traffic and pedestrian improvements near
schools, including roadway channelization and signalization.
(10))) (6)
The ((TransAid)) highways and local programs division within the
department of transportation shall develop a prequalification procedure for
potential bidders on projects administered or approved by the transportation
improvement board. The board shall work with other interested parties
including but not limited to associations representing general contractors and
the office of minority and women's business enterprises. The prequalification
procedure's goal is to ascertain that bidders are qualified by experience,
financing, equipment, and organization to do the work called for in the
contract documents. The prequalification procedure may require a bidder to (1)
satisfy threshold requirements established by the board prior to being
furnished a proposal form on any contract; or (2) complete a preaward survey of
the bidder's qualification prior to award.
(((11)
Up to $100,000 of the motor vehicle account‑-state appropriation is
provided solely for audits of city and county transportation funding to
determine whether any city or county has supplanted its local transportation
funding with state funding provided under sections 408 and 409 of this act.
The department shall report the results of this audit to the senate
transportation committee, the house of representatives transportation
committee, and the office of financial management by December 31, 2000.
(12) $5,000,000)) (7) $2,000,000 of
the motor vehicle account‑-state appropriation is provided solely for
city fish passage barrier removal and habitat restoration. Funds should be
used for eliminating fish passage barriers, including stormwater facilities,
and providing for habitat restoration for salmonid species that are listed as
threatened or endangered. The amount provided in this section may only be
expended upon authorization from the department of transportation's
environmental affairs office.
(End of part)
PART III
TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES CAPITAL FACILITIES
Sec. 301. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 303 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-PROGRAM D (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-ONLY PROJECTS)‑-CAPITAL
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ ((26,147,000))
15,231,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) Before any funds are expended for the transportation facility to be located in Tumwater, Washington, the director of general administration shall conduct an evaluation of the planned facility design and budget using life-cycle cost analysis, value-engineering, and other techniques to maximize the long-term effectiveness and efficiency of the facility or improvement as required under RCW 43.82.010(10). Furthermore, the director shall present the findings of the evaluation to the fiscal committees of the house of representatives and the senate by December 31, 1999. Up to $100,000 of the motor vehicle account‑-state appropriation may be expended by the department of general administration to conduct an analysis of future transportation-related facility office space needs in Thurston county, by agency, for the next ten years. The analysis shall consult with state agencies, private developers, and building owners to determine the inventory of space available and planned over the next ten years in government and nongovernment buildings, and the impact on current office space. The analysis must be completed by January 31, 2000.
(2) The department of transportation is authorized to enter into a financing contract using certificate of participation in the amount of $14,500,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to acquire and remodel a regional complex in the department's southwest region.
(End of part)
PART IV
TRANSFERS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
Sec. 401. 1999 sp.s. c 1 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
Highway
Bond Retirement Account Appropriation... $........................................... ((184,810,000))
161,310,000
Ferry
Bond Retirement Account Appropriation.... $ ((53,353,000))
53,592,000
Transportation Improvement Board Bond Retirement
Account‑-State
Appropriation............... $ ((35,158,000))
35,909,000
Puget Sound Capital Construction Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 270,000
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ ((6,543,000))
2,424,000
Special Category C Account‑-State Appropriation $ 405,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((280,539,000))
253,910,000
Sec. 402. 1999 sp.s. c 1 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...................... $ ((36,000))
137,000
Motor
Vehicle Account‑-State Appropriation..... $ ((811,000))
729,000
Special
Category C Account Appropriation........ $...................................... ((53,000))
205,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((900,000))
1,071,000
Sec. 403. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 403 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE STATE TREASURER‑-STATE REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION
(1) Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation for
motor vehicle fuel tax and overload penalties
distribution................................... $ 492,721,000
(2) Transportation Fund Appropriation for
motor vehicle excise tax distribution.......... $ 491,606,000
(3) Multimodal Transportation Account‑‑State
Appropriation for Transit Distributions:
Transit Equalization Account‑‑State........ $ 3,429,000
Transit Distribution Account‑‑State........ $ 49,109,000
(4) Transportation Fund--State
Appropriation for Passenger Ferry Account‑-
State.......................................... $ 353,000
(5) Transportation Fund--State
Appropriation for High Capacity Transportation
Account‑-State................................. $ 7,594,000
(6) Transportation Fund‑-State
Appropriation for equalization distribution
to Public Transportation Account--State........ $ 6,704,000
(7) Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation
for motor vehicle fuel tax distribution to
cities and counties............................ $ 483,325,000
(8) Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation
for license, permit, and fee distributions..... $ 263,824,000
(9) Multimodal Transportation Account‑-
State Appropriation for public transportation
distributions.................................. $ 3,234,000
Sec. 404. 1999 sp.s. c 1 s 407 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE STATE TREASURER‑-TRANSFERS
(1) RV Account‑-State Appropriation:
For transfer to the Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State... $........................................... 1,590,000
(2) Transportation Account‑-State Appropriation:
For transfer to the Transportation Infrastructure
Account‑-State................................. $ 5,000,000
(3) State Patrol Highway Account‑-State
Appropriation: For transfer to the Motor Vehicle
Account‑‑State................................. $ 27,000,000
(4) Highway Safety Fund--State Appropriation:
For transfer to the Multimodal Transportation
Account--State................................. $ 7,620,000
(5) Puget Sound Operating Account‑‑State
Appropriation: For transfer to the Marine
Operating Account‑‑State....................... $ 1,400,000
(6) Public Transportation Systems Account‑-
State Appropriation: For transfer to the
Multimodal Transportation Account--State........ $...................................... 25,156,000
(7) Transportation Fund--State
Appropriation: For transfer to the Multimodal
Transportation Account‑-State.................. $ 32,582,000
(8) Transportation Fund--State
Appropriation: For transfer to the attorney
general's office, department of personnel...... $ 4,000
(9) Transportation Fund‑-State
Appropriation: For transfer to the Public
Transportation Fund‑-State..................... $ 161,956
(10) Multimodal Fund‑-State Appropriation:
For transfer to the High Capacity Transportation
Account‑-State................................. $ 146,000
(11) Transportation Fund‑-State
Appropriation: For transfer to the Public
Transportation Systems Account‑-State.......... $ 6,442,000
((The
department of transportation shall only transfer funds provided under this
subsection on an as‑needed basis.))
NEW SECTION. Sec. 405. A new section is added to 1999 sp.s. c 1 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRANSFERS
Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account‑-State
Appropriation: For transfer to the Puget Sound
Capital Construction Account‑‑State............. $.................................. 65,020,000
Multimodal Transportation Account--State
Appropriation: For transfer to the King Street
Station Facility Account....................... $ 2,279,000
(1) The department of transportation shall only transfer funds to the Puget Sound capital construction account--state as provided under this subsection on an as-needed basis.
(2) If House Bill No. 3102 is not enacted in the form passed by the legislature the multimodal transportation account‑-state appropriation for transfer to the King street station facility account shall lapse.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 406. A new section is added to 1999 sp.s. c 1 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRANSFERS. The balance remaining at the close of the 1999 calendar year in the transportation account shall be transferred to the multimodal transportation account‑-state.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 407. A new section is added to 1999 sp.s. c 1 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑‑TRANSFERS. The balance remaining at the close of the 2000 fiscal year in the marine operating account‑‑state shall be transferred to the Puget Sound ferry operations account‑‑state.
(End of part)
PART VI
PROVISIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATIONS
NEW SECTION. Sec. 601. A new section is added to 1999 sp.s. c 1 (uncodified) to read as follows:
DONATIONS OF EMPLOYEE LEAVE. During the 1999-2001 fiscal biennium, a state employee may, consistent with the provisions of RCW 41.04.665(3), donate leave to the existing leave balances of an employee who dies in the line of duty between February 1, 2000, and June 30, 2001. The value of the donated leave will be included in the deceased employee's final compensation, but is not compensation earnable for the purposes of chapter 41.40 RCW. The agency head shall determine the total amount of leave that may be donated under this section. The Washington personnel resources board may adopt rules, in consultation with the office of financial management, as it deems necessary for the implementation of this temporary benefit.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 602. The following bills, as identified by bill number, in the form passed by the legislature are necessary to implement portions of this act: House Bill Nos. 2788, 2917, 2866, 3074, 3102, 3135, and 3136.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 603. 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. 604. 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 #
COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION BOARD................................ 4
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
DRIVER SERVICES................................................ 10
INFORMATION SYSTEMS............................................. 9
MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES................................. 8
VEHICLE SERVICES................................................ 9
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AVIATION--PROGRAM F............................................ 12
CHARGES FROM OTHER AGENCIES--PROGRAM U......................... 20
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE--PROGRAM M................................. 16
HIGHWAY MANAGEMENT AND FACILITIES--PROGRAM D--OPERATING........ 11
IMPROVEMENTS--PROGRAM I........................................ 12
LOCAL PROGRAMS--PROGRAM Z...................................... 29
MARINE--PROGRAM X.............................................. 24
PRESERVATION--PROGRAM P........................................ 17
PROGRAM D (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-ONLY PROJECTS)......... 34
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION--PROGRAM V............................... 21
RAIL--PROGRAM Y................................................ 27
TRAFFIC OPERATIONS--PROGRAM Q.................................. 18
TRANSFERS.................................................. 37, 38
TRANSPORTATION ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIPS--PROGRAM K................ 15
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT--PROGRAM S............... 18
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, DATA, AND RESEARCH--PROGRAM T......... 19
WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES CONSTRUCTION--PROGRAM W............... 23
DONATIONS OF EMPLOYEE LEAVE.................................... 39
FREIGHT MOBILITY STRATEGIC INVESTMENT BOARD..................... 5
STATE TREASURER
BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST................................... 35
STATE REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION................................ 36
TRANSFERS...................................................... 36
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION....................................... 5
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD................................ 4
UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION......................... 2
WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION
CAPITAL PROJECTS................................................ 3
WASHINGTON STATE PATROL
FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU......................................... 6
SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU......................................... 7
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SSB 6080 - S AMD - 327
By Senator Benton
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "appropriations;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending 1999 sp.s. c 1 ss 1, 103, 105, 203, 204, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 303, 401, 402, 403, and 407 (uncodified); adding new sections to 1999 sp.s. c 1 (uncodified); creating a new section; making appropriations; and declaring an emergency."
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EFFECT: Substitutes the House Transportation Plan, which passed the House unanimously, 98-0.