SB 5537 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Provides that, unless the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (also known as Sound Transit) submits to the voters, in the relevant service area at the next general election after the effective date of this act, a ballot proposition to provide for funding of the Link Light Rail system in accordance with RCW 81.112.030(8); and unless the proposition is approved, the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority shall not make any expenditure, nor issue bonds, nor enter into any borrowing, agreement, or commitment, for purposes of implementing the Link Light Rail system from SeaTac to downtown Seattle or Northgate, or in any nearby corridor.

Does not affect any power of the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority to implement programs other than Link Light Rail, including but not limited to commuter rail (Sounder), monorail, intercity bus service, park and ride lots, other programs, or light rail in Tacoma, Washington.