SSB 5139 -
By Representative Murray
ADOPTED 04/15/2005
On page 2, after line 3, insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 2 No tolls may be imposed on new or existing
highways or bridges without specific legislative authorization, or upon
a majority vote of the people within the boundaries of the unit of
government empowered to impose tolls. This section applies to chapter
47.56 RCW and to any tolls authorized under Substitute House Bill No.
1541, the transportation innovative partnership act of 2005."
Renumber the remaining sections consecutively, correct any internal references accordingly, and correct the title.
EFFECT: Requires specific legislative approval or a vote of the people to impose tolls for any highway or bridge project.