READ FIRST TIME 02/01/05.   

     AN ACT Relating to highway and bridge tolling authority; amending RCW 47.56.075, 47.56.076, and 47.56.270; creating a new section; and repealing RCW 47.56.273, 47.56.282, 47.56.284, 47.56.286, 47.56.287, 47.56.288, 47.56.290, 47.56.291, 47.56.310, 47.56.320, 47.56.330, 47.56.340, 47.56.343, 47.56.345, 47.56.360, 47.56.380, 47.56.390, 47.56.400, 47.56.410, 47.56.420, 47.56.430, 47.56.440, 47.56.450, 47.56.460, 47.56.470, 47.56.480, 47.56.490, 47.56.500, 47.56.580, 47.56.590, 47.56.610, 47.56.630, 47.56.631, 47.56.640, 47.56.643, 47.56.646, 47.56.649, 47.56.652, 47.56.655, 47.56.658, 47.56.659, 47.56.661, 47.56.667, 47.56.700, 47.56.701, 47.56.702, 47.56.703, 47.56.704, 47.56.705, 47.56.706, 47.56.7115, 47.56.7125, 47.56.740, 47.56.741, 47.56.742, 47.56.743, 47.56.744, 47.56.745, 47.56.746, 47.56.747, 47.56.748, 47.56.749, 47.56.750, 47.56.751, 47.56.752, 47.56.753, 47.56.754, 47.56.755, 47.56.756, 47.56.760, 47.56.761, 47.58.500, 47.60.445, 47.60.450, 47.60.502, and 47.60.503.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1   RCW 47.56.075 and 2002 c 56 s 404 are each amended to read as follows:
     The ((department)) commission shall approve for construction only such toll roads as the legislature specifically authorizes or such toll facilities as are specifically sponsored by a regional transportation investment district, city, town, or county.

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.

Sec. 3   RCW 47.56.076 and 2002 c 56 s 403 are each amended to read as follows:
     Upon approval of a majority of the voters within its boundaries voting on the ballot proposition, and only for the purposes authorized in RCW 36.120.050(1)(((f))) (g), a regional transportation investment district may ((impose)) authorize vehicle tolls on state routes where improvements financed in whole or in part by a regional transportation investment district add additional lanes to, or reconstruct lanes on, a highway of statewide significance. The department shall administer the collection of vehicle tolls authorized on designated facilities unless otherwise specified in law, and the state transportation commission, or its successor, shall be the tolling authority.

Sec. 4   RCW 47.56.270 and 2002 c 114 s 20 are each amended to read as follows:
     The ((Lake Washington bridge and the)) 1950 Tacoma Narrows bridge in chapter 47.17 RCW made a part of the primary state highways of the state of Washington((,)) shall, upon completion, be operated, maintained, kept up, and repaired by the department in the manner provided in this chapter, and the cost of such operation, maintenance, upkeep, and repair shall be paid from funds appropriated for the use of the department for the construction and maintenance of the primary state highways of the state of Washington. This section does not apply to that portion of the Tacoma Narrows bridge facility first opened to traffic after June 13, 2002.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 5   The following acts or parts of acts are each repealed:
     (1) RCW 47.56.273 (Fox Island toll bridge -- Need for removal of tolls) and 1961 c 13 s 47.56.273;
     (2) RCW 47.56.282 (Additional Lake Washington bridge (1957 Act) -- Revenue bonds -- Toll charges and other support) and 1965 ex.s. c 170 s 56 & 1961 c 13 s 47.56.282;
     (3) RCW 47.56.284 (Additional Lake Washington bridge (1957 Act) -- Continuous project -- Authorization of other additional bridges) and 1984 c 7 s 273 & 1961 c 13 s 47.56.284;
     (4) RCW 47.56.286 (Additional Lake Washington bridge (1957 Act) -- Interpretation) and 1985 c 7 s 114, 1984 c 7 s 274, & 1961 c 13 s 47.56.286;
     (5) RCW 47.56.287 (Second Lake Washington bridge -- Use of motor vehicle fund to pay deficits) and 1984 c 7 s 275 & 1965 ex.s. c 170 s 54;
     (6) RCW 47.56.288 (Second Lake Washington bridge -- Designation of funds to pay deficits -- Pledge of excise tax proceeds) and 1965 ex.s. c 170 s 55;
     (7) RCW 47.56.290 (Additional Lake Washington bridge (1953 Act) -- Appropriation -- Repayment from bond issue) and 1961 c 13 s 47.56.290;
     (8) RCW 47.56.291 (Additional Lake Washington bridge in vicinity of first bridge -- Design and construction authorized) and 1965 ex.s. c 170 s 57;
     (9) RCW 47.56.310 (Additional Columbia river bridge -- Vancouver to Portland bridges -- Cooperation with Oregon) and 1961 c 13 s 47.56.310;
     (10) RCW 47.56.320 (Additional Columbia river bridge -- Tolls) and 1961 c 13 s 47.56.320;
     (11) RCW 47.56.330 (Additional Columbia river bridge -- Agreements with Oregon authorized) and 1961 c 13 s 47.56.330;
     (12) RCW 47.56.340 (Additional Columbia river bridge -- When toll free) and 1961 c 13 s 47.56.340;
     (13) RCW 47.56.343 (Additional Columbia river bridge -- Revenue bonds) and 1961 c 13 s 47.56.343;
     (14) RCW 47.56.345 (Additional Columbia river bridge -- Construction -- Severability) and 1984 c 7 s 276 & 1961 c 13 s 47.56.345;
     (15) RCW 47.56.360 (Bridging Puget Sound, Hood Canal -- Operation, maintenance, prior charge upon revenue -- Appropriations to be repaid) and 1961 c 13 s 47.56.360;
     (16) RCW 47.56.380 (Express highway -- Tacoma-Seattle-Everett -- Limited access) and 1984 c 7 s 278 & 1961 c 13 s 47.56.380;
     (17) RCW 47.56.390 (Express highway -- Operation as toll highway -- Part of state system) and 1984 c 7 s 279 & 1961 c 13 s 47.56.390;
     (18) RCW 47.56.400 (Express highway -- Powers and duties of department) and 1984 c 7 s 280 & 1961 c 13 s 47.56.400;
     (19) RCW 47.56.410 (Lopez Island-San Juan toll bridge -- Appropriation -- Study -- Location, exploration, foundation, design) and 1961 c 13 s 47.56.410;
     (20) RCW 47.56.420 (Lopez Island-San Juan toll bridge -- Final designs, construction, revenue bonds authorized) and 1961 c 13 s 47.56.420;
     (21) RCW 47.56.430 (Lopez Island-San Juan toll bridge -- Operation, maintenance, prior charge upon revenue -- Appropriations to be repaid) and 1961 c 13 s 47.56.430;
     (22) RCW 47.56.440 (Lopez Island-San Juan toll bridge -- Effect of toll bridge authority resolution No. 295 -- Ferry system refunding revenue bonds) and 1961 c 13 s 47.56.440;
     (23) RCW 47.56.450 (Columbia river bridge at Biggs Rapids -- Authorized -- Cooperation with Klickitat county, highway commission, Oregon highway commission and Sherman county) and 1961 c 13 s 47.56.450;
     (24) RCW 47.56.460 (Columbia river bridge at Biggs Rapids -- Appropriation -- Repayment from bond issue) and 1961 c 13 s 47.56.460;
     (25) RCW 47.56.470 (Columbia river bridge at Biggs Rapids -- Revenue bonds) and 1961 c 13 s 47.56.470;
     (26) RCW 47.56.480 (Columbia river bridge at Biggs Rapids -- Construction of act) and 1961 c 13 s 47.56.480;
     (27) RCW 47.56.490 (Columbia river bridge at Biggs Rapids -- Powers of department -- Tolls) and 1984 c 7 s 281 & 1961 c 13 s 47.56.490;
     (28) RCW 47.56.500 (Columbia river bridge at Biggs Rapids -- Agreements authorized) and 1961 c 13 s 47.56.500;
     (29) RCW 47.56.580 (Naches Pass tunnel -- What studies and surveys shall include) and 1961 c 13 s 47.56.580;
     (30) RCW 47.56.590 (Naches Pass tunnel -- Plan for financing) and 1961 c 13 s 47.56.590;
     (31) RCW 47.56.610 (Naches Pass tunnel -- Contribution by political subdivisions) and 1961 c 13 s 47.56.610;
     (32) RCW 47.56.630 (Naches Pass tunnel -- Repayment to motor vehicle fund of funds appropriated) and 1961 c 13 s 47.56.630;
     (33) RCW 47.56.631 (Naches Pass tunnel -- Additional studies -- Route of highway and tunnel -- Appropriation) and 1961 ex.s. c 21 s 18;
     (34) RCW 47.56.640 (Bridging lower Columbia river in vicinity of Astoria-Megler) and 1961 c 209 s 1;
     (35) RCW 47.56.643 (Bridging lower Columbia river in vicinity of Astoria-Megler -- Agreements with United States -- Acceptance of public or private funds) and 1961 c 209 s 2;
     (36) RCW 47.56.646 (Bridging lower Columbia river in vicinity of Astoria-Megler -- Agreements with Oregon -- Provisions for Oregon bond issue, powers and duties of both states, tolls, apportionment of costs, etc.) and 1961 c 209 s 3;
     (37) RCW 47.56.649 (Bridging lower Columbia river in vicinity of Astoria-Megler -- Use of Washington motor vehicle fuel taxes, motor vehicle fund to pay Oregon bonds if tolls and fees insufficient) and 1961 c 209 s 4;
     (38) RCW 47.56.652 (Bridging lower Columbia river in vicinity of Astoria-Megler -- Procedure for this state paying deficiency in tolls and fees for Oregon bond issue) and 1961 c 209 s 5;
     (39) RCW 47.56.655 (Bridging lower Columbia river in vicinity of Astoria-Megler -- Washington liability for costs -- Maintenance and repair -- Approaches) and 1961 c 209 s 6;
     (40) RCW 47.56.658 (Bridging lower Columbia river in vicinity of Astoria-Megler -- Financial responsibility of Pacific county -- Prior commitment required) and 1969 ex.s. c 281 s 52 & 1961 c 209 s 7;
     (41) RCW 47.56.659 (Bridging lower Columbia river in vicinity of Astoria-Megler -- Contractual obligations of Pacific county terminated) and 1969 ex.s. c 281 s 53;
     (42) RCW 47.56.661 (Bridging lower Columbia river in vicinity of Astoria-Megler -- Deposit of contribution of Pacific county in motor vehicle fund -- Use) and 1961 c 209 s 8;
     (43) RCW 47.56.667 (Bridging lower Columbia river in vicinity of Astoria-Megler -- When toll free) and 1961 c 209 s 10;
     (44) RCW 47.56.700 (Columbia river, Vernita bridge and highway approach from Richland -- Authorized) and 1963 c 197 s 1;
     (45) RCW 47.56.701 (Columbia river, Vernita bridge and highway approach from Richland -- Revenue bonds -- Tolls and charges) and 1963 c 197 s 2;
     (46) RCW 47.56.702 (Columbia river, Vernita bridge and highway approach from Richland -- Pledge of excise taxes imposed on motor vehicle fuels) and 1984 c 7 s 282 & 1963 c 197 s 3;
     (47) RCW 47.56.703 (Columbia river, Vernita bridge and highway approach from Richland -- Continued imposition of such taxes) and 1984 c 7 s 283 & 1963 c 197 s 4;
     (48) RCW 47.56.704 (Columbia river, Vernita bridge and highway approach from Richland -- Repayment of motor vehicle fund money -- Continuation of tolls) and 1984 c 7 s 284 & 1963 c 197 s 5;
     (49) RCW 47.56.705 (Columbia river, Vernita bridge and highway approach from Richland -- Facility to be part of highway system -- Operation, collection of tolls) and 1983 c 3 s 131 & 1963 c 197 s 6;
     (50) RCW 47.56.706 (Columbia river, Vernita bridge and highway approach from Richland -- Laws applicable -- Construction of 1963 statute) and 1983 c 3 s 132 & 1963 c 197 s 7;
     (51) RCW 47.56.7115 (Spokane river toll bridge -- Operation and maintenance responsibility and funding) and 1990 c 42 s 402;
     (52) RCW 47.56.7125 (Spokane river toll bridge -- Transfer of funds) and 1990 c 42 s 404;
     (53) RCW 47.56.740 (Columbia river bridge at Horn Rapids -- Authorized -- Approach routes) and 1981 c 327 s 1 & 1979 ex.s. c 212 s 1;
     (54) RCW 47.56.741 (Columbia river bridge at Horn Rapids -- Agreements with local governments) and 1979 ex.s. c 212 s 2;
     (55) RCW 47.56.742 (Columbia river bridge at Horn Rapids -- Bonds -- Agreements with local governments required) and 1981 c 327 s 2 & 1979 ex.s. c 212 s 3;
     (56) RCW 47.56.743 (Columbia river bridge at Horn Rapids -- Bonds -- Plans for funding obligations of local governments required) and 1979 ex.s. c 212 s 4;
     (57) RCW 47.56.744 (Columbia river bridge at Horn Rapids -- Agreements with United States -- Acceptance of public or private funds) and 1979 ex.s. c 212 s 5;
     (58) RCW 47.56.745 (Columbia river bridge at Horn Rapids -- General obligation bonds authorized -- Additional bonds authorized, restriction) and 1981 c 327 s 3 & 1979 ex.s. c 212 s 6;
     (59) RCW 47.56.746 (Columbia river bridge at Horn Rapids -- Bonds -- Issuance, sale, retirement supervised by state finance committee) and 1979 ex.s. c 212 s 7;
     (60) RCW 47.56.747 (Columbia river bridge at Horn Rapids -- Bonds -- Term -- Terms and conditions -- Signatures -- Registration -- Where payable -- Negotiable instruments -- Legal investment for state funds -- Bond anticipation notes) and 1979 ex.s. c 212 s 8;
     (61) RCW 47.56.748 (Columbia river bridge at Horn Rapids -- Bonds -- Bond proceeds -- Deposit and use) and 1981 c 327 s 4 & 1979 ex.s. c 212 s 9;
     (62) RCW 47.56.749 (Columbia river bridge at Horn Rapids -- Bonds -- Statement describing nature of obligation -- Sources of payment) and 1995 c 274 s 15 & 1979 ex.s. c 212 s 10;
     (63) RCW 47.56.750 (Columbia river bridge at Horn Rapids -- Bonds -- Account created in highway bond retirement fund -- Deposit of revenue -- Pledge of excise taxes -- Repayment procedure -- Legislative covenant) and 1999 c 269 s 13, 1995 c 274 s 16, & 1979 ex.s. c 212 s 11;
     (64) RCW 47.56.751 (Columbia river bridge at Horn Rapids -- Operation by department of transportation -- Amount and duration of tolls -- Use of motor vehicle fund moneys -- Priority of payments -- Trust fund -- Covenants by state finance committee) and 1979 ex.s. c 212 s 12;
     (65) RCW 47.56.752 (Columbia river bridge at Horn Rapids -- Toll revenue trust fund -- Transfer of surplus moneys) and 1979 ex.s. c 212 s 13;
     (66) RCW 47.56.753 (Columbia river bridge at Horn Rapids -- Repayment of motor vehicle fund money -- Continuation of tolls) and 1979 ex.s. c 212 s 14;
     (67) RCW 47.56.754 (Columbia river bridge at Horn Rapids -- Ferries, urban arterials, Spokane river toll bridges, bonds -- Lien against fuel tax revenues) and 1979 ex.s. c 212 s 15;
     (68) RCW 47.56.755 (Columbia river bridge at Horn Rapids -- When toll free -- Conveyance to city or counties) and 1979 ex.s. c 212 s 16;
     (69) RCW 47.56.756 (Additional bridge at Columbia Point authorized) and 1979 ex.s. c 212 s 17;
     (70) RCW 47.56.760 (First Avenue South bridge in Seattle -- Study by commission -- Bonds, tolls -- Additional funding) and 1987 c 510 s 1;
     (71) RCW 47.56.761 (First Avenue South bridge in Seattle -- Study by city -- Tolls -- Revenues) and 1987 c 510 s 2;
     (72) RCW 47.58.500 (Manette bridge -- Port Washington Narrows project) and 1961 c 13 s 47.58.500;
     (73) RCW 47.60.445 (Hood Canal bridge -- Tolls, upkeep costs) and 1990 c 42 s 409;
     (74) RCW 47.60.450 (Additional revenue bonds, refunding bonds, authorized, 1961 Act -- Revision of tolls to meet debt service) and 1986 c 66 s 7, 1984 c 7 s 331, & 1961 ex.s. c 9 s 6;
     (75) RCW 47.60.502 (Hood Canal bridge -- Legislative finding -- Authority to restore or replace) and 1979 c 27 s 1; and
     (76) RCW 47.60.503 (Hood Canal bridge -- Authority to obtain federal emergency relief funds) and 1979 c 27 s 2.