| Washington State House of Representatives |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Transportation Committee | |
HB 1230
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Designating state route number 164 as a highway of statewide significance.
Sponsors: Representatives Hurst, Roach, P. Sullivan and Simpson.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/25/07
Staff: Kathryn Leathers (786-7114).
Background:
An element of statewide transportation planning includes identifying significant state-owned
transportation facilities and services. Highways of statewide significance are one category of
transportation facilities and services of statewide significance. Such highways include, at a
minimum, interstate highways and other statewide principal arterials that are needed to connect
major communities across the state and support the state's economy.
Designating a highway as a highway of statewide significance means, among other things, that
improvements along the highway are given higher priority for improvement funding, and the
Growth Management Act concurrency requirements do not apply. In addition, the Department of
Transportation (Department) is responsible for establishing level of service standards for
highways of statewide significance.
Prior to 2006, the Legislature and the Transportation Commission had authority to designate
highways of statewide significance. Designations made by the Commission were subject to
review and adoption by the Legislature. In 2006, the Commission's authority to make such
designations was transferred to the Department.
Summary of Bill:
The 15-mile State Route (SR) 164 corridor, beginning at the junction of SR 18 in the vicinity of
Auburn, and then southeasterly ending at the junction of SR 410 at Enumclaw, is designated as a
highway of statewide significance.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.