| Washington State House of Representatives |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Transportation Committee | |
SB 6321
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: Transferring jurisdictional route transfer responsibilities from the transportation improvement board to the transportation commission.
Sponsors: Senators Marr, Swecker and Haugen; by request of Transportation Improvement Board.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/26/08
Staff: Christie Parker (786-7322).
Background:
A route jurisdiction transfer is the conversion of a state highway into a local road or the
conversion of a local road into a state highway. Since 1991 the Transportation Improvement
Board (TIB) has received and reviewed these transfer requests. The requests are then evaluated
based on criteria established in state law. If the TIB agrees with the transfer request, the TIB
forwards a recommendation to the House and Senate transportation committees.
The TIB distributes grant funding to cities and counties for transportation projects. The
Washington State Transportation Commission (Commission) sets tolls and ferry fares. The
Commission also produces the Washington Transportation Plan, which outlines statewide goals
and objectives.
Since 2000 the TIB has received nine route jurisdiction transfer requests.
Summary of Bill:
Review of route jurisdiction transfer requests is transferred from the Transportation Improvement
Board to the Commission. This bill is identical to House Bill 2502, which was passed by the
House Transportation Committee on January 29, 2008.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.