SENATE BILL REPORT
HB 2017
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.
As of February 28, 2008
Title: An act relating to designating state route number 527 as a highway of statewide significance.
Brief Description: Designating state route number 527 as a highway of statewide significance.
Sponsors: Representatives Ericks, Lovick, O'Brien and Dunshee.
Brief History: Passed House: 1/23/08, 97-0.
Committee Activity: Transportation: 2/27/08.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Staff: Hayley Gamble (786-7452)
Background: A highway of statewide significance (HSS) can be designated as such by the
Department of Transportation (DOT) with legislative approval, or directly by the Legislature. An
HSS is, at a minimum, an interstate highway or other statewide principal arterial needed to
connect major communities across the state and support the state's economy. Approximately 50
percent of Washington's highways are designated HSS.
Designation of a highway route as an HSS indicates that the highway is exempt from local
transportation traffic-flow concurrency requirements.
Summary of Bill: State Route (SR) 527, beginning at a junction with SR 522 in the vicinity of Bothel, and continuing northerly to a junction with SR 5 south of Everett, is designated as an HSS.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony: None.
Persons Testifying: No one.