E2SSB 5560 -
By Representative Dunshee
ADOPTED 04/16/2009
On page 7, after line 24 of the amendment, insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 10 A new section is added to chapter 70.235
RCW to read as follows:
Beginning in 2010, when distributing capital funds through
competitive programs for infrastructure and economic development
projects, all state agencies must consider whether the entity receiving
the funds has adopted policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Agencies also must consider whether the project is consistent with:
(1) The state's limits on the emissions of greenhouse gases
established in RCW 70.235.020;
(2) Statewide goals to reduce annual per capita vehicle miles
traveled by 2050, in accordance with RCW 47.01.440, except that the
agency shall consider whether project locations in rural counties, as
defined in RCW 43.160.020, will maximize the reduction of vehicle miles
traveled; and
(3) Applicable federal emissions reduction requirements."
Renumber the remaining section consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
EFFECT: Requires all state agencies, beginning in 2010, to consider when distributing capital funds whether the entity receiving the funds has adopted policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Agencies also must consider whether the project is consistent with: The state's limits on the emissions of greenhouse gas; statewide goals to reduce annual per capita vehicle miles traveled by 2050; and applicable federal emissions reduction requirements.