SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6842
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As of February 8, 2010
Title: An act relating to the state route number 9/state route number 204 intersection project.
Brief Description: Planning for and funding the state route number 9/state route number 204 intersection project.
Sponsors: Senator Hobbs.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Transportation: 2/08/10.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION |
Staff: Hayley Gamble (786-7452)
Background: State Route (SR) 9 runs south from Sumas Washington, near the Canadian border, to the King County-Snohomish County line. A route development plan, identifying potential future improvements to the corridor, was recently completed.
Summary of Bill: The Department of Transportation is directed to begin the environmental planning process and prepare a final design for the SR 9/SR 204 intersection project. Funding is provided for these purposes.
Appropriation: $5,000,000 from the Motor Vehicle Account.
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: PRO: SR 9 provides a parallel alternative to Interstate 5. This intersection is poorly designed and has become a dangerous problem location. The business community supports this project; it will assist in economic development. The SR 9 coalition is in support of this project and would like to partner with the state.
Persons Testifying: PRO: Senator Hobbs, prime sponsor; Representative Hope; Vern Little, Jan Berg, City of Lake Stevens; Owen Carter, Snohomish County; Randy Celori, Lake Stevens Police Department; Marcus Tageant, Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce.