Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Transportation Committee |
HB 1028
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Brief Description: Modifying a portion of the scenic and recreational highway on state route number 410.
Sponsors: Representatives Dahlquist, Hurst and Clibborn.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/17/13
Staff: Alyssa Ball (786-7140).
Background:
The state Scenic and Recreational Highways System was created in 1967. A highway does not become part of the state Scenic and Recreational Highway System unless approved by the Legislature. A highway designated as part of the state Scenic and Recreational Highway System is subject to restrictions on the type of signage that may be displayed along it.
Once a highway is part of the state Scenic and Recreational Highway System, it becomes eligible for nomination to the National Scenic Byways Program (NSB). The most recent federal legislation regarding the NSB went into effect on October 1, 2012. The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) completely eliminates the NSB; however, some scenic byways projects will still be eligible under the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) which was created as part of the MAP-21.
Currently, one section of State Route 410 is designated as a scenic and recreational highway: from four miles east of Enumclaw to the junction with State Route 12.
Summary of Bill:
One section of State Route 410 that is designated as a scenic and recreational highway is extended by approximately four miles. This action extends the designation to 284th Avenue Southeast in Enumclaw.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.