HB 1957-S.E - DIGEST |
(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 6/25/13) |
Provides that the legislature intends the department of transportation to deliver the projects and activities listed in LEAP Transportation Document 2013-L1, as developed June 23, 2013, as funded by new revenues provided in Substitute House Bill No. 1954 or Senate Bill No. 5920. |
Requires the department of transportation to: (1) Convene three expert review panels to provide independent financial and technical review for the development of a finance plan and project implementation plan for the Columbia river crossing project, the state route number 520 bridge replacement and HOV project, and the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project; |
(2) Use available technologies to minimize permit delays for, inform and interact with interested parties including relevant environmental regulatory authorities regarding, and optimize the effectiveness of proposed compensatory mitigation projects; and |
(3) Consider, for compensatory mitigation, the correction of fish passage barriers on city streets and county roads located within the same watershed as the proposed project. |
Provides that the act takes effect only if SHB 1954 or SB 5920 is enacted by July 31, 2013. |