FINAL BILL REPORT
2ESB 5995
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Synopsis as Enacted
Brief Description: Modifying the transportation system policy goal of mobility.
Sponsors: Senators King, Hobbs, Fain, Liias, Litzow, Braun, Schoesler, Parlette, Dammeier, Warnick, Sheldon, O'Ban, Becker, Brown and Bailey.
Senate Committee on Transportation
House Committee on Transportation
Background: Current state law includes the following six transportation policy goals: (1) economic vitality, (2) preservation, (3) safety, (4) mobility, (5) environment, and (6) stewardship. The goals are intended by the Legislature to serve as the basis for the planning, operation, performance of, and investment in, the state's transportation system. The goals are also intended to be the basis for establishing detailed and measurable objectives and related performance measures. Additionally, state transportation agencies must perform their duties in a manner consistent with the policy goals.
Summary: The transportation policy goal of mobility is amended to include improving congestion relief and freight mobility.
Votes on Final Passage:
Senate | 49 | 0 |
Third Special Session
Senate | 45 | 0 | |
House | 98 | 0 |
Effective: | July 6, 2015 |