S-2657 _______________________________________________
SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL NO. 3920
_______________________________________________
State of Washington 49th Legislature 1985 Regular Session
By Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senator Peterson)
Read first time 4/3/85.
AN ACT Relating to transportation; amending RCW 46.68.110 and 46.68.120; making appropriations and authorizing expenditures; creating new sections; and declaring an emergency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The transportation budget of the state is hereby adopted and, subject to the provisions hereinafter set forth, the several amounts hereinafter specified, or so much thereof as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes designated, are hereby appropriated from the several accounts and funds hereinafter named to the designated state agencies and offices for salaries, wages, and other expenses, for capital projects, and for other specified purposes, including the payment of any final judgments arising out of such activities, for the period ending June 30, 1987.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. !tp1FOR THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
@i2Highway Safety Fund Appropriation‑-State!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr305,000
Highway Safety Fund Appropriation‑-Federal!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr4,744,000
!sc ,10Total Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr5,049,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. !tp1FOR THE BOARD OF PILOTAGE COMMISSIONERS
@i2General Fund‑-Pilotage Account Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr80,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. !tp1FOR THE COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION BOARD
@i2Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Rural Arterial Trust Account Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr21,042,000
Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr736,000
!sc ,10Total Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr21,778,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. !tp1FOR THE URBAN ARTERIAL BOARD
@i2Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Urban Arterial Trust Account Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr68,486,000
The appropriation includes $50,000,000 from the proceeds of the sale of Series III Urban Arterial bonds provided for by RCW 47.26.420 through 47.26.427.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 6. !tp1FOR THE STATE PATROL
@i2Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr118,428,000
The appropriation contained in this section does not provide for any increase in state patrol troopers' salaries.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 7. FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL
(1) Minor repairs and improvements (CR-83-1-R02)
@lb !tm4,2,2!tj1!tcReappropriation!tcAppropriation
!ixMV, St Patrol Hiwy Acct!tj1!tc20,000
!tm1,1,1!tcProject!tcEstimated!tcEstimated
!tcCosts!tcCosts!tcTotal
!tcThrough!tc7/1/87!sc ,1and!tcCosts
!tc6/30/85!tcThereafter
!tc243,000!tj1!tc263,000
(2) Port of entry station: Bellingham (CI-83-R-006)
!tm4,2,2!tj1!tcReappropriation!tcAppropriation
!ixMV, St Patrol Hiwy Acct!tj1!tc450,000
!tm1,1,1!tcProject!tcEstimated!tcEstimated
!tcCosts!tcCosts!tcTotal
!tcThrough!tc7/1/87!sc ,1and!tcCosts
!tc6/30/85!tcThereafter
!tc13,000!tj1!tc463,000
(3) Minor works request: Capital renewal (CR-86-1-002)
!tm4,2,2!tj1!tcReappropriation!tcAppropriation
!ixMV, St Patrol Hiwy Acct!tj2!tc525,000
!tm1,1,1!tcProject!tcEstimated!tcEstimated
!tcCosts!tcCosts!tcTotal
!tcThrough!tc7/1/87!sc ,1and!tcCosts
!tc6/30/85!tcThereafter
!tj2!tc525,000
(4) Minor works request (CI-86-3-003)
!tm4,2,2!tj1!tcReappropriation!tcAppropriation
!ixMV, St Patrol Hiwy Acct!tj2!tc166,000
!tm1,1,1!tcProject!tcEstimated!tcEstimated
!tcCosts!tcCosts!tcTotal
!tcThrough!tc7/1/87!sc ,1and!tcCosts
!tc6/30/85!tcThereafter
!tj2!tc166,000
(5) Asbestos removal: Tacoma office (CR-86-1-004)
!tm4,2,2!tj1!tcReappropriation!tcAppropriation
!ixMV, St Patrol Hiwy Acct!tj2!tc108,000
!tm1,1,1!tcProject!tcEstimated!tcEstimated
!tcCosts!tcCosts!tcTotal
!tcThrough!tc7/1/87!sc ,1and!tcCosts
!tc6/30/85!tcThereafter
!tj2!tc108,000
(6) Emergency repairs (CR-86-1-005)
!tm4,2,2!tj1!tcReappropriation!tcAppropriation
!ixMV, St Patrol Hiwy Acct!tj2!tc50,000
!tm1,1,1!tcProject!tcEstimated!tcEstimated
!tcCosts!tcCosts!tcTotal
!tcThrough!tc7/1/87!sc ,1and!tcCosts
!tc6/30/85!tcThereafter
!tj2!tc50,000
(7) Multi-purpose building: Patrol academy (CI-86-3-006)
!tm4,2,2!tj1!tcReappropriation!tcAppropriation
!ixMV, St Patrol Hiwy Acct!tj2!tc1,890,000
!tm1,1,1!tcProject!tcEstimated!tcEstimated
!tcCosts!tcCosts!tcTotal
!tcThrough!tc7/1/87!sc ,1and!tcCosts
!tc6/30/85!tcThereafter
!tj2!tc1,890,000
(8) District headquarters: Bremerton (CI-86-3-013)
!tm4,2,2!tj1!tcReappropriation!tcAppropriation
!ixMV, St Patrol Hiwy Acct!tj2!tc1,042,000
!tm1,1,1!tcProject!tcEstimated!tcEstimated
!tcCosts!tcCosts!tcTotal
!tcThrough!tc7/1/87!sc ,1and!tcCosts
!tc6/30/85!tcThereafter
!tj2!tc1,042,000
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NEW SECTION. Sec. 8. !tp1FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
@i2General Fund‑-Public Safety and Education Account Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr2,056,000
Game Fund Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr334,000
Highway Safety Fund Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr38,720,000
Highway Safety Fund‑-Motorcycle Safety Education Account Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr193,000
Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr47,565,000
!sc ,10Total Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr88,868,000
The appropriations contained in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The appropriations contained in this section provide no moneys for the administrative suspension of drivers' licenses pursuant to chapter 165, Laws of 1983 (SHB 289).
(2) The appropriations contained in this section provide no moneys for the "predriver education program" operated by the department and no funds shall be expended by the department for this purpose.
(3) The motor vehicle fund appropriation includes an amount not to exceed $6,270,100 for the county auditor and subagent automation project; of which, not more than $100,000 may be expended by the department for costs of implementing the county auditor and subagent automation project in counties of the fourth class or smaller.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 9. !tp1FOR THE LEGISLATIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
@i2Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr1,800,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 10. !tp1FOR THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
@i2General Fund‑-Aeronautics Account Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr1,000
General Fund Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr2,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Capital Construction Account Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr15,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr49,000
Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr401,000
!sc ,10Total Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr468,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for the salaries, wages, and other expenses necessary for the operation of the transportation commission and commission staff as provided by RCW 47.01.061.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 11. !tp1FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION‑-PROGRAM A
@i2Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation‑-State!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr111,000,000
Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation‑-Federal and Local!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr124,000,000
!sc ,10Total Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr235,000,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for the location, design, right of way, and construction of state highway projects designated as category "A" under RCW 47.05.030. Any amounts expended during the 1983-85 biennium from the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation in excess of the amount appropriated under section 21, chapter 53, Laws of 1983 1st ex. sess. as amended by chapter 2, Laws of 1984 shall be transferred to reserve status from amounts appropriated from the motor vehicle fund‑-state by this section.
If federal funds become available for the Mt. St. Helens road, the transportation commission, in consultation with the legislative transportation committee, shall seek unanticipated receipts for design and construction of the Mt. St. Helens road.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 12. !tp1FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION‑-PROGRAM B
@i2Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation‑-State!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr52,000,000
Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation‑-Federal and Local!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr478,000,000
!sc ,10Total Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr530,000,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for the location, design, right of way, and construction of state highway projects on the interstate system designated as category "B" under RCW 47.05.030.
The appropriation of $52,000,000 in state funds includes $18,300,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.790, for state matching funds for the construction of SR 90 from SR 5 to SR 405, and $33,700,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.801: PROVIDED, That the transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
In the event federal discretionary funds are made available to the state, the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation is increased proportionally to provide matching state funds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.801 not to exceed $10,000,000 and it is understood that the department shall seek unanticipated receipts for the federal portion.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 13. !tp1FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION‑-PROGRAM C
@i2Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation‑-State!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr167,000,000
Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation‑-Local!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr1,000,000
!sc ,10Total Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr168,000,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for the location, design, right of way, and construction of state highway projects designated as category "C" under RCW 47.05.030.
The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation will be funded with the proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.801 in the amount of $87,000,000: PROVIDED, That the transportation commission in consultation with the legislative transportation committee may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
$10,000,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation or so much thereof as is necessary is provided for preconstruction activities on new projects to be selected by the transportation commission. Funding of these activities shall be derived from underexpenditures in motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriations in the 1983-1985 biennium to the extent they become available.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 14. !tp1FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT‑-PROGRAM D
@i2Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr29,983,000
The appropriation in this section is provided for the improvement and construction of buildings and other highway plant construction, for management and support of the highway construction programs, and for administrative support necessary to support cities and counties in obtaining federal aid.
$2,000,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation, or so much thereof as may be required, is provided to fund the study required by Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 130 adopted by the 1983 legislature and provided for under RCW 46.68.110 and 46.68.120 of city, county, and state highway needs in relation to current statutory distributions of motor vehicle fuel taxes, other state and local highway revenue sources, and alternatives for financing long-term highway needs, and for other related studies.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 15. !tp1FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-AERONAUTICS‑-PROGRAM F
@i2General Fund‑-Aeronautics Account Appropriation‑-State!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr1,270,000
General Fund‑-Aeronautics Account Appropriation‑-Federal!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr91,000
!sc ,10Total Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr1,361,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for management and support of the aeronautics division, state fund grants to local airports, development and maintenance of a state-wide airport system plan, maintenance of state-owned emergency airports, federal inspections, and the search and rescue program.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 16. !tp1FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-SEARCH AND RESCUE‑-PROGRAM F
@i2General Fund‑-Search and Rescue Account Appropriation !w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr110,000
The appropriation in this section is provided for directing and conducting searches for missing, downed, overdue, or presumed downed general aviation aircraft; for safety and education activities necessary to insure safety of persons operating or using aircraft; and for the Washington wing civil air patrol in accordance with RCW 47.68.370.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 17. !tp1FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS‑-PROGRAM M
@i2Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr178,402,000
The appropriation in this section is for the maintenance and operations of state highways, maintenance and operations of highway plants, and associated management and support. $1,500,000 of the appropriation is provided as a contingency for snow and ice control expenditures in the event of heavier than normal snowfall. The appropriation includes $300,000 to be used solely for increased maintenance and other operational activities designed to accommodate additional highway traffic and visitors to the state enroute to the 1986 World Exposition.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 18. !tp1FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-HIGHWAY MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT‑-PROGRAM P
@i2Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr14,043,000
The appropriation in this section is provided for the management and support of the highway programs, for any necessary increase in stores, for necessary pit and stockpile sites and write-off of obsolete stores, pits, and stockpiles.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 19. !tp1FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-COUNTY-CITY PROGRAM‑-PROGRAM R
@i2Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation‑-State!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr2,350,000
Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation‑-Federal and Local!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr93,949,000
!sc ,10Total Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr96,299,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for the County-City Program‑-Program R. The appropriations are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The appropriations contain $309,000 of state funds and $93,549,000 of federal and local funds for reimbursable expenditures for the location, design, right of way, construction, and maintenance on city streets and county roads and other nonstate highways, and miscellaneous sales and services, including the unexpended balance of state funds from the sale of bonds for Columbia Basin county roads authorized in chapter 121, Laws of 1951, chapter 311, Laws of 1955, and chapter 121, Laws of 1965, for reimbursable expenditures on cooperative projects authorized by state and/or federal laws, and for expenditures through federal emergency relief acts.
(2) The appropriations contain $241,000 of state funds for expenditures in accordance with RCW 47.56.720 (Puget Island-Westport Ferry‑-Payments for operations and maintenance to Wahkiakum county).
(3) The appropriations contain $900,000 for the guarantee, pursuant to RCW 47.56.712, for the payment of principal of and interest on the Spokane River toll bridge revenue refunding bonds as the bonds become due, but only to the extent that net revenues from the operation of the bridge are insufficient therefor.
(4) The appropriations contain $400,000 of local funds to guarantee bond payments in the Astoria-Megler bridge pursuant to RCW 47.56.646.
(5) The appropriations contain $900,000 of state motor vehicle funds for improvements to 8.8 miles of public roads at Mt. Spokane Park.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 20. !tp1FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES‑-PROGRAM S
@i2General Fund‑-Aeronautics Account Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr8,000
General Fund Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr19,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Capital Construction Account Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr167,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr473,000
Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr23,707,000
!sc ,10Total Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr24,374,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for executive management, management services, and costs billed to the department of transportation by other agencies.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 21. !tp1FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-PLANNING, RESEARCH, AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION‑-PROGRAM T
(1) For public transportation and rail programs:
@i2General Fund Appropriation‑-State!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr536,000
General Fund Appropriation‑-Federal!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr4,664,000
General Fund Appropriation‑-Local!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr190,000
(2) For planning and research:
@i2Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation‑-State!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr3,438,000
Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation‑-Federal!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr12,619,000
!sc ,10Total Public Transportation and
!sc ,10Planning Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr21,447,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for the management and support of the public transportation and planning division, urban mass transportation administration programs, for rail programs, for studies which support local public transportation programs, for highway planning and research by the department of transportation, and for research and studies approved by the department of transportation.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 22. !tp1FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-PLANNING, RESEARCH, AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION‑-PROGRAM T
@i2General Fund Appropriation‑-State!w×!tr$!sc ,16
!ae0!tr55,000
Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation‑-Federal!w×!tr$!sc ,16
!ae0!tr110,000
!sc ,10Total Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,16
!ae0!tr165,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for the completion of a cooperative study between the department of transportation and the Washington public ports association to develop a long-range strategic planning document for each mode of transportation and its impact on the future economic growth of the state as initially authorized in section 403, chapter 285, Laws of 1984.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 23. !tp1FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-MARINE‑-PROGRAM W
@i2Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Reserve Account Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr3,958,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr44,400,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Capital Construction Account Appropriation‑-State!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr55,500,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Capital Construction Account Appropriation‑-Federal!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr7,300,000
!sc ,10Total Appropriation!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr111,158,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for the management and support of the marine transportation division of the department of transportation and for the operation, maintenance, and capital improvements of the Washington state ferry system. The appropriations are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The Puget Sound reserve account appropriation is provided to carry out RCW 47.60.420.
(2) The Puget Sound ferry operations account appropriation is provided for the operation and maintenance of the Washington state ferries, supplementing revenues available from the Washington state ferry system. The Puget Sound ferry operations account appropriation includes up to $12,500,000 transferred from the Puget Sound capital construction account in accordance with RCW 47.60.505.
(3) The Puget Sound capital construction account appropriation is provided for improving the Washington state ferry system, including, but not limited to, vessel acquisition, vessel construction, major and minor vessel improvements, and terminal construction and improvements. The appropriation of state funds from the Puget Sound capital construction account contains $20,000,000 of the proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.60.560: PROVIDED, That the transportation commission in consultation with the legislative transportation committee may authorize the use of current revenues available to the Puget Sound capital construction account in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(4) It is the intent of the legislature that the Puget Sound capital construction account appropriation is provided to carry out the projects presented to the transportation committees of the senate and house of representatives. The department of transportation shall consult with the legislative transportation committee prior to revising the programming of these projects or adding new projects.
(5) Savings realized in marine operations as of the end of the fiscal period shall be placed into reserve status and no expenditure shall be made from that reserve without consulting with the legislative transportation committee and obtaining the approval of the office of financial management pursuant to RCW 43.88.110.
(6) The results of the passenger-only ferry study shall be reported to the legislative transportation committee during the 1986 regular session of the legislature.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 24. !tp1FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
@i2General Fund Appropriation‑-Federal!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr1,200,000
The appropriation in this section is provided for supportive services to on-the-job training programs for minority construction workers and for minority contractors' training programs: PROVIDED, That this appropriation shall be fully reimbursable from federal funds.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 25. !tp1FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
@i2Motor Vehicle Fund‑-RV Account Appropriation Transfer:
For transfer to the Motor Vehicle Fund!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr391,000
The appropriation transfer in this section is provided for the construction and maintenance of recreation vehicle sanitary disposal systems at rest areas on the state highway system. This appropriation is part of the motor vehicle fund construction and maintenance appropriations.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 26. !tp1FOR THE STATE TREASURER‑-TRANSFER
@i2Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation‑-State!w×!tr$!sc ,14
!ae0!tr3,000,000
The appropriation in this section is for transfer to the Puget Sound capital construction account on August 1, 1985: PROVIDED, That the amount appropriated for transfer shall not exceed the amount of the unexpended balance in the Puget Sound ferry operations account on June 30, 1985, which is subject to transfer from the account pursuant to RCW 47.60.540(2). The amount transferred shall be reported to the legislative transportation committee.
Sec. 27. Section 46.68.110, chapter 12, Laws of 1961 as last amended by section 161, chapter 151, Laws of 1979 and RCW 46.68.110 are each amended to read as follows:
Funds credited to the incorporated cities and towns of the state as set forth in subdivision (1) of RCW 46.68.100 shall be subject to deduction and distribution as follows:
(1) One and one-half percent of such sums shall be deducted monthly as such sums are credited and set aside for the use of the department of transportation for the supervision of work and expenditures of such incorporated cities and towns on the city and town streets thereof, including the supervision and administration of federal-aid programs for which the department of transportation has responsibility: PROVIDED, That any moneys so retained and not expended shall be credited in the succeeding biennium to the incorporated cities and towns in proportion to deductions herein made;
(2) From July 1, 1985, through June 30, 1987, twenty-four one-hundredths of one percent of such funds shall be deducted monthly, as such funds accrue, and set aside for the use of the department of transportation for the purpose of funding the cities' share of the costs of highway jurisdiction studies and related studies. Any funds so retained and not expended shall be credited in the succeeding biennium to the cities in proportion to the deductions made;
(3) The balance remaining to the credit of incorporated cities and towns after such deduction shall be apportioned monthly as such funds accrue among the several cities and towns within the state ratably on the basis of the population last determined by the office of financial management.
Sec. 28. Section 46.68.120, chapter 12, Laws of 1961 as last amended by section 1, chapter 33, Laws of 1982 and RCW 46.68.120 are each amended to read as follows:
Funds to be paid to the counties of the state shall be subject to deduction and distribution as follows:
(1) One and one-half percent of such funds shall be deducted monthly as such funds accrue and set aside for the use of the department of transportation and the county road administration board for the supervision of work and expenditures of such counties on the county roads thereof, including the supervision and administration of federal-aid programs for which the department of transportation has responsibility: PROVIDED, That any funds so retained and not expended shall be credited in the succeeding biennium to the counties in proportion to deductions herein made;
(2) Two-tenths of one percent of such funds shall be deducted monthly as such funds accrue and set aside for the use of the department of transportation to carry out the responsibilities specified in RCW 46.68.124: PROVIDED, That any funds so retained and not expended shall be credited in the succeeding biennium to the counties in proportion to deductions herein made;
(3) All sums required to be repaid to counties composed entirely of islands shall be deducted;
(4) From July 1, 1985, through June 30, 1987, twenty-four one-hundredths of one percent of such funds shall be deducted monthly, as such funds accrue, and set aside for the use of the department of transportation for the purpose of funding the counties' share of the costs of highway jurisdiction studies and related studies. Any funds so retained and not expended shall be credited in the succeeding biennium to the counties in proportion to the deductions made;
(5) The balance of such funds remaining to the credit of counties after such deductions shall be paid to the several counties monthly, as such funds accrue, in accordance with RCW 46.68.122 and 46.68.124.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 29. The motor vehicle fund revenues are received at a relatively even flow throughout the year. Expenditures exceed the revenue during the accelerated summer and fall highway construction season, creating a negative cash balance during the heavy construction season. The legislature recognizes that the department of transportation may require interfund loans or other short-term financing to meet temporary seasonal cash requirements.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 30. The department of transportation may, after consultation with the legislative transportation committee, transfer any motor vehicle fund appropriations contained in sections 14, 18, and 20 of this act into sections 11, 13, and 17 of this act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 31. It is the intent of the legislature that the amounts assumed in this act and any other acts for all revolving funds for services provided by other agencies shall not be exceeded without the prior approval of the legislative transportation committee and the department of transportation.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 32. The legislature recognizes the economic importance to the state of attracting new industrial development, and that the availability of transportation services is a significant factor in attracting such industries. The transportation commission and the department of transportation may consider these unique circumstances in determining priorities for capital expenditures.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 33. The legislature recognizes the economic importance to the state of maintaining highway facilities at and near international border crossings which promote the efficient movement of highway traffic through customs checkpoints with as little delay to the motorist and inconvenience to border communities as is reasonably possible. To the maximum extent feasible, the transportation commission and the department of transportation shall consider the unique transportation needs present on highway routes crossing the international border in determining priorities for capital expenditures.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 34. In addition to the amounts appropriated in this act for revenue for distribution, bond retirement and interest including ongoing bond registration and transfer charges, transfers, interest on registered warrants, and certificates of indebtedness, there is also appropriated such further amounts as may be required or available for these purposes under any statutory formula or under any proper bond covenant made in accordance with law.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 35. In addition to such other appropriations as are made by this act, there is hereby appropriated to the state finance committee from legally available bond proceeds in the respective construction or building accounts such amounts as are necessary to pay the expenses incurred in the issuance and sale of the subject bonds.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 36. The appropriations of moneys and the designation of funds and accounts by this and other acts of the 1985 legislature shall be construed in a manner consistent with legislation enacted by the 1985 legislature to conform state funds and accounts with generally accepted accounting principles.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 37. If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 38. This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately.