SENATE BILL REPORT

EHB 1123

BYRepresentatives Walk, Schmidt and Baugher

Directing moneys from the grade crossing protective fund to the motor vehicle fund.

House Committe on Transportation

Senate Committee on Transportation

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 30, 1987

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Peterson, Chairman; Bailey, Barr, Conner, DeJarnatt, Garrett, Halsan, Nelson, Patterson, Sellar, Smitherman.

Senate Staff:Robin Rettew (786-7306)

                  March 31, 1987

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MARCH 30, 1987

BACKGROUND:

The Utilities and Transportation Commission biennially requests an appropriation for the installation or upgrading of signals or other warning devices at grade crossings.  For the past two biennia federal funds have been available for most grade crossing projects, allowing state savings. The state pays 10 percent of state project costs and 1 percent of local project costs.  The 1987-89 appropriation request is for $320,000 which will leave a projected balance of $1,331,000.

SUMMARY:

The Grade Crossing Protective Fund has an ending fund balance in excess of the Utilities and Transportation Commission's (UTC) 1987-89 appropriation request of $320,000.  The excess balance of $1,331,000 is transferred to the Motor Vehicle Fund.

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: No one