SENATE BILL REPORT

HJM 4024

BYRepresentatives Basich, Vekich, Sayan, Hargrove, Jones, Jacobsen, Peery, Heavey and Rust

Promoting a Pacific Coast Highway Corridor.

House Committe on Transportation

Senate Committee on Transportation

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 22, 1990

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Patterson, Chairman; Thorsness, Vice Chairman; von Reichbauer, Vice Chairman; Barr, Bender, Benitz, Conner, DeJarnatt, Hansen, Madsen, Murray, Nelson, Patrick, Sellar.

Senate Staff:Gene Baxstrom (786-7303)

                  February 23, 1990

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, FEBRUARY 22, 1990

BACKGROUND:

The states of Washington, Oregon and California are members of the Tri-State Highway 101 Council.  The council's goal is development of the Pacific Coast Highway Corridor for environmental protection, economic development and public safety.  A $9 million federal highway grant proposal for development of a consensus plan is currently before Congress.

SUMMARY:

The President and members of Congress are encouraged to develop strategies for a Pacific Coast Highway Corridor consensus plan, with the promise of federal funding, beginning in 1991.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: No one