Brief Description: Making 2003-05 transportation appropriations.

Sponsors: Representative Murray; by request of Governor Locke.

Hearing Date: 2/17/03

Staff: Gary Lebow (786-7304).

Background:

The transportation budget provides appropriations to the major transportation agencies: Department of Transportation (DOT); Washington State Patrol (WSP); Department of Licensing (DOL); Traffic Safety Commission; and the Local Transportation Grant Board. The budget also provides appropriations out of transportation funds to many smaller agencies with transportation functions.

Summary of Bill:

Provides biennial appropriations for the 2003-05 biennium transportation budget.

Department of Transportation                                    $2.213 Billion

Local Transportation Grant Board                             $ 281 Million

Washington State Patrol                                             $ 264 Million

Department of Licensing                                            $ 183 Million

Traffic Safety Commission                                        $ 20 Million

Small agencies with transportation functions             $ 7 Million

                  Total Appropriations                                $2.968 Billion

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not Requested.

Effective Date: The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.