| Washington State House of Representatives |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Transportation Committee | |
HB 2502
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their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Transferring jurisdictional route transfer responsibilities from the transportation improvement board to the transportation commission.
Sponsors: Representative Clibborn; by request of Transportation Improvement Board.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/21/08
Staff: Christie Parker (786-7322).
Background:
A route jurisdiction transfer is the conversion of a state highway into a local road or the
conversion of a local road into a state highway. Since 1991, the Transportation Improvement
Board (TIB) has received and reviewed these transfer requests. The criteria for evaluating these
requests are established in RCW 47.17.001. If the TIB agrees with the transfer request, the TIB
forwards a recommendation to the house and senate transportation committees.
The TIB distributes grant funding to cities and counties for transportation projects. The
Transportation Commission (Commission) sets tolls and ferry fares. The Commission also
produces the Washington Transportation Plan, which outlines statewide goals and objectives.
Since 2000, the TIB has received nine route jurisdiction requests. Staff time devoted to this
effort is estimated at two to four person weeks per year, but the amount of time varies depending
upon the request.
Summary of Bill:
Review of route jurisdiction transfer requests is transferred from the TIB to the Transportation
Commission.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.