| Washington State House of Representatives |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Transportation Committee | |
SSB 6857
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Designating a select portion of state route number 97 as a heavy haul industrial corridor.
Sponsors: Senate Committee on Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Morton, Swecker, Haugen, King, Spanel, Parlette and Delvin).
Brief Summary of Substitute Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/28/08
Staff: Jerry Long (786-7306).
Background:
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) may, at the request of a port,
designate highways located on port property as heavy haul industrial corridors. The WSDOT
may enter into agreements with ports to manage and maintain these corridors. Typically, the
purpose of a heavy haul industrial corridor is to allow for the controlled movement of
overweight, sealed, ocean-going containers from a port to a railhead. The gross vehicle weight
must not exceed 105,500 pounds. The entity operating the overweight vehicles in the corridor is
responsible for paying a special permit fee of $100 a month or $1,000 a year, which is deposited
in the motor vehicle fund.
Summary of Bill:
The WSDOT must designate the portion of State Route 97 that runs from the Canadian border to
the City of Oroville as a heavy haul industrial corridor for the movement of overweight vehicles.
The WSDOT may issue special permits to overweight vehicles operating in the corridor up to a
gross vehicle weight of 137,788 pounds. Entities issued a special permit must pay a fee of $100
a month or $1,000 a year, which is deposited in the motor vehicle fund.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.