5974-S AMS LOVE S4676.1
SSB 5974 - S AMD 1160
By Senator Lovelett
ADOPTED 02/15/2022
On page 1, line 20, after "Sec. 1." insert "(1)"
On page 2, after line 6, insert the following:
"(2) Furthermore, the legislature intends that $500,000,000 of the amounts identified for preservation and maintenance on LEAP Transportation Document 2022-B as developed February 14, 2022, must enhance stormwater runoff treatment from existing roads and infrastructure with an emphasis on green infrastructure retrofits. Projects must be prioritized based on benefits to salmon recovery and ecosystem health, reducing toxic pollution, addressing health disparities, and cost-effectiveness. The department of transportation must submit progress reports on its efforts to reduce the toxicity of stormwater runoff from existing infrastructure, recommendations for addressing barriers to innovative solutions, and anticipated demand for funding each biennium."
EFFECT: States legislative intent that $500,000,000 of the amounts identified for Preservation & Maintenance on LEAP Transportation Document 2022-B as developed February 14, 2022, must enhance stormwater runoff treatment from existing roads and infrastructure with an emphasis on green infrastructure retrofits. Projects must be prioritized based on benefits to salmon recovery and ecosystem health, reducing toxic pollution, addressing health disparities, and cost-effectiveness. The department of transportation must submit progress reports on its efforts to reduce the toxicity of stormwater runoff from existing infrastructure, recommendations for addressing barriers to innovative solutions, and anticipated demand for funding each biennium.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact.
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