SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6398
BYSenators Barr and Rasmussen
Prohibiting use of salt on state highways.
Senate Committee on Transportation
Senate Hearing Date(s):February 5, 1988
Majority Report: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6398 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.
Signed by Senators Patterson, Chairman; von Reichbauer, Vice Chairman; Barr, Bender, McMullen, Metcalf, Owen, Sellar.
Senate Staff:Robin Rettew (786-7306)
February 5, 1988
AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, FEBRUARY 5, 1988
BACKGROUND:
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) currently uses about 6,200 tons of salt per biennium at a cost of roughly $45.00 per ton. Salt is only used when it is essential to melt the ice and/or when sand is not adequate to insure safe roads.
SUMMARY:
The WSDOT is prohibited from using salt or any deicing chemical containing salt on state highways.
EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE:
The Department of Transportation is allowed to use salt with a corrosive inhibitor for research and experimental purposes.
Appropriation: none
Revenue: none
Fiscal Note: none requested
Senate Committee - Testified: Dennis Ingham (against); Gary Demich (against)