HB 2134 — Making supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium.

2023 c 472 s 106 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE LEGISLATIVE EVALUATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM COMMITTEE Motor Vehicle Account — State Appropriation.

(($744,000)) $743,000 NEW SECTION.

103.106.

The appropriation in this section is provided solely for the Washington state institute for public policy to conduct:conduct (1) an independent, nonpartisan assessment of the passenger and air cargo forecasts cited in the Puget Sound regional council regional aviation baseline study including an evaluation of the underlying data, assumptions, methodologies, and the calculation of the level of uncertainty around the forecast;

(1)and An(2) independent,a nonpartisancomprehensive assessmentliterature ofreview theto passengeridentify andeffective airnational cargoand forecastsinternational citedstrategies into thereduce Pugetdemand Soundfor regionalair counciltravel regionalincluding aviationdiverting baselineit study,to includingother anmodes evaluationto ofavoid theenvironmental underlyingimpacts data,to assumptions,overburdened methodologies,communities and thevulnerable calculationpopulations. of the level of uncertainty around the forecast;

andThe (2)Washington astate comprehensiveinstitute literature review of national and international strategies to reduce demand for airpublic travel,policy includingmust divertingsubmit ita toreport otherwith modesfindings andp. whether such diversion avoids net environmental impacts to overburdened communities and vulnerable populations.

The3 legislatureHB intends2134 that the Washington state institute for public policy will submit a report with findings to the governor and the transportation committees of the legislature by DecemberJune 31,30, 2025.

NEW SECTION.

104.107.

A new section is added to 2023 c 472 (uncodified) to read as follows:

FOR WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Multimodal Transportation Account —State Appropriation.

$90,000 The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

$90,000 of the multimodal transportation account— state appropriation is provided solely for the Western Washington University center for economic and business research to conduct an economic study for San Juan county.

The study must include a review of key factors that impact the overall economy of the county and, where data is available, specific factors impacting San Juan Island and the town of Friday Harbor, including, but not limited to, the Washington state ferry system, tourism, and housing.

The study must analyze the impact of changes in these factors pre and post COVID-19.

The university must submit a report to the office of the governor and the transportation committees of the legislature summarizing the assessment no later than September 30, 2024.

Sec.

108.

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE CarbonElectric EmissionsVehicle Reduction Account —State— State Appropriation.

$5,000,000$220,000 ElectricCarbon VehicleEmissions Reduction Account ——State State Appropriation.

$220,000$5,360,000 TOTAL APPROPRIATION.

$5,220,000$5,580,000 The ((appropriation))appropriation appropriations in this section ((is))is are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) $220,000 of the electric vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely to the department to commission an independent study, based on the findings of the transportation electrification p.strategy authorized under RCW 43.392.040, of costs of installation, maintenance, and operation of electrical distribution infrastructure on the utility's side of the meter to commercial customers installing electric vehicle supply equipment.

3 ESHB 2134 strategy authorized under RCW 43.392.040, of costs of installation, maintenance, and operation of electrical distribution infrastructure on the utility's side of the meter to commercial customers installing electric vehicle supply equipment.

The department shall submit a report of study findings and an explanation ofp. how those findings will support implementation of the transportation electrification strategy authorized under RCW 43.392.040 to the governor and appropriate legislative committees by November 1, 2024.

(2)4 $5,000,000HB 2134 of how those findings will support implementation of the carbontransportation emissionselectrification reductionstrategy accountauthorized —under stateRCW appropriation43.392.040 isto providedthe solelygovernor forand aappropriate triballegislative electriccommittees boatby grantNovember program.1, 2024.

Federally(2) recognized$5,000,000 tribes,of tribalthe enterprises,carbon andemissions tribalreduction membersaccount—state areappropriation eligibleis toprovided applysolely for granta fundstribal for the purchase or conversion of electric motorsboat andgrant engines.program.

TheFederally amountrecognized providedtribes inare thiseligible subsectionto mustapply initiallyfor begrant placedfunds infor unallottedthe statuspurchase andof mayelectric notboats beand spentmotors. prior to January 1, 2025.

If(3) Initiative$360,000 Measureof No.the carbon emissions reduction account— state appropriation is provided solely for Seattle city light to install solar electric vehicle chargers in its service territory.

2117The ischargers approvedmust: in the 2024 general election, this amount shall lapse.

(3)(a) $5,000,000Not ofrequire themeters carbonor emissionspermitting; reduction account — state appropriation is provided solely for a nontribal electric boat grant program.

Residents(b) ofbe countiesable that border the Pacific Ocean or the Columbia River are eligible to applybe forrapidly grantdeployed; funds for the purchase or conversion of electric motors and engines.

The(c) amountbe providedavailable infor thisuse subsection must initially be placed in unallottedemergencies; status and may not be spent prior to January 1, 2025.

If(d) Initiativeoperate Measurein No.the event of an outage;

2117(e) isbe approvedable into thebe 2024installed generaland election,relocated thiswithout amountsite shallconstruction; lapse.

and (f) be installed in overburdened communities.

105.109.

(($3,574,000)) $3,578,000$3,576,000 The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

The report must include the continuation of policies and p.procedures necessary to increase the diversity of pilots, trainees, and applicants, including a diversity action plan.

4 ESHB 2134 procedures necessary to increase the diversity of pilots, trainees, and applicants, including a diversity action plan.

(2) $232,000 of the pilotage account—stateaccount — state appropriation is for a temporary environmental planner position to support rule making to fulfill the requirements of chapter 289, Laws of 2019.

NEW SECTION.

106.110.

A new section is added to 2023 c 472 s 110 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENTOFFICE OF ECOLOGYTHE CarbonGOVERNOR Emissionsp. Reduction Account —State Appropriation.

$15,715,0005 ModelHB Toxics2134 ControlState OperatingPatrol AccountHighway —Account—State State Appropriation.

$15,715,000$750,000 TOTALThe APPROPRIATION.appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

$31,430,000$750,000 Theof appropriationsthe state patrol highway account—state appropriation is provided solely to the state office of equity to contract with an independent consultant to conduct the studies, evaluations, and reporting functions required in thisRCW section43.06D.060(2), areand subjectfor the office to conduct the followingwork conditionsspecified in RCW 43.06D.060 (1) and limitations:(3).

(1)Sec. $15,715,000 of the carbon emissions reduction account — state appropriation and $15,715,000 of the model toxics control operating account— state appropriation are provided solely for the department to provide grants to transition from diesel school buses and other student transport vehicles to zero emission vehicles, and for the necessary fueling infrastructure needed for zero emission student transportation.

The111. department must prioritize school districts serving tribes and vulnerable populations in overburdened communities as defined under RCW 70A.02.010.

Up to $1,430,000 of the appropriation in this section is for technical assistance and grant administration.

The amounts provided in this subsection from the carbon emissions reduction account —state appropriation must initially be placed in unallotted status and may not be spent prior to January 1, 2025.

If Initiative Measure No.

2117 is approved in the 2024 general election, these amounts shall lapse.

(2) In carrying out this section, the department shall cooperate and provide assistance, as requested, in the joint transportation committee's development of program delivery evaluation tools and methodologies provided under section 204, chapter 472, Laws of 2023 for programs that receive funding from the carbon emissions reduction account.

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107.

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE SERVICES Carbon Emissions Reduction Account—StateAccount —State Appropriation.

$14,000,000 of the amounts provided in this subsection from the carbon emissions reduction account— state appropriation must initially be placed in unallotted status and may not be spent prior to January 1, 2025.

If Initiative Measure No.

2117 is approved in the 2024 general election, these amounts shall lapse.

The department shall collaborate with the interagency electric vehicle coordinating council to implement this section((section)) subsection and must work to meet benchmarks established in chapter 182, Laws of 2022 (transportation resources).

(2)(((3))) $14,000,000(c) ofIn thecarrying carbonout emissionsthis reduction((section)) accountsubsection, —the statedepartment appropriationshall iscooperate providedand solelyprovide forassistance, as requested, in the departmentjoint totransportation acquirecommittee's batterydevelopment electricof utilityprogram vehicles.delivery p.

6 HB 2134 evaluation tools and methodologies provided under section 204 ((of this act)), chapter 472, Laws of 2023 for programs that receive funding from the carbon emissions reduction account.

(((4))) (2) The department, with the assistance of designated staff in the Washington state department of transportation, must register for the clean fuels credit program and start tracking revenue generation pursuant to chapter 70A.535 RCW for investments funded in an omnibus transportation appropriations act.

(3) $14,000,000 of the carbon emissions reduction account — state appropriation is provided solely for the department to acquire battery electric utility vehicles.

Funds from resulting tax p.credits must be returned to the department of enterprise services and be deposited into the enterprise services account.

6 ESHB 2134 credits must be returned to the department of enterprise services and be deposited into the enterprise services account.

The amount provided in this subsection must initially be placed in unallotted status and may not be spent prior to January 1, 2025.

If Initiative Measure No.

2117 is approved in the 2024 general election, this amount shall lapse.

(3) In carrying out this section, the department shall cooperate and provide assistance, as requested, in the joint transportation committee's development of program delivery evaluation tools and methodologies provided under section 204 ((of this act)), chapter 472, Laws of 2023 for programs that receive funding from the carbon emissions reduction account.

(4) The department, with the assistance of designated staff in the Washington state department of transportation, must register for the clean fuels credit program and start tracking revenue generation pursuant to chapter 70A.535 RCW for investments funded in an omnibus transportation appropriations act.

(5) The department is required to provide a report to the transportation committees of the legislature that estimates current biennial and future carbon reduction impacts resulting from zero- emission electric vehicles and supply equipment infrastructure funded in this section by June 30, 2025.

7 ESHBHB 2134 TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES—OPERATING Sec.

(($5,252,000)) $5,795,000$5,841,000 Highway Safety Account — Federal Appropriation.

(($27,735,000)) $35,750,000$35,742,000 Highway Safety Account — Private/Local Appropriation.

(($34,533,000)) $43,091,000$43,129,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

8 ESHBHB 2134 (iii) Conferring with regional and state-level police, fire, and emergency medical services to assess and document potential delays in emergency response times due to poor street illumination;

If((If chapter 471, Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.lapses.)) (7) The Washington traffic safety commission may oversee a pilot program in up to three cities implementing the use of automated p.

(7)9 TheHB Washington2134 trafficvehicle safetynoise commissionenforcement maycameras overseein azones pilotthat programhave inbeen updesignated toby threeordinance citiesas implementing"Stay theOut useof Areas of automatedRacing." p.(a) Any programs authorized by the commission must be authorized by December 31, 2024.

9 ESHB 2134 vehicle noise enforcement cameras in zones that have been designated by ordinance as "Stay Out of Areas of Racing." (a) Any programs authorized by the commission must be authorized by December 31, 2024.

10 ESHBHB 2134 of warnings for violations under this section or retained longer than necessary to issue a warning notice as required under this subsection (7);

(($2,405,000)) $1,616,000$1,613,000 Motor Vehicle Account — State Appropriation.

(($3,005,000)) $3,527,000$3,524,000 County Arterial Preservation Account —State Appropriation.

(($1,808,000)) $1,841,000$1,838,000 TOTAL APPROPRIATION.

(($7,218,000)) $6,984,000$6,975,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(($4,798,000)) $4,823,000$4,821,000 p.

11 ESHBHB 2134 The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(($3,000,000))$3,000,000 $3,477,000 Multimodal Transportation Account —State Appropriation.

(($125,000))$125,000 $302,000 Motor Vehicle Account — State Appropriation.

(($4,270,000)) $4,276,000$4,269,000 PugetTOTAL SoundAPPROPRIATION. Ferry Operations Account —State Appropriation.

$500,000(($7,395,000)) TOTAL$7,394,000 APPROPRIATION.The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(($7,395,000)) $8,555,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

p.(iii) Estimate total implementation costs, including start-up and ongoing administrative costs;

12 ESHB 2134 (iii) Estimate total implementation costs, including start-up and ongoing administrative costs;

(b)p. The study should document and evaluate similar programs adopted in other states.

12 HB 2134 (b) The study should document and evaluate similar programs adopted in other states.

(2)(a) $400,000 of the motor vehicle accountaccount—state — state appropriation is for the joint transportation committee, in collaboration with the department of transportation, to convene a work group to study and recommend a new statutory framework for the department's public- private partnership program.

and p.(C) Addressing the state's ability to oversee the private entity's management of the asset.

13 ESHB 2134 (C) Addressing the state's ability to oversee the private entity's management of the asset.

(B)p. The work group may also evaluate public-private partnership opportunities for required fish passage and culvert work on state highways, for the construction of, replacement of, or commercial retail options within Washington state ferries' terminals, and for other projects as determined by the work group.

13 HB 2134 (B) The work group may also evaluate public-private partnership opportunities for required fish passage and culvert work on state highways, for the construction of, replacement of, or commercial retail options within Washington state ferries' terminals, and for other projects as determined by the work group.

p.(viii) At least one representative from the department of transportation's local programs division;

14 ESHB 2134 (viii) At least one representative from the department of transportation's local programs division;

and (x)p. At least one member from the house of representatives transportation committee and at least one member from the senate transportation committee.

14 HB 2134 (x) At least one member from the house of representatives transportation committee and at least one member from the senate transportation committee.

(i) The design of an infrastructure and incentive strategy to drive the purchase and use of zero emission medium and heavy duty vehicles, as well as cargo handling and off-road equipment, in the state including, but not limited to, programs for tractor trucks, box trucks, drayage trucks, refuse trucks, step and panel vans, heavy and p.

15 ESHBHB 2134 (i) The design of an infrastructure and incentive strategy to drive the purchase and use of zero emission medium and heavy duty vehicles, as well as cargo handling and off-road equipment, in the state including, but not limited to, programs for tractor trucks, box trucks, drayage trucks, refuse trucks, step and panel vans, heavy and medium-duty buses, school buses, on and off-road terminal tractors, transport refrigeration units, forklifts, container handling equipment, airport cargo loaders, and railcar movers;

In evaluating potential survey options, the committee shall consider opportunities for the state to partner and expand on developed established household travel surveys, including surveys conducted at both the Puget Sound regional council and the p.federal highway administration.

16 ESHB 2134 federal highway administration.

(b) The committee shall recommend an agency or agencies to perform ongoing analysis of a statewide household travel survey and otherp. transportation research.

16 HB 2134 other transportation research.

Summary findings from the independent assessment must be provided to the department, the governor's office, and the transportation committees of the legislature on a quarterly basis, with ((aa final))final an end of biennium report due to the governor and the transportation committees of the legislature by June 30, 2025.

p.(b) The independent review team must conduct an independent stakeholder engagement effort.

17 ESHB 2134 (b) The independent review team must conduct an independent stakeholder engagement effort.

The river transportation work group must be made up of stakeholders, including representativesp. of farming and agricultural production, ((federally recognized tribes and)) the fishing industry, tug and barge operators, shippers and receivers, public ports, railroad operators, cruise lines, the federal highway administration, and the army corps of engineers.

Consultations17 withHB 2134 farming and agricultural production, federally recognized tribes shouldand alsofishing beindustry, carriedtug outand inbarge coordinationoperators, withshippers and receivers, public ports, railroad operators, cruise lines, the Washingtonfederal statehighway departmentadministration, and the army corps of transportation.engineers.

(9) $477,000 of the carbon emissions reduction account— state appropriation is for the joint transportation committee to conduct a study of the impacts of implementing California's emissions standards for ocean-going vessels at berth in Titles 13 and 17 of the California Code of Regulations in Washington.

The study must include estimates of greenhouse gas emissions reductions, criteria air pollutant reductions, potential labor impacts, potential impacts on shipping costs and port competitiveness, and shore power infrastructure needs and costs.

The joint transportation committee must, at a minimum, coordinate with the department of ecology, department of transportation, representatives from Washington ports, impacted labor unions, and environmental organizations.

The joint transportation committee must report to the transportation committees of the legislature by June 30, 2025.

The amount provided in this subsection must initially be placed in unallotted status and may not be spent prior to January 1, 2025.

If Initiative Measure No.

2117 is approved in the 2024 general election, this amount shall lapse.

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18 ESHB 2134 (10)(a) $300,000 of the Puget Sound ferry operations account— state appropriation is for the joint transportation committee to convene a work group in advance of the 75th anniversary of the Washington state ferries on June 1, 2026, to review Washington state ferry funding requirements, options to increase dedicated funding sources for the ferry system and gather feedback about the impacts of the ferry system on the communities it serves.

(b) The work group must consist of, but is not limited to, joint transportation committee executive committee members or their designees, a representative of the office of financial management, representatives of labor, and representatives of ferry-served communities.

The executive committee of the joint transportation committee must appoint the members representing the house of representatives and senate, labor unions, and ferry dependent communities.

The work group must also consult with the Washington state ferries.

(c) The work group must provide a status report and preliminary findings to the office of the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature by January 13, 2025.

The legislature intends that a final report will be submitted by June 1, 2026.

(11) $200,000 of the Puget Sound ferry operations account — state appropriation is for an economic impact study of ferry service on the communities served.

The study must examine the impacts on a statewide and systemwide basis, on all 10 routes of service provided by the Washington state ferries.

The study must include a review of key factors that impact the overall economy of both ferry-served communities and the state economy, which may include impacts on employment, housing, health care costs and access, emergency response, climate resilience, tourism, and small business.

Preliminary results must be made available to the work group created in subsection (10) of this section.

A final report must be submitted to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature by June 1, 2025.

(($3,029,000)) $3,543,000$3,038,000 p.Interstate 405 and State Route Number 167 Express Toll Lanes Account — State Appropriation.

19$150,000 ESHBMultimodal 2134Transportation InterstateAccount 405—State and State Route Number 167 Express Toll Lanes Account—State Appropriation.

$150,000 Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation.

(($4,013,000)) $4,527,000$4,022,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

The updatep. process must be informed by guidance from a steering committee comprised of the commission, the joint transportation committee's executive committee, the governor's office, the secretary of the department of transportation, and representatives of metropolitan and regional transportation planning organizations.

18 HB 2134 update process must be informed by guidance from a steering committee comprised of the commission, the joint transportation committee's executive committee, the governor's office, the secretary of the department of transportation, and representatives of metropolitan and regional transportation planning organizations.

and p.(e) Finalize the updated plan, based upon input from stakeholders and the joint transportation committee.

20 ESHB 2134 (e) Finalize the updated plan, based upon input from stakeholders and the joint transportation committee.

(4) $500,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for the commission to conduct a route jurisdiction studyp. aimed at assessing the current state highway inventory and local roadway designations to determine if changes are needed in jurisdictional assignment between the state, county, and city road systems.

19 HB 2134 study aimed at assessing the current state highway inventory and local roadway designations to determine if changes are needed in jurisdictional assignment between the state, county, and city road systems.

The intent of the p.assessment is to identify rule-making approaches that support the state's ability to set toll rates and policies in a timely and efficient manner, so that the state can meet anticipated funding obligations.

21 ESHB 2134 assessment is to identify rule-making approaches that support the state's ability to set toll rates and policies in a timely and efficient manner, so that the state can meet anticipated funding obligations.

(8) $200,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for the commission to carry out a study assessing approaches to increasing safety and compliance of high occupancy vehiclep. lanes, express toll lanes, tolled facilities, and construction zones, facilitated by advanced technologies.

20 HB 2134 vehicle lanes, express toll lanes, tolled facilities, and construction zones, facilitated by advanced technologies.

p.(9) $75,000 of the multimodal transportation account— state appropriation is provided solely for the commission to carry out an initial assessment and scoping effort to determine the feasibility of creating a future west coast transportation network plan.

22 ESHB 2134 (9) $75,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state appropriation is provided solely for the commission to carry out an initial assessment and scoping effort to determine the feasibility of creating a future west coast transportation network plan.

(10)(a)p. $250,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for the commission to:

(i)21 CarryHB out2134 engagementSec. with Washington stakeholders on the results of the recently completed Forward Drive research program to inform next steps on road usage charging;

(ii) Develop updated revenue forecasts for motor fuel taxes and road usage charging;

and (iii) Consult with other states to develop concepts for future testing of multistate road usage charging.

(b) The commission is required to submit a report of findings and recommendations to the transportation committees of the legislature by December 1, 2024.

(11)(a) $250,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for the commission to oversee a study evaluating possible approaches for addressing the impacts of licensed noncommercial vehicles that are of heavier weight and greater size than a standard vehicle and that therefore represent a likely increased risk of injury from collisions to pedestrians and other p.

23 ESHB 2134 vulnerable roadway users.

The evaluation shall include an assessment of:

(i) Methodologies for defining particular categories of vehicles and for the identification of specific vehicles to which policy interventions could apply, possible policy interventions steps necessary for implementation of such policies, and consideration of whether after-market vehicle modifications could be included;

(ii) Options for addressing the impacts of such vehicles including, but not limited to, applying differentiated fees based upon size and weight of a vehicle, such as a road usage charge at a higher per mile charge as part of a potential future road usage charge system, or a graduated vehicle weight fee;

(iii) For revenue focused policies, methods to calculate the additional amounts to assess based upon identified vehicle characteristics that include, but are not limited to, vehicle weight and size;

(iv) Options at the point of sale for communicating the additional charges to be paid or policies to be implemented on the identified vehicles and the reasons for the additional charges;

and (v) Possible uses for the additional revenue raised, including options to address any differential adverse impacts resulting from the identified vehicles use of the transportation system.

(b) The commission shall provide a status report that includes preliminary recommendations for collecting additional revenue or applying other policies for licensed noncommercial vehicles that are of heavier weight and greater size than a standard vehicle to the transportation committees of the legislature by December 1, 2024, and shall provide a final report to the transportation committees of the legislature by May 1, 2025.

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FOR THE FREIGHT MOBILITY STRATEGIC INVESTMENT BOARD Multimodal Transportation AccountAccount—State —State Appropriation.

$400,000 Freight Mobility Investment AccountAccount—State —State Appropriation.

(($1,591,000)) $1,596,000$1,595,000 TOTAL APPROPRIATION.

(($1,991,000)) $1,996,000$1,995,000 p.The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

24 ESHB 2134 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(2) The board shall on an annual basis provide a status update on project delivery, including information on project timeline, cost, and budgeted cash flow over time to the office of financial management and the transportation committees of the legislature on the delivery of the freight mobility strategic investment projects on LEAP((LEAP)) OFM Transportation Document ((2023-2))((2023-2 2024-2 ALL PROJECTSPROJECTS, as developed ((Aprilon 21,April 2023))21)) February2024-1: 18, 2024.

Proposed Transportation Project List as developed December 13, 2023.

If((If chapter 167, Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.lapses.)) (4) $400,000 of the multimodal transportation account— state appropriation is provided solely for the board, in consultation with the department of transportation, to develop an implementation plan for specific truck parking solutions.

(4)It $400,000is the intent of the multimodallegislature transportationfor account—the stateboard appropriationto isidentify providedspecific solelysites forto theincrease board,truck inparking consultationcapacity within the departmentnear ofterm, transportation,as well as to developrecommend another implementationsteps planthat forcan specificbe trucktaken parkingin solutions.the 2024 and 2025 legislative p.

It22 isHB the2134 intent of the legislature for the board to identify specific sites to increase truck parking capacity in the near term, as well as to recommend other steps that can be taken in the 2024 and 2025 legislative sessions to increase truck parking capacity.

FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL p.Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project Account— State Appropriation.

25$43,000 ESHBState 2134Patrol AlaskanHighway WayAccount Viaduct— Replacement Project Account— State Appropriation.

$43,000(($610,711,000)) $661,595,000 State Patrol Highway Account—StateAccount — Federal Appropriation.

(($610,711,000))(($20,340,000)) $633,854,000$19,350,000 State Patrol Highway Account — FederalPrivate/Local Appropriation.

(($20,340,000))(($4,594,000)) $19,368,000$4,592,000 State Patrol Highway Safety Account — Private/LocalState Appropriation.

(($4,594,000))(($1,447,000)) $4,595,000$1,829,000 HighwayIgnition SafetyInterlock Device Revolving Account — State Appropriation.

(($1,447,000))(($1,959,000)) $1,737,000$1,956,000 IgnitionMultimodal InterlockTransportation Device Revolving Account ——State State Appropriation.

(($1,959,000))(($316,000)) $1,963,000$315,000 MultimodalState TransportationRoute Number 520 Corridor Account —State— State Appropriation.

$316,000 State Route Number 520 Corridor Account — State Appropriation.

(($642,669,000)) $665,135,000$692,939,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1)p. $580,000 of the state patrol highway account— state appropriation is provided solely for the operation of and administrative support to the license investigation unit to enforce vehicle registration laws in southwestern Washington.

23 HB 2134 (1) $580,000 of the state patrol highway account—state appropriation is provided solely for the operation of and administrative support to the license investigation unit to enforce vehicle registration laws in southwestern Washington.

At the end of the fiscal quarter in p.which it is estimated that more than $625,000 in state sales and use taxes have been remitted to the state since July 1, 2023, the Washington state patrol shall notify the state treasurer and the state treasurer shall transfer funds pursuant to section 406 ((of this act)), chapter 472, Laws of 2023.

26 ESHB 2134 which it is estimated that more than $625,000 in state sales and use taxes have been remitted to the state since July 1, 2023, the Washington state patrol shall notify the state treasurer and the state treasurer shall transfer funds pursuant to section 406 ((of this act)), chapter 472, Laws of 2023.

and (vi)p. Activities related to the implementation of the agency's workforce diversity plan, including short-term and long-term, specific comprehensive outreach, and recruitment strategies to increase populations underrepresented within both commissioned and noncommissioned employee groups.

24 HB 2134 (vi) Activities related to the implementation of the agency's workforce diversity plan, including short-term and long-term, specific comprehensive outreach, and recruitment strategies to increase populations underrepresented within both commissioned and noncommissioned employee groups.

Prior to the 2024 legislative session, the office of financial management, with assistance of the Washington state patrol, must also p.provide comparison information regarding recruitment bonus amounts currently being offered by local law enforcement agencies in the state.

27(4)(a) ESHB$6,575,000 2134of providethe comparisonstate informationpatrol regardinghighway recruitmentaccount— bonusstate amountsappropriation currentlyis beingprovided offeredsolely byfor localthe lawland enforcementmobile agenciesradio insystem thereplacement, state.upgrade, and other related activities.

(4)(a) $6,575,000 of the state patrol highway account—state appropriation is provided solely for the land mobile radio system replacement, upgrade, and other related activities.

(((7)))p. (6)(a) $10,000 of the state patrol highway account — state appropriation is provided solely for the Washington state patrol to administer a pilot program that implements a yellow alert system notifying the public when a hit-and-run accident resulting in a fatality or substantial bodily harm has occurred and been reported to the state patrol or other local law enforcement entity.

25 HB 2134 (((7))) (6)(a) $10,000 of the state patrol highway account—state appropriation is provided solely for the Washington state patrol to administer a pilot program that implements a yellow alert system notifying the public when a hit-and-run accident resulting in a fatality or substantial bodily harm has occurred and been reported to the state patrol or other local law enforcement entity.

p.(b) The Washington state patrol must report the following to the transportation committees of the legislature annually until June 30, 2025:

28 ESHB 2134 (b) The Washington state patrol must report the following to the transportation committees of the legislature annually until June 30, 2025:

(((8))) (7)(a) (($2,608,000))$2,608,000 $2,414,000 of the state patrol highway account —state— state appropriation is provided solely for administrative costs, advertising, outreach, and bonus payments associated with developing and implementing a state trooper expedited recruitment incentive program for the purpose of recruiting and filling vacant trooper positions in the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium.

(b)p. The state trooper expedited recruitment incentive program established by the Washington state patrol must include:

26 HB 2134 (b) The state trooper expedited recruitment incentive program established by the Washington state patrol must include:

and p.(iii) A sign-on bonus for each trooper hired through the expedited recruitment incentive program as follows:

29 ESHB 2134 (iii) A sign-on bonus for each trooper hired through the expedited recruitment incentive program as follows:

(((9))) (8) $3,896,000 of the state patrol highway account — state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter 17, Lawsp. of 2023 (speed safety cameras).

If27 chapterHB 17,2134 Laws of 2023 is(speed notsafety enactedcameras). by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(((10)))((If (9)chapter $500,00017, Laws of the2023 state patrol highway account — state appropriation is providednot solelyenacted forby bonusesJune and30, other2023, recruitment and retention-related compensation adjustments for communication officers and other noncommissioned staff of the Washingtonamount stateprovided patrolin whothis aresubsection coveredlapses. by a collective bargaining agreement.

(10))) (9) $500,000 of the state patrol highway account—state appropriation is provided solely for bonuses and other recruitment and retention-related compensation adjustments for communication officers and other noncommissioned staff of the Washington state patrol who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Funding p.provided in this subsection is contingent upon the governor or the governor's designee reaching an appropriate memorandum of understanding with the exclusive bargaining representative.

30 ESHB 2134 provided in this subsection is contingent upon the governor or the governor's designee reaching an appropriate memorandum of understanding with the exclusive bargaining representative.

(((11)(((11))) $4,732,000)) (10) $3,224,000$4,732,000 of the state patrol highway account—account — state appropriation is provided solely for two accelerated training programs for lateral hires.

If((If chapter 26, Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(((13)))(13))) (12) $76,000 of the state patrol highway account — state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 471, Laws of 2023 (negligent driving).

If((If chapter 471, Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(((14)))(14))) (13) $107,000 of the state patrol highway account — state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 462, Laws of 2023 (domestic violence).

If((If chapter 462, Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(((15)))(15))) (14) By December 1, 2024, the Washington state patrol must provide a report to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislaturep. on the status of McClain v.

28 HB 2134 legislature on the status of McClain v.

(((16))) (15) $32,000 of the state patrol highway accountaccount—state — state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 283, Laws of 2023 (illegal racing).

If((If chapter 283, Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.lapses.)) (16) $9,358,000 of the state patrol highway account— state appropriation is provided solely for a third arming and third trooper basic training class and any necessary vehicles for the graduates of the class.

(16) $5,905,000 of the state patrol highway account— state appropriation is provided solely for a third arming and third trooper basic training class.

p.(17) $2,857,000 of the state patrol highway account— state appropriation is provided solely for the Washington state patrol to implement the provisions of the settlement agreement under Washington State Patrol Troopers Association v.

31 ESHB 2134 (17) $2,857,000 of the state patrol highway account—state appropriation is provided solely for the Washington state patrol to implement the provisions of the settlement agreement under Washington State Patrol Troopers Association v.

(18) $2,178,000 of the state patrol highway account—state appropriation is provided solely for a second Cessna aircraft to be ordered for delivery in the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium.

(19) $691,000 of the state patrol highway account— state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter .

(Substitute House Bill No.

2357), Laws of 2024 (state patrol longevity bonus).

If chapter .

(Substitute House Bill No.

2357), Laws of 2024 is not enacted by June 30, 2024, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(20) $65,000 of the state patrol highway account— state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter .

(Third Substitute House Bill No.

1579), Laws of 2024 (independent prosecutions).

If chapter .

(Third Substitute House Bill No.

1579), Laws of 2024 is not enacted by June 30, 2024, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(21) $46,000 of the state patrol highway account— state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter .

(Engrossed Substitute House Bill No.

2153), Laws of 2024 (catalytic converters).

If chapter .

(Engrossed Substitute House Bill No.

2153), Laws of 2024 is not enacted by June 30, 2024, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(($5,299,000)) $5,321,000$5,319,000 Limited Fish and Wildlife Account —State Appropriation.

(($765,000)) $769,000$768,000 p.Highway Safety Account — State Appropriation.

32(($277,256,000)) ESHB$285,967,000 2134 Highway Safety Account—StateAccount — Federal Appropriation.

(($277,256,000))$2,371,000 $284,873,000Motor HighwayVehicle SafetyAccount Account—Federal— State Appropriation.

$2,371,000(($98,824,000)) $102,524,000 Motor Vehicle Account—StateAccount — Private/Local Appropriation.

(($98,824,000)) $101,807,000 Motor Vehicle Account—Private/Local Appropriation.

(($6,401,000)) $6,416,000 Department of Licensing Services Account — State Appropriation.p.

(($8,972,000))29 $9,187,000HB License2134 Plate Technology Account —State Appropriation.

(($4,204,000))(($8,972,000)) $4,411,000$9,185,000 AbandonedLicense RecreationalPlate VehicleTechnology DisposalAccount—State Account — State Appropriation.

$3,091,000(($4,204,000)) Limousine$4,683,000 CarriersAbandoned AccountRecreational —Vehicle StateAccount—State Appropriation.

(($3,091,000)) $3,090,000 Limousine Carriers Account — State Appropriation.

$443,000(($443,000)) $442,000 DOL Technology Improvement & Data Management Account —State Appropriation.

$944,000(($944,000)) $943,000 Agency Financial Transaction Account —State Appropriation.

(($430,903,000)) $441,966,000$444,041,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

p.(c) The costs of roadside assistance, motor vehicle insurance deductibles, motor vehicle registration fees, towing services, car maintenance, comprehensive car insurance, and gas cards;

33 ESHB 2134 (c) The costs of roadside assistance, motor vehicle insurance deductibles, motor vehicle registration fees, towing services, car maintenance, comprehensive car insurance, and gas cards;

(2) $150,000 of the highway safety account—stateaccount — state appropriation is provided solely for the department to conduct a study on the feasibilityp. of implementing a mobile application for driver licensing.

30 HB 2134 feasibility of implementing a mobile application for driver licensing.

p.(ii) A feasibility analysis of the department establishing a medical advisory board to advise on general policy for at-risk drivers, driving privileges for individual medically at-risk drivers, and an appeals process for drivers whose privileges are revoked or restricted due to medical conditions;

34(iii) ESHB 2134 (ii) A feasibilityrecommended analysisassessment oftool theto departmentdetermine establishing a medicaldriver's advisorypotential boardrisk to advisethemselves onor generalothers policywhen foroperating at-riska drivers,motor drivingvehicle privilegesp. for individual medically at-risk drivers, and an appeals process for drivers whose privileges are revoked or restricted due to medical conditions;

(iii)31 AHB recommended2134 assessment tool to determine a driver's potential risk to themselves or others when operating a motor vehicle so the department may make informed decisions on appropriate courses of action within the older driver program;

(5) $16,000 of the motorcycle safety education account— state appropriation, $2,000 of the limited fish and wildlife account — state appropriation, $947,000 of the highway safety account— state appropriation, $308,000 of the motor vehicle account— state appropriation, $14,000 of the ignition interlock device revolving account— state appropriation, and $14,000 of the department of licensing services account — state appropriation are provided solely for the department to redesign and improve its online services and website, and are subject to the conditions, limitations, and review p.requirements in section 701 ((of this act)), chapter 472, Laws of 2023.

35 ESHB 2134 requirements in section 701 ((of this act)), chapter 472, Laws of 2023.

The report must include detailed statewide and by licensing service office information on staffing levels, average monthly wait times, thep. number of enhanced drivers' licenses and enhanced identicards issued and renewed, and the number of primary drivers' licenses and identicards issued and renewed.

32 HB 2134 the number of enhanced drivers' licenses and enhanced identicards issued and renewed, and the number of primary drivers' licenses and identicards issued and renewed.

(((11))) (10) $3,082,000 of the abandoned recreational vehicle disposal account — state appropriation is provided solely for providing reimbursements in accordance with the department's abandoned p.recreational vehicle disposal reimbursement program.

36 ESHB 2134 recreational vehicle disposal reimbursement program.

(((12)))p. (11) $1,077,000 of the highway safety account — federal appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter 35, Laws of 2023 (CDL drug and alcohol clearinghouse) ((or chapter .

33 HB 2134 (((12))) (11) $1,077,000 of the highway safety account—federal appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter 35, Laws of 2023 (CDL drug and alcohol clearinghouse) ((or chapter .

1448), Laws of 2023 (CDL drug and alcohol clearinghouse))).clearinghouse).

If ((neither))neither chapter 35, Laws of 2023 ((oror chapter .

1448), Laws of 2023 are))are is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.lapses)).

If((If ((neitherneither chapter .

5251), Laws of 2023 or))or chapter 57, Laws of 2023 ((are))are is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(((14)))(14))) (13) $845,000 of the highway safety account— state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 445, Laws of 2023 (improving young driver safety).

If((If chapter 445, Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(((15)))(15))) (14) $150,000$180,000 of the highwaymotor safetyvehicle account— state appropriation is provided solely for the addition to the department's implementation plan for the expansion of the current driver training education requirement to include the department's assessment of opportunities to close availability and accessibility gaps in rural and underserved areas, as specified in the language of chapter 445,440, Laws of 2023 (improving(open youngmotor drivervehicle safety)safety asrecalls). amended in this act.

(15)((If $180,000chapter of440, theLaws motorof vehicle2023 accountis —not stateenacted appropriationby isJune provided30, solely2023, for the implementationamount ofprovided chapterin 440,this Lawssubsection oflapses. 2023 (open motor vehicle safety recalls).

If(16))) chapter(15) 440,$497,000 Laws of 2023the ishighway notsafety enactedaccount— bystate Juneappropriation 30,is 2023,provided solely for the amountimplementation providedof inchapter this466, subsectionLaws lapses.of 2023 (updating processes related to voter registration).

((If chapter 466, Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(20))) (16) $29,000 of the highway safety account— state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 118, Laws of 2023 (driver's abstract changes).

((If chapter 118, Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(21))) (17) $47,000 of the highway safety account— state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 453, Laws of 2023 (competency evaluations).

((If chapter 453, Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

3734 ESHBHB 2134 (16)(22))) $497,000(18) $23,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 466,283, Laws of 2023 (updating(illegal processesracing). related to voter registration).

If((If chapter 466,283, Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(((20)))(23))) (17)(19) $29,000$155,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 118,316, Laws of 2023 (driver's(jury abstractdiversity). changes).

If((If chapter 118,316, Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(((21)))(24))) (18)(20)(a) $47,000$36,000 of the highwaymotor safetyvehicle account— state appropriation is provided solely for the implementationissuance of nonemergency medical transportation vehicle decals to implement the high occupancy vehicle lane access pilot program established in section 217(2) ((of this act)), chapter 453,472, Laws of 20232023. (competency evaluations).

If chapter 453, Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(((22))) (19) $23,000 of the highway safety account— state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 283, Laws of 2023 (illegal racing).

If chapter 283, Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(((23))) (20) $155,000 of the highway safety account— state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 316, Laws of 2023 (jury diversity).

If chapter 316, Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(((24))) (21)(a) $36,000 of the motor vehicle account— state appropriation is provided solely for the issuance of nonemergency medical transportation vehicle decals to implement the high occupancy vehicle lane access pilot program established in section 217(2) ((of this act)), chapter 472, Laws of 2023.

(b) As part of this pilot program, the owner of a for hire nonemergency medical transportation vehicle may apply to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by p.the director, for a high occupancy vehicle exempt decal for a for hire nonemergency medical transportation vehicle.

38 ESHB 2134 the director, for a high occupancy vehicle exempt decal for a for hire nonemergency medical transportation vehicle.

(d) The owner of a for hire nonemergency medical transportation vehicle or the owner's representative must apply for a high occupancy vehiclep. exempt decal on a form provided or approved by the department.

35 HB 2134 vehicle exempt decal on a form provided or approved by the department.

p.(g) A high occupancy vehicle exempt decal expires June 30, 2025, and must be marked to indicate its expiration date.

39 ESHB 2134 (g) A high occupancy vehicle exempt decal expires June 30, 2025, and must be marked to indicate its expiration date.

(((25))) (22)(a)(21)(a) $265,000 of the highway safety account — state appropriation is provided solely for the department to provide an interagency transfer to the Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth, in consultation with the department and the office of the superintendent of public instruction, to fund the cost of interpreters for driver training education for deaf and hard of hearingp. youth to enable them to access driver training education at the same cost as their peers, and to pilot a sustainable driver training education program to determine how best to meet the driver training education needs of deaf and hard of hearing youth in the state in the future.

36 HB 2134 hearing youth to enable them to access driver training education at the same cost as their peers, and to pilot a sustainable driver training education program to determine how best to meet the driver training education needs of deaf and hard of hearing youth in the state in the future.

(((26))) (23)(22) $350,000 of the highway safety account— state appropriation is provided solely for the department to improve the process for commercial driver's license (CDL) holders to submit medical certification documents and update self-certification status to the department.

p.(a) Update license express to improve the process and make it more user friendly;

40 ESHB 2134 (a) Update license express to improve the process and make it more user friendly;

(((27))) (24)(23) $1,962,000 of the highway safety account— state appropriation is provided solely for the establishment of a pilot mobile licensing unit to provide licensing and identicard services.

Byp. December 1, 2024, the department must submit a report to the governor and the transportation committees of the legislature detailing the locations served, the number and type of documents issued, and other outcome measures associated with the mobile licensing unit.

37 HB 2134 By December 1, 2024, the department must submit a report to the governor and the transportation committees of the legislature detailing the locations served, the number and type of documents issued, and other outcome measures associated with the mobile licensing unit.

(((28))) (25)(24) $2,000,000 of the highway safety account— state appropriation is provided solely for driver's license assistance and support services in King county with an existing provider that is already providing these services to low-income immigrant and refugee women.

(((30))) (26)(25) $8,000 of the motorcycle safety education account—account — state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 137, Laws of 2023 (motorcycle safety board).

If((If chapter 137, Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(32))) (26) $29,000 of the motor vehicle account— state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 431, Laws of 2023 (transportation resources).

((If chapter 431, Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(34))) (27) $282,000 of the highway safety account— state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 471, Laws of 2023 (negligent driving).

((If chapter 471, Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.)) (28) $100,000 of the highway safety account — state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of Z-0425/24 (improving access to department of licensing issued documents).

If chapter .

., Laws of 2024 (improving access to department of licensing issued documents) is not enacted by June 30, 2024, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

4138 ESHBHB 2134 (((32)))(29) (27)$1,564,000 $29,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapterZ-0450/24 431,(enhancing Lawsprorate ofand 2023fuel (transportationtax resources).collections).

If chapter 431, Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(((34))) (28) $282,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 471, Laws of 2023 (negligent driving).

If chapter 471, Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(29) $6,000 of the motorcycle safety education account— state appropriation, $1,000 of the limited fish and wildlife account — state appropriation, $406,000 of the highway safety account— state appropriation, $137,000 of the motor vehicle account— state appropriation, $5,000 of the ignition interlock device revolving account— state appropriation, and $6,000 of the department of licensing services account — state appropriation are provided solely for the department of licensing for additional finance and budget staff.

By December 1, 2024, the department shall submit a report to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature on the specific steps the department has taken to address the findings of the State Auditor's Office FY2022 Accountability Audit Report No.

1032793.

(30) $2,100,000 of the highway safety account — state appropriation is provided solely for the department to increase public awareness of REAL ID.

Of the amounts appropriated in this section, $900,000 is for the department to directly contract with a communications group with experience spreading awareness about REAL ID to community-based organizations and ethnic media outlets.

(31) $1,224,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter .

(Engrossed House Bill No.

1964), Laws of 2024 (enhancing prorate and fuel tax collections).

(Engrossed., HouseLaws Billof No.2024 (enhancing prorate and fuel tax collections) is not enacted by June 30, 2024, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

1964),(30) Laws$237,000 of 2024the ismotor notvehicle enactedaccount—state byappropriation Juneis 30,provided 2024,solely thefor amountimplementation providedof inZ-0552/24 this(petroleum subsectionsupply lapses.and pricing).

(32) $34,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter .

(Second Substitute House Bill No.

2014), Laws of 2024 (definition of veteran).

(Second., SubstituteLaws Houseof Bill2024 No.(petroleum supply and pricing) is not enacted by June 30, 2024, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

2014), p.

42 ESHB 2134 Laws of 2024 is not enacted by June 30, 2024, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(33) $262,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter .

(Substitute House Bill No.

1104), Laws of 2024 (deferred prosecutions).

If chapter .

(Substitute House Bill No.

1104), Laws of 2024 is not enacted by June 30, 2024, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(34) $49,000 of the highway safety account — state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter .

(Engrossed Substitute House Bill No.

1493), Laws of 2024 (impaired driving).

If chapter .

(Engrossed Substitute House Bill No.

1493), Laws of 2024 is not enacted by June 30, 2024, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(35) $300,000 of the highway safety account — state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter .

(Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No.

2099), Laws of 2024 (state custody/ID cards).

If chapter .

(Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No.

2099), Laws of 2024 is not enacted by June 30, 2024, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(36) $50,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for the department to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing and administering a per mile fee program.

The study must identify the staffing and resources needed to implement and administer the program, including possible technical investments, leveraging existing technology platforms.

A preliminary report of the study findings relating to internal costs to administer the program is due to the governor and transportation committees of the legislature by December 31, 2024.

The legislature intends to require a final report that includes potential third-party costs and options to the governor and the transportation committees of the legislature by December 31, 2025.

(($58,854,000)) p.$66,619,000 State Route Number 520 Civil Penalties Account — State Appropriation.

43$4,178,000 ESHBTacoma 2134Narrows $66,702,000Toll StateBridge RouteAccount Number—State 520 Civil Penalties Account—State Appropriation.

$4,178,000(($30,729,000)) Tacoma$34,396,000 NarrowsAlaskan TollWay BridgeViaduct Account—StateReplacement Project Account— State Appropriation.

(($30,729,000))(($20,701,000)) $34,401,000$22,539,000 AlaskanInterstate Way405 Viaductand ReplacementState ProjectRoute Account—Number 167 Express Toll Lanes Account — State Appropriation.

(($20,701,000))(($23,756,000)) $22,545,000$25,522,000 InterstateTOTAL 405APPROPRIATION. and State Route Number 167 Express Toll Lanes Account — State Appropriation.

(($23,756,000))(($138,218,000)) $25,526,000$153,254,000 TOTALThe APPROPRIATION.appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(($138,218,000))(1) $153,352,000$1,300,000 Theof appropriationsthe inTacoma thisNarrows sectiontoll bridge account — state appropriation and (($12,484,000)) $12,820,000 of the state route number 520 corridor account — state appropriation are subjectprovided tosolely for the followingpurposes conditionsof addressing unforeseen operations and limitations:maintenance costs on the Tacoma Narrows bridge and the state route number 520 bridge, respectively.

(1)The $1,300,000office of thefinancial Tacomamanagement Narrowsshall tollplace bridgep. account — state appropriation and $12,484,000 of the state route number 520 corridor account— state appropriation are provided solely for the purposes of addressing unforeseen operations and maintenance costs on the Tacoma Narrows bridge and the state route number 520 bridge, respectively.

The39 officeHB of2134 financial management shall place the amounts provided in this subsection, which represent a portion of the required minimum fund balance under the policy of the state treasurer, in unallotted status.

(a) Information on the travel times and travel time reliability (at a minimum, average and 90th percentile travel times) maintained during peak and nonpeak periods in the express toll lanes and general purpose lanes for both the entire corridor and commonly made trips in the corridor including, but not limited to, northbound from Bellevue to Rose Hill, state route number 520 at NE 148th to Interstate 405 at state route number 522, Bellevue to Bothell (both NE 8th to state p.route number 522 and NE 8th to state route number 527), and a trip internal to the corridor (such as NE 85th to NE 160th) and similar southbound trips;

44 ESHB 2134 route number 522 and NE 8th to state route number 527), and a trip internal to the corridor (such as NE 85th to NE 160th) and similar southbound trips;

(3) (($314,000)) $221,000$535,000 of the Interstate 405 and state route number 167 express toll lanes account —state appropriation, (($734,000)) $511,000$1,245,000 of the state route number 520 corridor accountaccount— — state appropriation, (($315,000)) $220,000$535,000 of the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge accountaccount— — state appropriation, and (($413,000)) $289,000$702,000 of the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project account — state appropriation are provided solely for the reappropriation of unspent funds on the new tolling back office system from the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium.

(5) As part of the department's 2025-2027 biennial budget request, the department shall update the cost allocation recommendations that assign appropriate costs to each of the toll fundsp. for services provided by relevant Washington state department of transportation programs, the Washington state patrol, and the transportation commission.

40 HB 2134 funds for services provided by relevant Washington state department of transportation programs, the Washington state patrol, and the transportation commission.

(6) Up to $16,460,000(($16,460,000)) $16,648,000 of the amounts provided for operations and maintenance expenses on the state route number 520 facility from the state route number 520 corridor account during the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium in this act are derived from the receipt of federal American rescue plan act of 2021 funds and not toll revenues.

(7)(a) $19,248,000 of the state route number 520 corridor account — state appropriation is provided solely for the costs of insurance for the state route number 520 floating bridge.

(b) $75,000 of the state route number 520 corridor account — state appropriation is provided solely for the department to conduct an actuarial analysis of the short and long-term costs and benefits, including risk mitigation of self-insurance as compared to the commercial insurance option for the state route number 520 floating p.

45 ESHB 2134 bridge, as allowed under the terms of the state route number 520 master bond resolution.

By December 15, 2024, the department shall report to the transportation committees of the legislature on the results of the actuarial analysis.

(($122,240,000)) $122,775,000$122,697,000 Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account —State Appropriation.

(($128,515,000)) $129,052,000$128,974,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

Funding for staffing will be monitored and adjusted in the 2024 supplemental transportation appropriations act to restore funding as authorized staffing levels are achieved.)) Sec.p.

41 HB 2134 Sec.

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONTRANSPORTATION—FACILITY —FACILITY MAINTENANCE, OPERATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION ——PROGRAM PROGRAMD—OPERATING D—Motor OPERATINGVehicle p.Account — State Appropriation.

46(($39,987,000)) ESHB$40,356,000 2134Move MotorAhead VehicleWA Account—StateAccount — State Appropriation.

(($39,987,000))$2,532,000 $40,382,000State MoveRoute AheadNumber WA520 Account—StateCorridor Account — State Appropriation.

$2,532,000 State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State Appropriation.

(($42,553,000)) $42,948,000$42,922,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

and (((E)))p. (e) An assessment of the commercial value and return to the state transportation funds associated with the sale of the property from consolidation and other space efficiency measures.

(((ii)))42 (2)(a)HB The2134 department(((E))) must(e) submitAn assessment of the implementationcommercial planvalue and finalreturn reportto from the detailedstate spacetransportation studyfunds toassociated with the officesale of p.the property from consolidation and other space efficiency measures.

47(((ii))) ESHB(2)(a) 2134The department must submit the implementation plan and final report from the detailed space study to the office of financial management and the transportation committees of the legislature by October 1, 2024.

(a)p. A list of department owned and managed fuel sites prioritized by urgency of replacement;

43 HB 2134 (a) A list of department owned and managed fuel sites prioritized by urgency of replacement;

and p.(c) A discussion of to what extent the fuel site infrastructure can support zero emissions vehicles.

48(2)(a) ESHB$100,000 2134of (c)the Amultimodal discussiontransportation ofaccount — state appropriation is provided solely for the department to whatadminister extenta pilot program to install and test intelligent speed monitoring technology in a portion of the fueldepartment's sitefleet infrastructureof canvehicles supportwhile zerousing emissionsglobal vehicles.positioning system technology and other mapping tools to monitor vehicle location and corresponding speed limits on traveled roadways.

(2)(a) $100,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state appropriation is provided solely for the department to administer a pilot program to install and test intelligent speed monitoring technology in a portion of the department's fleet of vehicles while using global positioning system technology and other mapping tools to monitor vehicle location and corresponding speed limits on traveled roadways.

(($13,979,000)) $17,451,000$14,573,000 Aeronautics Account — Federal Appropriation.

(($17,689,000)) $23,090,000$20,212,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

The department shall submit a report to the transportation committees of the legislature by October 1, 2024, identifying a selection of sustainablep. aviation projects for funding by the legislature.

44 HB 2134 sustainable aviation projects for funding by the legislature.

Innovative sustainable p.aviation projects may include, but are not limited to, pilot projects demonstrating the use of:

49 ESHB 2134 aviation projects may include, but are not limited to, pilot projects demonstrating the use of:

((If chapter 463, Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount in this subsection lapses.)) Funding is provided forto support the activitieswork of the department and the commercial aviation work group andincluding, forbut supportnot oflimited theto, workconducting groupmeaningful bycommunity theengagement department.with overburdened and p.

The45 activitiesHB of2134 thevulnerable workpopulations groupto includeaddress the issuancestate's oftransportation theneeds initialand progress report, required in section 4, chapter 463, Laws of 2023, which requires the listingenvironmental ofjustice areasimpact that will not have further review as the areas are in conflict with the operations of aaviation militaryon installation.communities.

The report must also identify unsuitable geographies due either to p.

50 ESHB 2134 environmental impacts or impacts to overburdened communities.

Additionally, within the funding provided the work group must:

(a) Work to understand what studies currently exist on state transportation needs and capacities and identify any gaps of information;

and (b) Conduct meaningful community engagement with overburdened and vulnerable populations with a focus on the environmental justice impact of aviation on communities.

(5) $300,000 of the aeronautics account — state appropriation is provided solely for the Port of Bremerton to conduct a study on the feasibility of offering commercial service at the Port of Bremerton airport.

Pursuant to RCW 47.68.090(2)(c), the department may not require a match for this project.

(6) $2,575,000 of the aeronautics account — state appropriation is provided solely for the Pullman-Moscow regional airport.

Pursuant to RCW 47.68.090(2)(c), the department may not require a match for this project.

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONTRANSPORTATION—PROGRAM —PROGRAM DELIVERY MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT— PROGRAM H Motor Vehicle Account — State Appropriation.

(($64,470,000)) $65,210,000$65,644,000 Motor Vehicle Account — Federal Appropriation.

(($851,000))$851,000 $1,351,000 Move Ahead WA Flexible Account — State Appropriation.

(($66,393,000)) $67,633,000$67,567,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) During the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium, if the department takes possession of the property situated in the city of Edmonds for which a purchase agreement was executed between Unocal and the department in 2005 (Tax Parcel Number 262703-2-003-0009), and if the department confirms that the property is still no longer needed for transportation purposes, the department shall provide the city of p.Edmonds with the first right of purchase at fair market value in accordance with RCW 47.12.063(3) for the city's intended use of the property to rehabilitate near-shore habitat for salmon and related species.

51(2) ESHB$469,000 2134of Edmonds with the firstmotor rightvehicle ofaccount purchase— atstate fairappropriation marketis valuereappropriated inand accordanceprovided withsolely RCW 47.12.063(3) for the city'simplementation intended use of thechapter property217, toLaws rehabilitateof near-shore2021 habitat(noxious forweeds). salmon and related species.

(2) $469,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is reappropriated and provided solely for the implementation of chapter 217, Laws of 2021 (noxious weeds).

(4) ((The appropriations in this section provide sufficient funding for the department assuming vacancy savings that may change overp. time.

46 HB 2134 over time.

(5)))(a) $572,000 of the move ahead WA flexible accountaccount—state — state appropriation is provided solely to track and maximize clean fuels credits and revenue generated by state agencies pursuant to chapter 70A.535 RCW.

(b) The LEAP((LEAP)) OFM Transportation Document ((2023-2))((2023-2 2024-2 ALL PROJECTS as developed ((AprilApril 21,21)) 2023))2024-1: February 18, 2024, anticipates fulfillment of the requirements under chapter 70A.535 RCW of generating credits and revenue for transportation investments funded in an omnibus transportation appropriations act, including the move ahead WA transportation package.

Proposed Transportation Project List as developed December 13, 2023, anticipates fulfillment of the requirements under chapter 70A.535 RCW of generating credits and revenue for transportation investments funded in an omnibus transportation appropriations act, including the move ahead WA transportation package.

(((6))) (5) $93,000 of the multimodal transportation account—account — state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of p.chapter 169, Laws of 2023 (climate resilience strategy).

52((If ESHB 2134 chapter 169, Laws of 2023 (climateis resiliencenot strategy).enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.)) (6)(a) $500,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is for the department to study and make recommendations on alternative delivery methods that may be used by the department in public works contracting.

((IfAt chaptera 169,minimum, Lawsthe ofstudy 2023should isreview notthe enactedalternative bydelivery Junemethods 30,and 2023,processes utilized by the amountagency providedto indate, thisassess subsectionthe lapses.))overall (6)effectiveness Toof assisteach of the departmentdelivery asmethods, itengage continueswith experts to makeunderstand progressnational onand meetinginternational thetrends requirementsin ofalternative thedelivery federalcontracting, U.S.and make recommendations on next steps.

The department may contract with consultants for support in studying alternative delivery methods and drafting recommendations.

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47 HB 2134 (b) In developing its alternative delivery method recommendations, the department must engage with industry stakeholders including, but not limited to, the engineering, contracting, and women and minority-owned business community.

(c) The department must submit a preliminary report to the office of the governor and the chairs and ranking members of the transportation committees of the legislature by December 15, 2024.

The work group must submit a final report, including any recommendations or draft legislation, to the office of the governor and the chairs and ranking members of the transportation committees of the legislature by June 30, 2025.

(7) To assist the department as it continues to make progress on meeting the requirements of the federal U.S.

(7)(a) $500,000 of the multimodal transportation account — state appropriation is provided solely for the department to explore alternative uses of the state's highway rights-of-way to address pressing public needs relating to climate change, equitable communications, renewable energy generation, electrical transmission and distribution projects, broadband projects, vegetation management, inductive charging in travel lanes, alternative fueling facilities, and other appropriate uses.

In exploring alternative uses of the state's highway rights-of-way, the department shall:

(i) Review the utility accommodation policy and make recommendations to update the policy to include clean energy and connectivity projects under 23 C.F.R.

Part 645.

At a minimum, the recommendations for updated clean energy and connectivity projects must include renewable energy and electrical transmission and distribution;

(ii) Review and update the department's integrated roadside vegetation management plans to maximize carbon sequestration and develop habitat and forage for native pollinators, Monarch butterflies, and honeybees through plantings of native noninvasive flowering plants and grasses on the state highways rights-of-way and at safety rest areas;

(iii) Assess state highways rights-of-way land areas most suitable for solar development by considering slope, elevation, vegetative cover, and solar radiation;

and (iv) Identify existing highway rights-of-way suitable as designated energy corridors for electric transmission and distribution and other energy infrastructure.

(b) In carrying out the requirements in (a) of this subsection, the department may consult with an organization that uses an advanced p.

53 ESHB 2134 rights-of-way solar mapping tool that uses ArcGIS Pro software for faster and more precise analysis of rights-of-way solar using the state's full spatial rights-of-way data sets.

(c) The department must report its findings, recommendations, and status of its updates to the transportation committees of the legislature by January 15, 2025.

(($694,000)) $704,000$703,000 Electric Vehicle Account — State Appropriation.

(($164,600,000)) $201,985,000$184,600,000 TOTAL APPROPRIATION.

(($199,440,000)) $236,835,000$219,449,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1)p. $3,746,000 of the electric vehicle account— state appropriation and (($30,000,000)) $50,000,000 of the carbon ((reduction)) emissions reduction account —state appropriation are provided solely for the clean alternative fuel vehicle charging and refueling infrastructure program in chapter 287, Laws of 2019 (advancing green transportation adoption).

$20,000,00048 HB 2134 (1) $3,746,000 of the amountselectric providedvehicle inaccount—state thisappropriation subsectionand from(($30,000,000)) $50,000,000 of the carbon ((reduction)) emissions reduction account—account—state state appropriation mustare initiallyprovided besolely placedfor inthe unallottedclean statusalternative fuel vehicle charging and mayrefueling notinfrastructure beprogram spentin priorchapter to287, JanuaryLaws 1,of 2025.2019 (advancing green transportation adoption).

If(2) Initiative$1,000,000 Measureof No.the electric vehicle account— state appropriation and $500,000 of the multimodal transportation account — state appropriation are provided solely for a colocated DC fast charging and hydrogen fueling station near the Wenatchee or East Wenatchee area near a state route or near or on a publicly owned facility to service passenger, light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles.

2117 is approved in the 2024 general election, these amounts shall lapse.

(2) $10,000,000 of the carbon emissions reduction account — state appropriation is also provided solely for the clean alternative fuel vehicle charging and refueling infrastructure program in chapter 287, p.

54 ESHB 2134 Laws of 2019 (advancing green transportation adoption).