SB 5162 — Making transportation appropriations for the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium.

$300,000 The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

$300,000 of the multimodal transportation account— state appropriation is provided solely for the joint legislative audit and review committee to conduct an independent review of the usage of triple trailer commercial vehicle configurations.

(1) As part of the review, the committee must:

(a) Consult with at least seven industry motor carriers, including five national carriers and two regional carriers, that operate triple trailer configurations to gather vehicle miles traveled, collisions and causes of collisions for each trailer configuration operated, power unit vehicle miles traveled saved by triple trailer usage, employee displacement and classification changes, and estimated carbon reductions resulting from triple trailer usage;

and (b) Evaluate, at a minimum, triple trailer usage in other states to include requirements pertaining to permitting, operator and vehicle licensing, and equipment and infrastructure, with a five-year comparison of collision and safety related data pertaining to the operation of triple trailers in allowable states as compared to all other allowable commercial vehicle trailer configurations.

(2) The review must include:

(a) Details of triple trailer operations by motor carriers to identify unique dependencies placed on public infrastructure for parking, enforcement, inspection, and travel routes;

(b) Consultation with commercial vehicle enforcement entities in states that allow the use of triple trailer configurations to determine challenges to enforcement, safety, and expedient traffic flow;

and (c) A review of federal ISTEA freeze variances that have occurred since 1991, including changes in the 2015 FAST act, that can be utilized to gain federal approval for a pilot or operation of triple trailer configurations in Washington state.

(3) The committee must report to the transportation committees of the legislature best practices that would benefit Washington state in p.

4 SSB 5162 the operation of triple trailer configurations, and any recommendations for further legislative and policy actions by September 1, 2024.

109.108.

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Electric Vehicle Account—State Appropriation.

$220,000 Multimodal Transportation Account —State Appropriation.

$535,000 TOTAL APPROPRIATION.

$755,000 The appropriations in this section 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 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 gather data from at least five electric utilities serving retail customers in the state for purposes of completing the study.

The department shall submit a report of study findings and an explanation of 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) $535,000 of the multimodal transportation account— state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter .

(Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No.

5466), Laws of 2023 (transit- oriented development).

If chapter .

(Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No.

5466), Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

NEW SECTION.

Sec.

110.

$3,519,000$3,589,000 TheNEW appropriationSECTION. in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

The board of pilotage commissioners shall file the annual report to the governor and chairs of the transportation committees required under RCW 88.16.035(1)(f) by September 1, 2023, and annually thereafter.

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5 SSB 5162 the continuation of policies and procedures necessary to increase the diversity of pilots, trainees, and applicants, including a diversity action plan.

The diversity action plan must articulate a comprehensive vision of the board's diversity goals and the steps it will take to reach those goals.

NEW SECTION.

111.109.

$750,000 TheMotor appropriationVehicle inAccount this— sectionState isAppropriation. subject to the following conditions and limitations:

$750,000$460,000 ofTOTAL theAPPROPRIATION. 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 RCW 43.06D.060.

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3 SB 5162 TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES—OPERATING NEW SECTION.

112.

FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Motor Vehicle Account — State Appropriation.

$600,000 The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) $500,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for the antitrust division of the attorney general's office to convene a work group to examine consumer motor vehicle fuel pricing in Washington state.

(2) $100,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for an interagency agreement with the department of licensing for staff support and assistance related to the work group established under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) The membership of the work group established under subsection (1) of this section must include, but is not limited to:

(a) The chair and ranking member of the transportation committees of the legislature;

(b) Representatives of the department of licensing, the department of commerce, the department of ecology, and the office of financial management;

(c) Fuel refineries, distributors, suppliers, and retail establishments;

and (d) Academic experts and consumer advocacy organizations with knowledge and expertise in fuel pricing.

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6 SSB 5162 (4) The work group established under subsection (1) of this section must review issues to include, but not be limited to:

(a) Previous studies and evaluations of fuel pricing in Washington state, including an update of the 2007-08 Gas Price Study through 2022 as deemed appropriate by the work group;

(b) Trends in fuel pricing in Washington state;

(c) Factors causing fuel prices in Washington state to be higher than the national average and how these factors have changed over time;

(d)(i) Margins and profits at the fuel production, distribution, and retail levels;

(ii) Information provided pursuant to (d)(i) of this subsection must be kept confidential and is exempt from disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW.

Such information must be aggregated to ensure confidentiality, but may be utilized in summarized form as part of the work group process and in the final report under subsection (5) of this section;

(e) State tax policies, environmental protections, and regulatory factors that may impact fuel pricing and make the state's fuel marketplace more or less competitive;

(f) Supply dynamics affecting the fuel markets in Washington state;

and (g) Potential reporting and audit requirements that would make fuel pricing more transparent to Washington state consumers.

(5) The attorney general's office must report its findings and recommendations to the governor's office and the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the legislature by December 1, 2024.

NEW SECTION.

Sec.

113.

FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Multimodal Transportation Account —State Appropriation.

$2,000,000 The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

$2,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account — state appropriation is provided solely for the University of Washington's sidewalk inventory and accessibility mapping project to develop a public dataset under an open license and develop the tools needed to publish that data according to an open data specification.

The project must include, but is not limited to, utilization of existing data sources, imagery, detailed surveys, and p.

7 SSB 5162 manually collected, detailed data for city streets, county rural and urban local access roads and collectors/arterials, state roads of all types, and roads owned by other entities.

The project may draw on partially developed sidewalk data for all state facilities.

To the extent practicable, the final product must be suitable for use by the department of transportation, local and regional agencies, tribal governments, and the general public.

For the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium, geographic preference must be given to the 16 statewide locations the department of ecology has identified as overburdened and highly impacted by air pollution.

A report summarizing mapping project progress is due to the transportation committees of the legislature by December 1, 2024.

NEW SECTION.

Sec.

114.

FOR WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY Multimodal Transportation Account —State Appropriation.

$100,000 The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

$100,000 of the multimodal transportation account— state appropriation is provided solely for Washington State University to study the potential impacts that current licensing requirements, including training hours, and testing may have on the shortage of commercial drivers, with a focus on public transit operators.

The study must provide a comprehensive review and recommendations for improving the state's commercial driver training and certification, including:

(1) A review of standards that identify federal mandates for transit operator training;

(2) The department of licensing's interpretation of the federal mandates and what constitutes an additive standard not required by federal mandates;

(3) Identifying areas for streamlining state training requirements;

(4) Reviewing similarities and differences of at least five states on their training and certification of commercial drivers;

and (5) Identifying challenges and issues for transit agencies regarding current training, notice, department response, certification, and commercial drivers licensing standards and what adjustments may be warranted to help alleviate the shortage of public transit operators.

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Sec.

115.

FOR THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION—FOR GRANTS AND PASS THROUGH FUNDING Driver's Education Safety Improvement Account—State Appropriation.

$543,000 The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

The entire driver's education safety improvement account — state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter .

(Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No.

5583), Laws of 2023 (improving young driver safety).

If chapter .

(Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No.

5583), Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this section lapses.

NEW SECTION.

Sec.

116.

FOR THE ECONOMIC AND REVENUE FORECAST COUNCIL Motor Vehicle Account — State Appropriation.

$674,000 The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

The entire motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter .

(Senate Bill No.

5757), Laws of 2023 (transportation revenue forecast) or chapter .

(Engrossed Substitute House Bill No.

1838), Laws of 2023 (transportation revenue forecast).

If neither chapter .

(Senate Bill No.

5757), Laws of 2023 or chapter .

(Engrossed Substitute House Bill No.

1838), Laws of 2023 are enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this section lapses.

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Sec.

$5,093,000$5,249,000 Highway Safety Account — Federal Appropriation.

$27,419,000$27,819,000 Highway Safety Account — Private/Local Appropriation.

$636,000 Motor Vehicle Account — State Appropriation.

$34,458,000$34,378,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

The Washington traffic safety commission and the department of licensing, working independently or in collaboration,collaboration or both, shall develop the public awareness campaign using any available resources, as well as federal and other grant funds that may, from time to time, become available for this purpose.

(3) Within existing resources, the commission must examine national safety reports and recommendations on alcohol and drug impaired driving and report to the transportation committees of the legislature, by December 15, 2023, any recommendations for legislative or policy changes to improve traffic safety in Washington state.

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10 SSB 5162 (4)(a) $235,500 of the Cooper Jones active transportation safety account—state appropriation is provided solely for the commission to conduct research pertaining to the issue of street lighting and safety, including a public input component and learning from counties, cities, the state, and other impacted entities.

Research may include the following:

(i) Interviewing additional local and regional roads departments, water-sewer districts, and other utility services to gather a holistic data set or further input on which authority assumes primary responsibility for street illumination in various underserved areas throughout the state;

(ii) Systematically soliciting information from communities with poor street illumination and lighting to gather input as to whether this is an issue the community would like to see improved;

(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;

(iv) Further assessing the impact of using LED lights in roadway and pedestrian scale lighting in reducing carbon emissions and light pollution throughout the United States;

and (v) Subject to more in-depth findings, convening a meeting with appropriate state, regional, and local stakeholders and community partners.

(b) The commission must report research results and provide any recommendations for legislative or policy action to the transportation committees of the legislature by January 1, 2025.

(5) Within existing resources, the commission, through the Cooper Jones active transportation safety council, must prioritize the review of pedestrian, bicyclist, or nonmotorist fatality and serious injury review when the victim is a member of a federally recognized tribe.

Consistent with RCW 43.59.156(5), the commission may recommend any policy or legislative changes to improve traffic safety for tribes through such review.

(6)(a) $400,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for the commission to establish a pilot program to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of oral fluid roadside information used as part of the enforcement of driving under the influence laws.

The commission, in cooperation with the Washington state patrol and associations representing local law enforcement agencies, must select a minimum of 10 locations to implement the p.

11 SSB 5162 pilot program as part of the field sobriety evaluation used in the investigation of suspected violations of driving under the influence laws.

Pilot program locations must be initiated by March 1, 2024.

The commission, in cooperation with the Washington state patrol and associations representing local law enforcement agencies, must establish specific requirements for pilot program locations including, but not limited to:

(i) Selection of the most valid and reliable oral fluid test instrument to be used;

(ii) Training for the law enforcement officers allowed to administer the test;

and (iii) Required measures to protect personally identifying information and test results.

(b) By June 30, 2025, the commission must submit a report detailing the results of the pilot program to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the legislature.

(7) Within existing resources, the commission must review and report to the transportation committees of the legislature, by December 15, 2023, on strategies and technologies used in other states to prevent and respond to wrong-way driving crashes.

$2,338,000$1,301,000 Motor Vehicle Account — State Appropriation.

$2,854,000$3,656,000 County Arterial Preservation Account —State Appropriation.

$1,726,000$1,926,000 TOTAL APPROPRIATION.

$6,918,000$6,883,000 TheNEW appropriationsSECTION. in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

Within appropriated funds, the county road administration board may opt in as provided under RCW 70A.02.030 to assume all of the substantive and procedural requirements of covered agencies under chapter 70A.02 RCW.

The board shall include in its 2023 and 2024 annual reports to the legislature a progress report on opting into the healthy environment for all act and a status report on diversity, equity, and inclusion within the board's jurisdiction.

NEW SECTION.

124 SSBSB 5162 Transportation Improvement Account—State Appropriation.

$4,589,000$4,859,000 TheNEW appropriationSECTION. in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

Within appropriated funds, the transportation improvement board may opt in as provided under RCW 70A.02.030 to assume all of the substantive and procedural requirements of covered agencies under chapter 70A.02 RCW.

The board shall include in its 2023 and 2024 annual reports to the legislature a progress report on opting into the healthy environment for all act and a status report on diversity, equity, and inclusion within the board's jurisdiction.

NEW SECTION.

FOR THE JOINT TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MultimodalMotor TransportationVehicle AccountAccount—State —State Appropriation.

$350,000$1,682,000 MotorNEW VehicleSECTION. Account — State Appropriation.

$2,852,000 TOTAL APPROPRIATION.

$3,202,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1)(a) $250,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is for the joint transportation committee, from amounts set aside out of statewide fuel taxes distributed to cities according to RCW 46.68.110(2), to convene a study of a statewide retail delivery fee on orders of taxable retail items delivered by motor vehicles within the state.

The study must:

(i) Determine the annual revenue generation potential of a range of fee amounts;

(ii) Examine options for revenue distributions to state and local governments based upon total deliveries, lane miles, or other factors;

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

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

The joint transportation committee must submit a report on the study to the transportation committees of the legislature by June 30, 2024.

(2)(a) $350,000 of the multimodal transportation account — state appropriation is for the joint transportation committee to assess and make recommendations to the transportation committees of the p.

13 SSB 5162 legislature on the status of the workforce pipeline for commercial driver's license (CDL) operators and mechanics in the transit, highway maintenance, and maritime sectors across the state.

The assessment must, but is not limited to:

(i) Identify barriers to entry for prospective CDL or mechanic candidates;

(ii) Examine existing programs that may be scaled to serve a greater number of candidates;

(iii) Highlight existing programs that may be replicated by transit agencies statewide;

and (iv) Recommend state policy changes or investments that may accelerate the growth of CDL operators and mechanics.

(b) A report on the assessment and recommendations is due to the legislature by December 1, 2024.

(3)(a) $400,000 of the motor vehicle account — 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.

The committee may contract with a third- party consultant for work group support and drafting the new statutory framework.

(b)(i) The work group must consist of, but is not limited to, the following members:

(A) The secretary of transportation or their designee;

(B) Joint transportation committee executive committee members or their designees;

(C) The state treasurer or the state treasurer's designee;

(D) A representative of a national nonprofit organization specializing in public-private partnership program development;

(E) A representative of the construction trades;

and (F) A representative from an organization representing general contractors.

(ii) The work group must also consult with the Washington state transportation commission and the department of commerce.

(c)(i) The work group must review the 2012 joint transportation committee's "Evaluation of Public-Private Partnerships" study, consisting of an evaluation of the recommendations for replacing chapter 47.29 RCW and development of a process for implementing public-private partnerships that serve the defined public interest, including, but not limited to:

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14 SSB 5162 (A) Protecting the state's ability to retain public ownership of assets constructed or managed under a public-private partnership contract;

(B) Allowing for the most transparency during the negotiation of terms of a public-private partnership agreement;

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

(ii)(A) The work group must identify any barriers to the implementation of funding models that best protect the public interest, including statutory and constitutional barriers.

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

(iii) The work group must update the 2012 recommendations and devise an implementation plan for the state.

(d) The work group must submit a preliminary report, including any recommendations or draft legislation, to the office of the governor and the transportation committees of the legislature by December 15, 2023.

The work group must submit a final report with draft legislation to the office of the governor and the transportation committees of the legislature by July 1, 2024.

(4) $450,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is for the joint transportation committee to provide oversight on the procurement of the hybrid-electric Olympic class vessels.

The committee must hire an expert consultant to review Washington state ferries documents and procedures relating to the procurement and to identify opportunities to improve the process for the benefit of the state of Washington.

The consultant must be familiar with vessel procurement best practices, the technologies and propulsion systems planned for use in new vessels, and Washington state ferries operations and procurement procedures.

A report on the status and assessment of the procurement is due by December 15th of each year.

NEW SECTION.

$2,700,000$3,253,000 InterstateMultimodal 405Transportation and State Route Number 167 Express Toll Lanes Account ——State State Appropriation.

$187,000$565,000 MultimodalTOTAL TransportationAPPROPRIATION. Account —State p.

15$3,818,000 SSBThe 5162appropriations Appropriation.in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

$125,000$500,000 Stateof Routethe Numbermultimodal 520transportation Corridoraccount— Account—Statestate Appropriation.appropriation is provided solely for the commission to update the Washington state transportation plan.

$374,000 Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State Appropriation.

$225,000 Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project Account — State Appropriation.

$198,000 TOTAL APPROPRIATION.

$3,809,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) $125,000 of the multimodal transportation account— state appropriation and $125,000 of the motor vehicle account— state appropriation are provided solely for the commission to update the statewide transportation plan required under RCW 47.01.071(4).

The 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.

As part of the update process, the commission shall undertake specific actions in the following order:

(a) Conduct stakeholder outreach, gathering input, and framing the outreach around the current plan's policy construct and high level priorities, the 2022 transportation revenue package, and recently enacted significant policy legislation;

(b) Report outreach findings and results to the joint transportation committee for review and input;

(c) Restructure the plan to (i) primarily focus on high level policy priorities within the six transportation policy goals under RCW 47.04.280 and (ii) align policies, strategies, and objectives with the interests of stakeholders and legislators;

(d) Gather further input from stakeholders and the joint transportation committee on the restructured plan's format and content;

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

(2) The legislature finds that the current balance of and projected revenues into the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project p.

16 SSB 5162 account are sufficient to meet financial obligations during fiscal years 2024 and 2025.

(3) Within the parameters established under RCW 47.56.880, the commission shall review toll revenue performance on the Interstate 405 and state route number 167 corridor and adjust Interstate 405 tolls as appropriate to increase toll revenue to provide sufficient funds for payments of future debt pursuant to RCW 47.10.896 and to support improvements to the corridor.

The commission shall consider adjusting maximum toll rates, minimum toll rates, and time-of-day rates, and restricting direct access ramps to transit and HOV vehicles only, or any combination thereof, in setting tolls to increase toll revenue.

The commission is encouraged to make any adjustments to toll rates in coordination with the planned expansion of express toll lanes between the cities of Renton and Bellevue.

(4) $500,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for the commission to conduct a route jurisdiction 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 study must also review current criteria used to define the state highway system to determine if such criteria continue to be applicable.

The commission shall submit a report of study findings and recommendations to the transportation committees of the legislature by July 1, 2025.

(5)(a) $37,000 of the Interstate 405 and state route number 167 express toll lanes account —state appropriation, $86,000 of the state route number 520 corridor account —state appropriation, $46,000 of the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge account — state appropriation, and $31,000 of the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project account— state appropriation are provided solely for the commission to oversee a survey to assess public attitudes regarding a potential low-income tolling program for qualifying drivers.

(b) The survey must gather input on the potential value of a toll discount program for qualifying drivers, and potential barriers to participation in such a program.

This input will support identification of potential options for toll discounts or credits and other potential benefits to pair with toll discounts or credits and inform the design of a possible future program.

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17 SSB 5162 contract for administration of the survey with the center for economic and business research at Western Washington University.

(c) The commission must engage with members of the public who are interested in a potential low-income tolling program, including persons from communities of color, low-income households, vulnerable populations, and displaced communities.

Input from members of the public must inform the design of the survey questionnaire and methodology.

The commission must notify members of the public of opportunities to engage through a variety of communication channels including, but not limited to, the following:

Outreach through community organizations, print and broadcast media, and social media.

(d) The results and findings from this survey research must be submitted to the transportation committees of the legislature by December 31, 2023.

(6) As part of the pilot program authorized under section 209(6) of this act, the commission shall set a schedule of toll rates, not to exceed 50 cents per trip, to generate revenue sufficient to provide for the cost of maintenance of the three state route number 520 eastside lids and surrounding areas at Evergreen Point Road, 84th Avenue NE, and 92nd Avenue NE.

(7) The commission may coordinate with the department of transportation to jointly seek federal funds available through the federal strategic innovations in revenue collection grant program, applying toll credits for meeting match requirements.

$824,000$869,000 TheNEW appropriationSECTION. in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

Within appropriated funds, the freight mobility strategic investment board may opt in as provided under RCW 70A.02.030 to assume all of the substantive and procedural requirements of covered agencies under chapter 70A.02 RCW.

The board shall include in its 2023 and 2024 annual reports to the legislature a progress report on opting into the healthy environment for all act and a status report on diversity, equity, and inclusion within the board's jurisdiction.

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FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL AlaskanInterstate Way405 Viaductand ReplacementState ProjectRoute Account—Number 167 Express Toll Lanes Account — State Appropriation.

$43,000$10,000 State Patrol Highway Account—StateAccount — State Appropriation.

$596,347,000$671,107,000 State Patrol Highway Account — Federal Appropriation.

$20,030,000$20,458,000 State Patrol Highway Account—Private/LocalAccount — Private/Local Appropriation.

$4,596,000$4,607,000 Highway Safety Account — State Appropriation.

$1,438,000$1,452,000 Ignition Interlock Device Revolving Account — State Appropriation.

$1,940,000$1,976,000 Multimodal Transportation Account —State Appropriation.

$300,000$320,000 StateTOTAL RouteAPPROPRIATION. Number 520 Corridor Account — State Appropriation.

$89,000$699,930,000 TacomaThe Narrowsappropriations Tollin Bridgethis Accountsection —Stateare Appropriation.subject to the following conditions and limitations:

$275,000(1) I-405Washington andstate SRpatrol 167officers Expressengaged Tollin Lanesoff-duty Accountuniformed —employment Stateproviding Appropriation.traffic control services to the p.

$2,896,0005 TOTALSB APPROPRIATION.5162 department of transportation or other state agencies may use state patrol vehicles for the purpose of that employment, subject to guidelines adopted by the chief of the Washington state patrol.

$627,954,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(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.

The Washington state patrol, in consultation with the department of revenue, shall maintain a running estimate of the additional vehicle registration fees, sales and use taxes, and local vehicle fees remitted to the state pursuant to activity conducted by the license investigation unit.

Beginning October 1, 2023, and quarterly thereafter, the Washington state patrol shall submit a report detailing the additional revenue amounts generated since July 1, 2023, to the director of the office of financial management and the transportation committees of the legislature.

At the end of the fiscal quarter in 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.

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19 SSB 5162 (2) Washington state patrol officers engaged in off-duty uniformed employment providing traffic control services to the department of transportation or other state agencies may use state patrol vehicles for the purpose of that employment, subject to guidelines adopted by the chief of the Washington state patrol.

(3)(a)(2) By December 1st of each year during the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium, the Washington state patrol must report to the transportationgovernor committeesand of the legislaturehouse and senate transportation committees on the status of recruitment and retention activities as follows:

(i)(a) A summary of recruitment and retention strategies;

(ii)(b) The number of transportation funded staff vacancies by major category;

(iii)(c) The number of applicants for each of the positions by these categories;

(iv)(d) The composition of workforce;

(v)(e) Other relevant outcome measures with comparative information with recent comparable months in prior years;

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

(b)(3) During$510,000 theof 2023-2025 fiscal biennium, the officeignition ofinterlock financialdevice management,revolving withaccount— assistance of the Washington state patrol,appropriation mustis conductprovided twosolely surveysfor regarding the competitivenessignition withinterlock lawprogram enforcementat agencies within the boundariesWashington of the state ofpatrol Washington pursuant to RCWprovide 43.43.380,funding withfor thetwo firststaff surveyto beingwork informationaland regardingprovide thesupport changefor since the lastprogram surveyin wasworking conductedwith andmanufacturers, theservice secondcenters, surveytechnicians, usedand asparticipants partin of the collectiveprogram. bargaining process.

(4)(a) $5,825,000 of the state patrol highway account— state appropriation is provided solely for the land mobile radio system replacement, upgrade, and other related activities.

(b) Funding is not provided for the six-year replacement of individual portable radios and mobile car radios at this time.

Before requesting funding as part of future agency budget submittals for this component of the land mobile radio project, the state patrol, in p.

20 SSB 5162 consultation with the office of the chief information officer, must conduct a technical feasibility analysis and cost comparison between potential project vendors to determine that the recommended vendor will result in the most cost-effective project delivery, while maintaining interoperability with other radio systems and ensure maximum radio coverage.

A report detailing the results and recommendations from these requirements must be submitted to the office of financial management and the transportation committees of the legislature by November 1, 2023.

(c) Beginning January 1, 2024, the Washington state patrol must report semiannually to the office of the chief information officer on the progress related to the projects and activities associated with the land mobile radio system, including the governance structure, outcomes achieved in the prior six-month time period, and how the activities are being managed holistically as recommended by the office of the chief information officer.

At the time of submittal to the office of the chief information officer, the report must be transmitted to the office of financial management and the transportation committees of the legislature.

(5) The appropriations in this section provide sufficient funding for state patrol staffing assuming vacancy savings that may change over time.

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

(6) $2,072,000 of the state patrol highway account— state appropriation is provided solely for enhancing the state patrol's diversity, equity, and inclusion program and contracting with an external psychologist to perform exams.

The state patrol will work with the governor's office of equity and meet all reporting requirements and responsibilities pursuant to RCW 43.06D.060 and expand its community engagement program.

(7) $493,000 of the state patrol highway account— state appropriation is provided solely for the replacement aerial criminal investigation tools and related costs.

This funding is subject to the conditions, limitations, and review requirements of section 701 of this act, and may not be used to purchase, acquire, or otherwise use an unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system produced by a manufacturer of covered equipment, systems, or services pursuant to section 889 of the John S.

McCain national defense authorization act p.

21 SSB 5162 for fiscal year 2019 (P.L.

115–232) or as amended by subsequent acts of the United States congress or federal administrative rule making.

(8) $1,564,000 of the state patrol highway account—state appropriation is provided solely for vehicle identification number inspection staff to reduce the backlog of inspections.

By October 1, 2024, the state patrol must submit a report detailing the progress on reducing the inspection backlog and related activities to the office of financial management and the transportation committees of the legislature.

(9)(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.

The Washington state patrol must post on traffic message boards or share on public communication systems any identifying information acquired including, but not limited to, a complete or partial license plate number or a description of the vehicle.

Each alert must be posted or shared as such for at least 24 hours.

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

(i) The number of yellow alerts received;

(ii) The number of arrests made from accidents reported on the yellow alert system;

(iii) The number of hit-and-run accidents resulting in a fatality or substantial bodily harm statewide;

(iv) The number of arrests made from accidents described under (b)(iii) of this subsection;

and (v) The number of hit-and-run accidents reported statewide.

(c) The Washington state patrol must also report on the efficacy of the program and recommend in its final report if the pilot program should continue or be enacted on a permanent basis and implemented statewide, based on the results of the report.

(10)(a) $1,870,000 of the state patrol highway account— state appropriation is provided solely for administrative costs, advertising, outreach, and bonus payments associated with developing and implementing a state trooper expedited recruitment incentive p.

22 SSB 5162 program for the purpose of recruiting and filling vacant trooper positions in the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium.

The recruitment, advertising, and outreach associated with this program must continue efforts to create a more diverse workforce and must also provide an accelerated pathway for joining the state patrol for high quality individuals who have previously been employed as a general authority peace officer.

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

(i) Thorough hiring procedures to ensure that only the highest quality candidates are selected as cadets and as lateral hires, including extensive review of past law enforcement employment history through extensive reference checks, Brady list identification, and any other issues that may impact the performance, credibility, and integrity of the individual.

(ii) An accelerated training program for lateral hires from other agencies that recognizes the knowledge and experience of candidates previously employed in law enforcement;

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

(A) $4,000 for each cadet after completion of the Washington state patrol academy;

(B) A bonus amount for each successful graduating cadet after completion of a one-year probation period based on any collectively bargained negotiated retention incentive bonus payment for commissioned staff;

(C) $8,000 for each lateral hire after completion of the accelerated training program for lateral hires;

(D) $6,000 for each lateral hire after completion of a one-year probation period;

and (E) $6,000 for each lateral hire after completion of two years of service.

(c) The expenditure on the state trooper expedited recruitment incentive program is contingent upon execution of an appropriate memorandum of understanding between the governor or the governor's designee and the exclusive bargaining representative, consistent with the terms of this section.

Expenditures and eligibility for the state trooper expedited recruitment incentive program established in this section are subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose.

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23 SSB 5162 (d) For the purposes of this subsection:

(i) "Cadet" means a person employed for the express purpose of receiving the on-the-job training required for attendance at the Washington state patrol academy and for becoming a commissioned trooper.

(ii) "Lateral hire" means an eligible employee previously employed as a general authority peace officer.

(11) $3,864,000 of the state patrol highway account— state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter .

(Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No.

5272), Laws of 2023 (speed safety cameras).

If chapter .

(Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No.

5272), Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(12) $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 in this subsection must first be used for targeted adjustments for communication officers.

Remaining amounts may be used for compensation adjustments for other noncommissioned staff.

Funding 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.

Agreements reached for compensation adjustments under this section may not exceed the amounts provided.

If any agreement or combination of agreements exceed the amount provided in this subsection, all the agreements are subject to the requirements of RCW 41.80.010(3).

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING DriverDepartment of Licensing Technology SupportImprovement and Data Management Account — State Appropriation.

$1,743,000$951,000 Driver'sDriver EducationLicensing SafetyTechnology ImprovementSupport Account — State Appropriation.

$638,000$1,743,000 Marine Fuel Tax Refund Account — State Appropriation.

$5,166,000$5,324,000 Limitedp. Fish and Wildlife Account —State Appropriation.

$733,0006 p.SB 5162 Limited Fish and Wildlife Account—State Appropriation.

24$771,000 SSB 5162 Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation.

$262,592,000$286,088,000 Highway Safety Account—Federal Appropriation.

$2,371,000$1,294,000 Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation.

$94,207,000$101,460,000 Motor Vehicle Account—Private/Local Appropriation.

$1,336,000 Ignition Interlock Device Revolving Account—StateAccount — State Appropriation.

$6,340,000$6,417,000 Department of Licensing Services Account — State Appropriation.

$8,451,000$9,183,000 License Plate Technology Account —State Appropriation.Appropriation .

$4,135,000$4,259,000 Abandoned Recreational Vehicle Account — State Appropriation.

$3,082,000$3,094,000 Limousine Carriers Account — State Appropriation.

$430,000$445,000 DOLAgency TechnologyFinancial ImprovementTransaction & Data Management Account —State Appropriation.

$914,000$18,894,000 AgencyMove FinancialAhead TransactionWA Flexible Account —State— State Appropriation.

$16,998,000$5,920,000 MoveTOTAL AheadAPPROPRIATION. WA Flexible Account — State Appropriation.

$6,020,000$447,339,000 TOTALThe APPROPRIATION.appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

$415,316,000(1) The$1,100,000 appropriationsof inthe thishighway sectionsafety account — state appropriation and $1,100,000 of the move ahead WA flexible account— state appropriation are subjectprovided solely for the department to provide an interagency transfer to the followingdepartment conditionsof social and limitations:health services, children's administration division for the purpose of providing driver's license support to a larger population of foster youth than is already served within existing resources.

(1)Support $1,100,000services ofinclude thereimbursement highway safety account — state appropriation and $1,100,000 of thedriver's movelicense aheadissuance WAcosts, flexiblefees account— state appropriation are provided solely for thedriver departmenttraining toeducation, provide an interagency transfer to the department of children, youth, and familiesmotor forvehicle theliability purposeinsurance ofcosts. providing more comprehensive driver's support to foster youth within existing resources.

In(2) addition$20,000 toof supportthe servicesmotorcycle requiredsafety undereducation RCWaccount— 74.13.338(2),state supportappropriation, $2,000 of the limited fish and wildlife account — state appropriation, $1,228,000 of the highway safety account— state appropriation, $400,000 of the motor vehicle account— state appropriation, $18,000 of the ignition interlock device revolving account— state appropriation, and $18,000 of the department of licensing services mayaccount include:— state appropriation are provided solely p.

(a)7 ReimbursementSB 5162 for the costdepartment incurredto byredesign youthand inimprove fosterits care,online fosterservices parents,and relativewebsite, placements,and orare othersubject foster placements adding a foster youth to histhe orconditions, herlimitations, motorand vehiclereview insurancerequirements policy,of withsection a701 preferenceof onthis reimbursementsact. for those foster youth who practice safe driving and avoid moving violations and at-fault collisions.

(b)(3)(a) Reimbursement$1,053,000 of the costhighway ofsafety roadsideaccount—federal assistance,appropriation carand insurance$1,053,000 deductibles,of carthe tabhighway renewals,safety caraccount—state registrationappropriation fees,are AAAprovided membership,solely gasfor cards,implementation carof maintenance,Z-0052.2/23 (drug and comprehensivealcohol carclearinghouse). insurance.

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25 SSB 5162 (c) Reimbursement of any other costs related to obtaining a driver's license and driving legally and safely.

(2) $3,924,000 of the move ahead WA flexible account—state appropriation is provided solely to establish two mobile licensing units to provide driver's licensing and identicard services to individuals outside of the typical license service office.

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 units.

(3) $150,000 of the highway safety account — state appropriation is provided solely for the department to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing a mobile application for driver licensing.

The department must submit a report of the study findings and any recommendations to the governor and the transportation committees of the legislature by December 1, 2024.

The study must:

(a) Review the adoption actions in other states, including successes and lessons learned;

(b) Examine existing technical infrastructure and potential changes needed to maximize interoperability, utility, and privacy protection;

(c) Identify the technical investments and other costs associated with issuing digital drivers' licenses through a mobile application;

(d) Identify how the technology may impact and can be used by external stakeholders, such as law enforcement;

(e) Recommend any process changes required to implement the program successfully and ensure customer satisfaction;

and (f) Recommend any statutory changes required to allow for the usage of digital drivers' licenses, including recognition of interstate travelers.

(4)(a) $300,000 of the highway safety account — state appropriation is provided solely for the department to lead a study on the potential impacts of driver monitoring technology as an assessment tool to be used as part of driver education, intermediate licensure, restricted licensure, or identification of high-risk drivers.

For purposes of this subsection, "driver monitoring technology" means an in-vehicle sensor linked to an application to track and record real- time driving data, with both immediate in-vehicle feedback and delayed retrospective feedback that would send such data to the p.

26 SSB 5162 department or the department's service provider, with the intent to modify driving behavior and improve road safety outcomes, including speeding, abrupt braking, harsh acceleration, hard cornering, and distracted driving.

(b) The department must consult with the Washington traffic safety commission, office of equity, representatives of the driver training school industry, organizations representing young and older drivers, organizations representing underrepresented populations, and organizations representing businesses or government entities that support novice drivers in completing this study.

(c) The department must report study findings as to the potential use of driver monitoring technology in licensing applications to the governor and the transportation committees of the legislature by December 1, 2024.

The department must report study findings as to the feasibility of driver monitoring technology implementation, including which areas of licensing practices may benefit from driver monitoring technology, to the governor and transportation committees of the legislature by June 30, 2025.

(5) $283,000 of the highway safety account — state appropriation is provided solely for the department, in consultation with the Washington traffic safety commission, department of health, the elder law section of the Washington state bar association, organizations representing older drivers, and driver rehabilitation specialists, to develop a comprehensive plan aimed at improving older driver safety.

The department must submit a report on the comprehensive plan to the governor and the transportation committees of the legislature by December 1, 2024.

The plan must include, but is not limited to:

(a) A comprehensive review of department policies surrounding older drivers and medically at-risk drivers, including:

(i) The medical assessment review process;

and (ii) The counter assessment process in licensing service offices;

(b) 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;

(c) A recommended 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;

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27 SSB 5162 (d) A draft of the rules associated with the plan;

(e) An implementation schedule for the components of the plan;

(f) Detailed information on how each component of the plan improves the safety associated with older drivers, while preserving the maximum level of older driver independence and privacy;

and (g) Any additional recommended statutory changes required to implement the plan.

(6) $250,000 of the highway safety account — state appropriation is provided solely for the department to implement improvements to older driver traffic safety, which may include:

(a) Developing a program where older drivers who voluntarily surrender their driver's license before or on its expiration date receive a no-cost identicard;

(b) Reducing the length of time by which the driver's license of an older driver expires;

and (c) Other recommendations from the department.

(7) For purposes of subsections (5) and (6) of this section, "older driver" means a driver who is issued an original or renewed driver's license on or after the age of 70.

(8) $5,499,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for the department to upgrade and improve its prorate and fuel tax system, and is subject to the conditions, limitations, and review requirements of section 701 of this act.

In each phase of the project, the department must ensure and document the increase in business capabilities and customer service outcomes, the improvements in fuel tax collection related information designed to resolve historical discrepancies in reporting information, and how the implementation plan mitigates risks associated with the proposed timeline and results in the sustainability of systems and platforms for the future.

Before initiating the implementation phase of the project, the department must report to the office of the chief information officer on how the project meets its FAST act modernization roadmap, and vendor management and resource plans.

(9) $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 p.

28 SSB 5162 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 requirements in section 701 of this act.

(10) $25,557,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is provided solely for costs necessary to accommodate increased demand for enhanced drivers' licenses and enhanced identicards.

The department shall report on a quarterly basis on the use of these funds, associated workload, and information with comparative information with recent comparable months in prior years.

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

By November 1, 2024, the department must prepare a report with recommendations on the future of licensing service office operations based on the recent implementation of efficiency measures designed to reduce the time for licensing transactions and wait times, and the implementation of statutory and policy changes during the pandemic.

(11) For the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium, the department shall charge $1,336,000 for the administration and collection of a motor vehicle excise tax on behalf of a regional transit authority, as authorized under RCW 82.44.135.

The amount in this subsection must be deducted before distributing any revenues to a regional transit authority.

(12) $742,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for the increased costs associated with improvements desired to resolve delays in the production of license plates, including converting all subagents to the standard ordering process as recommended in the December 2022 plate inventory report, and to provide updated annual reports detailing changes in license plate production, inventory, and other practices taken to guard against plate production delays.

The reports must be submitted to the governor and the transportation committees of the legislature by December 1, 2023, and December 1, 2024.

(13) $243,000 of the highway safety account — state appropriation is provided solely for the department to continue to provide written materials on, place signage in licensing service offices regarding, p.

29 SSB 5162 and include into new driver training curricula, the requirements of RCW 46.61.212, the slow down and move over law.

(14) The appropriations in this section provide sufficient funding for the department of licensing assuming vacancy savings which may change over time.

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

(15) $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 recreational vehicle disposal reimbursement program.

It is the intent of the legislature that the department prioritize this funding for allowable and approved reimbursements and not to build a reserve of funds within the account.

During the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium, the department must report any amounts recovered to the office of financial management and appropriate committees of the legislature on a quarterly basis.

(16) $1,077,000 of the highway safety account— federal appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter .

(Senate Bill No.

5041), Laws of 2023 (CDL drug and alcohol clearinghouse) or chapter .

(House Bill No.

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

If neither chapter .

(Senate Bill No.

5041), Laws of 2023 or chapter .

(House Bill No.

1448), Laws of 2023 are enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(17) $116,000 of the highway safety account — state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter .

(Senate Bill No.

5251), Laws of 2023 (streamlining CDL issuance) or chapter .

(House Bill No.

1058), Laws of 2023 (streamlining CDL issuance).

If neither chapter .

(Senate Bill No.

5251), Laws of 2023 or chapter .

(House Bill No.

1058), Laws of 2023 are enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(18) $1,972,000 of the highway safety account — state appropriation and $1,276,000 of the driver's education safety improvement account— state appropriation are provided solely for the implementation of chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

5583), Laws of 2023 (improving young driver safety).

(Substitute., SenateLaws Billof No.2023 (drug and alcohol clearinghouse) is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

5583),(b) LawsTo ofassist 2023in isfunding notthis enactedproject, bythe Junedepartment 30,must 2023,apply theto amountsaccess providedfederal infunding thisfor subsectionthe lapse.total project cost.

p.(c) If the agency receives federal funds, an amount of the highway safety account — state appropriation equal to the amount of federal funds received must be placed in unallotted status.

30 SSB 5162 (19) $180,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

5504), Laws of 2023 (open motor vehicle safety recalls).

If chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

5504), Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(20) $1,206,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

5326), Laws of 2023 (verification of motor vehicle insurance).

If chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

5326), Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(21) $497,000 of the highway safety account — state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

5112), Laws of 2023 (updating processes related to voter registration).

If chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

5112), Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(22) $29,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

5333), Laws of 2023 (the state sport special license plate).

If chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

5333), Laws of 2023 is not enacted by June 30, 2023, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(23) $29,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter .

(Senate Bill No.

5590), Laws of 2023 (Mount St.

Helens special license plate) or chapter .

(House Bill No.

1489), Laws of 2023 (Mount St.

Helens special license plate).