SB 6005 — Making supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium.

43 ESSBSB 6005 (9)(5) $245,000The ofdepartment shall provide information related to emission reductions resulting from fuel conversion activities funded with appropriations from the multimodalcarbon emissions reduction account to the joint transportation account—statecommittee appropriationin isaccordance providedwith solelysection for814, implementationchapter 417, Laws of chapter2025 .(transportation resources).

(Substitute(6) Senate$175,000 Billof No.the carbon emissions reduction account—state appropriation is provided solely for the administration of a pilot program to convert take home state fleet vehicle to electric vehicles.

5746), Laws of 2026 (EV charger property crime).

If chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

5746), Laws of 2026 is not enacted by June 30, 2026, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(($3,335,000)) $3,704,000$3,721,000 Sec.

(($987,000)) $1,011,000$1,034,000 Sec.

2025 c 416 s 114111 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE EVERGREENDEPARTMENT STATEOF COLLEGEENTERPRISE AeronauticsSERVICES AccountCarbon —Emissions StateReduction Account —State Appropriation.

$94,000(($12,000,000)) Highway$13,500,000 SafetyThe Accountappropriation —in Statethis Appropriation.section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

$108,000(1)(a) Multimodal(($12,000,000)) Transportation$13,500,000 Accountof —Statethe Appropriation.carbon emissions reduction account — state appropriation is provided solely for zero emission electric vehicle supply equipment infrastructure at facilities to accommodate charging station installations.

$315,000The TOTALelectric APPROPRIATION.vehicle charging equipment must be coordinated with the state efficiency and environmental performance program.

(($202,000))The $517,000department Themust appropriationsprioritize inlocations thisbased sectionon arestate subjectefficiency toand theenvironmental followingperformance conditionslocation priorities and limitations:where zero emission fleet vehicles are located or are scheduled to be purchased.

(1) The entire aeronautics account —state appropriation is provided solely for the Washington state institute for public policy to:

(a) Conduct an independent 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 calculation of the level of uncertainty around the forecast;

54 ESSBSB 6005 (b) ConductThe adepartment comprehensiveshall literaturereport reviewwhen toand identifywhere effectivethe nationalequipment was installed and internationalthe strategiesstate toagencies reduceand demandfacilities forthat airbenefit travel,from includingthe divertinginstallation suchof demandthe charging station to otherthe modesfiscal andcommittees whetherof suchthe diversionlegislature avoidsby netJanuary environmental2, impacts2027, towith overburdenedan communitiesinterim andreport vulnerabledue populations;January 2, 2026.

(c)The Conductdepartment ashall reviewcollaborate ofwith existing operational and technological enhancements to address environmental impacts from commercial aviation activities, including, but not limited to, climate friendly routing of aircraft, innovations intended to address the climateinteragency changeelectric effectsvehicle ofcoordinating noncarboncouncil dioxide emissions from aviation activities, simulation models applied to congestedimplement airports,this section and onlinemust toolswork to track,meet analyze,benchmarks andestablished improvein carbonchapter footprints182, relatedLaws toof aviation2022 activities.(transportation resources).

(2) The reviewdepartment, shouldwith identifythe assistance of designated staff in the feasibilityWashington state department of enhancementstransportation, must register for the clean fuels credit program and track revenue generation pursuant to bechapter deployed70A.535 RCW for investments funded in thean stateomnibus oftransportation Washington;appropriations act.

and(3) (d)The Providedepartment must provide a report to the officetransportation committees of the governorlegislature that estimates current biennial and thefuture transportationcarbon committeesreduction ofimpacts theresulting legislaturefrom zero-emission electric vehicles and supply equipment infrastructure funded in this section by DecemberJune 31,30, 2025.2027.

(2)(a)(4) $108,000The ofdepartment highwayshall safetyprovide accountinformation —related stateto appropriationemission isreductions providedresulting solelyfrom forfuel theconversion Washingtonactivities statefunded institutewith forappropriations publicfrom policy, in consultation with the Washingtoncarbon trafficemissions safetyreduction commissionaccount and other entities as it deems appropriate, to developthe anjoint inventorytransportation ofcommittee evidence-based,in research-based,accordance policieswith andsection programs814, aimedchapter at417, reducingLaws impairedof driving2025 and(transportation theresources). resulting traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

(b) The institute must create an inventory of the national and international research associated with the following impaired driving public policies and programs:

(i) Lowering the blood alcohol concentration for purposes of impaired driving from the current .08 level;

(ii) Sobriety checkpoints;

and (iii) Increased enforcement and penalties.

(c) By June 30, 2026, the institute shall publish a report with information identifying the projected costs and benefits of implementing the policies and programs identified in (b) of this subsection, including an assessment of the comparative benefits associated with each policy and program.

The report may also include recommendations on future research in this area.

(3) $315,000 of the multimodal transportation account— state appropriation is provided solely for the Washington state institute for public policy, in consultation with the office of the insurance commissioner, the department of licensing, and the Washington state p.

6 ESSB 6005 patrol, to review data on uninsured motorist rates both in Washington state and nationally, perform an equity analysis of the uninsured motorist population in Washington state, and review other factors that may predict whether uninsured motorists purchase motor vehicle liability insurance, including insurance premium costs and rates, eligibility for coverage, and the availability of such insurance, to the extent possible.

The institute may evaluate the potential impacts of requiring proof of liability insurance coverage at the time of vehicle registration renewal.

It is the intent of the legislature that the institute must report its findings to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the legislature by June 30, 2028.

NEW SECTION.

Sec.

106.

A new section is added to 2025 c 416 (uncodified) to read as follows:

FOR THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT RV Account— State Appropriation.

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

The entire RV account — state appropriation is provided solely for the military department to establish a vehicle flood relief grant program to assist owners of recreational vehicles, including motor homes, campers, and travel trailers, significantly damaged or destroyed as a result of the December 2025 weather events.

Applicants for grants under this section must establish that the damaged or destroyed recreational vehicle, motor home, camper, or travel trailer was their primary residence, their income is no more than 80 percent of the area median income for the county in which they reside, and their insurance coverage, if any, does not cover the damage or loss.

Individual grants may be awarded up to $25,000.

NEW SECTION.

Sec.

107.

A new section is added to 2025 c 416 (uncodified) to read as follows:

(1) The joint legislative audit and review committee shall conduct an independent audit and review of the Washington state patrol toxicology laboratory that assesses:

(a) The impact of toxicology processing delays on investigations, court proceedings, and public health outcomes;

(b) How the lab prioritizes toxicology analyses and whether prioritization complies with statutory and court requirements;

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7 ESSB 6005 (c) The impact of funding from the omnibus appropriations act and omnibus transportation appropriations act on case processing and resource allocation;

(d) Recommended staffing levels relative to workload growth and use of temporary or contract staffing;

(e) Potential alternative strategies used to manage service backlogs;

and (f) Recommended performance measures for backlog reduction and turnaround times.

(2) It is the intent of the legislature that the joint legislative audit and review committee must report audit and review findings and recommendations to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2027.

85 ESSBSB 6005 TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES—OPERATING Sec.

(($9,794,000)) $11,841,000$9,854,000 Highway Safety Account — Federal Appropriation.

(($39,998,000)) $50,001,000$50,004,000 Highway Safety Account — Private/Local Appropriation.

(($51,102,000)) $63,152,000$61,168,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

It is the intent of the legislature to continue current funding levels and annual reporting requirements for the commission for the purposes of this subsection through the 2027-2029 fiscal biennium.

The commission must provide to the transportation committees of the legislature a preliminary status report on the specific locations selected and any outcome information by December 1, 2025, with a p.final report due by June 30, 2027.

9(3) ESSB$2,000,000 6005of finalthe reporthighway duesafety byaccount June— 30,state 2027.appropriation is provided solely to implement a multifaceted approach to supplement p.

It6 isSB the6005 intentexisting offunding thetargeted legislatureat toimpaired continuedriving toand fundother theenforcement. pilot program into the 2027-2029 fiscal biennium for purposes of completing program activities.

(3)The (($2,000,000))areas $2,500,000 of theemphasis highwayexpected safety account—state appropriation is provided solely to implementbe afunded multifacetedinclude approachadditional tohigh supplementvisibility existingenforcement fundingand targetedindigenous atknowledge-informed impairedtribal drivingtraffic andsafety othersupport. enforcement.

The areas of emphasis expected to be funded include additional high visibility enforcement and indigenous knowledge- informed tribal traffic safety support.

$500,000 of the amount appropriated under this subsection is provided solely for indigenous knowledge-informed tribal traffic safety support.

The commission must provide a preliminary report to the transportation committees of the legislature and the office of financial management on these funded activities and any outcome information by December 1, 2025, with ((aa final report due by December 1, 2026))2026. an interim report due by December 1, 2026, and a final report due by June 30, 2027.

It is the intent of the legislature to continue current funding levels and reporting requirements for the commission for indigenous knowledge-informed tribal traffic safety support through the 2027-2029 fiscal biennium.

(5) $200,000 of the highway safety account — state appropriation is provided solely for the commission, in collaboration with the department of licensing and Washington state patrol, to review practices regarding ignition interlock device financing program eligibility screening and fund distribution and to provide recommendations on improving access to and increased funding for the program.

The commission must submit a report to the transportation committees of the legislature by December 15, 2026.

(6) $660,000 of the highway safety account — state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter .

(Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No.

5374), Laws of 2026 (tribal traffic safety coordinator program).

If chapter .

(Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No.

5746), Laws of 2026 is not enacted by June 30, 2026, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

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10 ESSB 6005 (7) $200,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

5067), Laws of 2026 (impaired driving).

If chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

5067), Laws of 2026 is not enacted by June 30, 2026, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(($4,059,000)) $1,558,000$4,058,000 Motor Vehicle Account — State Appropriation.

(($3,532,000)) $6,058,000$3,568,000 County Arterial Preservation Account —State Appropriation.

(($12,140,000)) $12,431,000$12,441,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(2) $2,500,000 of the ((rural arterial trust)) motor vehicle account— state appropriation and $2,500,000 of the county arterial preservation account — state appropriation are provided solely for a grant program to assist counties and cities with the costs associated with obtaining a new federal highway administration load rating for bridges to accommodate legal loads as authorized under RCW 46.44.041.

117 ESSBSB 6005 Sec.(2) $2,500,000 of the rural arterial trust account—state appropriation and $2,500,000 of the county arterial preservation account—state appropriation are provided solely for a grant program to assist counties and cities with the costs associated with obtaining a new federal highway administration load rating for bridges to accommodate legal loads as authorized under RCW 46.44.041.

Sec.

FOR THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD CompleteTransportation StreetsImprovement GrantAccount Program—State Account—State Appropriation.

$163,000(($4,771,000)) Transportation$4,910,000 ImprovementThe Account—Stateappropriation Appropriation.in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(($4,771,000)) $4,836,000 TOTAL APPROPRIATION.

$4,999,000 The appropriations in this section ((is)) are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(($3,379,000)) $3,387,000$3,381,000 Multimodal Transportation Account —State Appropriation.

(($350,000))$350,000 $700,000 TOTAL APPROPRIATION.

(($4,353,000)) $4,711,000$4,355,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) $75,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is for the joint transportation committee, in collaboration with the facilities program within the department of transportation, to evaluate the cost and benefits associated with having the facilities program take on full responsibility for planning and support of some p.

128 ESSBSB 6005 facilities program within the department of transportation, to evaluate the cost and benefits associated with having the facilities program take on full responsibility for planning and support of some or all of the facilities currently operated by the Washington state ferries.

(2) $390,000 of the motor vehicle account—stateaccount — 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), for the following activities:

The next phase of the study must provide additional consultation on collaborative procurement and contracting approaches that may be used by the Washington state departmentp. of transportation in public works contracting to increase contract competition and support containing costs and project delivery schedule.

A9 supplementalSB report6005 ondepartment findingsof transportation in public works contracting to increase contract competition and p.support containing costs and project delivery schedule.

13A ESSBsupplemental 6005report on findings and recommendations, including any changes in current practice and statutory requirements, is due to the transportation committees of the legislature by December 1, 2025.

(4) $274,000 of the carbon emissions reduction account—stateaccount— state appropriation is reappropriated for the joint transportation committee for 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 river transportation work group must be made up of stakeholders, including farming and agricultural production, fishing industry, tug and barge operators, shippers and receivers, public ports, railroad operators, cruise lines, the federal highway administration, and the army corps ofp. engineers.

10 SB 6005 of engineers.

p.(c) The independent review team shall make regular presentations to the joint transportation committee and, by request, to the transportation committees of the legislature.

14(6) ESSB$200,000 6005of (c)the Themotor independentvehicle reviewaccount team— shallstate makeappropriation regularis presentationsfor to the joint transportation committee and,to byconduct request,a study and make recommendations on alternative new methods for local governments to thefund transportationsidewalk committeesimprovements, ofincluding thebut legislature.not limited to establishing a sidewalk utility.

(6) $200,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is for the joint transportation committee to conduct a study and make recommendations on alternative new methods for local governments to fund sidewalk improvements, including but not limited to establishing a sidewalk utility.

(b) The review must also analyze transit-oriented development housing supply and affordability strategies within chapter 267, Laws of 2025, and include any recommendations on how such legislation may p.

1511 ESSBSB 6005 (b) The review must also analyze transit-oriented development housing supply and affordability strategies within chapter 267, Laws of 2025, and include any recommendations on how such legislation may be most effectively implemented by local governments.

(9) $100,000 of the carbon emissions reduction account—stateaccount— state appropriation is for the joint transportation committee to oversee the development of tools and methodologies to assist in program delivery evaluation for fuel conversion activity programs that receive appropriations from the carbon emissions reduction account.

(10)(a) $100,000 of the multimodal transportation account — state appropriation is for the joint transportation committee to contract with an independent third party to conduct a study and make recommendations to modify or maintain the credit provided by the department of transportation on bid proposals for hybrid diesel- electric ferry vessels constructed in the state of Washington.

The study must consider economic and cost factors including, but not limited to:

(i) The economic and revenue loss to the state of Washington from constructing vessels outside the state of Washington;

and (ii) Additional costs of transport, potential delay, and owner oversight incurred for construction at shipyards outside of Washington.

(b) Final recommendations from the independent study must be provided to the department, the office of the governor, and the transportation committees of the legislature by June 30, 2027.

(11)(a) The joint transportation committee must conduct the following activities on transportation-related liability issues:

(i) Evaluate and review other state laws on minimum liability insurance requirements, to determine if current minimum requirements for drivers in Washington state should be modified;

(ii) Evaluate and review other state laws related to failure to wear a seat belt as evidence of negligence in any civil action, to determine if current state laws in this regard should be modified or tailored to narrower evidentiary standards;

and p.

16 ESSB 6005 (iii) Evaluate and review other state laws related to state defenses involving claims for injury or wrongful death when the person was engaged in a felony, to determine if the current state defense in this regard should be expanded to include traffic-related misdemeanors, including impaired driving, reckless driving, and racing.

(b) The joint transportation committee must report on its findings, including any recommendations, by December 15, 2026.

(12) The joint transportation committee must convene a work group to study and recommend options to streamline and enhance reporting and data sharing between the department of transportation and the legislature.

(a) The work group's recommendations should aim to:

(i) Identify recurring, legislatively directed department of transportation reporting that can be streamlined or eliminated;

(ii) Establish processes to make data sharing more efficient, including by transmitting data through electronic systems instead of static documents whenever possible;

(iii) Identify prioritized options to implement the communication and transparency recommendations of the committee's project delivery and innovative practices studies;

and (iv) Leverage recent investments in department of transportation information technology systems to improve reporting and data sharing.

(b) The work group must consist of one or more representatives from the following entities:

(i) The office of financial management;

(ii) The department of transportation;

(iii) The office of program research;

(iv) Senate committee services;

and (v) The legislative evaluation and accountability program.

(13)(a) $250,000 of the multimodal transportation account — state appropriation is for the joint transportation committee to evaluate the costs and benefits associated with the use of a short- or long- term lease of a hydrogen or hybrid hydrogen powered vessel for the state ferry system.

The evaluation must include an analysis of the following:

(i) Whether hydrogen fueling would assist in electrification of the state ferry fleet;

(ii) Whether a lease-to-purchase option would assist in fulfilling the obligations of the WSF 2040 long range ferry plan;

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17 ESSB 6005 (iii) Whether a lease option would assist the state in meeting the state's goals for stability and reliability of the ferry system, while fulfilling other transportation preservation and maintenance obligations.

(b) The joint transportation committee must consult with companies that design, build, and lease hybrid vessels, including hydrogen-powered vessels.

The joint transportation committee must provide a report with findings and recommendations to the governor and the transportation committees of the legislature by December 1, 2027.

(($2,105,000)) $1,916,000$2,124,000 Interstate 405 and State Route Number 167 Express Toll Lanes Account — State Appropriation.

(($3,289,000)) $3,100,000$3,308,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(((2))) (1) 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 Interstatep. 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.

12 SB 6005 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 is encouraged to make any adjustments to toll rates in coordination with p.the planned expansion of express toll lanes between the cities of Renton and Bellevue.

18 ESSB 6005 the planned expansion of express toll lanes between the cities of Renton and Bellevue.

Implementation must start with facilities wherep. tolling begins in fiscal year 2026 or later.

13 SB 6005 where tolling begins in fiscal year 2026 or later.

The commission, in partnership with the p.department of transportation, shall provide annual updates on the program to the transportation committees of the legislature.

19 ESSB 6005 department of transportation, shall provide annual updates on the program to the transportation committees of the legislature.

(6) The total appropriation in this section reflects efficiencies resulting from the enactment of chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

6335), Laws of 2026 (transportation commission responsibilities).

(($1,412,000)) $1,417,000$1,422,000 The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

$42,000 Statep. Patrol Highway Account — State Appropriation.

(($710,586,000))14 $730,223,000SB 6005 State Patrol Highway AccountAccount—State — Federal Appropriation.

(($24,001,000))(($710,586,000)) $24,150,000$746,608,000 p.State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation.

20(($24,001,000)) ESSB$24,152,000 6005 State Patrol Highway Account—Private/LocalAccount — Private/Local Appropriation.

$4,603,000 Highway Safety Account—StateAccount — State Appropriation.

(($2,705,000)) $2,304,000$2,704,000 Multimodal Transportation Account —State Appropriation.

(($755,799,000)) $775,183,000$791,970,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

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 statep. treasurer shall transfer funds pursuant to section ((406 of this act)) 407, chapter 416, Laws of 2025.

(2)(a)15 $250,000SB of6005 the state patroltreasurer highwayshall account—transfer statefunds appropriationpursuant isto providedsection solely((406 forof thethis activitiesact)) of407, achapter vehicle416, p.Laws of 2025.

21(2)(a) ESSB$250,000 6005of the state patrol highway account—state appropriation is provided solely for the activities of a vehicle registration pilot program in the Puget Sound region.

(b) During the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, the office of financial management, with assistance of the Washington state patrol, must conduct two surveys regarding the competitiveness with law enforcement agencies within the boundaries of the state of Washington pursuant to RCW 43.43.380, with the first survey being informational regarding the change since the last survey was conducted and the p.

2216 ESSBSB 6005 conduct two surveys regarding the competitiveness with law enforcement agencies within the boundaries of the state of Washington pursuant to RCW 43.43.380, with the first survey being informational regarding the change since the last survey was conducted and the second survey used as part of the collective bargaining process.

(5)(a) (($8,504,000)) $11,337,000$10,273,000 of the state patrol highway account—stateaccount— state appropriation is provided solely for the land mobile radio system replacement, upgrade, and other related activities.

(i) $2,353,000 for the Washington state patrol's oversight, administrative, overtime, and other costs associated with the processing of work zone speed violations;

2317 ESSBSB 6005 (ii)(i) $3,990,000$2,353,000 for interagency reimbursements to the officeWashington ofstate administrativepatrol's hearingsoversight, foradministrative, adjudicationovertime, relatedand expensesother costs associated with the processing of work zone speed violations;

(ii) $3,990,000 for interagency reimbursements to the office of administrative hearings for adjudication related expenses associated with work zone speed violations;

(10) $7,572,000 of the state patrol highway account— state appropriation is provided solely for ((oneone additional trooper basic training class with troopers graduating in the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium and funding to initiate an additional trooper basic training class with troopers graduating in the 2027-2029 fiscal biennium)) additional trooper basic training classes starting or graduating in the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium.

(12)(a)(12) It is the intent of the legislature to address any demographic disparities that might exist regarding traffic stops initiated by troopers, including traffic stops of indigenous p.

2418 ESSBSB 6005 initiated by troopers, including traffic stops of indigenous motorists.

(((a)))(a) (i) Traffic stops;

(((b)))(b) (ii) verbal warnings;

(((c)))(c) (iii) written warnings;

(((d)))(d) (iv) citation issuance;

(((e)))(e) (v) arrests;

and (((f)))(f) (vi) searches.

(b) It is the intent of the legislature to learn more about the demographic per capita disparities regarding traffic stops initiated by troopers, including traffic stops of indigenous motorists, documented in the traffic stop demographic report submitted on October 1, 2025, and any actions taken or planned to be taken by the state patrol to address historic disparities.

Within the amounts provided in this section, the state patrol must provide an update of this report to the joint transportation committee detailing the demographic breakout of traffic stops with the three years of information provided in the October 2025 report.

The updated report must be submitted by October 1, 2026, and include counts and per capita rates for each demographic group on:

(i) Traffic stops;

(ii) verbal warnings;

(iii) written warnings;

(iv) citation issuance;

(v) arrests;

and (vi) searches where available.

This information must be reported as granular as possible.

(c) In conjunction with the governor's office of Indian affairs, the state patrol must also submit to the joint transportation committee by November 1, 2026, details of the best practices that the state patrol implemented or will implement, including any timeline for implementation to reduce demographic per capita disparities that exist or existed regarding traffic stops.

The legislature intends that the Washington state patrol, pursuant to RCW 46.37.005, require p.commercial vehicles to carry chains statewide during winter months and, in coordination with the department of transportation, develop a process for monitoring compliance at weigh stations.

25(14) ESSB$3,500,000 6005of commercialthe vehiclesstate topatrol carryhighway chainsaccount— statewidestate duringappropriation winteris monthsprovided and,solely into coordinationaddress withemergent theissues departmentthat ofmay transportation,arise developdue ato processthe forhigh monitoringlevel complianceof atcommissioned weighand stations.noncommissioned vacancies.

(14) $3,500,000 of the state patrol highway account—state appropriation is provided solely to address emergent issues that may arise due to the high level of commissioned and noncommissioned vacancies.

(15) (($3,000,000))$3,000,000 $1,600,000 of the state patrol highway account— state appropriation is provided solely for hiring additional staff ((and)), increased overtime, increased contracting to maintain adequate service levels, purchasing equipment, and other related costs for the toxicology laboratory to reduce the DUI processing backlog, with the expectation that processing times will be reduced.

(16) (($4,500,000)) $9,300,000 of the state patrol highway account— state appropriation is provided solely for updates and improvements to the agency's wide area and local area network.

The office of financial management, in consultation with Washington technology solutions, must actively monitor the expenditure of funds provided in this subsection to ensure that the state patrol is staying within the scope, schedule, and budget of the project and has adequately addressed issues identified by Washington technology solutions in its review of the budget request.

These issues include the appropriate phasing of the equipment replacement, conducting a cost-benefit analysis of leasing versus purchasing the equipment, and the utilization of existing state patrol staff compared to contracting for certain functions and activities to achieve the desired outcomes.

The office of financial management may unallot any unused funding or pause the project at any time based on its assessment and monitoring.

(17) $5,000,000 of the state patrol highway account— state appropriation is provided solely to enhance the vehicle replacement cycle for higher mileage vehicles in the agency's fleet.

2619 ESSBSB 6005 (18)(a)(16) $3,644,000(($4,500,000)) $9,300,000 of the state patrol highway account—state appropriation is provided solely for administrativeupdates costs, advertising, outreach, and bonusimprovements paymentsto associated with developing and implementing a state trooper expedited recruitment incentive program for the purposeagency's ofwide recruitingarea and fillinglocal vacantarea troopernetwork. positions in the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium.

(17) $5,000,000 of the state patrol highway account—state appropriation is provided solely to enhance the vehicle replacement cycle for higher mileage vehicles in the agency's fleet.

(18)(a) $3,644,000 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 program for the purpose of recruiting and filling vacant trooper positions in the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium.

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

20 SB 6005 (D) $6,000 for each lateral hire after completion of a one-year probation period;

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

27 ESSB 6005 designee and the exclusive bargaining representative, consistent with the terms of this section.

(19) (($2,178,000))$2,178,000 $1,865,000 of the state patrol highway account— state appropriation is provided solely to continue the bonus policy for commissioned staff who reach 26 or more years of service in the Washington state retirement system pursuant to chapter 237, Laws of 2024.

(21) $84,000 of the state patrol highway account— state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

5067), Laws of 2026 (impaired driving).

If chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

5067), Laws of 2026 is not enacted by June 30, 2026, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(22) $53,000 of the state patrol highway account— state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

6032), Laws of 2026 (vehicle loads).

If chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

6032), Laws of 2026 is not enacted by June 30, 2026, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(23) $998,000 of the state patrol highway account— state appropriation is provided solely for staffing and other related costs to support video coordination and processing for public disclosure and discovery requests.

Within the amounts provided under this p.

28 ESSB 6005 subsection, the department must research and evaluate technology and automation enhancements to gain efficiency and reduce costs.

(($5,382,000)) $5,419,000p. Limited Fish and Wildlife Account —State Appropriation.

(($495,000))21 $509,000SB Highway6005 Safety$5,430,000 AccountLimited —Fish Stateand Wildlife Account—State Appropriation.

(($289,511,000))(($495,000)) $303,774,000$509,000 Highway Safety AccountAccount—State — Federal Appropriation.

(($289,511,000)) $304,787,000 Highway Safety Account — Federal Appropriation.

(($94,639,000)) $94,788,000$95,273,000 Motor Vehicle Account — Private/Local Appropriation.

(($6,831,000)) $6,836,000$6,838,000 Department of Licensing Services Account — State Appropriation.

(($8,585,000)) $7,653,000$7,686,000 License Plate Technology Account —State Appropriation.

(($3,747,000)) $3,847,000$4,668,000 Abandoned Recreational Vehicle Account — State Appropriation.

(($3,109,000)) $4,983,000$3,083,000 Limousine Carriers Account — State Appropriation.

(($968,000)) $967,000 p.Agency Financial Transaction Account —State Appropriation.

29(($16,317,000)) ESSB$13,699,000 6005Move AgencyAhead FinancialWA TransactionFlexible Account—StateAccount — State Appropriation.

(($16,317,000)) $13,699,000 Move Ahead WA Flexible Account—State Appropriation.

(($446,583,000)) $459,056,000$459,521,000 Thep. appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1)22 $1,100,000SB of6005 theThe highwayappropriations safetyin accountthis —section state appropriation and $1,100,000 of the move ahead WA flexible account— state appropriation are providedsubject solely for the department to provide an interagency transfer to the departmentfollowing ofconditions children, youth, and familieslimitations: for the purpose of providing driver's license support.

(1) $1,100,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation and $1,100,000 of the move ahead WA flexible account—state appropriation are provided solely for the department to provide an interagency transfer to the department of children, youth, and families for the purpose of providing driver's license support.

(2)(a) (($2,200,000))$2,200,000 $2,700,000 of the highway safety account— state appropriation is provided solely for organizations providing driver's license assistance and support services.

Of the amount provided in this subsection, $500,000 is provided solely to expand services to the number of people served or for additional contracted providers in fiscal year 2027.

The annual budget of the contracted providers p.in the preceding year;

30 ESSB 6005 in the preceding year;

(3) Within existing resources, the department must continue to issue nonemergency medical transportation vehicle decals under the high occupancy vehicle lane access pilot program in accordance with sections 217217(2) (2) and 208(20), chapter 310, Laws of 2024.

(4)(a) (($3,109,000)) $4,083,000$3,083,000 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 fundingp. for allowable and approved reimbursements and not to build a reserve of funds within the account.

23 SB 6005 funding for allowable and approved reimbursements and not to build a reserve of funds within the account.

p.(((7))) (6) $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.

31 ESSB 6005 (((7))) (6) $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.

(((8)))p. (7) $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.

24 SB 6005 (((8))) (7) $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.

(((9))) (8)(a) (($300,000))$300,000 $900,000 of the highway safety account— state appropriation is provided solely for the department to enter into an interagency agreement with the commission on Asian Pacific American affairs to contract with one or more private nonprofit organizations with appropriate expertise and experience to provide REAL ID compliance support to residents of the state who are compact of free association citizens, comprised of citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau, by providing the following assistance using a culturally and linguistically appropriate approach:

(ii) Case management assistance through the use of community navigators who can provide assistance in the process to obtain p.federally acceptable identification documents that will be required for the purposes of domestic air travel when the REAL ID Act policy is in effect, including in obtaining any documentation necessary for the application process;

32 ESSB 6005 federally acceptable identification documents that will be required for the purposes of domestic air travel when the REAL ID Act policy is in effect, including in obtaining any documentation necessary for the application process;

or (ii)p. A participant in, or eligible for, the Washington women, infants, and children program.

(((10)))25 (9)SB $173,0006005 of(ii) theA motorparticipant vehiclein, account—or stateeligible appropriationfor, isthe providedWashington solelywomen, forinfants, implementationand ofchildren chapterprogram. 332, Laws of 2025 (improving collector vehicle regulations).

(((10) $173,000)) (9) $222,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter 332, Laws of 2025 (improving collector vehicle regulations).

(12)))(12) $44,000)) (10) $44,000$113,000 of the motor vehicle account—account — state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of ((chapter .

(14)))(14) $36,000)) (12) $36,000$41,000 of the motor vehicle account—account — state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter 10, Laws of 2025 (vehicle inspection backlog).

(Senate p.Bill No.

33 ESSB 6005 Bill No.

(15)))(15) $64,000)) (13) $64,000$72,000 of the highway safety account—stateaccount — state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter 217, Laws of 2025 (blood type information).

(((17)p. $726,000)) (15) $638,000 of the highway safety account— state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter 417, Laws of 2025 (transportation resources).

26 SB 6005 (((17) $726,000)) (15) $1,093,000 of the highway safety account— state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter 417, Laws of 2025 (transportation resources).

(a) (($256,000)) $331,000$526,000 is provided solely for the implementation of new revenues;

and (b) (($470,000)) $307,000$567,000 is provided solely for the department to implement a program to compensate registered tow truck operators for private property impounds.

(((20)))(((20) $106,000)) (17) $106,000$143,000 of the highway safety account— state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 175, Laws of 2025 (driver training alternative).

p.(23) $2,000,000)) (19) $3,577,000 of the highway safety account— state appropriation is provided solely to continue the DOL2Go program, bringing driver licensing and identicard services to underrepresented and rural communities.

34(((24))) ESSB(20) 6005$464,000 (23))) (19) $2,000,000 of the highway safety account—stateaccount— state appropriation is provided solely for the department's costs to continueprovide thean DOL2Gointeragency program,transfer bringingto driverthe licensingWashington center for deaf and identicardhard servicesof hearing youth to underrepresentedcontinue efforts to make driver training education more accessible for deaf and ruralhard communities.of hearing youth in the state.

(((24))) (20) $464,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is provided solely for the department's costs to provide an interagency transfer to the Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth to continue efforts to make driver training education more accessible for deaf and hard of hearing youth in the state.

(((26)))p. (22) $10,460,000 of the driver education safety improvement account — state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 299, Laws of 2025 (young driver safety).

27 SB 6005 (((26) $10,460,000)) (22) $10,143,000 of the driver education safety improvement account—state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 299, Laws of 2025 (young driver safety).

1332) is not enacted by June 30, 2025, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.)) (24) $1,345,000$922,000 of the highwaymotor safetyvehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for the department to establishfinalize athe programupgrade thatand allowsimprovements everyto qualifyingits applicantprorate forand afuel driver'stax licensesystem, orand identicardis thesubject ability to acquirethe aconditions, mobilelimitations, credentialand inreview additionrequirements toof thesection physical701 version of thesethis documentsact. by October 1, 2027.

By February 1, 2027, the department must adopt rules to implement this program, to include, but not be limited to, issuance and verification requirements, expiration date, security and privacy protections, and the uses associated with the mobile credential.

(25) $26,000 of the highway safety account — state appropriation is provided solely for the department to provide reduced-fee identicards to individuals aged 70 or over that voluntarily replace their driver's license with an identicard.

p.

35 ESSB 6005 (26) $600,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation, $100,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation, and $300,000 of the license plate technology account—state appropriation are provided solely for improvements and necessary changes to the department's information technology systems.

In utilizing the funding provided in this subsection, the department must prioritize legislatively directed changes and statutory changes resulting from legislation.

(27) $817,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for the department to finalize the upgrade and improvements to its prorate and fuel tax system, and is subject to the conditions, limitations, and review requirements of section 701 of this act.

(28) $5,000 of the highway safety account — state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

5067), Laws of 2026 (impaired driving).

If chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

5067), Laws of 2026 is not enacted by June 30, 2026, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(29) $15,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

5234), Laws of 2026 (snowmobile fees).

If chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

5234), Laws of 2026 is not enacted by June 30, 2026, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(30) $18,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter .

(Senate Bill No.

5832), Laws of 2026 (new vehicle arbitration fee).

If chapter .

(Senate Bill No.

5832), Laws of 2026 is not enacted by June 30, 2026, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(31) $42,000 of the highway safety account — state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

5890), Laws of 2026 (reckless driving in cases involving excessive speed).

If chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

5890), Laws of 2026 is not enacted by June 30, 2026, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(32) $57,000 of the highway safety account — state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

6081), Laws of 2026 (sex designation information).

If p.

36 ESSB 6005 chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

6081), Laws of 2026 is not enacted by June 30, 2026, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(33) $89,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter .

(Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No.

6110), Laws of 2026 (electric-assisted bicycles and electric motorcycles).

If chapter .

(Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No.

6110), Laws of 2026 is not enacted by June 30, 2026, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(34) $33,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

6155), Laws of 2026 (parking privileges for persons with disabilities).

If chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

6155), Laws of 2026 is not enacted by June 30, 2026, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(35) $89,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter .

(Senate Bill No.

6230), Laws of 2026 (eliminating the need for pennies).

If chapter .

(Senate Bill No.

6230), Laws of 2026 is not enacted by June 30, 2026, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(36) $12,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

6262), Laws of 2026 (vehicles fees maximum weight).

If chapter .

(Substitute Senate Bill No.

6262), Laws of 2026 is not enacted by June 30, 2026, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

(37) $4,050,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for the licensing, oversight, and inspections associated with auto dealers, including reinstituting, as appropriate, on-site inspections as part of the initial application process for retail auto dealers by August 1, 2026.

The on-site inspections, as part of the initial application process and at other times, must focus on locations with more than ten auto dealers at the same location and other areas identified by the department.

By January 15, 2027, the department must submit a report to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature on the specific steps the department has taken to improve auto dealer licensing and inspection activities and planned actions in the future.

p.

37 ESSB 6005 (38) $200,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is provided solely to implement a quarterly report of statistical information and a status report on actions taken to protect personal individual data from misuse, particularly for immigrant communities.

Beginning June 1, 2026, and quarterly thereafter, the department must include a breakout, by federal, state, and local agency, on the number of queries on Washington driver's license and identicard holders in the following systems:

Driver and plate search (DAPS) and the driver information and adjudication system (DIAS).

Beginning June 1, 2026, the department must collect statistical information from the Washington state patrol on queries received from the Nlets system on Washington driver's license and identicard records.

This data must identify the number of incoming queries, broken out by federal and state agencies that access Washington systems via Nlets.

The quarterly report must also include information on the current federal, state, and local agencies that are allowed and denied access.

The first quarterly report must include detailed information on the actions the department has taken in the prior 12 months to ensure compliance with chapter 440, Laws of 2019 (keep Washington working act), and governor Executive Order 25-09.

(39) $300,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely to continue and improve parking ticket information provided as part of the vehicle registration renewal process, which may include information technology improvements to allow vehicle owners a quicker, more efficient method to resolve unpaid parking tickets that serve as a barrier to vehicle registration renewal.

$2,378,000 Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account —State p.Appropriation.

38 ESSB 6005 Appropriation.

(($167,930,000)) $170,756,000p. The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1)28 $1,300,000SB of6005 the$170,756,000 TacomaThe Narrowsappropriations tollin bridgethis accountsection — state appropriation and $12,820,000 of the state route number 520 corridor account— state appropriation are providedsubject solelyto for the purposesfollowing ofconditions addressing unforeseen operations and maintenancelimitations: costs on the Tacoma Narrows bridge and the state route number 520 bridge, respectively.

(1) $1,300,000 of the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge account—state appropriation and $12,820,000 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.

and p.(b) Underlying congestion measurements, that is, speeds, that are being used to generate the summary graphs provided, to be made available in a digital file format.

39 ESSB 6005 (b) Underlying congestion measurements, that is, speeds, that are being used to generate the summary graphs provided, to be made available in a digital file format.

(4) As part of the department's 2027-2029 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.

29 SB 6005 funds for services provided by relevant Washington state department of transportation programs, the Washington state patrol, and the transportation commission.

(5) $150,000 of the state route number 520 corridor accountaccount—state — state appropriation, $150,000 of the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge account — state appropriation, $150,000 of the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project account — state appropriation, and $150,000 of the Interstate 405 and state route number 167 express toll lanes account— state appropriation are provided solely for the development of a strategic, long-range tolling feasibility assessment that indicates the operational viability and revenue potential for possible future tolled facilities in the state.

p.The legislature intends to provide additional funding for operations and maintenance expenditures on the corridor if such funding is necessary due to earlier than expected tolling commencement.

40 ESSB 6005 The legislature intends to provide additional funding for operations and maintenance expenditures on the corridor if such funding is necessary due to earlier than expected tolling commencement.

$11,970,000 Transportation Partnership Account —State Appropriation.p.

$2,472,00030 MotorSB Vehicle6005 Account — State Appropriation.

(($127,544,000))$2,472,000 $130,520,000Motor PugetVehicle SoundAccount—State Ferry Operations Account —State Appropriation.

(($127,544,000)) $130,528,000 Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation.

(($146,840,000)) $149,819,000$149,827,000 Sec.

(($43,820,000)) $44,037,000$45,191,000 Move Ahead WA Account — State Appropriation.

(($2,044,000))$2,044,000 $7,044,000 State Route Number 520 Corridor Account — State Appropriation.

(($45,898,000)) $51,115,000$47,269,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) $2,000,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for tenant improvements and other costs associated p.with administrative space efficiency actions taken throughout the agency.

41 ESSB 6005 with administrative space efficiency actions taken throughout the agency.

and (c) Evaluating specific additional opportunities for space efficiency, consolidations, and colocation opportunities associated withp. the Bellingham engineering field office, the Corson Avenue regional headquarters campus, the Dayton Avenue northwest regional headquarters, and the transportation building in Olympia.

31 SB 6005 with the Bellingham engineering field office, the Corson Avenue regional headquarters campus, the Dayton Avenue northwest regional headquarters, and the transportation building in Olympia.

(3) $100,000$1,251,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for implementationthe department to build new parking at an existing agency owned property for approximately 20 large, oversized vehicles displaced from the relocation by June 30, 2026, out of chapterthe .Edna Lucille Goodrich Building.

(Second Substitute Senate Bill No.

5098), Laws of 2026 (weapons in certain areas).

If chapter .

(Second Substitute Senate Bill No.

5098), Laws of 2026 is not enacted by June 30, 2026, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.

p.(1) The department shall submit a report to the transportation committees of the legislature by October 1, 2026, identifying a selection of sustainable aviation projects for funding by the legislature.

42 ESSB 6005 (1) The department shall submit a report to the transportation committees of the legislature by October 1, 2026, identifying a selection of sustainable aviation projects for funding by the legislature.

and (d) ((Hanger))Hanger Hangar charging technology.

(2)p. $500,000 of the aeronautics account — state appropriation is provided solely for Snohomish county to conduct a study to plan for and identify on-site or off-site improvements necessary to implement capacity expansion at Paine Field to meet future regional commercial passenger demand.

(3)32 $300,000SB 6005 (2) $500,000 of the aeronautics accountaccount—state — state appropriation is provided solely for theSnohomish Portcounty of Bremerton to conduct thea secondstudy phaseto ofplan afor feasibilityand studyidentify onon-site theor possibilityoff-site ofimprovements offeringnecessary commercialto serviceimplement capacity expansion at thePaine BremertonField Nationalto Airport.meet future regional commercial passenger demand.

(3) $300,000 of the aeronautics account—state appropriation is provided solely for the Port of Bremerton to conduct the second phase of a feasibility study on the possibility of offering commercial service at the Bremerton National Airport.

(b)(i) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the work group shall investigate the expansion of existing aviation p.facilities and possible siting locations for new greenfield aviation facilities, with the expected outcome to be a report that compares the strengths and weaknesses of each site considered.

43 ESSB 6005 facilities and possible siting locations for new greenfield aviation facilities, with the expected outcome to be a report that compares the strengths and weaknesses of each site considered.

(B)p. The environment, including the impacts of a facility on water quality and the ability of the state to meet the greenhouse gas emissions limits established in RCW 70A.45.020;

33 SB 6005 (B) The environment, including the impacts of a facility on water quality and the ability of the state to meet the greenhouse gas emissions limits established in RCW 70A.45.020;

p.(C) Consider the cost of construction of a facility and supporting infrastructure;

44 ESSB 6005 (C) Consider the cost of construction of a facility and supporting infrastructure;

(c)p. The work group shall not consider:

34 SB 6005 (c) The work group shall not consider:

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

(($70,272,000)) $70,306,000$70,315,000 Motor Vehicle Account — Federal Appropriation.

$500,000 p.Multimodal Transportation Account —State Appropriation.

45$1,176,000 ESSBMove 6005Ahead MultimodalWA TransportationFlexible Account—StateAccount — State Appropriation.

(($1,176,000)) $4,282,000 Move Ahead WA Flexible Account—State Appropriation.

(($72,520,000)) $75,660,000$72,563,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) During the 2025-2027 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 confirmsp. that the property is still no longer needed for transportation purposes, the department shall provide the city of 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.

35 SB 6005 confirms that the property is still no longer needed for transportation purposes, the department shall provide the city of 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.

(b) The((The LEAP Transportation Document ((2025-2))2025-2 2026-2 ALL PROJECTS as developed ((AprilApril 26, 2025)) FebruaryOFM 23,Transportation 2026,Document anticipates2026-1: 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 19, 2025, 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.

(3) $350,000 of the multimodal transportation account— state appropriation is reappropriated and provided solely for the department to explore alternative uses of the state's highway rights- p.of-way consistent with section 214(7), chapter 310, Laws of 2024.

46 ESSB 6005 of-way consistent with section 214(7), chapter 310, Laws of 2024.

Within amounts provided in this subsection, the department must deliver two pollinator habitat test sections in eastern Washington and recommend any additional opportunities to enhance pollinator habitat in highway rights-of-way in its final report.

(6)p. $250,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 298, Laws of 2025 (lease of unused highway land).

36 SB 6005 (6) $250,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 298, Laws of 2025 (lease of unused highway land).

1774) is not enacted by June 30, 2025, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.)) (7) $285,000 of the motor vehicle accountaccount—state — state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter 365, Laws of 2025 (streamlining of permitting for transportation projects work group).

1902) is not enacted by June 30, 2025, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.)) (8) TheDuring propertythe located2025–2027 betweenfiscal Sbiennium, Freyaif Stthe anddepartment Scompletes Myrtlethe Stfinal anddesign Efor 4ththe AveNorth andSpokane ECorridor 3rdProject Ave- inI-90 SpokaneConnection thatPhase, isthe notdepartment neededshall forprovide the alignmentCarl ofMaxey Center the NSCoption to lease WSDOT property along I-90 Connectionin Freyathe toEast ApplewayCentral projectNeighborhood isfor deemedthe surpluspurposes property.of affordable housing in accordance with RCW 47.12.120.

Therefore,Sec. the department shall provide Beloved Kijiji LLC the option to purchase four acres of the property in accordance with RCW 47.12.063(3)(i) by July 30, 2026.

(9) $3,106,000 of the multimodal transportation account— state appropriation is provided solely for the department to implement a low-carbon transportation materials program to reduce embodied carbon in transportation construction materials.

p.

47 ESSB 6005 Sec.

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—PUBLIC-PRIVATETRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIPS——PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS — PROGRAM K Motor Vehicle Account—StateAccount — State Appropriation.

$1,647,000(($1,647,000)) $1,648,000 Multimodal Transportation Account —State Appropriation.

(($200,000))$200,000 $700,000 Multimodal Transportation Account —Federal Appropriation.

(($167,962,000)) $170,467,000$169,967,000 TOTAL APPROPRIATION.

(($221,335,000)) $256,547,000$255,548,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) (($25,000,000))$25,000,000 $27,005,000 of the carbon emissions reduction account—account — state appropriation is provided solely for the clean alternative fuel vehiclep. charging and refueling infrastructure program described in RCW 47.04.350.

Of37 thisSB amount,6005 $2,005,000vehicle representscharging theand reappropriationrefueling ofinfrastructure amountsprogram provideddescribed in theRCW 2023-202547.04.350. fiscal biennium for this purpose.

(2) $125,851,000 of the carbon emissions reduction accountaccount—state — state appropriation is provided solely for a point-of-sale voucher incentive program, inclusive of costs for program administration and staffing, to encourage the faster adoption of zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles to further state climate goals under RCW 70A.45.020 and state equity goals under chapter 70A.02 RCW.

p.(ii) Vehicle and infrastructure incentives aligned with programs in other jurisdictions, where appropriate, to streamline user planning;

48 ESSB 6005 (ii) Vehicle and infrastructure incentives aligned with programs in other jurisdictions, where appropriate, to streamline user planning;

(i)p. On-road vehicles from class 2b, heavy work pickups and vans, through class 8, heavy tractor-trailer units and refuse trucks;

38 SB 6005 (i) On-road vehicles from class 2b, heavy work pickups and vans, through class 8, heavy tractor-trailer units and refuse trucks;

The department and voucher program third-party administrator must condition vehicle p.and infrastructure voucher funding to ensure these program policy goals are furthered through the voucher funding provided.

49 ESSB 6005 and infrastructure voucher funding to ensure these program policy goals are furthered through the voucher funding provided.

(b)p. $2,500,000 of the amount provided in (a) of this subsection is provided solely to Community Transit for a hydrogen fuel cell demonstration project.

39 SB 6005 (b) $2,500,000 of the amount provided in (a) of this subsection is provided solely to Community Transit for a hydrogen fuel cell demonstration project.

(d) $1,000,000 of the amount provided in (a) of this subsection (3) is provided solely to the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association for technical assistance for hydrogen supply chain projects and hydrogen market development in the transportation sector.

p.(5) $1,725,000 of the carbon emissions reduction account — state appropriation is reappropriated and provided solely for a Tacoma Public Utilities medium-duty zero-emission utility service vehicle pilot project that includes charging infrastructure and mobile battery units.

50(6) ESSB$890,000 6005 (5) $1,725,000 of the carbonmotor emissionsvehicle reductionaccount account—state— state appropriation is reappropriated and provided solely for aimplementation Tacomaof Publicchapter Utilities417, medium-dutyLaws zero-emissionof utility2025 service(transportation vehicleresources). pilot project that includes charging infrastructure and mobile battery units.

(6) $500,000 of the carbon emissions reduction account—state appropriation is provided solely to the Making a Difference Foundation to purchase electric vehicles for food distribution to low-income households across Pierce County and for the installation of corresponding on-site charging infrastructure.

(7)(a) $500,000 of the multimodal transportation account — state appropriation is provided solely for the department to study the feasibility of procuring and delivering improvements to U.S.

Highway 2 over the Snohomish river delta under the public-private partnership model prescribed under chapter 47.47 RCW.

The feasibility study must be informed by previous studies on and ongoing analysis of the US 2 Trestle Capacity Improvements & Westbound Trestle Replacement project (L4000056) funded in section 304 of this act, and include an analysis of public-private partnership market feasibility for the project.

The department must submit a report on study findings and recommendations to the transportation committees of the legislature by January 1, 2027.

(b) It is the intent of the legislature to evaluate, during the 2027-2029 fiscal biennium, the following projects for potential procurement and delivery under the public-private partnership model:

(i) Development of surplus state property near ferry terminals;

and (ii) Development of a solar energy facility or facilities on the highway right-of-way.

(8) $890,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for implementation of chapter 417, Laws of 2025 (transportation resources).

5801) is not enacted by June 30, 2025, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.lapses.)) (7) $8,342,000 of the multimodal transportation account — federal appropriation is provided solely for the electric vehicle charger reliability and accessibility accelerator program for projects to support the repair or replacement of existing broken or nonoperational publicly accessible chargers.

(7)(8) $8,342,000))$3,164,000 (9) $10,080,000 of the multimodal transportation account—account — federal appropriation is provided solely for thefunding electricfor vehiclethe chargerwest reliabilitycoast charging and accessibilityfueling acceleratorcorridor programproject for projectstwo tomedium supportand theheavy-duty repairvehicle orelectric replacementvehicle ofcharging existingstation brokensites orand nonoperationalone publiclysite accessiblewith chargers.a hydrogen refueling station along the I-5 corridor.

Of(9) thisThe amount,department p.shall notify the transportation committees of the legislature if approval of federal funding for department activities under the national electric vehicle infrastructure formula program, the electric vehicle charger reliability and accessibility accelerator program, or the west coast charging and fueling corridor project is permanently revoked.

51p. ESSB 6005 $1,738,000 represents the reappropriation of amounts provided in the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium for this purpose.

(((8)))40 (10)SB $3,164,0006005 ofSec. the multimodal transportation account— federal appropriation is provided solely for funding for the west coast charging and fueling corridor project for two medium and heavy- duty vehicle electric vehicle charging station sites and one site with a hydrogen refueling station along the I-5 corridor.

(((9))) (11) The department shall notify the transportation committees of the legislature if approval of federal funding for department activities under the national electric vehicle infrastructure formula program, the electric vehicle charger reliability and accessibility accelerator program, or the west coast charging and fueling corridor project is permanently revoked.

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FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONTRANSPORTATION—HIGHWAY —HIGHWAYMAINTENANCE—PROGRAM MAINTENANCE — PROGRAM M Motor Vehicle AccountAccount—State — State Appropriation.

(($571,090,000)) $572,355,000$572,740,000 Motor Vehicle Account — Federal Appropriation.

(($53,675,000))$53,675,000 $93,675,000 Puget Sound Gateway Facility Account —State Appropriation.

(($3,402,000)) $3,202,000 RV((RV)) Account—Recreational StateVehicle Account —State Appropriation.

(($4,726,000)) $4,976,000$4,732,000 Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account —State Appropriation.

$1,585,000 Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project Account—Account — State Appropriation.

$2,624,000 TOTALPreserve APPROPRIATION.Washington Account — State Appropriation.

(($655,954,000))$40,000,000 $697,269,000TOTAL TheAPPROPRIATION. appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

p.(($655,954,000)) $697,410,000 The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

52 ESSB 6005 (1) $5,000,000 of the motor vehicle account—stateaccount — state appropriation is provided solely for a contingency pool for snow and ice removal.

(3) $11,500,000 of the motor vehicle account — state appropriation is provided solely for lane striping using ((the most reflective paintp. available to maximize the visibility of lane striping, especially at night)) materials that meet or exceed the federal minimum retro reflectivity requirements established in the manual on uniform traffic control devices (MUTCD) to ensure maximizing nighttime and low visibility lane-marking performance.

(4)(a)41 $5,000,000SB of6005 paint available to maximize the motorvisibility vehicleof account—lane statestriping, appropriationespecially isat providednight)) solelymaterials forthat meet or exceed the departmentfederal tominimum addressretro reflectivity requirements established in the risksManual toon safetyUniform andTraffic publicControl healthDevices associated(MUTCD) withto homelessensure encampmentsadequate onnighttime departmentand ownedlow rights-of-way.visibility lane-marking performance.

The(4)(a) department$5,000,000 mustof coordinatethe andmotor workvehicle withaccount—state localappropriation government((is)) officials and social$5,000,000 serviceof organizationsthe whopreserve provideWashington servicesaccount— andstate directappropriation peopleare toprovided housingsolely alternativesfor thatthe aredepartment notto inaddress highwaythe rights-of-wayrisks to helpsafety prevent future encampments from forming on highway rights-of-way and maypublic reimbursehealth theassociated organizationswith doinghomeless thisencampments outreach assistance who transition people into treatment or housing or for debris clean up on highwaydepartment owned rights-of-way.

The department must coordinate and work with local government officials and social service organizations who provide services and direct people to housing alternatives that are not in highway rights-of-way to help prevent future encampments from forming on highway rights-of- way and may reimburse the organizations doing this outreach assistance who transition people into treatment or housing or for debris clean up on highway rights-of-way.

The department may use these funds to either reimburse local law enforcement costs or the Washington state patrol if they are providing enhanced safety to p.department staff during debris cleanup or during efforts to prevent future encampments from forming on highway rights-of-way.

53 ESSB 6005 department staff during debris cleanup or during efforts to prevent future encampments from forming on highway rights-of-way.