Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 7 D cosponsors

HB 1878 — Improving young driver safety.

Last action — Effective date 7/27/2025*.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson (Democratic) on May 17, 2025.

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    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The proposed changes to Bill HB 1878 involve specifying different age groups that will be required to complete a driver training education course before obtaining their driver's license. The amendment removes references to a specific traffic safety education program and clarifies the requirement for education courses, including options for online training. This change is significant because it broadens the options available for young drivers to fulfill their training requirements, allowing more flexibility in how they prepare for safe driving.

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ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1878 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By House Transportation (originally sponsored by Representatives Donaghy, Berry, Doglio, Tharinger, Santos, Fitzgibbon, and Ramel) READ FIRST TIME 02/28/25.
H-1099.1 HOUSE BILL 1878 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Representatives Donaghy, Berry, Doglio, Tharinger, Santos, Fitzgibbon, and Ramel Read first time 02/07/25.
Referred to Committee on Transportation.
amending RCW 46.20.100, 46.20.181, 46.82.420, 46.82.280, 46.20.120, 46.20.055, 46.68.041, 46.17.025, 46.68.220, and 46.63.200;
amending RCW 46.20.100, 46.20.181, 46.82.280, 46.20.120, 46.20.055, 46.68.041, 46.17.025, 46.68.220, and 46.63.200;
reenacting and amending RCW 43.84.092 and 43.84.092;
reenacting and amending RCW 28A.220.020, 43.84.092, and 43.84.092;
(1)(a) To obtain an initial driver's license under this section, except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the following persons must, in addition to other skills and examination requirements as prescribed by the department, satisfactorily complete a driver training education course as defined in RCW 28A.220.020 or a driver training education course as defined by the department and offered by a driver training school licensed under chapter 46.82 RCW:
(1)(a) To obtain an initial driver's license under this section, the following persons must, in addition to other skills and examination requirements as prescribed by the department, satisfactorily complete a driver training education course as defined in RCW 28A.220.020, a driver training education course as defined by the department and offered by a driver training school licensed under chapter 46.82 RCW, or an online, self-paced driver training education course as defined by the department:
(ii) A person at least 18 years of age but under 20 years of age, beginning January 1, 2028;
1 ESHB 1878 (iii) A person at least 18 years of age but under 21 years of age, beginning January 1, 2029;
1 HB 1878 (ii) A person at least 18 years of age but under 20 years of age, beginning January 1, 2028;
(iv) A person at least 18 years of age but under 22 years of age, beginning January 1, 2030.
(iii) A person at least 18 years of age but under 21 years of age, beginning January 1, 2029;
(iv) A person at least 18 years of age but under 22 years of age, beginning January 1, 2030;
(v) A person at least 18 years of age but under 23 years of age, beginning January 1, 2031;
(vi) A person at least 18 years of age but under 24 years of age, beginning January 1, 2032;
and (vii) A person at least 18 years of age but under 25 years of age, beginning January 1, 2033.
A school district, approved private school, or driver training school may offer the behind-the- wheel instruction portion for up to four hours in a single day in cases of hardship, such as a student needing to travel a great distance to receive the behind-the-wheel instruction.
A school district, approved private school, or driver training school may offer the behind-the- wheel instruction portion for up to four hours in a single day, and is encouraged to do so in cases where students must travel long distances to take the course.
(c) Driver training schools licensed under chapter 46.82 RCW are encouraged to include a self-paced online course, or components of a self-paced online course, in the classroom instruction portion of driver training education courses, as authorized and certified by the department, to the extent feasible, and to focus teaching resources on the behind-the-wheel portion of driver training education.
(c) An online, self-paced driver training education course must meet the standards established by the department under chapter 46.82 RCW.
(d) Eligibility to enroll in a driver training education course as defined in RCW 28A.220.020 under this section is limited to students who are enrolled in a public school, as defined in RCW 28A.150.010;
Any person 18 through 21 years of age who satisfactorily completes an online, self-paced driver training education course as defined by the department must also complete at least six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction as defined in chapter 46.82 or 28A.220 RCW.
enrolled in an approved private school under RCW 28A.305.130;
Any person 22 through 24 years of age who satisfactorily completes an online, self-paced driver training education course as defined by the department must also complete at least three hours of behind-the-wheel instruction as defined in chapter 46.82 or 28A.220 RCW.
or receiving home-based instruction in accordance with chapter 28A.200 RCW.
(2)(a) As an alternative to subsection (1) of this section, to obtain a driver's license under this section, the following persons must, in addition to other skills and examination requirements as prescribed by the department, satisfactorily complete a condensed traffic safety education course as defined in RCW 28A.220.020 for a course offered by a school district or approved private school or a condensed traffic safety education course as defined by the p.
(2) To meet the traffic safety education requirement for a motorcycle endorsement under this section, the applicant must successfully complete a motorcycle safety education course that meets the standards established by the department.
2 HB 1878 department and offered by a driver training school licensed under chapter 46.82 RCW:
(3) An applicant who was licensed to drive a motor vehicle or motorcycle from a reciprocal jurisdiction outside this state is exempt from the driver training education requirements of this section.
(i) A person at least 22 years of age but under 23 years of age, beginning January 1, 2031;
(4)(a) The department may waive the driver training education course requirement for a driver's license under subsection (1) of this section if the applicant demonstrates to the department's satisfaction that:
(ii) A person at least 22 years of age but under 24 years of age, beginning January 1, 2032;
and (iii) A person at least 22 years of age but under 25 years of age, beginning January 1, 2033.
(b) The course offered by a school district or an approved private school must be part of a traffic safety education program authorized by the office of the superintendent of public instruction and certified under chapter 28A.220 RCW.
The course offered by a driver training school must meet the standards established by the department under chapter 46.82 RCW.
(3) To meet the traffic safety education requirement for a motorcycle endorsement under this section, the applicant must successfully complete a motorcycle safety education course that meets the standards established by the department.
(4)(a) The department may waive the driver training education course requirement for a driver's license under subsection (1) or (2) of this section if the applicant demonstrates to the department's satisfaction that:
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(ii) A need exists for the applicant to operate a motor vehicle;
2 ESHB 1878 (ii) A need exists for the applicant to operate a motor vehicle;
(5) The department may waive the driver training education course requirement if the applicant provides proof that they have had education, from a reciprocal jurisdiction, equivalent to that required under this section.
(5) The department may waive the driver training education course requirement if the applicant was licensed to drive a motor vehicle or motorcycle from a reciprocal jurisdiction outside this state or provides proof that they have had education, from a reciprocal jurisdiction, equivalent to that required under this section.
(6) Beginning by January 1, 2026, and annually thereafter until January 1, 2031, the department must report on the implementation of the driver's education requirement under this section, including the readiness of the driver education school system to accommodate additional growth, to the transportation committees of the legislature.
(6) Beginning by January 1, 2026, and annually thereafter until January 1, 2031, the department must report on the implementation of the driver's education requirement under this section, including the p.
(7) The department may, by rule, pause or delay the requirements under subsection (1) of this section if, upon an internal review, the department finds that there is an insufficient number of driver education and traffic safety education courses or instructors available for the pending age cohort under subsection (1) of this section.
3 HB 1878 readiness of the driver education school system to accommodate additional growth, to the transportation committees of the legislature.
No earlier than January 1, 2031, the department may, by rule, pause or delay the requirements under subsection (1) of this section if, upon an internal review, the department finds that there is an insufficient number of driver education and traffic safety education courses or instructors available for the pending age cohort under subsection (1) of this section.
(a) To meet the traffic safety education requirement for a driver's license, the applicant must satisfactorily complete a driver training education course as defined in RCW 28A.220.020 for a course offered by a school district or approved private school, or a driver training education course as defined by the department of licensing p.
(a) To meet the traffic safety education requirement for a driver's license, the applicant must satisfactorily complete a driver training education course as defined in RCW 28A.220.020 for a course offered by a school district or approved private school, ((or)) a driver training education course as defined by the department of licensing for a course offered by a driver training school licensed under chapter 46.82 RCW, or, beginning January 1, 2027, an online, self-paced driver training education course as defined by the department.
3 ESHB 1878 for a course offered by a driver training school licensed under chapter 46.82 RCW.
The course offered by a driver training school must meet the standards established by the department of licensing under chapter 46.82 RCW.
The course offered by a driver training school and the online, self-paced driver training education course must meet the standards established by the department of licensing under chapter 46.82 RCW.
A school district, approved private school, or driver training school may offer the behind-the-wheel instruction portion for up to four hours in a single day in cases of hardship, such as a student needing to travel a great distance to receive the behind-the-wheel instruction.
A school district, approved private school, or driver training school may offer the behind-the-wheel instruction portion for up to four hours in a single day, and is encouraged to do so in cases where students must travel long distances to take the course.
(i) A secondary school within a school district or approved private school that establishes and maintains an approved and certified traffic safety education program under chapter 28A.220 RCW;
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4 HB 1878 (i) A secondary school within a school district or approved private school that establishes and maintains an approved and certified traffic safety education program under chapter 28A.220 RCW;
(b) Driver training schools licensed under chapter 46.82 RCW are encouraged to include online driver training education course modules in driver training education courses to the extent feasible, and to focus teaching resources on the behind-the-wheel portion of driver training education.
(b) A person who satisfactorily completes an online, self-paced driver training education course under (a) of this subsection must complete at least six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction as defined in chapter 46.82 or 28A.220 RCW.
Online driver training education course modules must meet the standards established by the department under chapter 46.82 RCW.
The department may adopt rules to implement this subsection (2)(((c))) (d) in ((concert)) collaboration with the p.
The department may adopt rules to implement this subsection (2)(((c))) (d) in ((concert)) collaboration with the supervisor of the traffic safety education section of the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
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4 ESHB 1878 supervisor of the traffic safety education section of the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
(2) A person may renew a license on or before the expiration date by submitting an application as prescribed by the department and paying a fee of ((seventy-two dollars)) $72.
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5 HB 1878 (2) A person may renew a license on or before the expiration date by submitting an application as prescribed by the department and paying a fee of ((seventy-two dollars)) $72.
(5) A driver's license that includes a hazardous materials endorsement under chapter 46.25 RCW may expire on an anniversary of the licensee's birthdate other than the eighth year following p.
(5) A driver's license that includes a hazardous materials endorsement under chapter 46.25 RCW may expire on an anniversary of the licensee's birthdate other than the eighth year following issuance or renewal of the license in order to match, as nearly as possible, the validity of certification from the federal transportation security administration that the licensee has been determined not to pose a security risk.
5 ESHB 1878 issuance or renewal of the license in order to match, as nearly as possible, the validity of certification from the federal transportation security administration that the licensee has been determined not to pose a security risk.
(6) The department may require any person who has obtained a driver's license pursuant to section 1 of this act, and who has been found to have committed a traffic infraction or who was operating a motor vehicle in a significant vehicle collision that involved failure of the driver to adequately manage risk or hazards, to complete a driver education refresher course, as determined by the department in rule, at the time of the person's first driver's license renewal pursuant to this section.
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6 HB 1878 (6) The department may require any person who has obtained a driver's license pursuant to section 1 of this act to complete a driver education refresher course, as determined by the department in rule, at the time of the person's first driver's license renewal pursuant to this section.
RCW 46.82.420 and 2023 c 32 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The department and the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall jointly develop and maintain a required curriculum as specified in RCW 28A.220.035.
The department shall furnish to each qualifying applicant for an instructor's license or a driver training school license a copy of such curriculum.
(2) In addition to information on the safe, lawful, and responsible operation of motor vehicles on the state's highways, the required curriculum shall include information on:
(a) Intermediate driver's license issuance, passenger and driving restrictions and sanctions for violating the restrictions, and the effect of traffic violations and collisions on the driving privileges;
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6 ESHB 1878 (b) The effects of alcohol and drug use on motor vehicle operators, including information on drug and alcohol related traffic injury and mortality rates in the state of Washington and the current penalties for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
(c) Motorcycle awareness, approved by the director, to ensure new operators of motor vehicles have been instructed in the importance of safely sharing the road with motorcyclists;
(d) Bicycle safety, to ensure that operators of motor vehicles have been instructed in the importance of safely sharing the road with bicyclists;
(e) Pedestrian safety, to ensure that operators of motor vehicles have been instructed in the importance of safely sharing the road with pedestrians;
and (f) Commercial vehicle, bus, and other large vehicle awareness, to ensure new operators of motor vehicles have been instructed in the importance of sharing the road with large vehicles.
(3) Should the director be presented with acceptable proof that any licensed instructor or driver training school is not showing proper diligence in teaching the required curriculum, the instructor or school shall be required to appear before the director and show cause why the license of the instructor or school should not be revoked for such negligence.
If the director does not accept such reasons as may be offered, the director may revoke the license of the instructor or school, or both.
(4) The department may approve the use of electronic translation devices for behind-the-wheel training purposes.
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With prior department approval, a branch office classroom may be located within alternative facilities, such as a public or private library, school, community college, college or university, or a business training facility.
7 ESHB 1878 school, community college, college or university, or a business training facility.
Classroom instruction may include a self-paced((,)) online course, or components of a self-paced online course, as authorized and certified by the department of licensing.
Classroom instruction may include self-paced, online components as authorized and certified by the department of licensing.
(4) "Director" means the director of the department of licensing of the state of Washington.
(4) "Condensed traffic safety education course" means a course of instruction in traffic safety education, intended for novice drivers between 22 and 25 years of age, approved and licensed by the department that consists of at least eight hours of classroom instruction and three hours of behind-the-wheel instruction that follows the approved curriculum as determined in rule.
(5) "Driver training education course" means a course of instruction in traffic safety education approved and licensed by the department of licensing that consists of classroom and behind-the- wheel instruction that follows the approved curriculum.
(5) "Director" means the director of the department of licensing of the state of Washington.
(6) "Driver training school" means a commercial driver training school engaged in the business of giving instruction, for a fee, in the operation of automobiles.
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(7) "Enrollment" means the collecting of a fee or the signing of a contract for a driver training education course.
7 HB 1878 (((5))) (6) "Driver training education course" means a course of instruction in traffic safety education approved and licensed by the department of licensing that consists of classroom and behind-the- wheel instruction that follows the approved curriculum.
(((6))) (7) "Driver training school" means a commercial driver training school engaged in the business of giving instruction, for a fee, in the operation of automobiles.
(((7))) (8) "Enrollment" means the collecting of a fee or the signing of a contract for a driver training education course.
(8) "Fraudulent practices" means any conduct or representation on the part of a driver training school owner or instructor including:
(((8))) (9) "Fraudulent practices" means any conduct or representation on the part of a driver training school owner or instructor including:
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(c) Failing to fully document and maintain all required driver training school records of instruction, school operation, and instructor training;
8 ESHB 1878 (c) Failing to fully document and maintain all required driver training school records of instruction, school operation, and instructor training;
(9) "Instructor" means any person employed by or otherwise associated with a driver training school to instruct persons in the operation of an automobile.
(((9))) (10) "Instructor" means any person employed by or otherwise associated with a driver training school to instruct persons in the operation of an automobile.
(10) "Owner" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other person or group that holds a substantial interest in a driver training school.
(((10))) (11) "Owner" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other person or group that holds a substantial interest in a driver training school.
(11) "Person" means any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, or association.
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(12) "Place of business" means a designated location at which the business of a driver training school is transacted or its records are kept.
8 HB 1878 (((11))) (12) "Person" means any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, or association.
(13) "Student" means any person enrolled in an approved driver training course.
(((12))) (13) "Place of business" means a designated location at which the business of a driver training school is transacted or its records are kept.
(14) "Substantial interest holder" means a person who has actual or potential influence over the management or operation of any driver training school.
(((13))) (14) "Student" means any person enrolled in an approved driver training course.
(((14))) (15) "Substantial interest holder" means a person who has actual or potential influence over the management or operation of any driver training school.
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RCW 28A.220.020 and 2017 c 197 s 2 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Appropriate course delivery standards" means the classroom and behind-the-wheel student learning experiences considered acceptable to the superintendent of public instruction under RCW 28A.220.030 that must be satisfactorily accomplished by the student in order to successfully complete the driver training education course.
(2) "Approved private school" means a private school approved by the board of education under chapter 28A.195 RCW.
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9 HB 1878 (3) "Condensed traffic safety education course" means a course of instruction in traffic safety education, intended for novice drivers between 22 and 25 years of age, authorized by the superintendent of public instruction and licensed by the department of licensing that consists of at least eight hours of classroom instruction and three hours of behind-the-wheel instruction that follows the approved curriculum as determined in rule.
(4) "Director" means the director of the department of licensing.
(((4))) (5) "Driver training education course" means a course of instruction in traffic safety education (a) offered as part of a traffic safety education program authorized by the superintendent of public instruction and certified by the department of licensing and (b) taught by a qualified teacher of driver training education that consists of classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction using curriculum that meets joint superintendent of public instruction and department of licensing standards and the course requirements established by the superintendent of public instruction under RCW 28A.220.030.
Behind-the-wheel instruction is characterized by driving experience.
(((5))) (6) "Qualified teacher of driver training education" means an instructor who:
(a) Is certificated under chapter 28A.410 RCW and has obtained a traffic safety endorsement or a letter of approval to teach traffic safety education from the superintendent of public instruction or is certificated by the superintendent of public instruction to teach a driver training education course;
or (b) Is an instructor provided by a driver training school that has contracted with a school district's or districts' board of directors under RCW 28A.220.030(3) to teach driver education for the school district.
(((6))) (7) "Superintendent" or "state superintendent" means the superintendent of public instruction.
(((7))) (8) "Traffic safety education program" means the administration and provision of driver training education courses offered by secondary schools of a school district or vocational- technical schools that are conducted by such schools in a like manner to their other regular courses.
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(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated in the omnibus transportation appropriations act for this specific purpose, the department must establish a program to expand education opportunities for driver training school instructors, specifically certification training programs.
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10 HB 1878 (1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated in the omnibus transportation appropriations act for this specific purpose, the department must establish a program to expand education opportunities for driver training school instructors, specifically certification training programs.
(1) Beginning January 1, 2027, and subject to the availability of funds appropriated in the omnibus transportation appropriations act for this specific purpose, the department must establish a program to provide vouchers for individuals between the ages of 15 and 21 to cover up to the average cost of driver training education courses for novice drivers who reside in low-income households, with the goal of assisting as many people as possible with the greatest need, measured both by income and mobility needs otherwise unserved, to access driver training education.
(1) Beginning January 1, 2027, and subject to the availability of funds appropriated in the omnibus transportation appropriations act for this specific purpose, the department must establish a program to provide vouchers to cover the average cost of driver training education courses for novice drivers who reside in low-income households, with the goal of assisting as many people as possible with the greatest need, measured both by income and mobility needs otherwise unserved, to access driver training education.
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(2) In consultation with the Washington traffic safety commission, the department shall adopt rules establishing eligibility p.
10 ESHB 1878 course offered by a school district or an approved private school under chapter 28A.220 RCW or the cost of a course offered by a driver training school under this chapter.
11 HB 1878 criteria and application and award procedures, and any other necessary rules, for implementing this section.
(2) In consultation with the Washington traffic safety commission, the department shall adopt rules establishing eligibility criteria and application and award procedures, and any other necessary rules, for implementing this section.
(4) Driver training education course costs or fees may not be inflated to offset any voucher amounts provided by school applicants.
(4) A driver training school may not inflate driver training education course costs or fees to offset any voucher amounts provided by school applicants.
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(f) The community average income of voucher recipients during the reporting period;
11 ESHB 1878 (f) The community average income of voucher recipients during the reporting period;
(8) For the purposes of this section, "novice driver" means a person who has not previously obtained a license to drive a motor vehicle.
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12 HB 1878 (8) For the purposes of this section, "novice driver" means a person who has not previously obtained a license to drive a motor vehicle.
The department may approve the use of electronic translation devices for examination purposes.
If the department does not administer driver licensing examinations as a routine part of its licensing services within a department region because adequate testing sites are provided by driver training schools or school districts within that region, the department shall, at a minimum, administer driver licensing examinations by appointment to applicants ((eighteen)) 18 years of age and older in at least one licensing office within that region.
If the department does not administer driver licensing examinations as a routine part of its licensing services within a department region because adequate p.
12 ESHB 1878 testing sites are provided by driver training schools or school districts within that region, the department shall, at a minimum, administer driver licensing examinations by appointment to applicants ((eighteen)) 18 years of age and older in at least one licensing office within that region.
(a) All or any part of the examination of any person applying for the renewal of a driver's license unless the department determines that the applicant is not qualified to hold a driver's license under this title;
(a) All or any part of the examination of any person applying for the renewal of a driver's license unless the department determines p.
13 HB 1878 that the applicant is not qualified to hold a driver's license under this title;
((Each)) Prior to January 1, 2026, each applicant for a new license must pay an ((examination)) application fee of ((thirty- five dollars)) $35.
((Each)) Prior to January 1, 2026, each applicant for a new license must pay an examination fee of ((thirty-five dollars)) $35.
On or after January 1, 2026, each applicant for a new license must pay an application fee of $50.
On or after January 1, 2026, each applicant for a new license must pay an examination fee of $50.
(a) The ((examination)) application fee is in addition to the fee charged for issuance of the license.
(a) The examination fee is in addition to the fee charged for issuance of the license.
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If the person establishes to the department's satisfaction that the licensee is unable to return to Washington before the date the license expires, the department shall extend the person's license.
13 ESHB 1878 the department's satisfaction that the licensee is unable to return to Washington before the date the license expires, the department shall extend the person's license.
(b) Apply to the department to renew the license by mail or, if permitted by rule of the department, by electronic commerce even if subsection (3)(b) of this section would not otherwise allow renewal by that means.
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14 HB 1878 (b) Apply to the department to renew the license by mail or, if permitted by rule of the department, by electronic commerce even if subsection (3)(b) of this section would not otherwise allow renewal by that means.
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The department may issue a driver's instruction permit online or in person with or without a photograph to an applicant who has successfully passed all parts of the examination other than the driving test, provided the information required by RCW 46.20.091, paid an application fee of ((twenty-five dollars)) $25 prior to January 1, 2026, and $35 on or after January 1, 2026, and meets the following requirements:
The department may issue a driver's instruction permit online or in person with or without a photograph to an applicant who has successfully passed all parts of the examination other than the driving test, provided the information required by RCW 46.20.091, paid an application fee of ((twenty-five p.
15 HB 1878 dollars)) $25 prior to January 1, 2026, and $35 on or after January 1, 2026, and meets the following requirements:
The department may waive the written examination, if, at the time of application, an applicant is enrolled in a driver training education course as defined in RCW 46.82.280 or 28A.220.020.
The department may waive the written examination, if, at the time of application, an applicant is enrolled in a driver training education course or condensed traffic safety education course as defined in RCW 46.82.280 or 28A.220.020.
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(b) The department may issue a third driver's instruction permit if it finds after an investigation that the permittee is diligently seeking to improve driving proficiency.
15 ESHB 1878 (b) The department may issue a third driver's instruction permit if it finds after an investigation that the permittee is diligently seeking to improve driving proficiency.
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(4)(a) Beginning January 1, 2026, $15 of the driver's application fee imposed under RCW 46.20.120(2) must be deposited into the driver education safety improvement account created in section 16 of this act.
(4)(a) Beginning January 1, 2026, $15 of the driver's examination fee imposed under RCW 46.20.120(2) must be deposited into the driver education safety improvement account created in section 16 of this act.
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(3) ((The)) (a) Two-thirds of the revenue generated from subsection (2) of this section must be deposited in the move ahead WA account created in RCW 46.68.510.
16 ESHB 1878 (3) ((The)) (a) Two-thirds of the revenue generated from subsection (2) of this section must be deposited in the move ahead WA account created in RCW 46.68.510.
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(3)(a) The department of transportation is responsible for all actions related to the operation and administration of speed safety camera systems in state highway work zones including, but not limited to, the procurement and administration of contracts necessary for the implementation of speed safety camera systems, the mailing of notices of infraction, and the development and maintenance of a public-facing website for the purpose of educating the traveling public about the p.
(3)(a) The department of transportation is responsible for all actions related to the operation and administration of speed safety camera systems in state highway work zones including, but not limited to, the procurement and administration of contracts necessary for the implementation of speed safety camera systems, the mailing of notices of infraction, and the development and maintenance of a public-facing website for the purpose of educating the traveling public about the use of speed safety camera systems in state highway work zones.
17 ESHB 1878 use of speed safety camera systems in state highway work zones.
Prior to the use of a speed safety camera system to capture a violation established in this section for enforcement purposes, the department of transportation, in consultation with the Washington state patrol, department of licensing, office of administrative hearings, Washington traffic safety commission, and other organizations p.
Prior to the use of a speed safety camera system to capture a violation established in this section for enforcement purposes, the department of transportation, in consultation with the Washington state patrol, department of licensing, office of administrative hearings, Washington traffic safety commission, and other organizations committed to protecting civil rights, must adopt rules addressing such actions and take all necessary steps to implement this section.
18 HB 1878 committed to protecting civil rights, must adopt rules addressing such actions and take all necessary steps to implement this section.
(7)(a) A notice of infraction issued under this section may be mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle within 30 days of the p.
(7)(a) A notice of infraction issued under this section may be mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle within 30 days of the violation, or to the renter of a vehicle within 30 days of establishing the renter's name and address.
18 ESHB 1878 violation, or to the renter of a vehicle within 30 days of establishing the renter's name and address.
The law enforcement officer issuing the notice of infraction shall include with it a certificate or facsimile thereof, based upon inspection of photographs, microphotographs, or electronic images produced by a speed safety camera stating the facts supporting the notice of p.
The law enforcement officer issuing the notice of infraction shall include with it a certificate or facsimile thereof, based upon inspection of photographs, microphotographs, or electronic images produced by a speed safety camera stating the facts supporting the notice of infraction.
19 HB 1878 infraction.
The agency issuing the infraction shall provide information about how to submit evidence of inability to pay, how to obtain a payment plan, and that failure to pay or p.
The agency issuing the infraction shall provide information about how to submit evidence of inability to pay, how to obtain a payment plan, and that failure to pay or enter into a payment plan may result in collection action or nonrenewal of the vehicle registration.
19 ESHB 1878 enter into a payment plan may result in collection action or nonrenewal of the vehicle registration.
(8)(a) Speed safety camera systems may only take photographs, microphotographs, or electronic images of the vehicle and vehicle license plate and only while a speed violation is occurring.
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20 HB 1878 (8)(a) Speed safety camera systems may only take photographs, microphotographs, or electronic images of the vehicle and vehicle license plate and only while a speed violation is occurring.
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(e) Imposition of a penalty for a speed violation detected through the use of speed safety camera systems shall not be deemed a conviction as defined in RCW 46.25.010, and shall not be part of the registered owner's driving record under RCW 46.52.101 and 46.52.120.
20 ESHB 1878 (e) Imposition of a penalty for a speed violation detected through the use of speed safety camera systems shall not be deemed a conviction as defined in RCW 46.25.010, and shall not be part of the registered owner's driving record under RCW 46.52.101 and 46.52.120.
Additionally, infractions generated by the use of speed safety camera p.
Additionally, infractions generated by the use of speed safety camera systems under this section shall be processed in the same manner as parking infractions, including for the purposes of RCW 46.16A.120 and 46.20.270(2).
21 HB 1878 systems under this section shall be processed in the same manner as parking infractions, including for the purposes of RCW 46.16A.120 and 46.20.270(2).
((Consequently, any)) Any revenue generated that exceeds the operating and administrative costs under this section must be ((distributed for the purpose of traffic safety including, but not limited to, driver training education and local DUI emphasis patrols)) transferred to the driver education safety improvement p.
((Consequently, any)) Any revenue generated that exceeds the operating and administrative costs under this section must be ((distributed for the purpose of traffic safety including, but not limited to, driver training education and local DUI emphasis patrols)) transferred to the driver education safety improvement account created in section 16 of this act as designated in the omnibus transportation appropriations act.
21 ESHB 1878 account created in section 16 of this act as designated in the omnibus transportation appropriations act.
(10) The Washington state patrol and department of transportation, in collaboration with the Washington traffic safety commission, must report to the transportation committees of the legislature by July 1, 2025, and biennially thereafter, on the data p.
(10) The Washington state patrol and department of transportation, in collaboration with the Washington traffic safety commission, must report to the transportation committees of the legislature by July 1, 2025, and biennially thereafter, on the data and efficacy of speed safety camera system use in state highway work zones.
22 HB 1878 and efficacy of speed safety camera system use in state highway work zones.
The portion of the driver's application fee prescribed under RCW 46.68.041(4)(a), the portion of the driver's instruction permit application fee prescribed under RCW 46.68.041(4)(b), and the portion of the license service fee prescribed under RCW 46.17.025 must be deposited in the account.
The portion of the driver's examination fee prescribed under RCW 46.68.041(4)(a), the portion of the driver's instruction permit application fee prescribed under RCW 46.68.041(4)(b), and the portion of the license service fee prescribed under RCW 46.17.025 must be deposited in the account.
The account may also receive a portion of the revenue from traffic infraction fines as described under RCW 46.63.200(9).
The account may also receive a portion of the revenue from traffic infraction fines as described under RCW 46.63.200(9) and the portion of the LeMay-America's car museum special license plate fee revenue as designated in chapter .
., Laws of 2025 (Senate Bill No.
5444) or chapter .
., Laws of 2025 (House Bill No.
1368).
Expenditures from the p.
Expenditures from the account may only be used for expanding and improving driver's education programs and activities including, but not limited to, the driver training school instructor education opportunities program p.
22 ESHB 1878 account may only be used for expanding and improving driver's education programs and activities including, but not limited to, the driver training school instructor education opportunities program established in section 6 of this act, the driver training education course voucher program established in section 7 of this act, and the tribal partnership program established in section 9 of this act.
23 HB 1878 established in section 6 of this act, the driver training education course voucher program established in section 7 of this act, and the tribal partnership program established in section 9 of this act.
The state treasurer shall p.
The state treasurer shall credit the general fund with all the earnings credited to the treasury income account except:
23 ESHB 1878 credit the general fund with all the earnings credited to the treasury income account except:
(a) The following accounts and funds shall receive their proportionate share of earnings based upon each account's and fund's p.
(a) The following accounts and funds shall receive their proportionate share of earnings based upon each account's and fund's average daily balance for the period:
24 HB 1878 average daily balance for the period:
The abandoned recreational vehicle disposal account, the aeronautics account, the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project account, the ambulance transport fund, the budget stabilization account, the capital vessel replacement account, the capitol building construction account, the Central Washington University capital projects account, the charitable, educational, penal and reformatory institutions account, the Chehalis basin account, the Chehalis basin taxable account, the clean fuels credit account, the clean fuels transportation investment account, the cleanup settlement account, the climate active transportation account, the climate transit programs account, the Columbia river basin water supply development account, the Columbia river basin taxable bond water supply development account, the Columbia river basin water supply revenue recovery account, the common school construction fund, the community forest trust account, the connecting Washington account, the county arterial preservation account, the county criminal justice assistance account, the covenant homeownership account, the deferred compensation administrative account, the deferred compensation principal account, the department of licensing services account, the department of retirement systems expense account, the developmental disabilities community services account, the diesel idle reduction account, the opioid abatement settlement account, the drinking water assistance account, the administrative subaccount of the drinking water assistance account, the driver education safety improvement account, the early learning facilities development account, the early learning facilities revolving account, the Eastern Washington University capital projects account, the education construction fund, the education legacy trust account, the election account, the electric vehicle account, the energy freedom account, the energy recovery act account, the essential rail assistance account, The Evergreen State College capital projects account, the fair start for kids account, the family medicine workforce development account, the ferry bond retirement fund, the fish, wildlife, and conservation account, the freight mobility investment account, the freight mobility multimodal account, the grade crossing protective fund, the higher education retirement p.
The abandoned recreational vehicle disposal account, the aeronautics account, the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project account, the ambulance transport fund, the budget stabilization account, the capital vessel replacement account, the capitol building construction account, the Central Washington University capital projects account, the charitable, educational, penal and reformatory institutions account, the Chehalis basin account, the Chehalis basin taxable account, the clean fuels credit account, the clean fuels transportation investment account, the cleanup settlement account, the climate active transportation account, the climate transit programs account, the Columbia river basin water supply development account, the Columbia river basin taxable bond water supply development account, the Columbia river basin water supply revenue recovery account, the common school construction fund, the community forest trust account, the connecting Washington account, the county arterial preservation account, the county criminal justice assistance account, the covenant homeownership account, the deferred compensation administrative account, the deferred compensation principal account, the department of licensing services account, the department of retirement systems expense account, the developmental disabilities community services account, the diesel idle reduction account, the opioid abatement settlement account, the drinking water assistance account, the administrative subaccount of the drinking water assistance account, the driver education safety improvement account, the early learning facilities development account, the early learning facilities revolving account, the Eastern Washington University capital projects account, the education construction fund, the education legacy trust account, the election account, the electric vehicle account, the energy freedom account, the energy recovery act account, the essential rail assistance account, The Evergreen State College capital projects account, the fair start for kids account, the family medicine workforce development account, the ferry bond retirement fund, the fish, wildlife, and conservation account, the freight mobility investment account, the freight mobility multimodal account, the grade crossing protective fund, the higher education retirement plan supplemental benefit fund, the Washington student loan account, the highway bond retirement fund, the highway infrastructure account, the highway safety fund, the hospital safety net assessment fund, the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project account, the Interstate 405 p.
24 ESHB 1878 plan supplemental benefit fund, the Washington student loan account, the highway bond retirement fund, the highway infrastructure account, the highway safety fund, the hospital safety net assessment fund, the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project account, the Interstate 405 and state route number 167 express toll lanes account, the judges' retirement account, the judicial retirement administrative account, the judicial retirement principal account, the limited fish and wildlife account, the local leasehold excise tax account, the local real estate excise tax account, the local sales and use tax account, the marine resources stewardship trust account, the medical aid account, the money-purchase retirement savings administrative account, the money-purchase retirement savings principal account, the motor vehicle fund, the motorcycle safety education account, the move ahead WA account, the move ahead WA flexible account, the multimodal transportation account, the multiuse roadway safety account, the municipal criminal justice assistance account, the oyster reserve land account, the pension funding stabilization account, the perpetual surveillance and maintenance account, the pilotage account, the pollution liability insurance agency underground storage tank revolving account, the public employees' retirement system plan 1 account, the public employees' retirement system combined plan 2 and plan 3 account, the public facilities construction loan revolving account, the public health supplemental account, the public works assistance account, the Puget Sound capital construction account, the Puget Sound ferry operations account, the Puget Sound Gateway facility account, the Puget Sound taxpayer accountability account, the real estate appraiser commission account, the recreational vehicle account, the regional mobility grant program account, the reserve officers' relief and pension principal fund, the resource management cost account, the rural arterial trust account, the rural mobility grant program account, the rural Washington loan fund, the second injury fund, the sexual assault prevention and response account, the site closure account, the skilled nursing facility safety net trust fund, the small city pavement and sidewalk account, the special category C account, the special wildlife account, the state hazard mitigation revolving loan account, the state investment board expense account, the state investment board commingled trust fund accounts, the state patrol highway account, the state reclamation revolving account, the state route number 520 civil penalties account, the state route number 520 corridor account, the p.
25 HB 1878 and state route number 167 express toll lanes account, the judges' retirement account, the judicial retirement administrative account, the judicial retirement principal account, the limited fish and wildlife account, the local leasehold excise tax account, the local real estate excise tax account, the local sales and use tax account, the marine resources stewardship trust account, the medical aid account, the money-purchase retirement savings administrative account, the money-purchase retirement savings principal account, the motor vehicle fund, the motorcycle safety education account, the move ahead WA account, the move ahead WA flexible account, the multimodal transportation account, the multiuse roadway safety account, the municipal criminal justice assistance account, the oyster reserve land account, the pension funding stabilization account, the perpetual surveillance and maintenance account, the pilotage account, the pollution liability insurance agency underground storage tank revolving account, the public employees' retirement system plan 1 account, the public employees' retirement system combined plan 2 and plan 3 account, the public facilities construction loan revolving account, the public health supplemental account, the public works assistance account, the Puget Sound capital construction account, the Puget Sound ferry operations account, the Puget Sound Gateway facility account, the Puget Sound taxpayer accountability account, the real estate appraiser commission account, the recreational vehicle account, the regional mobility grant program account, the reserve officers' relief and pension principal fund, the resource management cost account, the rural arterial trust account, the rural mobility grant program account, the rural Washington loan fund, the second injury fund, the sexual assault prevention and response account, the site closure account, the skilled nursing facility safety net trust fund, the small city pavement and sidewalk account, the special category C account, the special wildlife account, the state hazard mitigation revolving loan account, the state investment board expense account, the state investment board commingled trust fund accounts, the state patrol highway account, the state reclamation revolving account, the state route number 520 civil penalties account, the state route number 520 corridor account, the statewide broadband account, the statewide tourism marketing account, the supplemental pension account, the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge account, the teachers' retirement system plan 1 account, the teachers' retirement system combined plan 2 and plan 3 account, the p.
25 ESHB 1878 statewide broadband account, the statewide tourism marketing account, the supplemental pension account, the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge account, the teachers' retirement system plan 1 account, the teachers' retirement system combined plan 2 and plan 3 account, the tobacco prevention and control account, the tobacco settlement account, the toll facility bond retirement account, the transportation 2003 account (nickel account), the transportation equipment fund, the JUDY transportation future funding program account, the transportation improvement account, the transportation improvement board bond retirement account, the transportation infrastructure account, the transportation partnership account, the traumatic brain injury account, the tribal opioid prevention and treatment account, the University of Washington bond retirement fund, the University of Washington building account, the voluntary cleanup account, the volunteer firefighters' relief and pension principal fund, the volunteer firefighters' and reserve officers' administrative fund, the vulnerable roadway user education account, the Washington judicial retirement system account, the Washington law enforcement officers' and firefighters' system plan 1 retirement account, the Washington law enforcement officers' and firefighters' system plan 2 retirement account, the Washington public safety employees' plan 2 retirement account, the Washington school employees' retirement system combined plan 2 and 3 account, the Washington state patrol retirement account, the Washington State University building account, the Washington State University bond retirement fund, the water pollution control revolving administration account, the water pollution control revolving fund, the Western Washington University capital projects account, the Yakima integrated plan implementation account, the Yakima integrated plan implementation revenue recovery account, and the Yakima integrated plan implementation taxable bond account.
26 HB 1878 tobacco prevention and control account, the tobacco settlement account, the toll facility bond retirement account, the transportation 2003 account (nickel account), the transportation equipment fund, the JUDY transportation future funding program account, the transportation improvement account, the transportation improvement board bond retirement account, the transportation infrastructure account, the transportation partnership account, the traumatic brain injury account, the tribal opioid prevention and treatment account, the University of Washington bond retirement fund, the University of Washington building account, the voluntary cleanup account, the volunteer firefighters' relief and pension principal fund, the volunteer firefighters' and reserve officers' administrative fund, the vulnerable roadway user education account, the Washington judicial retirement system account, the Washington law enforcement officers' and firefighters' system plan 1 retirement account, the Washington law enforcement officers' and firefighters' system plan 2 retirement account, the Washington public safety employees' plan 2 retirement account, the Washington school employees' retirement system combined plan 2 and 3 account, the Washington state patrol retirement account, the Washington State University building account, the Washington State University bond retirement fund, the water pollution control revolving administration account, the water pollution control revolving fund, the Western Washington University capital projects account, the Yakima integrated plan implementation account, the Yakima integrated plan implementation revenue recovery account, and the Yakima integrated plan implementation taxable bond account.
(b) Any state agency that has independent authority over accounts or funds not statutorily required to be held in the state treasury that deposits funds into a fund or account in the state treasury pursuant to an agreement with the office of the state treasurer shall p.
(b) Any state agency that has independent authority over accounts or funds not statutorily required to be held in the state treasury that deposits funds into a fund or account in the state treasury pursuant to an agreement with the office of the state treasurer shall receive its proportionate share of earnings based upon each account's or fund's average daily balance for the period.
26 ESHB 1878 receive its proportionate share of earnings based upon each account's or fund's average daily balance for the period.
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(a) The following accounts and funds shall receive their proportionate share of earnings based upon each account's and fund's average daily balance for the period:
27 ESHB 1878 (a) The following accounts and funds shall receive their proportionate share of earnings based upon each account's and fund's average daily balance for the period:
The abandoned recreational vehicle disposal account, the aeronautics account, the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project account, the budget stabilization account, the capital vessel replacement account, the capitol building p.
The abandoned recreational vehicle disposal account, the aeronautics account, the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project account, the budget stabilization account, the capital vessel replacement account, the capitol building construction account, the Central Washington University capital projects account, the charitable, educational, penal and reformatory institutions account, the Chehalis basin account, the Chehalis basin taxable account, the clean fuels credit account, the clean fuels transportation investment account, the cleanup settlement account, the climate active transportation account, the climate transit programs account, the Columbia river basin water supply development account, the Columbia river basin taxable bond water supply development account, the Columbia river basin water supply revenue recovery account, the common school construction fund, the community forest trust account, the connecting Washington account, the county arterial preservation account, the county criminal justice assistance account, the covenant homeownership account, the deferred compensation administrative account, the deferred compensation principal account, the department of licensing services account, the department of retirement systems expense account, the developmental disabilities community services account, the diesel idle reduction account, the opioid abatement settlement account, the drinking water assistance account, the administrative subaccount of the drinking water assistance account, the driver education safety improvement account, the early learning facilities development account, the early learning facilities revolving account, the Eastern Washington University capital projects account, the education construction fund, the education legacy trust account, the election account, the electric vehicle account, the energy freedom account, the energy recovery act account, the essential rail assistance account, The Evergreen State College capital projects account, the fair start for kids account, the family medicine workforce development account, the ferry bond retirement fund, the fish, wildlife, and conservation account, the freight mobility investment account, the freight mobility multimodal account, the grade crossing protective fund, the higher education retirement plan supplemental benefit fund, the Washington student loan account, the highway bond retirement fund, the highway infrastructure account, the highway safety fund, the p.
28 HB 1878 construction account, the Central Washington University capital projects account, the charitable, educational, penal and reformatory institutions account, the Chehalis basin account, the Chehalis basin taxable account, the clean fuels credit account, the clean fuels transportation investment account, the cleanup settlement account, the climate active transportation account, the climate transit programs account, the Columbia river basin water supply development account, the Columbia river basin taxable bond water supply development account, the Columbia river basin water supply revenue recovery account, the common school construction fund, the community forest trust account, the connecting Washington account, the county arterial preservation account, the county criminal justice assistance account, the covenant homeownership account, the deferred compensation administrative account, the deferred compensation principal account, the department of licensing services account, the department of retirement systems expense account, the developmental disabilities community services account, the diesel idle reduction account, the opioid abatement settlement account, the drinking water assistance account, the administrative subaccount of the drinking water assistance account, the driver education safety improvement account, the early learning facilities development account, the early learning facilities revolving account, the Eastern Washington University capital projects account, the education construction fund, the education legacy trust account, the election account, the electric vehicle account, the energy freedom account, the energy recovery act account, the essential rail assistance account, The Evergreen State College capital projects account, the fair start for kids account, the family medicine workforce development account, the ferry bond retirement fund, the fish, wildlife, and conservation account, the freight mobility investment account, the freight mobility multimodal account, the grade crossing protective fund, the higher education retirement plan supplemental benefit fund, the Washington student loan account, the highway bond retirement fund, the highway infrastructure account, the highway safety fund, the hospital safety net assessment fund, the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project account, the Interstate 405 and state route number 167 express toll lanes account, the judges' retirement account, the judicial retirement administrative account, the judicial retirement principal account, the limited fish and wildlife account, the local leasehold excise tax account, the local real estate excise p.
28 ESHB 1878 hospital safety net assessment fund, the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project account, the Interstate 405 and state route number 167 express toll lanes account, the judges' retirement account, the judicial retirement administrative account, the judicial retirement principal account, the limited fish and wildlife account, the local leasehold excise tax account, the local real estate excise tax account, the local sales and use tax account, the marine resources stewardship trust account, the medical aid account, the money-purchase retirement savings administrative account, the money- purchase retirement savings principal account, the motor vehicle fund, the motorcycle safety education account, the move ahead WA account, the move ahead WA flexible account, the multimodal transportation account, the multiuse roadway safety account, the municipal criminal justice assistance account, the oyster reserve land account, the pension funding stabilization account, the perpetual surveillance and maintenance account, the pilotage account, the pollution liability insurance agency underground storage tank revolving account, the public employees' retirement system plan 1 account, the public employees' retirement system combined plan 2 and plan 3 account, the public facilities construction loan revolving account, the public health supplemental account, the public works assistance account, the Puget Sound capital construction account, the Puget Sound ferry operations account, the Puget Sound Gateway facility account, the Puget Sound taxpayer accountability account, the real estate appraiser commission account, the recreational vehicle account, the regional mobility grant program account, the reserve officers' relief and pension principal fund, the resource management cost account, the rural arterial trust account, the rural mobility grant program account, the rural Washington loan fund, the second injury fund, the sexual assault prevention and response account, the site closure account, the skilled nursing facility safety net trust fund, the small city pavement and sidewalk account, the special category C account, the special wildlife account, the state hazard mitigation revolving loan account, the state investment board expense account, the state investment board commingled trust fund accounts, the state patrol highway account, the state reclamation revolving account, the state route number 520 civil penalties account, the state route number 520 corridor account, the statewide broadband account, the statewide tourism marketing account, the supplemental pension account, the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge p.
29 HB 1878 tax account, the local sales and use tax account, the marine resources stewardship trust account, the medical aid account, the money-purchase retirement savings administrative account, the money- purchase retirement savings principal account, the motor vehicle fund, the motorcycle safety education account, the move ahead WA account, the move ahead WA flexible account, the multimodal transportation account, the multiuse roadway safety account, the municipal criminal justice assistance account, the oyster reserve land account, the pension funding stabilization account, the perpetual surveillance and maintenance account, the pilotage account, the pollution liability insurance agency underground storage tank revolving account, the public employees' retirement system plan 1 account, the public employees' retirement system combined plan 2 and plan 3 account, the public facilities construction loan revolving account, the public health supplemental account, the public works assistance account, the Puget Sound capital construction account, the Puget Sound ferry operations account, the Puget Sound Gateway facility account, the Puget Sound taxpayer accountability account, the real estate appraiser commission account, the recreational vehicle account, the regional mobility grant program account, the reserve officers' relief and pension principal fund, the resource management cost account, the rural arterial trust account, the rural mobility grant program account, the rural Washington loan fund, the second injury fund, the sexual assault prevention and response account, the site closure account, the skilled nursing facility safety net trust fund, the small city pavement and sidewalk account, the special category C account, the special wildlife account, the state hazard mitigation revolving loan account, the state investment board expense account, the state investment board commingled trust fund accounts, the state patrol highway account, the state reclamation revolving account, the state route number 520 civil penalties account, the state route number 520 corridor account, the statewide broadband account, the statewide tourism marketing account, the supplemental pension account, the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge account, the teachers' retirement system plan 1 account, the teachers' retirement system combined plan 2 and plan 3 account, the tobacco prevention and control account, the tobacco settlement account, the toll facility bond retirement account, the transportation 2003 account (nickel account), the transportation equipment fund, the JUDY transportation future funding program p.
29 ESHB 1878 account, the teachers' retirement system plan 1 account, the teachers' retirement system combined plan 2 and plan 3 account, the tobacco prevention and control account, the tobacco settlement account, the toll facility bond retirement account, the transportation 2003 account (nickel account), the transportation equipment fund, the JUDY transportation future funding program account, the transportation improvement account, the transportation improvement board bond retirement account, the transportation infrastructure account, the transportation partnership account, the traumatic brain injury account, the tribal opioid prevention and treatment account, the University of Washington bond retirement fund, the University of Washington building account, the voluntary cleanup account, the volunteer firefighters' relief and pension principal fund, the volunteer firefighters' and reserve officers' administrative fund, the vulnerable roadway user education account, the Washington judicial retirement system account, the Washington law enforcement officers' and firefighters' system plan 1 retirement account, the Washington law enforcement officers' and firefighters' system plan 2 retirement account, the Washington public safety employees' plan 2 retirement account, the Washington school employees' retirement system combined plan 2 and 3 account, the Washington state patrol retirement account, the Washington State University building account, the Washington State University bond retirement fund, the water pollution control revolving administration account, the water pollution control revolving fund, the Western Washington University capital projects account, the Yakima integrated plan implementation account, the Yakima integrated plan implementation revenue recovery account, and the Yakima integrated plan implementation taxable bond account.
30 HB 1878 account, the transportation improvement account, the transportation improvement board bond retirement account, the transportation infrastructure account, the transportation partnership account, the traumatic brain injury account, the tribal opioid prevention and treatment account, the University of Washington bond retirement fund, the University of Washington building account, the voluntary cleanup account, the volunteer firefighters' relief and pension principal fund, the volunteer firefighters' and reserve officers' administrative fund, the vulnerable roadway user education account, the Washington judicial retirement system account, the Washington law enforcement officers' and firefighters' system plan 1 retirement account, the Washington law enforcement officers' and firefighters' system plan 2 retirement account, the Washington public safety employees' plan 2 retirement account, the Washington school employees' retirement system combined plan 2 and 3 account, the Washington state patrol retirement account, the Washington State University building account, the Washington State University bond retirement fund, the water pollution control revolving administration account, the water pollution control revolving fund, the Western Washington University capital projects account, the Yakima integrated plan implementation account, the Yakima integrated plan implementation revenue recovery account, and the Yakima integrated plan implementation taxable bond account.
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(5) In conformance with Article II, section 37 of the state Constitution, no treasury accounts or funds shall be allocated earnings without the specific affirmative directive of this section.
30 ESHB 1878 (5) In conformance with Article II, section 37 of the state Constitution, no treasury accounts or funds shall be allocated earnings without the specific affirmative directive of this section.
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Action History

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025*.

  2. Chapter 299, 2025 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. President signed.

  6. Speaker signed.

  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 71; nays, 26; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  8. House concurred in Senate amendments.

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 38; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  12. Committee amendment not adopted.

  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  15. Minority; without recommendation.

  16. Minority; do not pass.

  17. TRAN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

  18. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.

  19. First reading, referred to Transportation.

  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 74; nays, 22; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  22. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  23. 1st substitute bill substituted (TR 25).

  24. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  25. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  26. Minority; without recommendation.

  27. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  28. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:00 PM.

  29. Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.

  30. First reading, referred to Transportation.

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Votes

Passed 71 Yea · 26 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 132500
Democrat 58101
Total 712601
% of votes cast 72%27%0%1%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Adam Bernbaum Democrat Yea
Adison Richards Democrat Yea
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
April Berg Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Brandy Donaghy Democrat Yea
Brianna Thomas Democrat Yea
Chipalo Street Democrat Yea
Chris Stearns Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Clyde Shavers Democrat Yea
Dan Bronoske Democrat Yea
Darya Farivar Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
David Hackney Democrat Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Not Voting
Edwin Obras Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Greg Nance Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Janice Zahn Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Nay
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
Joe Timmons Democrat Yea
Julia Reed Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Lisa Parshley Democrat Yea
Liz Berry Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Mary Fosse Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Natasha Hill Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Osman Salahuddin Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharlett Mena Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shaun Scott Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Nay
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Andrew Engell Republican Nay
April Connors Republican Yea
Brian Burnett Republican Nay
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Chris Corry Republican Nay
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Nay
David Stuebe Republican Yea
Deb Manjarrez Republican Nay
Drew Stokesbary Republican Nay
Ed Orcutt Republican Nay
Gloria Mendoza Republican Nay
Hunter Abell Republican Nay
Jenny Graham Republican Nay
Jeremie Dufault Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Nay
Joel McEntire Republican Nay
John Ley Republican Yea
Joshua Penner Republican Nay
Kevin Waters Republican Nay
Mark Klicker Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Matt Marshall Republican Nay
Michael Keaton Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Nay
Mike Volz Republican Nay
Peter Abbarno Republican Nay
Rob Chase Republican Nay
Sam Low Republican Yea
Skyler Rude Republican Nay
Stephanie Barnard Republican Yea
Stephanie McClintock Republican Nay
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea
Travis Couture Republican Nay

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Passed 38 Yea · 11 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 30000
Republican 81100
Total 381100
% of votes cast 78%22%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Claudia Kauffman Democrat Yea
Deborah Krishnadasan Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Emily Alvarado Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
T'wina Nobles Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Nay
Curtis King Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jeff Wilson Republican Nay
Jim McCune Republican Nay
John Braun Republican Nay
Judy Warnick Republican Nay
Keith Goehner Republican Nay
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Leonard Christian Republican Nay
Mark Schoesler Republican Nay
Matt Boehnke Republican Yea
Nikki Torres Republican Nay
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Perry Dozier Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Ron Muzzall Republican Nay
Shelly Short Republican Nay

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Passed 74 Yea · 22 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 162101
Democrat 58101
Total 742202
% of votes cast 76%22%0%2%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Adam Bernbaum Democrat Yea
Adison Richards Democrat Yea
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
April Berg Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Brandy Donaghy Democrat Yea
Brianna Thomas Democrat Yea
Chipalo Street Democrat Yea
Chris Stearns Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Clyde Shavers Democrat Yea
Dan Bronoske Democrat Yea
Darya Farivar Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
David Hackney Democrat Not Voting
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Edwin Obras Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Greg Nance Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Janice Zahn Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Nay
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
Joe Timmons Democrat Yea
Julia Reed Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Lisa Parshley Democrat Yea
Liz Berry Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Mary Fosse Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Natasha Hill Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Osman Salahuddin Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharlett Mena Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shaun Scott Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Nay
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Andrew Engell Republican Nay
April Connors Republican Yea
Brian Burnett Republican Nay
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Chris Corry Republican Nay
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Nay
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
David Stuebe Republican Yea
Deb Manjarrez Republican Nay
Drew Stokesbary Republican Nay
Ed Orcutt Republican Nay
Gloria Mendoza Republican Nay
Hunter Abell Republican Nay
Jenny Graham Republican Not Voting
Jeremie Dufault Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Nay
Joel McEntire Republican Nay
John Ley Republican Yea
Joshua Penner Republican Nay
Kevin Waters Republican Yea
Mark Klicker Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Nay
Matt Marshall Republican Yea
Michael Keaton Republican Nay
Mike Steele Republican Nay
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Peter Abbarno Republican Nay
Rob Chase Republican Nay
Sam Low Republican Yea
Skyler Rude Republican Yea
Stephanie Barnard Republican Yea
Stephanie McClintock Republican Nay
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea
Travis Couture Republican Yea

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Who sponsors HB 1878?
HB 1878 is sponsored by Alex Ramel (Democrat), Joe Fitzgibbon (Democrat), Sharon Tomiko Santos (Democrat), Steve Tharinger (Democrat), Beth Doglio (Democrat), Liz Berry (Democrat), and Brandy Donaghy (Democrat).
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