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ESSB 6106 - CONF REPT By Conference Committee

Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the1following:2

"2017-2019 FISCAL BIENNIUM3GENERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES—OPERATING4

Sec. 101. 2017 c 313 s 101 (uncodified) is amended to read as5follows: 6FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION7Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . (($496,000))8 $512,0009

Sec. 102. 2017 c 313 s 103 (uncodified) is amended to read as10follows: 11FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT12Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($1,580,000))13 $3,890,00014Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation . . $116,00015

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,696,000))16$4,006,00017

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following18conditions and limitations: (($300,000)) $2,570,000 of the motor19vehicle account—state appropriation is provided solely for the office20of financial management to work with the department of transportation21on integrating the transportation reporting and accounting22information system or its successor system with the One Washington23project. The office of financial management and the department of24transportation must provide a joint status report to the25transportation committees of the legislature on at least a calendar26quarter basis. The report must include, but is not limited to: The27status of the department's ability to integrate the transportation28reporting and accounting information system or its successor system29with the One Washington project; the status of the One Washington30Code Rev/AI:amh 1 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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project; and a description of significant changes to planned1timelines or deliverables.2

Sec. 103. 2017 c 313 s 105 (uncodified) is amended to read as3follows: 4FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE5Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($1,254,000))6 $1,303,0007

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following8conditions and limitations: Within the amount provided in this9section, the department shall conduct a pilot program to consist of10the following activities:11

(1) The department shall produce a fuel tax sticker for display12on each motor fuel pump from which fuel is sold at retail that13displays and provides notice of the federal and state fuel tax rates.14The sticker must display the rate of each tax, in cents per gallon,15for each type of fuel.16

(2) The department shall provide notice of federal and state fuel17tax rates, in the form of a fuel tax sticker, with any other notice18displayed or required by department rule to be displayed on motor19fuel pumps.20

(3) The department shall distribute fuel tax stickers to all21individuals who conduct fuel pump inspections, including department22employees and local government employees. Government employees who23conduct fuel pump inspections shall display a fuel tax sticker on24each motor fuel pump or shall verify that such a sticker is being25displayed at the time of inspection as required under this26subsection. Fuel tax stickers must:27

(a) Be displayed on each face of the motor fuel pump on which the28price of the fuel sold from the pump is displayed; and29

(b) Be displayed in a clear, conspicuous, and prominent manner.30(4) The department shall provide fuel tax stickers by mail to31

fuel pump owners who request them for the face of each motor fuel32pump for which a sticker is requested.33

(5) The department shall produce updated fuel tax stickers on an34annual basis when one or more fuel tax rates have changed. Fuel tax35stickers must be replaced at the time of motor fuel pump inspection36if the sticker has been updated with any new fuel tax rates.37

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Sec. 104. 2017 c 313 s 106 (uncodified) is amended to read as1follows: 2FOR THE LEGISLATIVE EVALUATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM COMMITTEE3Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . (($597,000))4 $612,0005

Sec. 105. 2017 c 313 s 108 (uncodified) is amended to read as6follows:7FOR THE BOARD OF PILOTAGE COMMISSIONERS8Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation . . $1,100,0009

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following10conditions and limitations: $1,100,000 of the multimodal11transportation account—state appropriation is provided solely for12self-insurance liability premium expenditures; however, this13appropriation is contingent upon the board:14

(1) Annually depositing the first one hundred fifty thousand15dollars collected through Puget Sound pilotage district pilotage16tariffs into the pilotage account ((solely for the expenditure of17self-insurance premiums));18

(2) Maintaining the Puget Sound pilotage district pilotage tariff19at the rate in existence on January 1, 2017; and20

(3) Assessing a self-insurance premium surcharge of sixteen21dollars per pilotage assignment on vessels requiring pilotage in the22Puget Sound pilotage district.23

NEW SECTION. Sec. 106. A new section is added to 2017 c 31324(uncodified) to read as follows:25FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY26Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . $30,00027

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following28conditions and limitations: $30,000 of the motor vehicle account—29state appropriation is provided solely for the department to convene30a work group to establish principles, review options, and develop31recommendations regarding the establishment of a statewide program32with a purpose of reducing fluid leakage from motor vehicles.33

(1) The work group must be comprised of public, private, and34nonprofit stakeholders and must include at least the Washington35stormwater center, stormwater outreach for regional municipalities,36

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the association of Washington cities, and the Washington state1association of counties.2

(2) The work group shall use the statewide don't drip and drive3program established by the department as a model for creating this4new program. The work group shall establish principles, review5options, and develop recommendations regarding the new program.6Recommendations made by the work group shall include, but are not7limited to:8

(a) Identifying an entity to manage the program;9(b) Potential public, private, and nonprofit partners;10(c) The potential scope of the program; and11(d) Funding requirements and potential funding sources for the12

program.13(3) The work group shall submit a report with its findings and14

recommendations to the transportation committees of the legislature15by November 1, 2018.16

Sec. 107. 2017 c 313 s 102 (uncodified) is amended to read as17follows:18FOR THE UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION19Grade Crossing Protective Account—State Appropriation . . $1,604,00020Pilotage Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,00021

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,654,00022The appropriations in this section are subject to the following23

conditions and limitations: $50,000 of the pilotage account—state24appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of25chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No. 6519), Laws of 2018 (marine26pilotage tariffs). If chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No.276519), Laws of 2018 is not enacted by June 30, 2018, the amount28lapses.29

NEW SECTION. Sec. 108. A new section is added to 2017 c 31330(uncodified) to read as follows:31FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES32Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($2,126,000))33 $2,120,00034

NEW SECTION. Sec. 109. A new section is added to 2017 c 31335(uncodified) to read as follows:36

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FOR THE SENATE1Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($2,029,000))2 $2,027,0003

TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES—OPERATING4

Sec. 201. 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 995 (uncodified) is amended to5read as follows:6FOR THE WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION7Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($4,266,000))8 $4,329,0009Highway Safety Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . (($22,048,000))10 $22,205,00011Highway Safety Account—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . $118,00012School Zone Safety Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . $850,00013

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($27,282,000))14$27,502,00015

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following16conditions and limitations:17

(1) $100,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is18provided solely for the implementation of chapter 324, Laws of 201719(((Substitute Senate Bill No. 5402))) (bicyclist safety advisory20council).21

(2) $1,000,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation22is provided solely for the implementation of section 13(4), chapter23336, Laws of 2017 (((Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No.241614))) (impaired driving). The funding is provided for grants to25organizations that seek to reduce driving under the influence of26drugs and alcohol and for administering the program. $108,806 of the27amount provided in this subsection is for the commission to cover the28costs associated with administering the grant program. The funding29provided in this subsection is contingent on the availability of30funds raised by the fee, described in section 13(4), chapter 336,31Laws of 2017 (((Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1614)))32(impaired driving), sufficient to cover the costs of administering33the program.34

Sec. 202. 2017 c 313 s 202 (uncodified) is amended to read as35follows: 36

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FOR THE COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION BOARD1Rural Arterial Trust Account—State Appropriation . . . (($1,022,000))2 $1,056,0003Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($2,504,000))4 $2,720,0005County Arterial Preservation Account—State6

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,541,000))7 $1,592,0008

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($5,067,000))9$5,368,00010

Sec. 203. 2017 c 313 s 203 (uncodified) is amended to read as11follows: 12FOR THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD13Transportation Improvement Account—State14

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($4,089,000))15 $4,317,00016

Sec. 204. 2017 c 313 s 204 (uncodified) is amended to read as17follows: 18FOR THE JOINT TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE19Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $150,00020Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($1,589,000))21 $2,030,00022Multimodal Transportation Account—State23

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($700,000))24 $1,570,00025

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($2,289,000))26$3,750,00027

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following28conditions and limitations:29

(1)(a) $200,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state30appropriation is for a consultant study of marine pilotage in31Washington state, with a goal of recommending best practices for: An32analytically-driven pilotage tariff and fee setting process;33determination of the total number of pilots and pilot workload; pilot34recruitment, training, review, and selection, with a focus on35increasing pilot diversity; and selection of governance structures36

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for the oversight and management of pilotage activities. The study1must include the following:2

(i)(A) An examination of current practices of the board of3pilotage related to: Pilotage tariff and fee setting, including a4review of the development and composition of fees, their relationship5to tariffs and pilotage district expenditures, and an analysis of6pilot benefits; the setting of the total number of pilots and pilot7workload distribution; pilot candidate recruitment and training;8pilot review and selection processes; and reporting to comply with9statutory requirements;10

(B) An examination of the current oversight, administrative11practices, and governance of the board of pilotage commissioners and12the two pilotage districts, including board composition analysis, the13possible role of the legislative appropriations process, and options14for insurance liability coverage for the board of pilotage15commissioners;16

(ii) A comparison of current practices identified under this17subsection (1)(a) to best practices in marine pilotage elsewhere in18the United States, including both state licensed pilotage and federal19pilotage systems with independent contractor, public employee, or20private employee pilots; and a comparison to marine pilotage21activities outside of the United States, to the extent these marine22pilotage activities can inform the evaluation process and identify23additional best practices that could be implemented in Washington24state;25

(iii) A comparison of the results of the examination of current26practices to best practices in the United States in areas other than27marine pilotage for which similar activities are conducted;28

(iv) An evaluation of the extent to which the best practices29examined can be implemented and would be effective in Washington30state; and31

(v) A recommendation for the best practices that should be32adopted by Washington state for each of the areas examined.33

(b) The joint transportation committee must issue a report of its34findings and recommendations to the house of representatives and35senate transportation committees by January 8, 2018.36

(2) $160,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is37for the joint transportation committee to contract with the38University of Minnesota to independently analyze and assess traffic39data for the express toll lanes and general purpose lanes of the40Code Rev/AI:amh 7 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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Interstate 405 tolled corridor, including in terms of the performance1measures described in RCW 47.56.880, and to develop and recommend2near-term and longer-term strategies for the improvement of traffic3performance in this corridor. A report summarizing the results of the4traffic data assessment and providing recommended strategies is due5to the transportation committees of the legislature by January 8,62018.7

(3)(a) $500,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state8appropriation is for a consultant study of air cargo movement at9Washington airports. The study must:10

(i) Describe the state's air cargo system, and identify the11facilities that comprise the system;12

(ii) Evaluate the current and projected future capacity of the13air cargo system;14

(iii) Identify underutilized capacity;15(iv) Identify and describe what market forces may determine16

demand for cargo service at different facilities and what role the17shippers and cargo service providers play in determining how cargo is18moved in the state;19

(v) Develop a definition of congestion in the state's air cargo20system, including metrics by which to measure congestion and the cost21of congestion to shippers; and22

(vi) Evaluate what would be needed to more effectively use23existing capacity at airports across the state. As part of this24evaluation, the study must:25

(A) Evaluate air, land, and surface transportation constraints,26including intermodal constraints, to accommodate current demand and27future growth;28

(B) Evaluate impediments to addressing those constraints;29(C) Evaluate options to address those constraints; and30(D) Evaluate the impacts to air cargo-related industries that31

would result from shifting cargo service to Washington airports that32currently have available capacity.33

(b) The study must also identify the state's interest in reducing34air cargo congestion and evaluate ways to address this interest on a35statewide basis.36

(c) The study must provide recommendations regarding:37(i) Options to reduce air cargo congestion and more efficiently38

use available capacity at Washington airports;39

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(ii) Options to address the state's interest in reducing air1cargo congestion on a statewide basis;2

(iii) Strategies to accomplish the recommendations under this3subsection (3)(c); and4

(iv) Statutory changes needed to implement the recommendations5under this subsection (3)(c).6

(d) The department of transportation shall provide technical7support for the study, including providing guidance regarding8information that may already be available due to the department's9ongoing work on the Washington aviation system plan.10

(e) The joint transportation committee shall issue a report of11its findings and recommendations to the house of representatives and12senate transportation committees by December 14, 2018.13

(4) $100,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is14for the joint transportation committee to conduct an assessment of15the current roles and responsibilities of the transportation16commission. The purpose of the assessment is to review the current17membership, functions, powers, and duties of the transportation18commission beyond those granted to the transportation commission as19the tolling authority under RCW 47.56.850, for the adoption of ferry20fares and pricing policies under RCW 47.60.315, or for work related21to the road usage charge pilot project as directed by the22legislature. When conducting the assessment, the joint transportation23committee must consult with the transportation commission and the24office of financial management.25

(a) The assessment must consist of a review of the following:26(i) The primary enabling statutes of the transportation27

commission contained in RCW 47.01.051 through 47.01.075;28(ii) The transportation commission's functions relating to29

ferries under chapters 47.60 and 47.64 RCW beyond those granted by30the legislature for adoption of fares and pricing policies;31

(iii) The existing budget of the transportation commission to32ensure it is appropriate for the roles and responsibilities it is33directed to do by the governor and the legislature;34

(iv) The transportation commission's current roles and35responsibilities relating to transportation planning, transportation36policy development, and other functions; and37

(v) Other issues related to the transportation commission as38determined by the joint transportation committee.39

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(b) A report of the assessment findings and recommendations is1due to the transportation committees of the legislature by December231, 2017.3

(5)(a) $360,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation,4from the cities' statewide fuel tax distributions under RCW546.68.110(2), is for the joint transportation committee to conduct a6study to assess the current state of city transportation funding,7identify emerging issues, and recommend funding sources to meet8current and future needs. As part of the study, the joint9transportation committee shall:10

(i) Identify current city transportation funding11responsibilities, sources, and gaps;12

(ii) Identify emerging issues that may add additional strain on13city costs and funding capacity;14

(iii) Identify future city funding needs;15(iv) Evaluate alternative sources of funding; and16(v) Recommend sources of funding to address those needs and gaps.17(b) In considering alternative sources of funding, the study18

shall evaluate sources available outside of the state of Washington19that currently are not available in Washington.20

(c) In conducting the study, the joint transportation committee21must consult with:22

(i) City representatives;23(ii) A representative from the department of transportation local24

programs division;25(iii) A representative from the transportation improvement board;26(iv) A representative from the department of transportation/27

metropolitan planning organization/regional transportation planning28organization coordinating committee; and29

(v) Others as appropriate.30(d) The association of Washington cities and the department of31

transportation shall provide technical support to the study.32(e) The joint transportation committee must issue a report of its33

findings and recommendations to the transportation committees of the34legislature by June 30, 2019.35

(6)(a) $315,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state36appropriation is for a consultant study of the capital needs of37public transportation systems operated by public transportation38benefit areas, metropolitan municipal corporations, cities, counties,39and county transportation authorities. The study must include:40Code Rev/AI:amh 10 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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(i) An inventory of each agency's vehicle fleet;1(ii) An inventory of each agency's facilities, including the2

state of repair;3(iii) The replacement and expansion needs of each agency's4

vehicle fleet, as well as the associated costs, over the next ten5years;6

(iv) The replacement and expansion needs for each agency's7facilities including, but not limited to, such facilities as park and8rides, transit centers, and maintenance buildings;9

(v) The source of funding, if known, planned to cover the cost of10the bus and facilities replacement and expansion needs including, but11not limited to, local revenue, state grants, and federal grants;12

(vi) The amount of service that could be provided with the local13funds that are currently required for each agency's total capital14needs; and15

(vii) A list of potential state, federal, or local revenue16sources that public transportation agencies could access or implement17in order to meet agencies' capital needs. These revenue sources may18be either currently available sources or sources that would need19legislative authorization.20

(b) The Washington state transit association and the Washington21state department of transportation shall provide technical support to22the study.23

(c) The joint transportation committee shall issue a report of24its findings and recommendations to the transportation committees of25the legislature by March 1, 2019.26

(7) $255,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state27appropriation is for the joint transportation committee to conduct a28study regarding the regulation of transportation network companies29within the state of Washington. In conducting the study, the joint30transportation committee must consult with relevant representatives31of the department of licensing, the utilities and transportation32commission, the Washington state patrol, local governments involved33in the regulation of transportation network companies, entities34providing transportation network services, and other relevant35stakeholders. The study must include a review of the regulatory36framework used by local jurisdictions within Washington state and in37other states, an evaluation of the most effective public safety38aspects of a regulatory framework, including among other aspects, the39type of required background checks, and an assessment of the most40Code Rev/AI:amh 11 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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effective and efficient state and local regulatory structure for1regulation of transportation network companies. The joint2transportation committee must issue a report of its findings and3recommendations to the house and senate transportation committees by4January 14, 2019.5

(8) $300,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state6appropriation is for the joint transportation committee to conduct a7study regarding the regulation of taxi and for hire services8regulated by state, local governments, and port districts. The study9must compare state and local regulations in the state of Washington10that govern these private passenger transportation services and may11include recommendations for improving the consistency or overall12effectiveness and competitive fairness of the current regulatory13frameworks. In conducting the study, the joint transportation14committee shall consult with the department of licensing, the15utilities and transportation commission, the Washington state patrol,16appropriate local entities engaged in the regulation of commercial17passenger transportation services, and other relevant stakeholders.18The joint transportation committee must issue a report of its19findings and recommendations to the house and senate transportation20committees by January 14, 2019.21

(9)(a) $150,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation22is for the joint transportation committee to assess and recommend23methods for setting state medical standards in the areas listed in24(b) of this subsection for commercial driver's license holders and25applicants, when these standards are not governed by specific26criteria under federal law, to help reduce the current shortage of27licensed commercial motor vehicle drivers in the state.28

(b) This review must consist of an assessment of possible29approaches for developing a method by which to set state standards30for:31

(i) Medical certification requirements for excepted interstate32commercial driver's license holders and applicants, as this class is33defined under 49 C.F.R. 383.71, who are not required to obtain34medical certification under federal law; and35

(ii) Medical waiver requirements for intrastate nonexcepted36commercial driver's license holders and applicants, which must be set37in a manner consistent with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Sec.38350.341(h)(2).39

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(c) The review must include consideration and evaluation of the1relevant practices, laws, and regulations of other states. The review2must also ensure that recommendations made are consistent with3federal law and do not jeopardize federal funding, and that they4incorporate relevant safety considerations.5

(d) The joint transportation committee must consult with the6department of licensing, the Washington state patrol, the traffic7safety commission, the state department of health, and stakeholders8who rely on the state's commercial driver's license medical9certification process.10

(e) The joint transportation committee must issue a report of its11findings and recommendations, including an indication of statutory12changes needed to implement the recommendations, to the13transportation committees of the legislature and the governor by14January 14, 2019.15

Sec. 205. 2017 c 313 s 205 (uncodified) is amended to read as16follows: 17FOR THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION18Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($2,074,000))19 $2,291,00020Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation . . . $462,00021

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($2,536,000))22$2,753,00023

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following24conditions and limitations:25

(1)(a) The commission shall coordinate with the department of26transportation to jointly pursue any federal or other funds that are27or might become available to fund a road usage charge pilot project.28Where feasible, grant application content prepared by the commission29must reflect the direction provided by the road usage charge steering30committee on the preferred road usage charge pilot project approach.31One or more grant applications may be developed as part of the road32usage charge pilot project implementation plan development work, but33the pilot project implementation plan must nevertheless include any34details necessary for a full launch of the pilot project not required35to be included in any grant application.36

(b) The commission shall reconvene the road usage charge steering37committee, with the same membership authorized in chapter 222, Laws38

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of 2014, as well as the addition of a representative from the Puget1Sound regional council, and, upon finalization of the federal grant2award for stage 1 of the road usage charge pilot project, shall3report at least once every three months to the steering committee4with updates on project progress, key project milestones, and5developments related to securing additional federal funding for6future road usage charge pilot work until stage 2 of the road usage7charge pilot project begins. Each report must include a phone or in-8person meeting with the steering committee, with a maximum of two in-9person meetings to be held in 2017. A year-end report on the status10of the project must be provided to the governor's office and the11transportation committees of the house of representatives and the12senate by December 1, 2017. If the year-end report is not the final13report for stage 1 of the pilot project, a final report that includes14an evaluation of stage 1 of the pilot project must be provided to the15governor's office and the transportation committees of the house of16representatives and the senate following completion of stage 1 of the17pilot project. Any legislative vacancies on the steering committee18must be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives for19a house of representatives member vacancy, and by the ((majority20leader and minority leader)) president of the senate for a senate21member vacancy.22

(c) Once stage 2 of the road usage charge pilot project begins,23the commission shall periodically report to the steering committee24with updates on the progress of the Washington state road usage25charge pilot project, which is scheduled to be completed in February26of 2019.27

(2) The legislature finds that there is a need for long-term toll28payer relief from increasing toll rates on the Tacoma Narrows bridge.29Therefore, the commission must convene a work group to review,30update, add to as necessary, and comment on various scenarios for31toll payer relief outlined in the 2014 joint transportation committee32report on internal refinance opportunities for the Tacoma Narrows33bridge. The work group must include participation from the Tacoma34Narrows bridge citizen's advisory group, at least one member from35each of the legislative delegations from the districts immediately36abutting the Tacoma Narrows bridge, the local chambers of commerce,37and affected local communities. Legislative members of the work group38must be reimbursed for travel expenses by the commission. The work39group must submit a report with its preferred and prioritized policy40Code Rev/AI:amh 14 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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solutions to the transportation committees of the legislature by1December 1, 2017.2

(3) $150,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is3provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (Substitute4House Bill No. 2970), Laws of 2018 (autonomous vehicle work group)5for the commission to fund the facilitation and coordination of work6group activities. The funding provided is for the purpose of a7facilitator for the work group and not for consultants. If8chapter . . . (Substitute House Bill No. 2970), Laws of 2018 is not9enacted by June 30, 2018, the amount provided in this subsection10lapses.11

(4) The commission shall not consider the facility renewal and12replacement costs in determining toll rates as part of the initial13toll rate setting process on the deep bore tunnel portion of state14route number 99.15

Sec. 206. 2017 c 313 s 206 (uncodified) is amended to read as16follows: 17FOR THE FREIGHT MOBILITY STRATEGIC INVESTMENT BOARD18Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . (($818,000))19 $835,00020

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following21conditions and limitations: $60,000 of the motor vehicle account—22state appropriation is provided solely for the board, from amounts23set aside out of statewide fuel taxes distributed to cities according24to RCW 46.68.110(2), to manage and update the road-rail conflicts25database produced as a result of the joint transportation committee's26"Study of Road-rail Conflicts in Cities (2016)." The board shall27update the database using data from the most recent versions of the28Washington state freight and goods transportation system update,29marine cargo forecast, and other relevant sources. The database must30continue to identify prominent road-rail conflicts that will help to31inform strategic state investment for freight mobility statewide. The32board shall form a committee including, but not limited to,33representatives from local governments, the department of34transportation, the utilities and transportation commission, and35relevant stakeholders to identify and recommend a statewide list of36projects using a corridor-based approach. The board shall provide the37

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list to the transportation committees of the legislature and the1office of financial management by September 1, 2018.2

Sec. 207. 2017 c 313 s 207 (uncodified) is amended to read as3follows: 4FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL5State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation . . (($480,926,000))6 $490,359,0007State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation . (($14,025,000))8 $14,571,0009State Patrol Highway Account—Private/Local10

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($3,863,000))11 $4,011,00012Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($1,067,000))13 $1,074,00014Ignition Interlock Device Revolving Account—State15

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $510,00016Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation . . . $276,00017

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($500,667,000))18 $510,801,00019

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following20conditions and limitations:21

(1) Washington state patrol officers engaged in off-duty22uniformed employment providing traffic control services to the23department of transportation or other state agencies may use state24patrol vehicles for the purpose of that employment, subject to25guidelines adopted by the chief of the Washington state patrol. The26Washington state patrol must be reimbursed for the use of the vehicle27at the prevailing state employee rate for mileage and hours of usage,28subject to guidelines developed by the chief of the Washington state29patrol.30

(2) $510,000 of the ignition interlock device revolving account—31state appropriation is provided solely for the ignition interlock32program at the Washington state patrol to provide funding for two33staff to work and provide support for the program in working with34manufacturers, service centers, technicians, and participants in the35program.36

(3) $1,000,000 of the state patrol highway account—state37appropriation is provided solely for ongoing support, system updates,38

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maintenance, and an independent assessment of the P25 digital land1mobile radio system. Of the amount provided in this subsection,2$400,000 must be used for the independent assessment of the P253digital land mobile radio system. The independent assessment must4identify implementation issues and coverage gaps and recommend5strategies to address these issues and gaps. The assessment must be6submitted to the governor and the transportation committees of the7legislature by September 1, 2018. To the extent practicable, the8Washington state patrol shall begin implementing recommendations9before the completion of the independent assessment.10

(4) The Washington state patrol and the department of11transportation shall jointly submit a prioritized list of weigh12station projects to the office of financial management by October 1,132017. Projects submitted must include estimated costs for preliminary14engineering, rights-of-way, and construction and must also consider15the timing of any available funding for weigh station projects.16

(5) The Washington state patrol and the office of financial17management must be consulted by the department of transportation18during the design phase of any improvement or preservation project19that could impact Washington state patrol weigh station operations.20During the design phase of any such project, the department of21transportation must estimate the cost of designing around the22affected weigh station's current operations, as well as the cost of23moving the affected weigh station.24

(6) (($510,000)) $580,000 of the state patrol highway account—25state appropriation is provided solely for the operation of and26administrative support to the license investigation unit to enforce27vehicle registration laws in southwestern Washington. The Washington28state patrol, in consultation with the department of revenue, shall29maintain a running estimate of sales and use taxes remitted to the30state pursuant to activity conducted by the license investigation31unit. At the end of the calendar quarter in which it is estimated32that more than $625,000 in taxes have been remitted to the state33since the effective date of this section, the Washington state patrol34shall notify the state treasurer and the state treasurer shall35transfer funds pursuant to section 408(25) ((of this act)), chapter36313, Laws of 2017.37

(7) $600,000 of the state patrol highway account—state38appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of chapter39((. . . (Senate Bill No. 5274))) 181, Laws of 2017 (WSPRS salary40Code Rev/AI:amh 17 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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definition). ((If chapter . . . (Senate Bill No. 5274), Laws of 20171is not enacted by June 30, 2017, the amount in this subsection2lapses.))3

(8) $100,000 of the state patrol highway account—state4appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of5chapter . . . (Substitute House Bill No. 2278), Laws of 2018 (privacy6protections in government). If chapter . . . (Substitute House Bill7No. 2278), Laws of 2018 is not enacted by June 30, 2018, the amount8provided in this subsection lapses.9

(9) $4,354,000 of the state patrol highway account—state10appropriation is provided solely for an additional cadet class,11consisting of the 35th arming class and 111th trooper basic training12class, in the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.13

Sec. 208. 2017 c 313 s 208 (uncodified) is amended to read as14follows: 15FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING16Marine Fuel Tax Refund Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $34,00017Motorcycle Safety Education Account—State18

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($4,523,000))19 $4,607,00020State Wildlife Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($1,030,000))21 $888,00022Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation . . . . . (($202,973,000))23 $254,301,00024Highway Safety Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . $3,215,00025Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($90,659,000))26 $83,871,00027Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . $329,00028Motor Vehicle Account—Private/Local Appropriation . . (($2,048,000))29 $5,224,00030Ignition Interlock Device Revolving Account—State31

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($5,250,000))32 $5,261,00033Department of Licensing Services Account—State34

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($6,611,000))35 $6,903,00036License Plate Technology Account—State37

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000,00038

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Abandoned Recreational Vehicle Account—State1Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $172,0002

Driver Licensing Technology Support Account—State3Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150,0004

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($319,672,000))5$367,955,0006

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following7conditions and limitations:8

(1) (($205,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation9is provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (Engrossed10House Bill No. 2201), Laws of 2017 (MVET collection). If11chapter . . . (Engrossed House Bill No. 2201), Laws of 2017 is not12enacted by June 30, 2017, the amount provided in this subsection13lapses.)) $315,000 of the motor vehicle account—private/local14appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of15chapter . . . (Engrossed House Bill No. 2201), Laws of 2018 (MVET16collection) or chapter . . . (Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No.175955), Laws of 2018 (MVET collection). If neither chapter . . .18(Engrossed House Bill No. 2201), Laws of 2018 or chapter . . .19(Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5955), Laws of 2018 are enacted20by June 30, 2018, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.21

(2) $20,810,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation22and $3,000,000 of the license plate technology account—state23appropriation are provided solely for business and technology24modernization. The department and the state chief information officer25or his or her designee must provide a joint project status report to26the transportation committees of the legislature on at least a27calendar quarter basis. The report must include, but is not limited28to: Detailed information about the planned and actual scope,29schedule, and budget; status of key vendor and other project30deliverables; and a description of significant changes to planned31deliverables or system functions over the life of the project.32Project staff will periodically brief the committees or the33committees' staff on system security and data protection measures.34

(3) The department when modernizing its computer systems must35place personal and company data elements in separate data fields to36allow the department to select discrete data elements when providing37information or data to persons or entities outside the department.38This requirement must be included as part of the systems design in39

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the department's business and technology modernization. Pursuant to1the restrictions in federal and state law, a person's photo, social2security number, or medical information must not be made available3through public disclosure or data being provided under RCW 46.12.6304or 46.12.635.5

(4) $4,471,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation6is provided solely for costs necessary to accommodate increased7demand for enhanced drivers' licenses and enhanced identicards. The8office of financial management shall place the entire amount provided9in this subsection in unallotted status. The office of financial10management may release portions of the funds when it determines that11average wait times have increased by more than two minutes based on12wait time and volume data provided by the department compared to13average wait times and volume during the month of December 2016. The14department and the office of financial management shall evaluate the15use of these funds on a monthly basis and periodically report to the16transportation committees of the legislature on average wait times17and volume data for enhanced drivers' licenses and enhanced18identicards.19

(5) The department shall continue to encourage the use of online20vehicle registration renewal reminders and minimize the number of21letters mailed by the department. To further this goal, the22department shall develop a pilot program to replace first-class mail,23letter-form renewal reminders with postcard renewal reminders. The24goal of the pilot program is to realize substantial savings on25printing and postage costs. The pilot program must include customers26who performed their last renewal online and still receive a paper27renewal notice. The appropriations in this section reflect savings in28postage and printing costs of at least $250,000 in the 2017-201929fiscal biennium.30

(6) (($350,000)) $550,000 of the highway safety account—state31appropriation is provided solely for communication and outreach32activities necessary to inform the public of federally acceptable33identification options including, but not limited to, enhanced34drivers' licenses and enhanced identicards. The department shall35develop and implement an outreach plan that includes informational36material that can be effectively communicated to all communities and37populations in Washington. At least thirty-five percent of this38appropriation must be used by the department for outreach efforts to39

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communities that would not otherwise be served by traditional media1outlets.2

(7) $19,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is3provided solely for the implementation of chapter ((. . . (Substitute4Senate Bill No. 5289))) 334, Laws of 2017 (distracted driving). ((If5chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No. 5289), Laws of 2017 is not6enacted by June 30, 2017, the amount provided in this subsection7lapses.))8

(8) $57,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is9provided solely for the implementation of chapter ((. . . (House Bill10No. 1400))) 11, Laws of 2017 (aviation license plate). ((If11chapter . . . (House Bill No. 1400), Laws of 2017 is not enacted by12June 30, 2017, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.))13

(9) $572,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is14provided solely for the implementation of chapter ((. . . (Engrossed15Substitute House Bill No. 1481))) 197, Laws of 2017 (driver education16uniformity). ((If chapter . . . (Engrossed Substitute House Bill No.171481), Laws of 2017 is not enacted by June 30, 2017, the amount18provided in this subsection lapses.))19

(10) $39,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is20provided solely for the implementation of chapter ((. . . (Substitute21House Bill No. 1568))) 25, Laws of 2017 (Fred Hutch license plate).22((If chapter . . . (Substitute House Bill No. 1568), Laws of 2017 is23not enacted by June 30, 2017, the amount provided in this subsection24lapses.))25

(11) $104,000 of the ignition interlock device revolving account—26state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of27chapter ((. . . (Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 1614)))28336, Laws of 2017 (impaired driving). ((If chapter . . . (Engrossed29Second Substitute House Bill No. 1614), Laws of 2017 is not enacted30by June 30, 2017, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.))31

(12) $500,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation32is provided solely for the implementation of chapter ((. . .33(Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1808))) 206, Laws of 201734(foster youth/driving). ((If chapter . . . (Engrossed Substitute35House Bill No. 1808), Laws of 2017 is not enacted by June 30, 2017,36the amount provided in this subsection lapses.))37

(13) $61,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is38provided solely for the implementation of chapter ((. . . (Engrossed39

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Senate Bill No. 5008))) 310, Laws of 2017 (REAL ID compliance). ((If1chapter . . . (Engrossed Senate Bill No. 5008), Laws of 2017 is not2enacted by June 30, 2017, the amount in this subsection lapses.))3

(14)(a) Within existing funds, the department, in consultation4with the department of ecology, shall convene a work group comprised5of registered tow truck operators, hulk haulers, representatives from6county solid waste facilities, and the recycling community to develop7a sustainable plan for the collection and disposal of abandoned8recreational vehicles.9

(b) The work group shall report on the current problems relating10to abandoned recreational vehicles and develop policy options for11procedures relating to the transportation, recycling, and disposal of12abandoned recreational vehicles, as well as other potentially related13issues. As a result of its discussions, the work group shall also14produce draft legislation. The final report and draft legislation are15due to the standing transportation committees of the legislature on16December 1, 2017.17

(15) $30,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is18provided solely for the implementation of chapter ((. . . (Senate19Bill No. 5382))) 122, Laws of 2017 (reduced-cost identicards). ((If20chapter . . . (Senate Bill No. 5382), Laws of 2017 is not enacted by21June 30, 2017, the amount in this subsection lapses.))22

(16) $112,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is23provided solely for the implementation of chapter ((. . . (Engrossed24Substitute Senate Bill No. 5338))) 218, Laws of 2017 (registration25enforcement). ((If chapter . . . (Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill26No. 5338), Laws of 2017 is not enacted by June 30, 2017, the amount27in this subsection lapses.))28

(17) $30,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is29provided solely for the implementation of chapter ((. . . (Substitute30Senate Bill No. 5343))) 43, Laws of 2017 (tow truck notices). ((If31chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No. 5343), Laws of 2017 is not32enacted by June 30, 2017, the amount in this subsection lapses.))33

(18) $230,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation34is provided solely for developing an application program interface35service. This work must result in a mobile browser based application36for use on tablet devices at licensing services offices.37

(a) The application must be able to be used by licensing services38offices staff for:39

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(i) Prescreening customers and directing them to the most1efficient service line;2

(ii) Performing any transaction within the department's online3services;4

(iii) Answering customer questions regarding license status and5reinstatement; and6

(iv) Providing a queue ticket to customers waiting for service7inside and outside the office.8

(b) Additionally, the application must be:9(i) Able to add a feature allowing customers to get in line via10

an online application and receive a mobile text message when their11turn is approaching; and12

(ii) Scalable to add other features to mobile devices to expedite13customer service.14

(19) Within amounts provided in this section, the department, in15consultation with the county auditors, shall convene a work group to16assess the current licensing services system and the establishment of17a new licensing services partnership committee. The purpose of the18licensing services partnership committee will be to provide a forum19for communication between licensing partners regarding Washington's20licensing services system.21

(a) The work group must consist of, but is not limited to, a22representative from the department, a county auditor, a county23licensing manager, a subagent representative who is a small office24manager, a subagent representative from eastern Washington, and a25subagent representative from western Washington.26

(b) The work group must consider, at a minimum, and make27recommendations on expanding services offered by subagents,28establishing voluntary payment plans and automatic renewal options,29enhancing electronic title and renewal options, the current financial30environment for subagents and county auditors, and the establishment31of the licensing service partnership committee.32

(c) The work group shall submit a report with its findings and33recommendations to the transportation committees of the34legislature by December 1, 2018. Recommendations must be made on the35policy options listed in (b) of this subsection. Recommendations36regarding the licensing services partnership committee must also37include whether or not to implement a pilot project for the38committee, and if the pilot project is implemented, whether or not39the pilot project should have a fixed term.40Code Rev/AI:amh 23 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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(20) $27,796,000 of the highway safety account—state1appropriation is provided solely for costs necessary to accommodate2increased demand for enhanced drivers' licenses and enhanced3identicards. The department shall report on a quarterly basis on the4use of these funds, associated workload, and information with5comparative information with recent comparable months in prior years.6The report will include detailed statewide and by licensing service7office information on staffing levels, average monthly wait times,8the number of enhanced drivers' licenses and enhanced identicards9issued/renewed, and the number of primary drivers' licenses and10identicards issued/renewed. Within the amounts provided in this11subsection, the department shall implement efficiency measures to12reduce the time for licensing transactions and wait times, including,13but not limited to, the installation of additional cameras at14licensing service offices that reduce bottlenecks and align with the15keep your customer initiative.16

(21) $45,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is17provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (Second18Substitute House Bill No. 1513), Laws of 2018 (enhancing youth voter19registration). If chapter . . . (Second Substitute House Bill No.201513), Laws of 2018 is not enacted by June 30, 2018, the amount21provided in this subsection lapses.22

(22) $43,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is23provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (Substitute24House Bill No. 2278), Laws of 2018 (privacy protections). If25chapter . . . (Substitute House Bill No. 2278), Laws of 2018 is not26enacted by June 30, 2018, the amount provided in this subsection27lapses.28

(23) $70,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is29provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (Engrossed30Second Substitute House Bill No. 2595), Laws of 2018 (procedures in31order to automatically register citizens to vote). If chapter . . .32(Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2595), Laws of 2018 is33not enacted by June 30, 2018, the amount provided in this subsection34lapses.35

(24) $26,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is36provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (Substitute37House Bill No. 2612), Laws of 2018 (tow truck operators). If38chapter . . . (Substitute House Bill No. 2612), Laws of 2018 is not39

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enacted by June 30, 2018, the amount provided in this subsection1lapses.2

(25) $17,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is3provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (House Bill4No. 2653), Laws of 2018 (alternative fuel vehicle exemption) or5chapter . . . (Senate Bill No. 6080), Laws of 2018 (electrification6of transportation). If neither chapter . . . (House Bill No. 2653),7Laws of 2018 or chapter . . . (Senate Bill No. 6080), Laws of 20188are enacted by June 30, 2018, the amount provided in this subsection9lapses.10

(26) $20,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is11provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (Substitute12House Bill No. 2975), Laws of 2018 (snow bikes). If chapter . . .13(Substitute House Bill No. 2975), Laws of 2018 is not enacted by June1430, 2018, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.15

(27) $34,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is16provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (Substitute17Senate Bill No. 5746), Laws of 2018 (concerning the association of18Washington generals). If chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No.195746), Laws of 2018 is not enacted by June 30, 2018, the amount20provided in this subsection lapses.21

(28) $27,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is22provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (Substitute23Senate Bill No. 6009), Laws of 2018 (issuance of personalized24collector vehicle license plates). If chapter . . . (Substitute25Senate Bill No. 6009), Laws of 2018 is not enacted by June 30, 2018,26the amount provided in this subsection lapses.27

(29) $25,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is28provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (Substitute29Senate Bill No. 6107), Laws of 2018 (electric motorcycle registration30renewal fees). If chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No. 6107),31Laws of 2018 is not enacted by June 30, 2018, the amount provided in32this subsection lapses.33

(30) $150,000 of the driver licensing technology support account—34state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation of35chapter . . . (Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6189), Laws of 201836(suspended or revoked driver's license provisions). If chapter . . .37(Second Substitute Senate Bill No. 6189), Laws of 2018 is not enacted38by June 30, 2018, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.39

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(31) $17,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation is1provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (Substitute2Senate Bill No. 6155), Laws of 2018 (bone marrow donation3information). If chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No. 6155),4Laws of 2018 is not enacted by June 30, 2018, the amount provided in5this subsection lapses.6

(32) $172,000 of the abandoned recreational vehicle disposal7account—state appropriation is provided solely for the implementation8of chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No. 6437), Laws of 20189(disposal of recreational vehicles abandoned on public property). If10chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No. 6437), Laws of 2018 is not11enacted by June 30, 2018, the amount provided in this subsection12lapses.13

(33) $13,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is14provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (Substitute15Senate Bill No. 6438), Laws of 2018 (clarifying the collection16process for existing vehicle service transactions). If chapter . . .17(Substitute Senate Bill No. 6438), Laws of 2018 is not enacted by18June 30, 2018, the amount provided in this subsection lapses.19

(34) The department shall within the department's appropriations,20conduct a study to evaluate options and potential methods for21allowing digital license plates. The report must include information22on the durability and legibility of digital license plates in23different weather conditions, costs, data security, tolling and24vehicle fees, protection of personal and vehicle information, and25other implementation issues. This will include an evaluation of how26the digital license plates can contain tamper-resistant and antitheft27features, but can continue to display the unique license plate number28assigned to the vehicle at all times. The department of licensing29must consult with the Washington state patrol, the department of30transportation, and other appropriate entities in conducting the31study. The department of licensing must present a report to the32standing transportation committees of the legislature by January 1,332019.34

(35) $200,000 of the highway safety account—state appropriation35is provided solely for the department to implement employee training36and other activities related to improving the protection of private37information and increasing racial and cultural awareness by employees38in administering licensing responsibilities.39

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Sec. 209. 2017 c 313 s 209 (uncodified) is amended to read as1follows: 2FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—TOLL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE3—PROGRAM B4High Occupancy Toll Lanes Operations Account—State5

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($4,033,000))6 $4,462,0007Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $513,0008State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State9

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($52,671,000))10 $57,123,00011State Route Number 520 Civil Penalties Account—State12

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($4,328,000))13 $4,129,00014Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State15

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($32,134,000))16 $33,618,00017Interstate 405 Express Toll Lanes Operations18

Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . (($22,194,000))19 $21,757,00020Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project Account—State21

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($6,506,000))22 $13,938,00023

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($122,379,000))24$135,540,00025

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following26conditions and limitations:27

(1) $1,300,000 of the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge account—state28appropriation and $9,048,000 of the state route number 520 corridor29account—state appropriation are provided solely for the purposes of30addressing unforeseen operations and maintenance costs on the Tacoma31Narrows bridge and the state route number 520 bridge, respectively.32The office of financial management shall place the amounts provided33in this subsection, which represent a portion of the required minimum34fund balance under the policy of the state treasurer, in unallotted35status. The office may release the funds only when it determines that36all other funds designated for operations and maintenance purposes37have been exhausted.38

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(2) $3,100,000 of the Interstate 405 express toll lanes1operations account—state appropriation, $1,498,000 of the state route2number 520 corridor account—state appropriation, and $1,802,000 of3the high occupancy toll lanes operations account—state appropriation4are provided solely for the operation and maintenance of roadside5toll collection systems.6

(3) (($4,328,000)) $4,131,000 of the state route number 520 civil7penalties account—state appropriation, $2,192,000 of the Tacoma8Narrows toll bridge account—state appropriation, and $1,191,000 of9the Interstate 405 express toll lanes operations account—state10appropriation are provided solely for expenditures related to the11toll adjudication process.12

(4) The department shall make detailed quarterly expenditure13reports available to the Washington state transportation commission14and to the public on the department's web site using current15resources. The reports must include a summary of toll revenue by16facility on all operating toll facilities and high occupancy toll17lane systems, and an itemized depiction of the use of that revenue.18

(5) As long as the facility is tolled, the department must19provide quarterly reports to the transportation committees of the20legislature on the Interstate 405 express toll lane project21performance measures listed in RCW 47.56.880(4). These reports must22include:23

(a) Information on the travel times and travel time reliability24(at a minimum, average and 90th percentile travel times) maintained25during peak and nonpeak periods in the express toll lanes and general26purpose lanes for both the entire corridor and commonly made trips in27the corridor including, but not limited to, northbound from Bellevue28to Rose Hill, state route number 520 at NE 148th to Interstate 405 at29state route number 522, Bellevue to Bothell (both NE 8th to state30route number 522 and NE 8th to state route number 527), and a trip31internal to the corridor (such as NE 85th to NE 160th) and similar32southbound trips;33

(b) A month-to-month comparison of travel times and travel time34reliability for the entire corridor and commonly made trips in the35corridor as specified in (a) of this subsection since implementation36of the express toll lanes and, to the extent available, a comparison37to the travel times and travel time reliability prior to38implementation of the express toll lanes;39

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(c) Total express toll lane and total general purpose lane1traffic volumes, as well as per lane traffic volumes for each type of2lane (i) compared to total express toll lane and total general3purpose lane traffic volumes, as well as per lane traffic volumes for4each type of lane, on this segment of Interstate 405 prior to5implementation of the express toll lanes and (ii) compared to total6express toll lane and total general purpose lane traffic volumes, as7well as per lane traffic volumes for each type of lane, from month to8month since implementation of the express toll lanes; and9

(d) Underlying congestion measurements, that is, speeds, that are10being used to generate the summary graphs provided, to be made11available in a digital file format.12

(6) $666,000 of the high occupancy toll lanes operations account—13state appropriation, $11,527,000 of the state route number 52014corridor account—state appropriation, $4,955,000 of the Tacoma15Narrows toll bridge account—state appropriation, $4,286,000 of the16Interstate 405 express toll lanes operations account—state17appropriation, and $6,506,000 of the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement18project account—state appropriation are provided solely for the19department to implement a new tolling customer service toll20collection system, and are subject to the conditions, limitations,21and review provided in section 701 ((of this act)), chapter 313, Laws22of 2017.23

(a) The office of financial management shall place $2,000,000 of24the amounts provided in this subsection in unallotted status, to be25distributed between the facilities using the account proportions in26this subsection. If the vendors selected as the successful bidders27for the new tolling customer service toll collection system or the28operator of the new system are different than the vendor as of29January 1, 2017, the office of financial management may release30portions of this amount as transition costs.31

(b) The funds provided in this subsection from the Alaskan Way32viaduct replacement project account—state appropriation are provided33through a transfer from the motor vehicle account—state in section34408(26) ((of this act)), chapter 313, Laws of 2017. These funds are a35loan to the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project account—state,36and the legislature assumes that these funds will be reimbursed to37the motor vehicle account—state at a later date when the portion of38state route number 99 that is the deep bore tunnel is operational.39

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(c) The department must provide a project status report to the1office of financial management and the transportation committees of2the legislature on at least a calendar quarterly basis. The report3must include, but is not limited to:4

(i) Detailed information about the planned and actual scope,5schedule, and budget;6

(ii) Status of key vendor and other project deliverables; and7(iii) A description of significant changes to planned8

deliverables or system functions over the life of the project.9(d) The department shall continue to work with the office of10

financial management, office of the chief information officer, and11the transportation committees of the legislature on the project12management plan that includes a provision for independent13verification and validation of contract deliverables from the14successful bidder and a provision for quality assurance that includes15reporting independently to the office of the chief information16officer on an ongoing basis during system implementation.17

(7) The department shall make detailed quarterly reports to the18governor and the transportation committees of the legislature on the19following:20

(a) The use of consultants in the tolling program, including the21name of the contractor, the scope of work, the type of contract,22timelines, deliverables, any new task orders, and any extensions to23existing consultant contracts;24

(b) The nonvendor costs of administering toll operations,25including the costs of staffing the division, consultants and other26personal service contracts required for technical oversight and27management assistance, insurance, payments related to credit card28processing, transponder purchases and inventory management, facility29operations and maintenance, and other miscellaneous nonvendor costs;30and31

(c) The vendor-related costs of operating tolled facilities,32including the costs of the customer service center, cash collections33on the Tacoma Narrows bridge, electronic payment processing, and toll34collection equipment maintenance, renewal, and replacement.35

(d) The toll adjudication process, including a summary table for36each toll facility that includes:37

(i) The number of notices of civil penalty issued;38(ii) The number of recipients who pay before the notice becomes a39

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(iii) The number of recipients who request a hearing and the1number who do not respond;2

(iv) Workload costs related to hearings;3(v) The cost and effectiveness of debt collection activities; and4(vi) Revenues generated from notices of civil penalty.5(8) (($13,617,000)) $13,179,000 of the Interstate 405 express6

toll lanes operations account—state appropriation is provided solely7for operational costs related to the express toll lane facility. The8office of financial management shall place $6,808,000 of the amount9provided in this subsection in unallotted status. The office of10financial management may only release the funds to the department11upon the passage of a 2018 supplemental transportation budget.12

(9) In 2021, toll equipment on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge will13have reached the end of its operational life. During the 2017-201914fiscal biennium, the department plans to issue a request for15proposals as the first stage of a competitive procurement process16that will replace the toll equipment and select a new tolling17operator for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. The request for proposals and18subsequent competitive procurement must incorporate elements that19prioritize the overall goal of lowering costs per transaction for the20facility, such as incentives for innovative approaches which result21in lower transactional costs, requests for efficiencies on the part22of the bidder that lower operational costs, and incorporation of23technologies such as self-serve credit card machines or other point-24of-payment technologies that lower costs or improve operational25efficiencies.26

(10) $5,583,000 of the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project27account—state appropriation is provided solely for the new state28route number 99 tunnel toll facility's expected proportional share of29collecting toll revenues, operating customer services, and30maintaining toll collection systems for the last seven months of the31biennium. Due to the uncertainty of the new state route number 9932tunnel toll facility timeline, the legislature is holding the other33tolled facilities' administrative cost shares constant for this34biennium. The legislature expects to see appropriate reductions to35the other toll facility accounts once tolling on the new state route36number 99 tunnel toll facility commences and any previously incurred37costs for start-up of the new facility are charged back to the38Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project account. The office of39financial management shall closely monitor the application of the40Code Rev/AI:amh 31 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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cost allocation model and ensure that the new state route number 991tunnel toll facility is adequately sharing costs and the other toll2facility accounts are not being overspent or subsidizing the new3state route number 99 tunnel toll facility.4

(11) $1,849,000 of the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project5account—state appropriation is provided solely for the costs6associated with the sale of transponders for the opening of the new7state route number 99 tunnel toll facility in Seattle. The office of8financial management shall place $510,000 of the amount provided in9this subsection in unallotted status. The office of financial10management may only release the funds to the department if it11determines the transponder inventory will otherwise not be sufficient12for facility ramp up.13

Sec. 210. 2017 c 313 s 210 (uncodified) is amended to read as14follows: 15FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY—PROGRAM16C17Transportation Partnership Account—State Appropriation . . $1,460,00018Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($83,572,000))19 $87,865,00020Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State21

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $263,00022Multimodal Transportation Account—State23

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($2,876,000))24 $2,878,00025Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)—State26

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,460,00027TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($89,631,000))28

$93,926,00029The appropriations in this section are subject to the following30

conditions and limitations:31(1) $9,588,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation32

is provided solely for the development of the labor system33replacement project and is subject to the conditions, limitations,34and review provided in section 701 ((of this act)), chapter 313, Laws35of 2017. It is the intent of the legislature that if any portion of36the labor system replacement project is leveraged in the future for37the time, leave, and labor distribution of any other agencies, the38

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motor vehicle account will be reimbursed proportionally for the1development of the system since amounts expended from the motor2vehicle account must be used exclusively for highway purposes in3conformance with Article II, section 40 of the state Constitution.4This must be accomplished through a loan arrangement with the current5interest rate under the terms set by the office of the state6treasurer at the time the system is deployed to additional agencies.7If the motor vehicle account is not reimbursed for future use of the8system, it is further the intent of the legislature that reductions9will be made to central service agency charges accordingly.10

(2) $2,296,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation11is provided solely for the development of ferries network systems12support.13

(3) $365,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is14provided solely for the department to contract with a consultant to15develop a plan, in consultation with the office of financial16management, and cost estimate to modernize and migrate the17department's business applications from an agency-based data center18to the state data center or a cloud-based environment.19

Sec. 211. 2017 c 313 s 211 (uncodified) is amended to read as20follows: 21FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—FACILITY MAINTENANCE,22OPERATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION—PROGRAM D—OPERATING23Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($28,146,000))24 $29,368,00025State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State26

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,00027TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($28,180,000))28

$29,402,00029

Sec. 212. 2017 c 313 s 212 (uncodified) is amended to read as30follows: 31FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—AVIATION—PROGRAM F32Aeronautics Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . (($6,749,000))33 $7,326,00034Aeronautics Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . (($4,900,000))35 $6,855,00036Aeronautics Account—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . . $171,00037

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Public Use General Aviation Airport Loan Revolving1Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,0002

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($11,820,000))3$14,387,0004

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following5conditions and limitations:6

(($2,637,000)) (1) $3,122,000 of the aeronautics account—state7appropriation is provided solely for the airport aid grant program,8which provides competitive grants to public airports for pavement,9safety, planning, and security.10

(2) The entire public use general aviation airport loan revolving11account—state appropriation is provided solely for the department to12support and implement the public use general aviation airport loan13program prior to the creation of the community aviation14revitalization board.15

(3) $35,000 of the aeronautics account—state appropriation is16provided solely for the implementation of chapter . . . (Engrossed17Substitute House Bill No. 2295), Laws of 2018 (electric aircraft). If18chapter . . . (Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2295), Laws of192018 is not enacted by June 30, 2018, the amount provided in this20subsection lapses.21

(4) Within amounts appropriated in this section, the department22shall convene an electric aircraft work group to analyze the state of23the electrically powered aircraft industry and assess infrastructure24needs related to the deployment of electric or hybrid-electric25aircraft for commercial air travel in Washington state.26

(a) The work group must include, but is not limited to,27representation from the electric aircraft industry, the aircraft28manufacturing industry, electric utility districts, the battery29industry, the department of commerce, the department of30transportation aviation division, the airline pilots association, a31primary airport representing an airport association, and the airline32industry.33

(b) The work group must consider, at a minimum, and make34recommendations on the feasibility of electric or hybrid-electric35flight given: Federal certification requirements; current and36anticipated advancements to battery technology; infrastructure37requirements and capacity impacts at primary airports; the need for38and feasibility of industry incentives; the potential for public-39

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private partnerships; impacts to revenues generated from aviation1fuel sales; educational requirements for maintaining electric or2hybrid-electric powered aircraft; homeland security checkpoint3requirements; public acceptance of the technology; a cost comparison4of fossil fuel and electric or hybrid-electric aircraft engines;5emission reduction potential; and policy changes needed to facilitate6electric or hybrid-electric powered aircraft use for commercial air7travel in Washington state.8

(c) The work group must report its findings and recommendations9to the transportation committees of the legislature by June 30, 2019.10

Sec. 213. 2017 c 313 s 213 (uncodified) is amended to read as11follows: 12FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—PROGRAM DELIVERY MANAGEMENT AND13SUPPORT—PROGRAM H14Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($54,512,000))15 $56,408,00016Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . . $500,00017Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation . (($252,000))18 $256,00019

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($55,264,000))20$57,164,00021

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following22conditions and limitations:23

(1) $300,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is24provided solely for the completion of property value determinations25for surplus properties to be sold. The value determinations must be26completed by agency staff if available; otherwise, the agency may27contract out for these services. The real estate services division of28the department must recover the cost of its efforts from the sale of29surplus property. Proceeds for surplus property sales must fund30additional future sales, and the real estate services division shall31prioritize staff resources to meet revenue assumptions for surplus32property sales.33

(2) The legislature recognizes that the trail known as the Rocky34Reach Trail, and its extensions, serve to separate motor vehicle35traffic from pedestrians and bicyclists, increasing motor vehicle36safety on state route number 2 and the coincident section of state37route number 97. Consistent with chapter 47.30 RCW and pursuant to38

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RCW 47.12.080, the legislature declares that transferring portions of1WSDOT Inventory Control (IC) No. 2-09-04686 containing the trail and2associated buffer areas to the Washington state parks and recreation3commission is consistent with the public interest. The legislature4directs the department to transfer the property to the Washington5state parks and recreation commission.6

(a) The department must be paid fair market value for any7portions of the transferred real property that is later abandoned,8vacated, or ceases to be publicly maintained for trail purposes.9

(b) Prior to completing the transfer in this subsection (2), the10department must ensure that provisions are made to accommodate11private and public utilities and any facilities that predate the12department's acquisition of the property, at no cost to those13entities. Prior to completing the transfer, the department shall also14ensure that provisions, by fair market assessment, are made to15accommodate other private and public utilities and any facilities16that have been legally allowed by permit or other instrument.17

(c) The department may sell any adjoining property that is not18necessary to support the Rocky Reach Trail and adjacent buffer areas19only after the transfer of trail-related property to the Washington20state parks and recreation commission is complete. Adjoining property21owners must be given the first opportunity to acquire such property22that abuts their property, and applicable boundary line or other23adjustments must be made to the legal descriptions for recording24purposes.25

(3) With respect to Parcel 12 of the real property conveyed by26the state of Washington to the city of Mercer Island under that27certain quitclaim deed, dated April 19, 2000, recorded in King county28under recording no. 20000425001234, the requirement in the deed that29the property be used for road/street purposes only will be deemed30satisfied by the department of transportation so long as commuter31parking, as part of the vertical development of the property, is one32of the significant uses of the property.33

Sec. 214. 2017 c 313 s 214 (uncodified) is amended to read as34follows: 35FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS—36PROGRAM K37Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . (($622,000))38

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Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure1Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000,0002

Multimodal Transportation Account—State3Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($535,000))4

$610,0005TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($2,157,000))6

$2,249,0007The appropriations in this section are subject to the following8

conditions and limitations:9(1) $35,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state10

appropriation is provided solely for the public-private partnerships11program to conduct an outreach effort to assess interest in a public-12private partnership to rebuild the Anacortes ferry terminal. The13public-private partnerships program shall issue a request for letters14of interest, similar to the request issued in 2009, in a public-15private partnership to rebuild the Anacortes ferry terminal by16combining the ferry terminal functions and structure with one or more17commercial ventures, including, but not limited to, ventures to18provide lodging, conference and meeting facilities, food service,19shopping, or other retail operations. The public-private partnerships20program shall notify the transportation committees of the legislature21upon release of the request for letters of interest and shall provide22the transportation committees of the legislature with a summary of23the information collected once the letters of interest have been24received.25

(2) $1,000,000 of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure26account—state appropriation is provided solely for the purpose of27capitalizing the Washington electric vehicle infrastructure bank as28provided in chapter 44, Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess. (transportation29revenue). The department may spend no more than one million dollars30from the electric vehicle charging infrastructure account during the31four-year period of the 2015-2017 and 2017-2019 fiscal biennia.32

(3) The economic partnerships program must continue to explore33retail partnerships at state-owned park and ride facilities, as34authorized in RCW 47.04.295.35

(4) $500,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state36appropriation is provided solely to study public-private partnership37alternatives for the financing and construction of an entry building38located at Colman Dock.39

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(a) As part of the study, the public-private partnerships program1must work with the city of Seattle, Native American tribes, and local2community groups to evaluate the efficacy of contracting with a3private entity to participate in the construction of the Colman Dock4entry building. The study must:5

(i) Identify and discuss options to construct the facility as6currently scoped;7

(ii) Identify and discuss options, including rescoping the8current design of the facility for purposes of providing a project9that has the potential to increase economic development activities10along the Seattle waterfront area, such as through the inclusion of11office space and restaurants;12

(iii) Consider concepts and options found in the design13development described in the 2013-2015 capital budget (chapter 19,14Laws of 2013 2nd sp. sess.), including connections to Pier 48 as a15future public park;16

(iv) Consider rooftop public access for panoramic views of the17Puget Sound and Olympic mountains; and18

(v) Consider exhibits of the history and heritage of the19vicinity.20

(b) By November 15, 2017, the public-private partnerships program21must provide a report to the governor and the transportation22committees of the legislature on the program's findings and23recommendations.24

(5) $75,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state25appropriation is provided solely for the department to contract with26the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency to conduct a study that identifies27and evaluates opportunities to facilitate low-income utilization of28electric vehicles. The study must include, but is not limited to,29development and evaluation of an electric vehicle car-sharing program30for low-income housing sites that is designed to maximize the use of31electric vehicles by residents of these sites, and that must consider32any infrastructure needs that will need to be met to support the use33of electric vehicles at these sites. The department must provide a34report detailing the findings of this study to the transportation35committees of the legislature by December 1, 2018.36

Sec. 215. 2017 c 313 s 215 (uncodified) is amended to read as37follows: 38FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE—PROGRAM M39Code Rev/AI:amh 38 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . (($434,781,000))1 $451,660,0002Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . $7,000,0003State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State4

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,447,0005Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State6

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,233,0007Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project8

Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,982,0009TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($447,461,000))10

$467,322,00011The appropriations in this section are subject to the following12

conditions and limitations:13(1) (($7,092,000)) $8,000,000 of the motor vehicle account—state14

appropriation is provided solely for utility fees assessed by local15governments as authorized under RCW 90.03.525 for the mitigation of16stormwater runoff from state highways.17

(2) $4,447,000 of the state route number 520 corridor account—18state appropriation is provided solely to maintain the state route19number 520 floating bridge. These funds must be used in accordance20with RCW 47.56.830(3).21

(3) $1,233,000 of the Tacoma Narrows toll bridge account—state22appropriation is provided solely to maintain the new Tacoma Narrows23bridge. These funds must be used in accordance with RCW 47.56.830(3).24

(4) $35,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is25provided solely for the department to submit a request for proposals26as part of a pilot project that explores the use of rotary auger27ditch cleaning and reshaping service technology in maintaining28roadside ditches for state highways. The pilot project must consist29of at least one technology test on each side of the Cascade mountain30range.31

(5) (($250,000)) $631,000 of the motor vehicle account—state32appropriation is provided solely for the department to implement33safety improvements and debris clean up on department-owned rights-34of-way in the city of Seattle. Direct or contracted activities must35include collecting and disposing of garbage, clearing debris or36hazardous material, and implementing safety improvements. Funds may37also be used to contract with the city of Seattle to provide mutual38services in rights-of-way similar to contract agreements in the39Code Rev/AI:amh 39 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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2015-2017 fiscal biennium. $381,000 of the amount provided in this1subsection is provided solely for one-time equipment procurement2needed to implement this subsection.3

Sec. 216. 2017 c 313 s 216 (uncodified) is amended to read as4follows: 5FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—TRAFFIC OPERATIONS—PROGRAM Q—6OPERATING7Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($62,578,000))8 $65,743,0009Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . $2,050,00010Motor Vehicle Account—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . . $250,00011

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($64,878,000))12$68,043,00013

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following14conditions and limitations:15

(1) $6,000,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation16is provided solely for low-cost enhancements. The department shall17give priority to low-cost enhancement projects that improve safety or18provide congestion relief. By December 15th of each odd-numbered19year, the department shall provide a report to the legislature20listing all low-cost enhancement projects completed in the prior21fiscal biennium.22

(2) When regional transit authority construction activities are23visible from a state highway, the department shall allow the regional24transit authority to place safe and appropriate signage informing the25public of the purpose of the construction activity.26

(3) The department must make signage for low-height bridges a27high priority.28

(4) $50,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is29provided solely for the department to coordinate with the appropriate30local jurisdictions for development and implementation of a historic31route 10 signage program on Interstate 90 from the Columbia River to32the Idaho state border.33

(5)(a) During the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the department shall34continue a pilot program that expands private transportation35providers' access to high occupancy vehicle lanes. Under the pilot36program, when the department reserves a portion of a highway based on37the number of passengers in a vehicle, the following vehicles must be38

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authorized to use the reserved portion of the highway if the vehicle1has the capacity to carry eight or more passengers, regardless of the2number of passengers in the vehicle: (((a))) (i) Auto transportation3company vehicles regulated under chapter 81.68 RCW; (((b))) (ii)4passenger charter carrier vehicles regulated under chapter 81.70 RCW,5except marked or unmarked stretch limousines and stretch sport6utility vehicles as defined under department of licensing rules;7(((c))) (iii) private nonprofit transportation provider vehicles8regulated under chapter 81.66 RCW; and (((d))) (iv) private employer9transportation service vehicles. For purposes of this subsection,10"private employer transportation service" means regularly scheduled,11fixed-route transportation service that is offered by an employer for12the benefit of its employees. Nothing in this subsection is intended13to authorize the conversion of public infrastructure to private, for-14profit purposes or to otherwise create an entitlement or other claim15by private users to public infrastructure.16

(b) The department shall expand the high occupancy vehicle lane17access pilot program to vehicles that deliver or collect blood,18tissue, or blood components for a blood-collecting or distributing19establishment regulated under chapter 70.335 RCW. Under the pilot20program, when the department reserves a portion of a highway based on21the number of passengers in a vehicle, blood-collecting or22distributing establishment vehicles that are clearly and identifiably23marked as such on all sides of the vehicle are considered emergency24vehicles and must be authorized to use the reserved portion of the25highway.26

(c) The department shall expand the high occupancy vehicle lane27access pilot program to private, for hire vehicles regulated under28chapter 81.72 RCW that have been specially manufactured, designed, or29modified for the transportation of a person who has a mobility30disability and uses a wheelchair or other assistive device. Under the31pilot program, when the department reserves a portion of a highway32based on the number of passengers in a vehicle, wheelchair-accessible33taxicabs that are clearly and identifiably marked as such on all34sides of the vehicle are considered public transportation vehicles35and must be authorized to use the reserved portion of the highway.36

(d) Nothing in this subsection (5) is intended to exempt these37vehicles from paying tolls when they do not meet the occupancy38requirements established by the department for high occupancy toll39lanes.40Code Rev/AI:amh 41 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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Sec. 217. 2017 c 313 s 217 (uncodified) is amended to read as1follows: 2FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND3SUPPORT—PROGRAM S4Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($32,794,000))5 $34,198,0006Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . $1,656,0007Multimodal Transportation Account—State8

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,128,000))9 $1,129,00010

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($35,578,000))11$36,983,00012

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following13conditions and limitations:14

(1) $1,500,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation15is provided solely for a grant program that makes awards for the16following: (a) Support for nonprofit agencies, churches, and other17entities to help provide outreach to populations underrepresented in18the current apprenticeship programs; (b) preapprenticeship training;19and (c) child care, transportation, and other supports that are20needed to help women, veterans, and minorities enter and succeed in21apprenticeship. The department must report on grants that have been22awarded and the amount of funds disbursed by December 1, 2017, and23annually thereafter.24

(2) $300,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is25provided solely for succession planning and leadership training. The26department shall report on the implementation of these activities to27the transportation committees of the legislature by December 31,282018.29

(3) From the revenues generated by the five dollar per studded30tire fee under RCW 46.37.427, $150,000 of the motor vehicle account—31state appropriation is provided solely for the department, in32consultation with the appropriate local jurisdictions and relevant33stakeholder groups, to establish a pilot media-based public34information campaign regarding the damage of studded tire use on35state and local roadways in Spokane county. The reason for the36geographic selection of Spokane county for the pilot is based on the37high utilization of studded tires in this jurisdiction. The public38information campaign must primarily focus on making the consumer39

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aware of the road deterioration, financial impact for taxpayers, the1safety implications for other drivers, and, secondarily, the2alternatives to studded tires. The pilot must begin by September 1,32018. By January 14, 2019, the department shall provide the4transportation committees of the legislature an update on the pilot5public information program. It is the intent of the legislature that6the public information campaign will be a two-year pilot program with7a report to the legislature upon completion of the pilot program.8

Sec. 218. 2017 c 313 s 218 (uncodified) is amended to read as9follows: 10FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, DATA,11AND RESEARCH—PROGRAM T12Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($23,117,000))13 $28,073,00014Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . (($35,182,000))15 $39,782,00016Motor Vehicle Account—Local Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $100,00017Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation . . . $711,00018Multimodal Transportation Account—Federal19

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,809,00020Multimodal Transportation Account—Private/Local21

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100,00022TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($61,919,000))23

$71,575,00024The appropriations in this section are subject to the following25

conditions and limitations:26(1) The department shall investigate opportunities for a transit-27

oriented development pilot project at the existing Kingsgate park and28ride at Interstate 405 and 132nd. The department must coordinate with29the city of Kirkland and other key stakeholders to determine the30feasibility and cost of transit-oriented development at Kingsgate. A31report on the process and outcomes is due to the transportation32committees of the legislature no later than December 1, 2017.33

(2) $100,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation and34$250,000 of the motor vehicle account—federal appropriation are35provided solely for a study that details a cost estimate for36replacing the westbound U.S. 2 trestle and recommends a series of37

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financing options to address that cost and to satisfy debt service1requirements.2

In conducting the study, the department shall work in close3collaboration with a stakeholder group that includes, but is not4limited to, Snohomish county, the port of Everett, economic alliance5Snohomish county, the cities of Everett, Lake Stevens, Marysville,6Snohomish, and Monroe, and affected transit agencies.7

The department shall quantify both the cost of replacing the8westbound trestle structure and making mobility and capacity9improvements to maximize the use of the structure in the years10leading up to full replacement. Financing options that should be11examined and quantified include public-private partnerships, public-12public partnerships, a transportation benefit district tailored to13the specific incorporated and unincorporated area, loans and grants,14and other alternative financing measures available at the state or15federal level.16

The department shall also evaluate ways in which the costs of17alternative financing can be debt financed.18

The department shall complete the study and submit a final report19and recommendations to the transportation committees of the20legislature, including recommendations on statutory changes needed to21implement available financing options, by January 8, 2018.22

(3) $181,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is23provided solely for the department, in coordination with the24University of Washington department of mechanical engineering, to25study measures to reduce noise impacts from bridge expansion joints.26The study must examine testing methodologies and project timelines27and costs. A final report must be submitted to the transportation28committees of the legislature by October 15, 2018.29

(4) $200,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is30provided solely for implementation of a practical solutions study for31the state route number 162 and state route number 410 interchange,32based on the recommendations of the SR-162 Study/Design project33(L2000107). The study must include short, medium, and long-term phase34recommendations and must be submitted to the transportation35committees of the legislature by January 1, 2019.36

(5) $500,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is37provided solely for implementation of a state route number 51838corridor study to be conducted in partnership with the Port of39

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Seattle, Sound Transit and other regional entities. The department1must study practical solutions to address high vehicle volumes and2delays in the corridor including evaluation of solutions to the rapid3growth of traffic in the corridor and how that growth impacts access4to the Seattle-Tacoma international airport and the surrounding5communities. The study must be submitted to the transportation6committees of the legislature by June 30, 2019.7

(6) $500,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation and8$50,000 of the motor vehicle account—local appropriation are provided9solely for implementation of a corridor study to identify potential10improvements between exit 116 and exit 99 of Interstate 5. The study11should further develop mid- and long-term strategies from the12corridor sketch, and identify potential US 101/I-5 interchange13improvements, a strategic plan for the Nisqually River bridges,14regional congestion relief options, and ecosystem benefits to the15Nisqually River estuary for salmon productivity and flood control.16

(7) Among the options studied as part of the SR 410 Corridor17Study, the department shall examine the mobility and safety benefits18of replacing or expanding the White River bridge between Enumclaw and19Buckley to four lanes and removing the trestle.20

(8) Within existing resources, the department shall meet with21local stakeholders in south Pierce county and North Thurston county22to discuss potential solutions to traffic congestion; emergency23management concerns regarding routes away from natural disasters and24around incidents similar to the train derailment that occurred on25December 18, 2017; and what state transportation investments would26benefit the economic development of the area. The department shall27provide regular updates on its progress to the joint transportation28committee.29

Sec. 219. 2017 c 313 s 219 (uncodified) is amended to read as30follows: 31FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—CHARGES FROM OTHER AGENCIES—32PROGRAM U33Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($69,997,000))34 $75,058,00035Multimodal Transportation Account—State36

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,285,000))37 $1,982,00038

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TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($71,282,000))1$77,040,0002

Sec. 220. 2017 c 313 s 220 (uncodified) is amended to read as3follows: 4FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION—PROGRAM V5State Vehicle Parking Account—State Appropriation . . . (($754,000))6 $784,0007Regional Mobility Grant Program Account—State8

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($93,920,000))9 $101,786,00010Rural Mobility Grant Program Account—State11

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,223,00012Multimodal Transportation Account—State13

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($92,437,000))14 $98,381,00015Multimodal Transportation Account—Federal16

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,574,00017TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($222,908,000))18

$236,748,00019The appropriations in this section are subject to the following20

conditions and limitations:21(1) $52,679,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state22

appropriation is provided solely for a grant program for special23needs transportation provided by transit agencies and nonprofit24providers of transportation. Of this amount:25

(a) $12,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state26appropriation is provided solely for grants to nonprofit providers of27special needs transportation. Grants for nonprofit providers must be28based on need, including the availability of other providers of29service in the area, efforts to coordinate trips among providers and30riders, and the cost effectiveness of trips provided. Of the amount31provided in this subsection (1)(a), $25,000 of the multimodal32transportation account—state appropriation is provided solely for the33ecumenical christian helping hands organization for special needs34transportation services.35

(b) $40,679,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state36appropriation is provided solely for grants to transit agencies to37transport persons with special transportation needs. To receive a38Code Rev/AI:amh 46 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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grant, the transit agency must, to the greatest extent practicable,1have a maintenance of effort for special needs transportation that is2no less than the previous year's maintenance of effort for special3needs transportation. Grants for transit agencies must be prorated4based on the amount expended for demand response service and route5deviated service in calendar year 2015 as reported in the "Summary of6Public Transportation - 2015" published by the department of7transportation. No transit agency may receive more than thirty8percent of these distributions.9

(2) $32,223,000 of the rural mobility grant program account—state10appropriation is provided solely for grants to aid small cities in11rural areas as prescribed in RCW 47.66.100.12

(3)(a) (($10,290,000)) $10,702,000 of the multimodal13transportation account—state appropriation is provided solely for a14vanpool grant program for: (i) Public transit agencies to add15vanpools or replace vans; and (ii) incentives for employers to16increase employee vanpool use. The grant program for public transit17agencies will cover capital costs only; operating costs for public18transit agencies are not eligible for funding under this grant19program. Additional employees may not be hired from the funds20provided in this section for the vanpool grant program, and21supplanting of transit funds currently funding vanpools is not22allowed. The department shall encourage grant applicants and23recipients to leverage funds other than state funds.24

(b) At least $1,600,000 of the amount provided in this subsection25must be used for vanpool grants in congested corridors.26

(4) (($16,241,000)) $24,107,000 of the regional mobility grant27program account—state appropriation is reappropriated and provided28solely for the regional mobility grant projects identified in LEAP29Transportation Document ((2017-2)) 2018-2 ALL PROJECTS as developed30((April 20, 2017)) March 5, 2018, Program - Public Transportation31Program (V). Of the amounts provided in this subsection, $757,000 of32the regional mobility grant program account—state appropriation is33reappropriated for the Kitsap Transit, SR 305 Interchange34Improvements at Suquamish Way Park and Ride (Project 20130101).35

(5)(a) $77,679,000 of the regional mobility grant program account36—state appropriation is provided solely for the regional mobility37grant projects identified in LEAP Transportation Document ((2017-2))382018-2 ALL PROJECTS as developed ((April 20, 2017)) March 5, 2018,39

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Program - Public Transportation Program (V). The department shall1review all projects receiving grant awards under this program at2least semiannually to determine whether the projects are making3satisfactory progress. Any project that has been awarded funds, but4does not report activity on the project within one year of the grant5award, must be reviewed by the department to determine whether the6grant should be terminated. The department shall promptly close out7grants when projects have been completed, and any remaining funds8must be used only to fund projects identified in the LEAP9transportation document referenced in this subsection. The department10shall provide annual status reports on December 15, 2017, and11December 15, 2018, to the office of financial management and the12transportation committees of the legislature regarding the projects13receiving the grants. It is the intent of the legislature to14appropriate funds through the regional mobility grant program only15for projects that will be completed on schedule. A grantee may not16receive more than twenty-five percent of the amount appropriated in17this subsection. The department shall not approve any increases or18changes to the scope of a project for the purpose of a grantee19expending remaining funds on an awarded grant.20

(b) In order to be eligible to receive a grant under (a) of this21subsection during the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, a transit agency22must establish a process for private transportation providers to23apply for the use of park and ride facilities. For purposes of this24subsection, (i) "private transportation provider" means: An auto25transportation company regulated under chapter 81.68 RCW; a passenger26charter carrier regulated under chapter 81.70 RCW, except marked or27unmarked stretch limousines and stretch sport utility vehicles as28defined under department of licensing rules; a private nonprofit29transportation provider regulated under chapter 81.66 RCW; or a30private employer transportation service provider; and (ii) "private31employer transportation service" means regularly scheduled, fixed-32route transportation service that is offered by an employer for the33benefit of its employees.34

(6) Funds provided for the commute trip reduction (CTR) program35may also be used for the growth and transportation efficiency center36program.37

(7) (($5,920,000)) $7,170,000 of the multimodal transportation38account—state appropriation and (($754,000)) $784,000 of the state39

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vehicle parking account—state appropriation are provided solely for1CTR grants and activities. Of this amount((, $250,000)):2

(a) $500,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state3appropriation is provided solely for a voluntary pilot program to4expand public-private partnership CTR incentives to make measurable5reductions in off-peak, weekend, and nonwork trips. Ridesharing may6be integrated into grant proposals. The department shall prioritize7grant proposals that focus on the Interstate 90, Interstate 5, state8route number 167, or Interstate 405 corridor. The department shall9offer competitive trip-reduction grants. The department shall report10to the transportation committees of the legislature by December 1,112018, on the pilot program's impacts to the transportation system and12potential improvements to the CTR grant program.13

(b) $1,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state14appropriation is provided solely for the department to direct a pilot15transit pass incentive program. Businesses and nonprofit16organizations located in a county adjacent to Puget Sound with a17population of more than seven hundred thousand that have never18offered transit subsidies to employees are eligible to apply to the19program for a fifty percent rebate on the cost of employee transit20subsidies provided through the regional ORCA fare collection system.21No single business or nonprofit organization may receive more than22ten thousand dollars from the program.23

(i) Businesses and nonprofit organizations may apply and be24awarded funds prior to purchasing a transit subsidy, but the25department may not provide reimbursement until proof of purchase or a26contract has been provided to the department.27

(ii) The department shall report to the transportation committees28of the legislature on the impact of the program by June 30, 2019, and29may adopt rules to administer the program; and30

(c) $30,000 of the state vehicle parking account—state31appropriation is provided solely for the STAR pass program for state32employees residing in Mason and Grays Harbor Counties. Use of the33pass is for public transportation between Mason County and Thurston34County, and Grays Harbor and Thurston County. The pass may also be35used within Grays Harbor County.36

(8) (($17,590,000)) $20,891,000 of the multimodal transportation37account—state appropriation is provided solely for connecting38Washington transit projects identified in LEAP Transportation39

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Document ((2017-2)) 2018-2 ALL PROJECTS as developed ((April 20,12017)) March 5, 2018. It is the intent of the legislature that2entities identified to receive funding in the LEAP document3referenced in this subsection receive the amounts specified in the4time frame specified in that LEAP document. If an entity has already5completed a project in the LEAP document referenced in this6subsection before the time frame identified, the entity may7substitute another transit project or projects that cost a similar or8lesser amount.9

(9) $2,000,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state10appropriation is provided solely for transit coordination grants.11

(10) $250,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state12appropriation is provided solely for King county for a pilot program13to provide certain students in the Highline and Lake Washington14school districts with an ORCA card during the summer. To be eligible15for an ORCA card under this program, a student must also be in high16school, be eligible for free and reduced-price lunches, and have a17job or other responsibility during the summer. King county must18provide a report to the department and the transportation committees19of legislature by December 15, 2018, regarding: The annual student20usage of the pilot program, available ridership data, the cost to21expand the program to other King county school districts, the cost to22expand the program to student populations other than high school or23eligible for free and reduced-price lunches, opportunities for24subsidized ORCA cards or local grant or matching funds, and any25additional information that would help determine if the pilot program26should be extended or expanded.27

(11) The department shall not require more than a ten percent28match from nonprofit transportation providers for state grants.29

(12)(a) For projects funded as part of the 2015 connecting30Washington transportation package listed on the LEAP transportation31document identified in subsection (4) of this section, if the32department expects to have substantial reappropriations for the332019-2021 fiscal biennium, the department may, on a pilot basis,34apply funding from a project with an appropriation that cannot be35used for the current fiscal biennium to advance one or more of the36following projects:37

(i) King County Metro - RapidRide Expansion, Burien-Delridge38(G2000031);39

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(ii) King County Metro - Route 40 Northgate to Downtown1(G2000032);2

(iii) Spokane Transit - Spokane Central City Line (G2000034);3(iv) Kitsap Transit - East Bremerton Transfer Center (G2000039);4

or5(v) City of Seattle - Northgate Transit Center Pedestrian Bridge6

(G2000041).7(b) At least ten business days before advancing a project8

pursuant to this subsection, the department must notify the office of9financial management and the transportation committees of the10legislature. The advancement of a project may not hinder the delivery11of the projects for which the reappropriations are necessary for the122019-2021 fiscal biennium.13

(13) $300,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state14appropriation is provided solely for Pierce Transit to procure and15install digital transit information technology at various transit16centers, in order to provide transit riders with real-time arrival17and departure information.18

(14) $750,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state19appropriation is provided solely for the Intercity Transit Dash20shuttle program.21

Sec. 221. 2017 c 313 s 221 (uncodified) is amended to read as22follows: 23FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—MARINE—PROGRAM X24Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State25

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($496,307,000))26 $509,954,00027Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—Federal28

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,743,00029Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—Private/Local30

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $121,00031TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($505,171,000))32

$518,818,00033The appropriations in this section are subject to the following34

conditions and limitations:35(1) The office of financial management budget instructions36

require agencies to recast enacted budgets into activities. The37Washington state ferries shall include a greater level of detail in38

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its 2017-2019 supplemental and 2019-2021 omnibus transportation1appropriations act requests, as determined jointly by the office of2financial management, the Washington state ferries, and the3transportation committees of the legislature. This level of detail4must include the administrative functions in the operating as well as5capital programs.6

(2) For the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the department may enter7into a distributor controlled fuel hedging program and other methods8of hedging approved by the fuel hedging committee.9

(3) (($68,049,000)) $71,004,000 of the Puget Sound ferry10operations account—state appropriation is provided solely for auto11ferry vessel operating fuel in the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, which12reflect cost savings from a reduced biodiesel fuel requirement and,13therefore, is contingent upon the enactment of section 703 ((of this14act)) chapter 313, Laws of 2017. The amount provided in this15subsection represents the fuel budget for the purposes of calculating16any ferry fare fuel surcharge.17

(4) $30,000 of the Puget Sound ferry operations account—state18appropriation is provided solely for the marine division assistant19secretary's designee to the board of pilotage commissioners, who20serves as the board chair. As the agency chairing the board, the21department shall direct the board chair, in his or her capacity as22chair, to require that the report to the governor and chairs of the23transportation committees required under RCW 88.16.035(1)(f) be filed24by September 1, 2017, and annually thereafter, and that the report25include the continuation of policies and procedures necessary to26increase the diversity of pilots, trainees, and applicants, including27a diversity action plan. The diversity action plan must articulate a28comprehensive vision of the board's diversity goals and the steps it29will take to reach those goals.30

(5) $500,000 of the Puget Sound ferry operations account—state31appropriation is provided solely for operating costs related to32moving vessels for emergency capital repairs. Funds may only be spent33after approval by the office of financial management.34

(6) $25,000 of the Puget Sound ferry operations account—state35appropriation is provided solely for additional hours of traffic36control assistance by a uniformed officer at the Fauntleroy ferry37terminal.38

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(7) $75,000 of the Puget Sound ferry operations account—state1appropriation is provided solely for the department to contract with2the University of Washington to conduct an analysis of loading3procedures at the Fauntleroy ferry terminal. The department must4share the results of the analysis with the governor's office and the5transportation committees of the legislature by December 31, 2018.6

Sec. 222. 2017 c 313 s 222 (uncodified) is amended to read as7follows: 8FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—RAIL—PROGRAM Y—OPERATING9Multimodal Transportation Account—State10

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($80,146,000))11 $81,013,00012Multimodal Transportation Account—Private/Local13

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($46,000))14 $496,00015

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($80,192,000))16 $81,509,00017

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following18conditions and limitations:19

(1) $300,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state20appropriation is provided solely for a consultant study of ultra21high-speed ground transportation. "Ultra high-speed" means two22hundred fifty miles per hour or more. The study must identify the23costs and benefits of ultra high-speed ground transportation along a24north-south alignment in Washington state. The study must provide:25

(((1))) (a) An update to the high speed ground transportation26study commissioned pursuant to chapter 231, Laws of 1991 and27delivered to the governor and legislature on October 15, 1992;28

(((2))) (b) An analysis of an ultra high-speed ground29transportation alignment between Vancouver, British Columbia and30Portland, Oregon with stations in: Vancouver, British Columbia;31Bellingham, Everett, Seattle, SeaTac, Tacoma, Olympia, and Vancouver,32Washington; and Portland, Oregon, with an option to connect with an33east-west alignment in Washington state and with a similar system in34the state of California; and35

(((3))) (c) An analysis of the following key elements:36(((a))) (i) Economic feasibility;37(((b))) (ii) Forecasted demand;38

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(((c))) (iii) Corridor identification;1(((d))) (iv) Land use and economic development and environmental2

implications;3(((e))) (v) Compatibility with other regional transportation4

plans, including interfaces and impacts on other travel modes such as5air transportation;6

(((f))) (vi) Technological options for ultra high-speed ground7transportation, both foreign and domestic;8

(((g))) (vii) Required specifications for speed, safety, access,9and frequency;10

(((h))) (viii) Identification of existing highway or railroad11rights-of-way that are suitable for ultra high-speed travel,12including identification of additional rights-of-way that may be13needed and the process for acquiring those rights-of-way;14

(((i))) (ix) Institutional arrangements for carrying out detailed15system planning, construction, and operations; and16

(((j))) (x) An analysis of potential financing mechanisms for an17ultra high-speed travel system.18

The department shall provide a report of its study findings to19the governor and transportation committees of the legislature by20December 15, 2017.21

(2)(a) $450,000 of the multimodal transportation account—private/22local appropriation and $750,000 of the multimodal transportation23account—state appropriation is provided solely for a consultant24business case analysis of ultra high-speed ground transportation. The25business case analysis must build on the results of the 201726Washington state ultra high-speed ground transportation feasibility27study.28

(b) The business case analysis must include an advisory group29with members as provided in this subsection. The president of the30senate shall appoint one member from each of the two largest caucuses31of the senate; the speaker of the house of representatives shall32appoint one member from each of the two largest caucuses of the house33of representatives; the governor or his or her designee; the34secretary of transportation or his or her designee; the director of35the department of commerce or his or her designee; the rail director36of the department of transportation or his or her designee; and37representatives from communities and stakeholders from public and38private sectors relevant to the analysis, including from the province39of British Columbia and the state of Oregon.40Code Rev/AI:amh 54 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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(c) The department shall provide a report of its findings to the1governor and transportation committees of the legislature by June 30,22019.3

Sec. 223. 2017 c 313 s 223 (uncodified) is amended to read as4follows: 5FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—LOCAL PROGRAMS—PROGRAM Z—6OPERATING7Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($10,644,000))8 $11,347,0009Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . $2,567,00010Multiuse Roadway Safety Account—State Appropriation . . . . $132,00011

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($13,343,000))12 $14,046,00013

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following14conditions and limitations: $1,100,000 of the motor vehicle account—15state appropriation is provided solely for the department, from16amounts set aside out of statewide fuel taxes distributed to counties17according to RCW 46.68.120(3), to contract with the Washington state18association of counties to: Provide statewide updates to19transportation metrics and financial reporting; develop and implement20an inventory of county culvert and short-span bridge infrastructure;21and develop and implement enhanced road safety data in support of22county road systemic safety programs. The Washington state23association of counties must develop and implement data collection,24management, and reporting in cooperation with state agencies involved25with the collection and maintenance of related inventory systems.26

TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES—CAPITAL27

Sec. 301. 2017 c 313 s 301 (uncodified) is amended to read as28follows: 29FOR THE FREIGHT MOBILITY STRATEGIC INVESTMENT BOARD30Freight Mobility Investment Account—State31

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($22,462,000))32 $22,507,00033Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($1,900,000))34 $2,000,00035Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . . . $3,250,00036Code Rev/AI:amh 55 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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Freight Mobility Multimodal Account—State1Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($21,843,000))2

$22,283,0003Freight Mobility Multimodal Account—Private/Local4

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,320,0005TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($50,775,000))6

$51,360,0007

Sec. 302. 2017 c 313 s 302 (uncodified) is amended to read as8follows: 9FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL10State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation . . . (($3,103,000))11 $4,503,00012

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following13conditions and limitations: The entire appropriation in this section14is provided solely for the following projects:15

(1) $250,000 for emergency repairs;16(2) $728,000 for roof replacements;17(3) (($2,000,000 for the state patrol academy in Shelton for18

replacement of the skid pan, repair of the training tank, and19replacement of the HVAC system; and20

(4))) $125,000 for the Whiskey Ridge generator shelter;21(4) $200,000 for replacement of the HVAC system at the state22

patrol academy in Shelton;23(5) $700,000 for repair of the training tank at the state patrol24

academy in Shelton; and25(6) $2,500,000 for the replacement of the skid pan at the state26

patrol academy in Shelton.27The Washington state patrol may transfer funds between projects28

specified in this section to address cash flow requirements. If a29project specified in this section is completed for less than the30amount provided, the remainder may be transferred to another project31specified in this section not to exceed the total appropriation32provided in this section.33

Sec. 303. 2017 c 313 s 303 (uncodified) is amended to read as34follows: 35FOR THE COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION BOARD36Rural Arterial Trust Account—State Appropriation . . (($58,186,000))37

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$63,186,0001Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $706,0002County Arterial Preservation Account—State3

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($35,434,000))4 $38,434,0005

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($94,326,000))6$102,326,0007

Sec. 304. 2017 c 313 s 304 (uncodified) is amended to read as8follows: 9FOR THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD10Small City Pavement and Sidewalk Account—State11

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,780,00012Transportation Improvement Account—State13

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($240,300,000))14 $279,300,00015Multimodal Transportation Account—State16

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,670,00017TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($260,750,000))18

$299,750,00019The appropriations in this section are subject to the following20

conditions and limitations:21(1) The entire multimodal transportation account—state22

appropriation is provided solely for the complete streets program.23(2) $9,687,000 of the transportation improvement account—state24

appropriation is provided solely for:25(a) The arterial preservation program to help low tax-based,26

medium-sized cities preserve arterial pavements;27(b) The small city pavement program to help cities meet urgent28

preservation needs; and29(c) The small city low-energy street light retrofit program.30

Sec. 305. 2017 c 313 s 305 (uncodified) is amended to read as31follows: 32FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—FACILITIES—PROGRAM D—33(DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-ONLY PROJECTS)—CAPITAL34Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($6,087,000))35 $10,070,00036Connecting Washington Account—State Appropriation . . (($24,257,000))37Code Rev/AI:amh 57 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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$26,537,0001Transportation Partnership Account—State2

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,0003TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($30,344,000))4

$36,624,0005The appropriations in this section are subject to the following6

conditions and limitations:7(1) (($16,170,000)) $17,237,000 of the connecting Washington8

account—state appropriation is provided solely for a new Olympic9region maintenance and administration facility to be located on the10department-owned site at the intersection of Marvin Road and 32nd11Avenue in Lacey, Washington.12

(2) (($8,087,000)) $9,300,000 of the connecting Washington13account—state appropriation is provided solely for a new14administration facility on Euclid Avenue in Wenatchee, Washington.15

(3)(a) $3,400,000 of the motor vehicle account—state16appropriation is provided solely for the department facility located17at 15700 Dayton Ave N in Shoreline. This appropriation is contingent18upon the department of ecology and department of licensing signing a19not less than twenty-year agreement to pay proportional shares of an20annual amount equal to any financing contract issued pursuant to21chapter 39.94 RCW.22

(b) Payments from the department of licensing and department of23ecology as described in this subsection shall be deposited into the24motor vehicle account.25

(c) Total project costs are not to exceed $46,500,000.26

Sec. 306. 2017 c 313 s 306 (uncodified) is amended to read as27follows: 28FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—IMPROVEMENTS—PROGRAM I29Transportation Partnership Account—State30

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($570,992,000))31 $689,745,00032Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($47,406,000))33 $72,967,00034Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . (($216,647,000))35 $253,410,00036Motor Vehicle Account—Private/Local Appropriation . . (($24,209,000))37 $49,330,00038Code Rev/AI:amh 58 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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Connecting Washington Account—State1Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,159,822,000))2

$1,215,013,0003Special Category C Account—State Appropriation . . . . (($6,146,000))4 $11,000,0005Multimodal Transportation Account—State6

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($15,162,000))7 $16,299,0008Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project Account—State9

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($122,046,000))10 $122,047,00011Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)—State12

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($51,115,000))13 $52,457,00014Interstate 405 Express Toll Lanes Operations Account—State15

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($12,000,000))16 $6,258,00017

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . (($2,225,545,000))18$2,488,526,00019

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following20conditions and limitations:21

(1) Except as provided otherwise in this section, the entire22connecting Washington account—state appropriation and the entire23transportation partnership account—state appropriation are provided24solely for the projects and activities as listed by fund, project,25and amount in LEAP Transportation Document ((2017-1)) 2018-1 as26developed ((April 20, 2017)) March 5, 2018, Program - Highway27Improvements Program (I). However, limited transfers of specific28line-item project appropriations may occur between projects for those29amounts listed subject to the conditions and limitations in section30601 of this act.31

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the entire32transportation 2003 account (nickel account)—state appropriation is33provided solely for the projects and activities as listed in LEAP34Transportation Document ((2017-1)) 2018-1 as developed ((April 20,352017)) March 5, 2018, Program – Highway Improvements Program (I).36

(3) Except as provided otherwise in this section, the entire37motor vehicle account—state appropriation and motor vehicle account—38federal appropriation are provided solely for the projects and39Code Rev/AI:amh 59 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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activities listed in LEAP Transportation Document ((2017-2)) 2018-21ALL PROJECTS as developed ((April 20, 2017)) March 5, 2018, Program -2Highway Improvements Program (I). Any federal funds gained through3efficiencies, adjustments to the federal funds forecast, additional4congressional action not related to a specific project or purpose, or5the federal funds redistribution process must then be applied to6highway and bridge preservation activities.7

(4) Within the motor vehicle account—state appropriation and8motor vehicle account—federal appropriation, the department may9transfer funds between programs I and P, except for funds that are10otherwise restricted in this act. The department shall submit a11report on fiscal year ((2017)) funds transferred in the prior fiscal12year using this subsection as part of the department's ((2018))13annual budget submittal.14

(5) The connecting Washington account—state appropriation15includes up to (($360,433,000)) $323,175,000 in proceeds from the16sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.889.17

(6) The transportation 2003 account (nickel account)—state18appropriation includes up to (($51,115,000)) $25,000,000 in proceeds19from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.861.20

(7) The transportation partnership account—state appropriation21includes up to (($325,748,000)) $367,622,000 in proceeds from the22sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.873. ((Of this amount,23$122,046,000 must be transferred to the Alaskan Way viaduct24replacement project account.))25

(8) The Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project account—state26appropriation includes up to $122,047,000 in proceeds from the sale27of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.873.28

(9) The motor vehicle account—state appropriation includes up to29$43,448,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW3047.10.843.31

(((8) $159,407,000)) (10) $194,258,000 of the transportation32partnership account—state appropriation, $7,000 of the motor vehicle33account—federal appropriation, (($8,000,000)) $27,903,000 of the34motor vehicle account—private/local appropriation, (($29,100,000))35$30,097,000 of the transportation 2003 account (nickel account)—state36appropriation, (($122,046,000)) $122,047,000 of the Alaskan Way37viaduct replacement project account—state appropriation, and38(($2,662,000)) $2,663,000 of the multimodal transportation account—39

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state appropriation are provided solely for the SR 99/Alaskan Way1Viaduct Replacement project (809936Z).2

(((9))) (11) $12,500,000 of the multimodal transportation account3—state appropriation is provided solely for transit mitigation for4the SR 99/Viaduct Project - Construction Mitigation project5(809940B).6

(((10))) (12) Within existing resources, during the regular7sessions of the legislature, the department of transportation shall8participate in work sessions, before the transportation committees of9the house of representatives and senate, on the Alaskan Way viaduct10replacement project. These work sessions must include a report on11current progress of the project, timelines for completion,12outstanding claims, the financial status of the project, and any13other information necessary for the legislature to maintain14appropriate oversight of the project. The parties invited to present15may include the department of transportation, the Seattle tunnel16partners, and other appropriate stakeholders.17

(((11) $5,804,000)) (13) $7,769,000 of the transportation18partnership account—state appropriation, (($5,162,000)) $6,744,000 of19the transportation 2003 account (nickel account)—state appropriation,20$215,000 of the motor vehicle account—federal appropriation, and21(($146,000)) $5,000,000 of the special category C account—state22appropriation are provided solely for the US 395/North Spokane23Corridor project (600010A). Any future savings on the project must24stay on the US 395/Interstate 90 corridor and be made available to25the current phase of the North Spokane corridor project or any future26phase of the project in 2017-2019.27

(((12) $26,601,000)) (14) $27,415,000 of the transportation28partnership account—state appropriation and (($10,956,000))29$13,158,000 of the transportation 2003 account (nickel account)—state30appropriation are provided solely for the I-405/Kirkland Vicinity31Stage 2 - Widening project (8BI1002). This project must be completed32as soon as practicable as a design-build project. Any future savings33on this project or other Interstate 405 corridor projects must stay34on the Interstate 405 corridor and be made available to either the35I-405/SR 167 Interchange - Direct Connector project (140504C), the36I-405 Renton to Bellevue project (M00900R), or the I-405/SR 522 to37I-5 Capacity Improvements project (L2000234) in the 2017-2019 fiscal38biennium.39

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(((13) $1,500,000)) (15) $4,960,000 of the transportation1partnership account—state appropriation ((is)) and $3,000,000 of the2Interstate 405 express toll lanes operations account—state3appropriation are provided solely for ((preliminary engineering)) the4I-405/SR 522 to I-5 Capacity Improvements project (L2000234) for5activities related to adding capacity on Interstate 405 between state6route number 522 and Interstate 5, with the goals of increasing7vehicle throughput and aligning project completion with the8implementation of bus rapid transit in the vicinity of the project.9The transportation partnership account—state appropriation funding is10a transfer or a reappropriation of a transfer from the I-405/Kirkland11Vicinity Stage 2 - Widening project due to savings, and will start an12additional phase of this I-405 project.13

(((14))) (16)(a) The SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV project14(8BI1003) is supported over time from multiple sources, including a15$300,000,000 TIFIA loan, $924,615,000 in Garvee bonds, toll revenues,16state bonds, interest earnings, and other miscellaneous sources.17

(b) (($44,311,000)) $78,958,000 of the transportation partnership18account—state appropriation ((is)), $12,296,000 of the motor vehicle19account—federal appropriation, and $232,000 of the motor vehicle20account—local appropriation are provided solely for the SR 520 Bridge21Replacement and HOV project (8BI1003).22

(c) When developing the financial plan for the project, the23department shall assume that all maintenance and operation costs for24the new facility are to be covered by tolls collected on the toll25facility and not by the motor vehicle account.26

(((15))) (17) The department shall itemize all future requests27for the construction of buildings on a project list and submit them28through the transportation executive information system as part of29the department's ((2018)) annual budget submittal. It is the intent30of the legislature that new facility construction must be transparent31and not appropriated within larger highway construction projects.32

(((16))) (18) Any advisory group that the department convenes33during the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium must consider the interests of34the entire state of Washington.35

(((18))) (19) It is the intent of the legislature that for the36I-5 JBLM Corridor Improvements project (M00100R), the department37shall actively pursue $50,000,000 in federal funds to pay for this38project to supplant state funds in the future. $50,000,000 in39

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connecting Washington account funding must be held in unallotted1status during the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium. These funds may only be2used after the department has provided notice to the office of3financial management that it has exhausted all efforts to secure4federal funds from the federal highway administration and the5department of defense.6

(((19) $93,500,000)) (20) $93,651,000 of the connecting7Washington account—state appropriation is provided solely for the SR8167/SR 509 Puget Sound Gateway project (M00600R).9

(a) Any savings on the project must stay on the Puget Sound10Gateway corridor until the project is complete.11

(b) Proceeds from the sale of any surplus real property acquired12for the purpose of building the SR 167/SR 509 Puget Sound Gateway13(M00600R) project must be deposited into the motor vehicle account14for the purpose of constructing the project.15

(((20))) (21)(a) In making budget allocations to the Puget Sound16Gateway project, the department shall implement the project's17construction as a single corridor investment. The department shall18develop a coordinated corridor construction and implementation plan19for state route number 167 and state route number 509 in20collaboration with affected stakeholders. Specific funding21allocations must be based on where and when specific project segments22are ready for construction to move forward and investments can be23best optimized for timely project completion. Emphasis must be placed24on avoiding gaps in fund expenditures for either project.25

(b) The secretary of transportation must develop a memorandum of26understanding with local project stakeholders that identifies a27schedule for stakeholders to provide local matching funds for the28Puget Sound Gateway project. Criteria for eligibility of local match29includes matching funds and equivalent in-kind contributions30including, but not limited to, land donations. The memorandum of31understanding must be finalized by July 1, 2018. The department must32submit a copy of the memorandum of understanding to the33transportation committees of the legislature and report regularly on34the status of the requirements outlined in this subsection (((20)))35(21)(b) and (c) of this subsection.36

(c) During the course of developing the memorandum of37understanding, the department must evaluate the project schedules to38determine if there are any benefits to be gained by moving the39project schedule forward. ((Additionally, the department must40Code Rev/AI:amh 63 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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consider completing)) It is the legislature's intent that if the1department identifies any savings after the funding gap on the base2project is closed as part of the proposal to expedite the project,3that these cost savings shall go toward construction of a full4single-point urban interchange at the junction of state route number5161 (Meridian avenue) and state route number 167 and a full single-6point urban interchange at the junction of state route number 509 and7188th Street. If the department receives additional funds from an8outside source for this project after the funding gap on the base9project is closed, the funds must be applied toward the completion of10these two full single-point urban interchanges.11

(d) For the SR 167/SR 509 Puget Sound Gateway project (M00600R)12the department is strongly encouraged to work to relocate any13significant businesses currently located within the planned path of14the state route number 509/Interstate 5 under-crossing to a location15within the Kent city limits. The department shall provide regular16updates on its progress to the joint transportation committee and17affected stakeholders.18

(e) In designing the state route number 509/state route number19516 interchange component of the SR 167/SR 509 Puget Sound Gateway20project (M00600R), the department shall make every effort to utilize21the preferred "4B" design.22

(((21))) (22) It is the intent of the legislature that, for the23I-5/North Lewis County Interchange project (L2000204), the department24develop and design the project with the objective of significantly25improving access to the industrially zoned properties in north Lewis26county. The design must consider the county's process of27investigating alternatives to improve such access from Interstate 528that began in March 2015.29

(((22) $600,000)) (23)(a) $2,000,000 of the transportation30partnership account—state appropriation and $942,000 of the motor31vehicle account—state appropriation are provided solely for the U.S.322 Trestle IJR project (L1000158).33

(b) Of the amounts provided in this subsection, $942,000 of the34motor vehicle account—state appropriation is provided solely for the35department to complete an interchange justification report (IJR) for36the U.S. 2 trestle (((L1000158))), covering the state route number37204 and 20th Street interchanges at the end of the westbound38structure.39

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(a) The department shall develop the IJR in close collaboration1with affected local jurisdictions, including Snohomish county and the2cities of Everett, Lake Stevens, Marysville, Snohomish, and Monroe.3

(b) Within the amount provided for the IJR, the department must4address public outreach and the overall operational approval of the5IJR.6

(c) The department shall complete the IJR and submit the final7report to the governor and the transportation committees of the8legislature by July 1, 2018.9

(((23))) (24)(a) The legislature recognizes that the city of10Mercer Island has unique access issues that require the use of11Interstate 90 to leave the island and that this access may be12affected by the I-90/Two-Way Transit and HOV Improvements project.13One of the most heavily traveled on-ramps from Mercer Island to the14westbound Interstate 90 general purpose lanes is from Island Crest15Way. The department must continue to consult with the city of Mercer16Island and the other signatories to the 1976 memorandum of agreement17to preserve access provided to Mercer Island by the Island Crest Way18on-ramp, and thus grandfather in the current use of the on-ramp for19both high occupancy vehicles as well as vehicles seeking to access20the general purpose lanes of Interstate 90. The department must21consider all reasonable access solutions, including allowing all22vehicles to use the Island Crest Way on-ramp to access the new high23occupancy vehicle lane with a reasonable and safe distance provided24for single-occupancy vehicles to merge into the general purpose25lanes.26

(b) A final access solution for Mercer Island must consider the27following criteria: Safety; operational effects on all users,28including maintaining historic access to Interstate 90 provided from29Mercer Island by Island Crest Way; enforcement requirements; and30compliance with state and federal law.31

(c) The department may not restrict by occupancy the westbound32on-ramp from Island Crest Way until a final access solution that33meets the criteria in (b) of this subsection has been reached.34

(((24) $2,000,000)) (25) $3,258,000 of the Interstate 405 express35toll lanes operations account—state appropriation is provided solely36for the I-405 NB Hard Shoulder Running – SR 527 to I-5 project37(L1000163).38

(((25))) (26) The legislature finds that there are sixteen39companies involved in wood preserving in the state that employ four40Code Rev/AI:amh 65 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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hundred workers and have an annual payroll of fifteen million1dollars. Before the department's switch to steel guardrails, ninety2percent of the twenty-five hundred mile guardrail system was3constructed of preserved wood and one hundred ten thousand wood4guardrail posts were produced annually for state use. Moreover, the5policy of using steel posts requires the state to use imported steel.6Given these findings, where practicable, and until June 30, 2019, the7department shall include the design option to use wood guardrail8posts, in addition to steel posts, in new guardrail installations.9The selection of posts must be consistent with the agency design10manual policy that existed before December 2009.11

(((26))) (27) For the SR 526 Corridor Improvements project12(N52600R), the department shall look holistically at the state route13number 526 corridor from the state route number 526/Interstate 514interchange at the east end to the southwest Everett industrial area15and Boeing's west access road on the west end. The department,16working with affected jurisdictions and stakeholders, shall select17project elements that best maximize mobility and congestion relief in18the corridor and draw from project elements identified in a practical19solutions process.20

(((27) It is the intent of the legislature that for the I-5/21Slater Road Interchange - Improvements project (L1000099), $2,000,00022of connecting Washington account—state funds be added in the232021-2023 fiscal biennium and $10,100,000 of connecting Washington24account—state funds be added in the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium, and25that the LEAP transportation document referenced in subsection (1) of26this section be updated accordingly.))27

(28)(a) For projects funded as part of the 2015 connecting28Washington transportation package listed on the LEAP transportation29document identified in subsection (1) of this section, if the30department expects to have substantial reappropriations for the312019-2021 fiscal biennium, the department may, on a pilot basis,32apply funding from a project with an appropriation that cannot be33used for the current fiscal biennium to advance one or more of the34following projects:35

(i) SR 20/Sharpes Corner Vicinity Intersection (L1000112);36(ii) I-5/Marvin Road/SR 510 Interchange (L1100110);37(iii) I-5/Northbound On-ramp at Bakerview (L2000119);38(iv) US 395/Ridgeline Intersection (L2000127);39(v) I-90/Eastside Restripe Shoulders (L2000201);40

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(vi) SR 240/Richland Corridor Improvements (L2000202);1(vii) SR 14/Bingen Overpass (L2220062);2(viii) US Hwy 2 Safety (N00200R);3(ix) SR 520/148th Ave NE Overlake Access Ramp (L1100101);4(x) SR 28/SR 285 North Wenatchee Area Improvements (L2000061);5(xi) I-5/Rebuild Chamber((s)) Way Interchange Improvements6

(L2000223);7(xii) SR 28 East Wenatchee Corridor Improvements (T10300R);8(xiii) ((SR 3/Belfair Bypass – New Alignment)) SR 3 Freight9

Corridor (T30400R); or10(xiv) SR 510/Yelm Loop Phase 2 (T32700R).11(b) At least ten business days before advancing a project12

pursuant to this subsection, the department must notify the office of13financial management and the transportation committees of the14legislature. The advancement of a project may not hinder the delivery15of the projects for which the reappropriations are necessary for the162019-2021 fiscal biennium.17

(29) Within existing resources and in consultation with local18communities, the department shall begin planning efforts, including19traffic data collection, analysis and evaluation, scoping, and20environmental review, for roundabouts at the intersection of state21route number 900 and SE May Valley Road and at the intersection of22state route number 169 and Cedar Grove Road SE.23

(30) ((Among the options studied as part of the SR 410 Corridor24Study project (L1000174), the department shall examine the mobility25and safety benefits of replacing or expanding the White River bridge26between Enumclaw and Buckley to four lanes and removing the27trestle.)) The legislature continues to prioritize the replacement of28the state's aging infrastructure and recognizes the importance of29reusing and recycling construction aggregate and recycled concrete30materials in our transportation system.31

To accomplish Washington state's sustainability goals in32transportation and in accordance with RCW 70.95.805, the legislature33reaffirms its direction to the department to lead the way in34advancing the reuse and recycling of construction aggregate and35recycled concrete materials whenever readily available, to use these36recycled products when cost competitive, and to work with industry37implementation partners to remove obstacles that unnecessarily38preclude or inhibit their use and implement strategies for the reuse39

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and recycling of construction aggregate and recycled concrete1materials.2

Specific steps and efforts made to achieve these objectives and3accomplishments shall be included in the annual report to the4legislature as required by RCW 70.95.807.5

(31) Within existing resources, the department shall implement a6safety solution after evaluating barrier and mitigation options on7state route number 167 between the intersections with 50th Ave E and8E 40th Street in Pierce county to prevent vehicles from leaving the9roadway and entering private property below the grade of the highway.10

(32) $350,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is11provided solely for implementation of chapter 288 (Substitute Senate12Bill No. 5806), Laws of 2017 (I-5 Columbia river bridge), listed as13Replacement Bridge on Interstate 5 across the Columbia River project14number (L2000259).15

(33) For the SR 520 Seattle Corridor Improvements – West End16project (M00400R), the legislature recognizes the department must17acquire the entirety of parcel number 1-23190 for construction of the18project. The department shall work with its design-build contractor19to ensure to the maximum extent practicable that the building housing20any grocery store or market currently located on parcel number211-23190 will be preserved. The legislature recognizes the city of22Seattle has requirements in the project area that the department must23address and that those requirements may affect the use of parcel24number 1-23190 and may affect the ability of the department to25preserve any grocery store or market currently located on the26property. The department shall meet and confer regularly with27residents in the vicinity of the parcel regarding the status of the28project and its effects on any grocery store or market currently29located on the property. The legislature strongly encourages the30city to utilize maximum flexibility in how the department meets the31city's requirements and to be an equal partner in efforts to preserve32any grocery store or market on parcel number 1-23190.33

Sec. 307. 2017 c 313 s 307 (uncodified) is amended to read as34follows: 35FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—PRESERVATION—PROGRAM P36Recreational Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . (($2,480,000))37 $3,584,00038

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High-Occupancy Toll Lanes Operations Account—State1Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $161,0002

Transportation Partnership Account—State3Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($204,000))4

$12,785,0005Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($49,192,000))6 $63,246,0007Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . (($515,368,000))8 $579,624,0009Motor Vehicle Account—Private/Local Appropriation . . (($10,400,000))10 $11,739,00011State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State12

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($498,000))13 $1,747,00014Connecting Washington Account—State Appropriation . (($185,030,000))15 $204,242,00016Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State Appropriation . (($384,000))17 $856,00018Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)—State19

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($58,894,000))20 $57,849,00021

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($822,450,000))22$935,833,00023

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following24conditions and limitations:25

(1) Except as provided otherwise in this section, the entire26connecting Washington account—state appropriation and the entire27transportation partnership account—state appropriation are provided28solely for the projects and activities as listed by fund, project,29and amount in LEAP Transportation Document ((2017-1)) 2018-1 as30developed ((April 20, 2017)) March 5, 2018, Program - Highway31Preservation Program (P). However, limited transfers of specific32line-item project appropriations may occur between projects for those33amounts listed subject to the conditions and limitations in section34601 of this act.35

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the entire36transportation 2003 account (nickel account)—state appropriation is37provided solely for the projects and activities as listed in LEAP38

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Transportation Document ((2017-1)) 2018-1 as developed ((April 20,12017)) March 5, 2018, Program – Highway Preservation Program (P).2

(3) Except as provided otherwise in this section, the entire3motor vehicle account—state appropriation and motor vehicle account—4federal appropriation are provided solely for the projects and5activities listed in LEAP Transportation Document ((2017-2)) 2018-26ALL PROJECTS as developed ((April 20, 2017)) March 5, 2018, Program -7Highway Preservation Program (P). Any federal funds gained through8efficiencies, adjustments to the federal funds forecast, additional9congressional action not related to a specific project or purpose, or10the federal funds redistribution process must then be applied to11highway and bridge preservation activities.12

(4) Within the motor vehicle account—state appropriation and13motor vehicle account—federal appropriation, the department may14transfer funds between programs I and P, except for funds that are15otherwise restricted in this act. The department shall submit a16report on fiscal year ((2017)) funds transferred in the prior fiscal17year using this subsection as part of the department's ((2018))18annual budget submittal.19

(5) The transportation 2003 account (nickel account)—state20appropriation includes up to (($13,395,000)) $29,553,000 in proceeds21from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.861.22

(6) The motor vehicle account—state appropriation includes up to23$29,985,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW2447.10.843.25

(($7,200,000)) (7) $11,553,000 of the connecting Washington26account—state appropriation is provided solely for the land mobile27radio upgrade (G2000055) and is subject to the conditions,28limitations, and review provided in section 701 ((of this act)),29chapter 313, Laws of 2017. The land mobile radio project is subject30to technical oversight by the office of the chief information31officer. The department, in collaboration with the office of the32chief information officer, shall identify where existing or proposed33mobile radio technology investments should be consolidated, identify34when existing or proposed mobile radio technology investments can be35reused or leveraged to meet multiagency needs, increase mobile radio36interoperability between agencies, and identify how redundant37investments can be reduced over time. The department shall also38

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provide quarterly reports to the technology services board on project1progress.2

(((7))) (8) $3,000,000 of the motor vehicle account—state3appropriation is provided solely for extraordinary costs incurred4from litigation awards, settlements, or dispute mitigation activities5not eligible for funding from the self-insurance fund. The amount6provided in this subsection must be held in unallotted status until7the department submits a request to the office of financial8management that includes documentation detailing litigation-related9expenses. The office of financial management may release the funds10only when it determines that all other funds designated for11litigation awards, settlements, and dispute mitigation activities12have been exhausted. No funds provided in this subsection may be13expended on any legal fees related to the SR 99/Alaskan Way viaduct14replacement project.15

(((8) $22,620,000)) (9) $20,755,000 of the motor vehicle account—16federal appropriation and (($663,000)) $844,000 of the motor vehicle17account—state appropriation are provided solely for the preservation18of structurally deficient bridges or bridges that are at risk of19becoming structurally deficient. These funds must be used widely20around the state of Washington. When practicable, the department21shall pursue design-build contracts for these bridge projects to22expedite delivery. The department shall provide a report that23identifies the progress of each project funded in this subsection as24part of its ((2018)) annual agency budget request.25

(((9))) (10) The appropriation in this section includes funding26for starting planning, engineering, and construction of the Elwha27River bridge replacement. To the greatest extent practicable, the28department shall maintain public access on the existing route.29

(((10))) (11)(a) (($4,820,000)) $9,014,000 of the motor vehicle30account—federal appropriation and (($182,000)) $217,000 of the motor31vehicle account—state appropriation are provided solely for weigh32station preservation (0BP3006). These amounts must be held in33unallotted status, except that the director of the office of34financial management may approve allotment of the funds upon35fulfillment of the conditions of (b) of this subsection.36

(b) The department and the Washington state patrol shall jointly37submit a prioritized list of weigh station projects to the office of38financial management by October 1, 2017. Projects submitted must39

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include estimated costs for preliminary engineering, rights-of-way,1and construction and must also consider the timing of any available2funding for weigh station projects.3

(((11))) (12) The department must consult with the Washington4state patrol and the office of financial management during the design5phase of any improvement or preservation project that could impact6Washington state patrol weigh station operations. During the design7phase of any such project, the department must estimate the cost of8designing around the affected weigh station's current operations, as9well as the cost of moving the affected weigh station.10

(((12))) (13) During the course of any planned resurfacing or11other preservation activity on state route number 26 between Colfax12and Othello in the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, the department must add13dug-in reflectors.14

(((13))) (14) The department shall continue to monitor the test15patch of pavement that used electric arc furnace slag as an aggregate16and report back to the legislature by December 1, 2018, on its17comparative wear resistance, skid resistance, and feasibility for use18throughout the state in new pavement construction.19

(((14))) (15) For projects funded as part of the 2015 connecting20Washington transportation package listed on the LEAP transportation21document identified in subsection (1) of this section, if the22department expects to have substantial reappropriations for the232019-2021 fiscal biennium, the department may, on a pilot basis,24apply funding from a project with an appropriation that cannot be25used for the current fiscal biennium to advance the US 12/Wildcat26Bridge Replacement project (L2000075). At least ten business days27before advancing the project pursuant to this subsection, the28department must notify the office of financial management and the29transportation committees of the legislature. The advancement of the30project may not hinder the delivery of the projects for which the31reappropriations are necessary for the 2019-2021 fiscal biennium.32

(16) Within the connecting Washington account—state33appropriation, the department may transfer funds from Highway System34Preservation (L1100071) to other preservation projects listed in the35LEAP transportation document identified in subsection (1) of this36section, if it is determined necessary for completion of these high37priority preservation projects. The department's next budget38submittal after using this subsection must appropriately reflect the39transfer.40Code Rev/AI:amh 72 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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Sec. 308. 2017 c 313 s 308 (uncodified) is amended to read as1follows: 2FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—TRAFFIC OPERATIONS—PROGRAM Q—3CAPITAL4Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($4,913,000))5 $6,636,0006Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . (($5,106,000))7 $5,566,0008Motor Vehicle Account—Private/Local Appropriation . . . (($500,000))9 $649,00010

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($10,519,000))11$12,851,00012

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following13conditions and limitations: The department shall set aside a14sufficient portion of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation15for federally selected competitive grants or congressional earmark16projects that require matching state funds. State funds set aside as17matching funds for federal projects must be accounted for in project18000005Q and remain in unallotted status until needed for those19federal projects.20

Sec. 309. 2017 c 313 s 309 (uncodified) is amended to read as21follows: 22FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES23CONSTRUCTION—PROGRAM W24Puget Sound Capital Construction Account—State25

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($59,924,000))26 $72,024,00027Puget Sound Capital Construction Account—Federal28

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($152,838,000))29 $205,032,00030Puget Sound Capital Construction Account—Private/Local31

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($15,654,000))32 $27,196,00033Transportation Partnership Account—State34

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,923,00035Connecting Washington Account—State Appropriation . (($142,837,000))36 $136,918,00037Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation. . . $2,734,00038Code Rev/AI:amh 73 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)—State1Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,169,0002

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($374,176,000))3 $450,996,0004

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following5conditions and limitations:6

(1) Except as provided otherwise in this section, the entire7appropriations in this section are provided solely for the projects8and activities as listed in LEAP Transportation Document ((2017-2))92018-2 ALL PROJECTS as developed ((April 20, 2017)) March 5, 2018,10Program - Washington State Ferries Capital Program (W) and is11contingent upon the enactment of subsection (6) of this section.12

(2) (($26,252,000)) $27,825,000 of the Puget Sound capital13construction account—federal appropriation ((and $63,804,000)),14$44,485,000 of the connecting Washington account—state appropriation,15and $1,483,000 of the Puget Sound capital construction account—state16appropriation are provided solely for the Mukilteo ferry terminal17(952515P). To the greatest extent practicable and within available18resources, the department shall design the new terminal to be a net-19zero energy building. To achieve this goal, the department shall20evaluate using highly energy efficient equipment and systems, and the21most appropriate renewable energy systems for the needs and location22of the terminal. To the extent practicable, the department shall23avoid the closure of, or disruption to, any existing public access24walkways in the vicinity of the terminal project during construction.25Of the amounts provided in this subsection, $750,000 of the Puget26Sound capital construction account—state appropriation is provided27solely for additional photovoltaic panels for this project.28

(3) (($61,729,000)) $94,671,000 of the Puget Sound capital29construction account—federal appropriation, (($36,529,000))30$46,919,000 of the connecting Washington account—state appropriation,31((and $15,554,000)) $26,949,000 of the Puget Sound capital32construction account—private/local appropriation, $2,734,000 of the33multimodal transportation account—state appropriation, $511,000 of34the Puget Sound capital construction account—state appropriation, and35$679,000 of the transportation 2003 (nickel account)—state36appropriation are provided solely for the Seattle Terminal37Replacement project (900010L).38

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(4) $5,000,000 of the Puget Sound capital construction account—1state appropriation is provided solely for emergency capital repair2costs (999910K). Funds may only be spent after approval by the office3of financial management.4

(5) (($775,000)) $950,000 of the Puget Sound capital construction5account—state appropriation is provided solely for life extension of6the existing ticketing system and ORCA acceptance (998521A and7998521B). The ferry system shall work with Washington technology8solutions and the tolling division on the development of a new,9interoperable ticketing system.10

(6)(a) The department shall, in consultation with the office of11financial management, hire an independent planning consultant to12assist with overall scope development of a new ferry system long-13range plan, including incorporating the items listed in (b) of this14subsection. The independent planning consultant must have experience15in planning for other ferry systems.16

(b) The department shall update the ferries division long-range17plan by January 1, 2019. In reviewing the changing needs of the users18of the ferry system and the associated funding opportunities and19challenges, the department must include, but is not limited to, the20following elements in the new long-range plan:21

(i) Identify changes in the demographics of users of the system;22(ii) Review route timetables and propose adjustments that take23

into consideration ridership volume, vessel load times, proposed and24current passenger-only ferry system ridership, and other operational25needs;26

(iii) Review vessel needs by route and propose a vessel27replacement schedule, vessel retirement schedule, and estimated28number of vessels needed. This analysis should also articulate a29reserve vessel strategy;30

(iv) Identify the characteristics most appropriate for31replacement vessels, such as passenger and car-carrying capacity,32while taking into consideration other cost-driving factors. These33factors should include:34

(A) Anticipated crewing requirements;35(B) Fuel type;36(C) Other operating and maintenance costs;37(v) Review vessel dry dock needs, consider potential impacts of38

the United States navy, and propose strategies to meet these needs;39

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(vi) Address the seismic vulnerability of the system and1articulate emergency preparedness plans;2

(vii) Evaluate leased and state-owned property locations for the3ferry headquarters, to include an analysis of properties outside the4downtown area of Seattle;5

(viii) Evaluate strategies that may help spread peak ridership,6such as time-of-day ticket pricing and expanding the reservation7system; and8

(ix) Identify operational changes that may reduce costs, such as9nighttime tie-up locations.10

(c) The department shall submit a status report on the long-range11plan update to the governor and the transportation committees of the12legislature by June 30, 2018, and a final report by January 1, 2019.13

(7) $600,000 of the Puget Sound capital construction account—14state appropriation is provided solely for development of a request15for proposal to convert the three ferry vessels in the Jumbo Mark II16class to hybrid electric propulsion and make associated necessary17modifications to the Seattle, Bainbridge, Edmonds, and Kingston18terminals. The department is directed to explore capital project19financing options to include, but not be limited to, federal funding20opportunities, private or local contributions, application for21Volkswagen settlement funds, and energy-savings performance22contracting to be repaid in whole or in part by fuel-cost savings.23The department will report total capital cost estimates, optimal24construction schedule, annual capital and operating savings or costs,25and a recommended funding option to the governor and to the26transportation committees of the legislature by June 30, 2019.27

Sec. 310. 2017 c 313 s 310 (uncodified) is amended to read as28follows: 29FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—RAIL—PROGRAM Y—CAPITAL30Essential Rail Assistance Account—State Appropriation . (($424,000))31 $845,00032Transportation Infrastructure Account—State33

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($5,367,000))34 $7,575,00035Multimodal Transportation Account—State36

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($51,665,000))37 $79,357,00038

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Multimodal Transportation Account—Federal1Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,487,000))2

$59,814,0003TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($58,943,000))4

$147,591,0005The appropriations in this section are subject to the following6

conditions and limitations:7(1) Except as provided otherwise in this section, the entire8

appropriations in this section are provided solely for the projects9and activities as listed by project and amount in LEAP Transportation10Document ((2017-2)) 2018-2 ALL PROJECTS as developed ((April 20,112017)) March 5, 2018, Program - Rail Program (Y).12

(2) (($5,000,000)) $7,009,000 of the transportation13infrastructure account—state appropriation is provided solely for new14low-interest loans approved by the department through the freight15rail investment bank (FRIB) program. The department shall issue FRIB16program loans with a repayment period of no more than ten years, and17charge only so much interest as is necessary to recoup the18department's costs to administer the loans. The department shall19report annually to the transportation committees of the legislature20and the office of financial management on all FRIB loans issued.21

(3) $7,017,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state22appropriation and $24,000 of the essential rail assistance account—23state appropriation are provided solely for new statewide emergent24freight rail assistance projects identified in the LEAP25transportation document referenced in subsection (1) of this section.26

(4) $367,000 of the transportation infrastructure account—state27appropriation and $1,100,000 of the multimodal transportation account28—state appropriation are provided solely to reimburse Highline Grain,29LLC for approved work completed on Palouse River and Coulee City30(PCC) railroad track in Spokane county between the BNSF Railway31Interchange at Cheney and Geiger Junction and must be administered in32a manner consistent with freight rail assistance program projects.33The value of the public benefit of this project is expected to meet34or exceed the cost of this project in: Shipper savings on35transportation costs; jobs saved in rail-dependent industries; and/or36reduced future costs to repair wear and tear on state and local37highways due to fewer annual truck trips (reduced vehicle miles38traveled). The amounts provided in this subsection are not a39

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commitment for future legislatures, but it is the legislature's1intent that future legislatures will work to approve biennial2appropriations until the full $7,337,000 cost of this project is3reimbursed.4

(5)(a) (($400,000)) $686,000 of the essential rail assistance5account—state appropriation ((and $305,000)), $422,000 of the6multimodal transportation account—state appropriation, and $21,000 of7the transportation infrastructure account—state appropriation are8provided solely for the purpose of the rehabilitation and maintenance9of the Palouse river and Coulee City railroad line (F01111B).10

(b) Expenditures from the essential rail assistance account—state11in this subsection may not exceed the combined total of:12

(i) Revenues and transfers deposited into the essential rail13assistance account from leases and sale of property ((pursuant to RCW1447.76.290)) relating to the Palouse river and Coulee City railroad;15and16

(ii) Revenues transferred from the miscellaneous program account17to the essential rail assistance account, pursuant to RCW 47.76.360,18for the purpose of sustaining the grain train program by maintaining19the Palouse river and Coulee City railroad.20

(6) The department shall issue a call for projects for the21freight rail assistance program, and shall evaluate the applications22in a manner consistent with past practices as specified in section23309, chapter 367, Laws of 2011. By November 15, 2018, the department24shall submit a prioritized list of recommended projects to the office25of financial management and the transportation committees of the26legislature.27

(7) For projects funded as part of the 2015 connecting Washington28transportation package identified on the LEAP transportation document29identified in subsection (1) of this section, if the department30expects to have substantial reappropriations for the 2019-2021 fiscal31biennium, the department may, on a pilot basis, apply funding from a32project with an appropriation that cannot be used for the current33fiscal biennium to advance the South Kelso Railroad Crossing project34(L1000147). At least ten business days before advancing a project35pursuant to this subsection, the department must notify the office of36financial management and the transportation committees of the37legislature. The advancement of a project may not hinder the delivery38

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of the projects for which the reappropriations are necessary for the12019-2021 fiscal biennium.2

(8) It is the intent of the legislature to encourage the3department to pursue federal grant opportunities leveraging up to4$6,696,000 in connecting Washington programmed funds to be used as a5state match to improve the state-owned Palouse river and Coulee City6system. The amount listed in this subsection is not a commitment for7future legislatures, but is the legislature's intent that future8legislatures will work to approve biennial appropriations up to a9state match share not to exceed $6,696,000 of a grant award.10

Sec. 311. 2017 c 313 s 311 (uncodified) is amended to read as11follows: 12FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION—LOCAL PROGRAMS—PROGRAM Z—13CAPITAL14Highway Infrastructure Account—State Appropriation . . . (($293,000))15 $1,083,00016Highway Infrastructure Account—Federal Appropriation . . (($218,000))17 $488,00018Transportation Partnership Account—State19

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,143,000))20 $2,321,00021Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($2,388,000))22 $4,287,00023Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . (($15,080,000))24 $28,659,00025Motor Vehicle Account—Federal Appropriation . . . . . (($65,187,000))26 $71,614,00027Motor Vehicle Account—Private/Local Appropriation . . . . $18,000,00028Connecting Washington Account—State Appropriation . (($118,293,000))29 $137,387,00030Multimodal Transportation Account—State31

Appropriation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($56,079,000))32 $82,382,00033

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . (($276,681,000))34 $346,221,00035

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following36conditions and limitations:37

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(1) Except as provided otherwise in this section, the entire1appropriations in this section are provided solely for the projects2and activities as listed by project and amount in LEAP Transportation3Document ((2017-2)) 2018-2 ALL PROJECTS as developed ((April 20,42017)) March 5, 2018, Program - Local Programs Program (Z).5

(2) The amounts identified in the LEAP transportation document6referenced under subsection (1) of this section for pedestrian7safety/safe routes to school are as follows:8

(a) $18,380,000 of the multimodal transportation account—state9appropriation is provided solely for newly selected pedestrian and10bicycle safety program projects. (($6,432,000)) $14,219,000 of the11multimodal transportation account—state appropriation and12(($1,143,000)) $1,846,000 of the transportation partnership account—13state appropriation are reappropriated for pedestrian and bicycle14safety program projects selected in the previous biennia (L2000188).15

(b) $11,400,000 of the motor vehicle account—federal16appropriation and $7,750,000 of the multimodal transportation account17—state appropriation are provided solely for newly selected safe18routes to school projects. (($6,372,000)) $11,181,000 of the motor19vehicle account—federal appropriation, (($923,000)) $1,394,000 of the20multimodal transportation account—state appropriation, and21(($2,388,000)) $4,287,000 of the highway safety account—state22appropriation are reappropriated for safe routes to school projects23selected in the previous biennia (L2000189). The department may24consider the special situations facing high-need areas, as defined by25schools or project areas in which the percentage of the children26eligible to receive free and reduced-price meals under the national27school lunch program is equal to, or greater than, the state average28as determined by the department, when evaluating project proposals29against established funding criteria while ensuring continued30compliance with federal eligibility requirements.31

(3) The department shall submit a report to the transportation32committees of the legislature by December 1, 2017, and December 1,332018, on the status of projects funded as part of the pedestrian34safety/safe routes to school grant program. The report must include,35but is not limited to, a list of projects selected and a brief36description of each project's status.37

(4) (($18,741,000)) $32,984,000 of the multimodal transportation38account—state appropriation is provided solely for bicycle and39

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pedestrian projects listed in the LEAP transportation document1referenced in subsection (1) of this section.2

(5) $43,800,000 of the motor vehicle account—federal3appropriation is provided solely for national highway freight network4projects identified on the project list submitted in accordance with5section 218(4)(b), chapter 14, Laws of 2016 on October 31, 2016. The6department shall validate the projects on the list. Only tier one7projects on the prioritized freight project list that are validated8by the department may receive funding under this subsection. The9department shall continue to work with the Washington state freight10advisory committee to improve project screening and validation to11support project prioritization and selection, including during the12freight mobility plan update in 2017. The department may compete for13funding under this program and shall provide an updated prioritized14freight project list when submitting its 2019-2021 budget request. To15the greatest extent practicable, the department shall follow the16Washington state freight advisory committee recommendation to17allocate ten percent of the funds in this subsection to multimodal18projects as permitted under the fixing America's surface19transportation (FAST) act.20

(6) It is the expectation of the legislature that the department21will be administering a local railroad crossing safety grant program22for $7,400,000 in federal funds during the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.23Of the amounts identified in this subsection, a minimum of $500,00024must be for railroad grade-crossing safety grants at locations where25multiple pedestrian or bicyclist fatalities have occurred in the26vicinity of a grade-crossing in the last five years.27

(7) $8,000,000 of the connecting Washington account—state28appropriation is provided solely for the Covington Connector29(L2000104). The amounts described in the LEAP transportation document30referenced in subsection (1) of this section are not a commitment by31future legislatures, but it is the legislature's intent that future32legislatures will work to approve appropriations in the 2019-202133fiscal biennium to reimburse the city of Covington for approved work34completed on the project up to the full $24,000,000 cost of this35project.36

(8)(a) For projects funded as part of the 2015 connecting37Washington transportation package listed on the LEAP transportation38document identified in subsection (1) of this section, if the39department expects to have substantial reappropriations for the40Code Rev/AI:amh 81 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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2019-2021 fiscal biennium, the department may, on a pilot basis,1apply funding from a project with an appropriation that cannot be2used for the current fiscal biennium to advance one or more of the3following projects:4

(i) SR 502 Main Street Project/Widening (L2000065);5(ii) Complete SR 522 Improvements-Kenmore (T10600R);6(iii) Issaquah-Fall City Road (L1000094);7(iv) Lewis Street Bridge (L2000066);8(v) Covington Connector (L2000104);9(vi) Orchard Street Connector (L2000120);10(vii) Harbour Reach Extension (L2000136);11(viii) Sammamish Bridge Corridor (L2000137);12(ix) Brady Road (L2000164);13(x) Thornton Road Overpass (L2000228);14(xi) I-5/Port of Tacoma Road Interchange (L1000087);15(xii) Wilburton Reconnection Project (G2000006);16(xiii) SR 520 Trail Grade Separation at 40th Street (G2000013);17(xiv) Bay Street Pedestrian Project (G2000015); or18(xv) Cowiche Canyon Trail (G2000010).19(b) At least ten business days before advancing a project20

pursuant to this subsection, the department must notify the office of21financial management and the transportation committees of the22legislature. The advancement of a project may not hinder the delivery23of the projects for which the reappropriations are necessary for the242019-2021 fiscal biennium.25

(((9) $1,500,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation26is provided solely for the Spokane Valley Barker/Trent grade27separation project.28

(10) $280,000 of the motor vehicle account—state appropriation is29provided solely for the Woodin Avenue bridge one-way conversion30project in Chelan.))31

Sec. 312. 2017 c 313 s 312 (uncodified) is amended to read as32follows: 33ANNUAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CAPITAL PROGRAM34

(1) As part of its annual budget submittal ((for the 201835supplemental budget)), the department of transportation shall provide36an update to the report provided to the legislature in ((2017)) the37prior fiscal year that: (a) Compares the original project cost38estimates approved in the 2003, 2005, and 2015 revenue package39Code Rev/AI:amh 82 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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project lists to the completed cost of the project, or the most1recent legislatively approved budget and total project costs for2projects not yet completed; (b) identifies highway projects that may3be reduced in scope and still achieve a functional benefit; (c)4identifies highway projects that have experienced scope increases and5that can be reduced in scope; (d) identifies highway projects that6have lost significant local or regional contributions that were7essential to completing the project; and (e) identifies contingency8amounts allocated to projects.9

(2) As part of its annual budget submittal ((for the 201810supplemental budget)), the department of transportation shall11provide: (a) An annual report on the number of toll credits the12department has accumulated and how the department has used the toll13credits, and (b) a status report on the projects funded using federal14national highway freight program funds.15

(3) Working in concert with the office of financial management16and local governments, the department will work to identify local17agency concerns regarding services provided by the department to18local governments for which a fee is charged. The department will19provide a report with its 2019-2021 biennial budget submittal to the20governor and transportation committees of the legislature on the21identified services and associated fee(s). The report must include,22but is not limited to, a description of the identified project23services provided to local agencies, estimates of the associated24charges for the service, and an accounting of expenditures charged to25local agencies associated with the identified services during the26previous two fiscal years.27

TRANSFERS AND DISTRIBUTIONS28

Sec. 401. 2017 c 313 s 401 (uncodified) is amended to read as29follows: 30FOR THE STATE TREASURER—BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING31BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR BOND SALES DISCOUNTS AND32DEBT TO BE PAID BY MOTOR VEHICLE ACCOUNT AND TRANSPORTATION FUND33REVENUE34Transportation Partnership Account—State35

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($2,239,000))36 $4,646,00037Code Rev/AI:amh 83 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $736,0001Connecting Washington Account—State Appropriation. . . (($1,802,000))2 $3,199,0003Highway Bond Retirement Account—State4

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,238,072,000))5 $1,229,874,0006Ferry Bond Retirement Account—State Appropriation. . . . $28,873,0007Transportation Improvement Board Bond Retirement8

Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,254,0009Nondebt-Limit Reimbursable Bond Retirement10

Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . (($26,609,000))11 $26,391,00012Toll Facility Bond Retirement Account—State13

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $86,493,00014Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)—State15

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($323,000))16 $450,00017

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,397,665,000))18$1,393,916,00019

Sec. 402. 2017 c 313 s 402 (uncodified) is amended to read as20follows: 21FOR THE STATE TREASURER—BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING22BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR BOND SALE EXPENSES AND23FISCAL AGENT CHARGES24Transportation Partnership Account—State25

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($448,000))26 $939,00027Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $147,00028Connecting Washington Account—State Appropriation. . . . (($360,000))29 $640,00030Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)—State31

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($65,000))32 $94,00033

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($873,000))34$1,820,00035

Sec. 403. 2017 c 313 s 404 (uncodified) is amended to read as36follows: 37Code Rev/AI:amh 84 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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FOR THE STATE TREASURER—STATE REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION1Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation:2

For motor vehicle fuel tax distributions to3cities and counties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($514,648,000))4

$508,182,0005

Sec. 404. 2017 c 313 s 406 (uncodified) is amended to read as6follows: 7FOR THE STATE TREASURER—TRANSFERS8Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation:9

For motor vehicle fuel tax refunds and10statutory transfers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($2,196,693,000))11

$2,145,972,00012

Sec. 405. 2017 c 313 s 407 (uncodified) is amended to read as13follows: 14FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING—TRANSFERS15Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation:16

For motor vehicle fuel tax refunds and17transfers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($200,747,000))18

$203,535,00019

Sec. 406. 2017 c 313 s 408 (uncodified) is amended to read as20follows: 21FOR THE STATE TREASURER—ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFERS22

(1) ((State Patrol Highway Account—State23Appropriation: For transfer to the Connecting24Washington Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,221,000))25Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation: For26transfer to the Motor Vehicle Account—State. . . . . . . $30,000,00027

(2) Transportation Partnership Account—State28Appropriation: For transfer to the Connecting29Washington Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,946,00030

(3) ((Highway Safety Account—State31Appropriation: For transfer to the Multimodal32Transportation Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $57,000,00033

(4))) Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation:34For transfer to the Connecting Washington35Code Rev/AI:amh 85 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,464,0001(((5))) (4) Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation:2

For transfer to the Freight Mobility Investment3Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,511,0004

(((6))) (5) Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation:5For transfer to the Puget Sound Capital6Construction Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000,0007

(((7))) (6) Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation:8For transfer to the Rural Arterial Trust9Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,844,00010

(((8))) (7) Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation:11For transfer to the Transportation Improvement12Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,688,00013

(((9) Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation:14For transfer to the State Patrol Highway15Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,000,000))16(8) Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation: For17transfer to the State Patrol Highway Account—State. . . . $33,000,00018

(((10))) (9) Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State19Appropriation: For transfer to the Connecting20Washington Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,305,00021

(((11))) (10) Rural Mobility Grant Program Account—State22Appropriation: For transfer to the Multimodal23Transportation Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000,00024

(((12))) (11) State Route Number 520 Civil Penalties25Account—State Appropriation: For transfer to26the State Route Number 520 Corridor27Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($1,240,000))28 $2,000,00029

(((13))) (12) Capital Vessel Replacement Account—State30Appropriation: For transfer to the Connecting31Washington Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,500,00032

(((14))) (13) Multimodal Transportation Account—State33Appropriation: For transfer to the Freight34Mobility Multimodal Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,511,00035

(((15))) (14) Multimodal Transportation Account—State36Appropriation: For transfer to the Puget Sound37Capital Construction Account—State. . . . . . . . . . (($32,000,000))38

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$34,000,0001(((16))) (15) Multimodal Transportation Account—State2

Appropriation: For transfer to the Puget Sound3Ferry Operations Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000,0004

(((17))) (16) Multimodal Transportation Account—State5Appropriation: For transfer to the Regional6Mobility Grant Program Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . $27,679,0007

(((18))) (17) Multimodal Transportation Account—State8Appropriation: For transfer to the Rural9Mobility Grant Program Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . $15,223,00010

(((19))) (18) Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State11Appropriation: For transfer to the Motor12Vehicle Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $950,00013

(((20))) (19) Transportation 2003 Account (Nickel Account)—14State Appropriation: For transfer to the Connecting15Washington Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,970,00016

(((21))) (20)(a) Interstate 405 Express Toll Lanes Operations17Account—State Appropriation: For transfer to the18Motor Vehicle Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,019,00019

(b) The transfer identified in this subsection is provided solely20to repay in full the motor vehicle account—state appropriation loan21from section 407(19), chapter 222, Laws of 2014.22

(((22))) (21)(a) Transportation Partnership Account—State23Appropriation: For transfer to the Alaskan Way Viaduct24Replacement Project Account—State. . . . . . . . . . (($122,046,000))25 $122,047,00026

(b) The amount transferred in this subsection represents that27portion of the up to $200,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds28authorized in RCW 47.10.873, intended to be sold through the292021-2023 fiscal biennium, used only for construction of the SR 99/30Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement project (809936Z), and that must be31repaid from the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project account32consistent with RCW 47.56.864.33

(((23))) (22)(a) Motor Vehicle Account—State34Appropriation: For transfer to the Tacoma Narrows Toll35Bridge Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000,00036

(b) The transfer in this subsection must be made in April 2019.37It is the intent of the legislature that this transfer is temporary,38

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for the purpose of minimizing the impact of toll increases, and an1equivalent reimbursing transfer is to occur in November 2019.2

(((24))) (23) Motor Vehicle Account—State3Appropriation: For transfer to the County Arterial4Preservation Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,844,0005

(((25))) (24)(a) General Fund Account—State Appropriation:6For transfer to the State Patrol Highway7Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625,0008

(b) The state treasurer shall transfer the funds only after9receiving notification from the Washington state patrol under section10207(6) of this act.11

(((26))) (25)(a) Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation:12For transfer to the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement13Project Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (($6,506,000))14 $11,337,00015

(b) The funds provided in (a) of this subsection are a loan to16the Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project account—state, and the17legislature assumes that these funds will be reimbursed to the motor18vehicle account—state at a later date when the portion of state route19number 99 that is a deep bore tunnel is operational.20

(26) Multimodal Transportation Account—State21Appropriation: For transfer to the Highway Safety22Account—State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,000,00023

(27)(a) Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project24Account—State Appropriation: For transfer to the25Transportation Partnership Account—State. . . . . . . . . $2,400,00026

(b) The amount transferred in this subsection represents27repayment of debt service incurred for the construction of the SR 99/28Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project (809936Z).29

COMPENSATION30

Sec. 501. 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 726 (uncodified) is amended to31read as follows:32TRANSPORTATION—WASHINGTON FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES33((Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . $18,443,00034State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $1,199,00035State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . $22,00036Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation. . . $73,00037Code Rev/AI:amh 88 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . $2,613,0001Motorcycle Safety Education Account—State Appropriation. . . $37,0002State Wildlife Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $14,0003Ignition Interlock Device Revolving Account—State4

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,0005Department of Licensing Services Account—State6

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $102,0007Aeronautics Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . $3,0008Interstate 405 Express Toll Lanes Operations Account—State9

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,00010State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State11

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51,00012State Route Number 520 Civil Penalties Account—State13

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,00014Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation. . . . $40,00015Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State Appropriation. . . . $22,00016

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,667,00017The appropriations in this section are subject to the following18

conditions and limitations:))19(1) An agreement has been reached between the governor and the20

Washington federation of state employees general government under the21provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.22Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase effective23July 1, 2017, a two percent general wage increase effective July 1,242018, and a two percent general wage increase effective January 1,252019. The agreement also includes and funding is provided for salary26adjustments for targeted job classifications and increases to27vacation leave accruals. Funding is contingent upon the enactment of28((Senate Bill No. 5969)) chapter 23, Laws of 2017 3rd sp. sess.29(transparency in public employee collective bargaining). ((If the30bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the appropriation in this31section shall lapse.))32

(2) Provisions of the collective bargaining agreement contained33in this section are described in general terms. Only major economic34terms are included in the descriptions. These descriptions do not35contain the complete contents of the agreement. The collective36bargaining agreement contained in this section may also be funded by37expenditures from nonappropriated accounts. If positions are funded38with lidded grants or dedicated fund sources with insufficient39Code Rev/AI:amh 89 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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revenue, additional funding from other sources is not provided.1Appropriations for state agencies are increased by the amounts2specified in ((LEAP Transportation Document 713 - 2017T)) this act to3fund the provisions of this agreement.4

Sec. 502. 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 727 (uncodified) is amended to5read as follows:6TRANSPORTATION—WPEA GENERAL GOVERNMENT7((Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . . $60,0008State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . $862,0009State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . $36,00010

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $958,00011The appropriations in this section are subject to the following12

conditions and limitations:))13(1) An agreement has been reached between the governor and the14

Washington public employees association general government under the15provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium.16Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase effective17July 1, 2017, a two percent general wage increase effective July 1,182018, and a two percent general wage increase effective January 1,192019. The agreement also includes and funding is provided for salary20adjustments for targeted job classifications and increases to21vacation leave accruals. Funding is contingent upon the enactment of22((Senate Bill No. 5969)) chapter 23, Laws of 2017 3rd sp. sess.23(transparency in public employee collective bargaining). ((If the24bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the appropriation in this25section shall lapse.))26

(2) Provisions of the collective bargaining agreement contained27in this section are described in general terms. Only major economic28terms are included in the descriptions. These descriptions do not29contain the complete contents of the agreement. The collective30bargaining agreement contained in this section may also be funded by31expenditures from nonappropriated accounts. If positions are funded32with lidded grants or dedicated fund sources with insufficient33revenue, additional funding from other sources is not provided.34Appropriations for state agencies are increased by the amounts35specified in ((LEAP Transportation Document 713 - 2017T)) this act to36fund the provisions of this agreement.37

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Sec. 503. 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 728 (uncodified) is amended to1read as follows:2TRANSPORTATION—COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS—PTE LOCAL 173((State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation. . . . $3,849,0004State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . $399,0005State Patrol Highway Account—Private/Local Appropriation. . $129,0006Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $2,659,0007Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . $2,462,0008Aeronautics Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $12,0009Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State10

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,00011State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State12

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $86,00013State Route Number 520 Civil Penalties Account—State14

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,00015Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation. . . . $43,00016Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State Appropriation. . . . $62,00017Motorcycle Safety Education Account—State Appropriation. . . $10,00018

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,741,00019The appropriations in this section are subject to the following20

conditions and limitations:))21(1) An agreement has been reached between the governor and the22

professional and technical employees local 17 under the provisions of23chapter 41.80 RCW for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium. Funding is24provided for a two percent general wage increase effective July 1,252017, a two percent general wage increase effective July 1, 2018, and26a two percent general wage increase effective January 1, 2019. The27agreement also includes and funding is provided for salary28adjustments for targeted job classifications and increases to29vacation leave accruals. Funding is contingent upon the enactment of30((Senate Bill No. 5969)) chapter 23, Laws of 2017 3rd sp. sess.31(transparency in public employee collective bargaining). ((If the32bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the appropriation in this33section shall lapse.))34

(2) Provisions of the collective bargaining agreement contained35in this section are described in general terms. Only major economic36terms are included in the descriptions. These descriptions do not37contain the complete contents of the agreement. The collective38bargaining agreement contained in this section may also be funded by39Code Rev/AI:amh 91 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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expenditures from nonappropriated accounts. If positions are funded1with lidded grants or dedicated fund sources with insufficient2revenue, additional funding from other sources is not provided.3Appropriations for state agencies are increased by the amounts4specified in ((LEAP Transportation Document 713 - 2017T)) this act to5fund the provisions of this agreement.6

Sec. 504. 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 729 (uncodified) is amended to7read as follows:8TRANSPORTATION—THE COALITION OF UNIONS AGREEMENT9((State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation . . . . . $309,00010State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . $44,00011

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $353,00012The appropriation in this section is subject to the following13

conditions and limitations:))14(1) An agreement has been reached between the governor and the15

coalition of unions under the provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW for the162017-2019 fiscal biennium. Funding is provided for a two percent17general wage increase effective July 1, 2017, a two percent general18wage increase effective July 1, 2018, and a two percent general wage19increase effective January 1, 2019. The agreement also includes and20funding is provided for salary adjustments for targeted job21classifications and increases to vacation leave accruals. Funding is22contingent upon the enactment of ((Senate Bill No. 5969)) chapter 23,23Laws of 2017 3rd sp. sess. (transparency in public employee24collective bargaining). ((If the bill is not enacted by July 31,252017, the appropriation in this section shall lapse.))26

(2) Provisions of the collective bargaining agreement contained27in this section are described in general terms. Only major economic28terms are included in the descriptions. These descriptions do not29contain the complete contents of the agreement. The collective30bargaining agreement contained in this section may also be funded by31expenditures from nonappropriated accounts. If positions are funded32with lidded grants or dedicated fund sources with insufficient33revenue, additional funding from other sources is not provided.34Appropriations for state agencies are increased by the amounts35specified in ((LEAP Transportation Document 713 - 2017T)) this act to36fund the provisions of this agreement.37

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Sec. 505. 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 730 (uncodified) is amended to1read as follows:2TRANSPORTATION—GENERAL WAGE INCREASE—STATE EMPLOYEES3((Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . $5,163,0004State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $812,0005State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . $8,0006State Patrol Highway Account—Private/Local Appropriation. . . $1,0007Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation. . $460,0008Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $655,0009Highway Safety Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . $119,00010Motorcycle Safety Education Account—State Appropriation. . . $12,00011State Wildlife Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $8,00012Department of Licensing Services Account—State13

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,00014Aeronautics Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $53,00015State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State16

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $102,00017Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation. . . . $302,00018Rural Arterial Trust Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . $32,00019County Arterial Preservation Account—State Appropriation. . . $33,00020Transportation Improvement Account—State Appropriation. . . . $84,00021

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,865,00022The appropriations in this section are subject to the following23

conditions and limitations:))24(1) Funding is provided for state agency employee compensation25

for employees funded in the 2017-2019 omnibus transportation26appropriations act who are not represented or who bargain under27statutory authority other than chapter 41.80 or 47.64 RCW or RCW2841.56.473 or 41.56.475. Funding is contingent upon the enactment of29((Senate Bill No. 5969)) chapter 23, Laws of 2017 3rd sp. sess.30(transparency in public employee collective bargaining). ((If the31bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the appropriation in this32section shall lapse.))33

(2) Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase34effective July 1, 2017, for all classified employees as specified in35subsection (1) of this section, employees in the Washington36management service, and exempt employees under the jurisdiction of37the office of financial management. The appropriations are also38

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sufficient to fund a two percent salary increase effective July 1,12017, for executive, legislative, and judicial branch employees2exempt from merit system rules whose maximum salaries are not set by3the commission on salaries for elected officials.4

(3) Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase5effective July 1, 2018, for all classified employees as specified in6subsection (1) of this section, employees in the Washington7management service, and exempt employees under the jurisdiction of8the office of financial management. The appropriations are also9sufficient to fund a two percent salary increase effective July 1,102018, for executive, legislative, and judicial branch employees11exempt from merit system rules whose maximum salaries are not set by12the commission on salaries for elected officials.13

(4) Funding is provided for a two percent general wage increase14effective January 1, 2019, for all classified employees as specified15in subsection (1) of this section, employees in the Washington16management service, and exempt employees under the jurisdiction of17the office of financial management. The appropriations are also18sufficient to fund a two percent salary increase effective January 1,192019, for executive, legislative, and judicial branch employees20exempt from merit system rules whose maximum salaries are not set by21the commission on salaries for elected officials.22

(5) Appropriations for state agencies are increased by the23amounts specified in ((LEAP Transportation Document 713 - 2017T))24this act to fund the provisions of this section.25

Sec. 506. 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 731 (uncodified) is amended to26read as follows:27TRANSPORTATION—TARGETED COMPENSATION INCREASES—NONREPRESENTED JOB28CLASS SPECIFIC29((Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . $629,00030Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation. . . $14,00031Transportation Improvement Account—State Appropriation. . . . $90,00032County Arterial Preservation Account—State Appropriation. . . $16,00033State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State34

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,00035TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $765,00036

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following37conditions and limitations:))38

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(1) Funding is provided for salary adjustments for targeted job1classifications for employees funded in the 2017-2019 omnibus2transportation appropriations act, as specified by the office of3financial management, of classified state employees, except those4represented by a collective bargaining unit under chapters 41.80 and547.64 RCW and RCW 41.56.473 and 41.56.475. Funding is contingent upon6the enactment of ((Senate Bill No. 5969)) chapter 23, Laws of 201773rd sp. sess. (transparency in public employee collective8bargaining). ((If the bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the9appropriation in this section shall lapse.))10

(2) Appropriations for state agencies are increased by the11amounts specified in ((LEAP Transportation Document 713 - 2017T))12this act to fund the provisions of this section.13

Sec. 507. 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 732 (uncodified) is amended to14read as follows:15TRANSPORTATION—ORCA TRANSIT PASSES—WASHINGTON FEDERATION OF STATE16EMPLOYEES17((Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation . . . . . . . . $410,00018State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . $32,00019Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation. . . $8,00020Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $30,00021State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State Appropriation. . $8,00022State Route Number 520 Civil Penalties Account—State23

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,00024Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State Appropriation. . . . $2,00025Interstate 405 Express Toll Lanes Operations Account—State26

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,00027TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $498,00028

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following29conditions and limitations:))30

(1) Funding is provided for transit passes for state employees31outside of higher education who work in King County, who are32represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees. Funding33is contingent upon the enactment of ((Senate Bill No. 5969)) chapter3423, Laws of 2017 3rd sp. sess. (transparency in public employee35collective bargaining). ((If the bill is not enacted by July 31,362017, the appropriation in this section shall lapse.))37

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(2) Appropriations for state agencies are increased by the1amounts specified in ((LEAP Transportation Document 713 - 2017T))2this act to fund the provisions of this section.3

Sec. 508. 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 733 (uncodified) is amended to4read as follows:5TRANSPORTATION—ORCA TRANSIT PASSES6((Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $142,0007State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $252,0008State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . $6,0009State Patrol Highway Account—Local Appropriation. . . . . . . $8,00010Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation. $1,548,00011Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $76,00012State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State Appropriation. $16,00013Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State Appropriation. . . . $4,00014Multimodal Transportation Account—State15

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,00016TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,062,00017

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following18conditions and limitations:))19

(1) Funding is provided for transit passes for state employees20outside of higher education who work in King County, and who are not21covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Funding is contingent22upon the enactment of ((Senate Bill No. 5969)) chapter 23, Laws of232017 3rd sp. sess. (transparency in public employee collective24bargaining). ((If the bill is not enacted by July 31, 2017, the25appropriation in this section shall lapse.))26

(2) Appropriations for state agencies are increased by the27amounts specified in ((LEAP Transportation Document 713 - 2017T))28this act to fund the provisions of this section.29

Sec. 509. 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 735 (uncodified) is amended to30read as follows:31TRANSPORTATION—COMPENSATION—REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES—INSURANCE32BENEFITS33((Aeronautics Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $3,00034State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . $711,00035State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . $38,00036State Patrol Highway Account—Private/Local Appropriation. . . $15,00037Code Rev/AI:amh 96 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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Motorcycle Safety Education Account—State Appropriation. . . . $7,0001State Wildlife Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $4,0002Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $821,0003Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $2,955,0004Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation. $1,872,0005Ignition Interlock Device Revolving Account—State6

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,0007State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State Appropriation. $20,0008State Route Number 520 Civil Penalties Account—State9

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,00010Department of Licensing Services Account—State Appropriation. $18,00011Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation. . . . $18,00012Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account—State Appropriation. . . . $9,00013I-405 Express Toll Lanes Operations Account—State14

Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,00015TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,504,00016

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following17conditions and limitations:))18

Collective bargaining agreements were reached for the 2017-201919fiscal biennium between the governor and the employee representatives20under the provisions of chapters 41.80 and 41.56 RCW. Appropriations21in this act for state agencies are sufficient to implement the22provisions of the 2017-2019 collective bargaining agreements and are23subject to the following conditions and limitations:24

(1)(a) The monthly employer funding rate for insurance benefit25premiums, public employees' benefits board administration, and the26uniform medical plan must not exceed $913 per eligible employee for27fiscal year 2018. For fiscal year 2019, the monthly employer funding28rate must not exceed $957 per eligible employee.29

(b) Except as provided by the parties' health care agreement, in30order to achieve the level of funding provided for health benefits,31the public employees' benefits board must require any or all of the32following: Employee premium copayments, increases in point-of-service33cost sharing, the implementation of managed competition, or other34changes to benefits consistent with RCW 41.05.065. The board shall35collect a twenty-five dollar per month surcharge payment from members36who use tobacco products and a surcharge payment of not less than37fifty dollars per month from members who cover a spouse or domestic38partner where the spouse or domestic partner has chosen not to enroll39Code Rev/AI:amh 97 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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in another employer-based group health insurance that has benefits1and premiums with an actuarial value of not less than 95 percent of2the actuarial value of the public employees' benefits board plan with3the largest enrollment. The surcharge payments shall be collected in4addition to the member premium payment.5

(c) The health care authority must deposit any moneys received on6behalf of the uniform medical plan as a result of rebates on7prescription drugs, audits of hospitals, subrogation payments, or any8other moneys recovered as a result of prior uniform medical plan9claims payments into the public employees' and retirees' insurance10account to be used for insurance benefits. Such receipts must not be11used for administrative expenditures.12

(2) The health care authority, subject to the approval of the13public employees' benefits board, must provide subsidies for health14benefit premiums to eligible retired or disabled public employees and15school district employees who are eligible for medicare, pursuant to16RCW 41.05.085. For calendar years 2018 and 2019, the subsidy must be17up to $150.00 per month. The public employees' benefits board may not18authorize under RCW 41.05.085, and the health care authority may not19provide, a subsidy under this subsection of more than $150.00 per20month. Funds from reserves accumulated for future adverse claims21experience, from past favorable claims experience, or otherwise, may22not be used to increase this retiree subsidy beyond what is23authorized by the legislature in this subsection.24

(3) All savings resulting from reduced claim costs or other25factors identified after June 1, 2017, must be reserved for funding26employee health benefits in the 2019-2021 fiscal biennium.27

(4) Appropriations for state agencies are increased by the28amounts specified in ((LEAP Transportation Document 713 – 2017T))29this act to fund the provisions of this agreement.30

Sec. 510. 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 736 (uncodified) is amended to31read as follows:32TRANSPORTATION—COMPENSATION—NONREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES—INSURANCE33BENEFITS34((Aeronautics Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . . $9,00035State Patrol Highway Account—State Appropriation. . . . . $1,414,00036State Patrol Highway Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . $14,00037Motorcycle Safety Education Account—State Appropriation. . . . $2,00038

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Rural Arterial Trust Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . $4,0001State Wildlife Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $1,0002Highway Safety Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $111,0003Highway Safety Account—Federal Appropriation. . . . . . . . . $20,0004Motor Vehicle Account—State Appropriation. . . . . . . . . . $781,0005Puget Sound Ferry Operations Account—State Appropriation. . . $68,0006Transportation Improvement Account—State Appropriation. . . . $12,0007State Route Number 520 Corridor Account—State Appropriation. $16,0008County Arterial Preservation Account—State Appropriation. . . $4,0009Department of Licensing Services Account—State Appropriation. $3,00010Multimodal Transportation Account—State Appropriation. . . . $45,00011

TOTAL APPROPRIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,504,00012The appropriations in this section are subject to the following13

conditions and limitations:))14(1) Appropriations for state agencies in this act are sufficient15

for nonrepresented state employee health benefits for state agencies,16including institutions of higher education, and are subject to the17following conditions and limitations:18

(a) The monthly employer funding rate for insurance benefit19premiums, public employees' benefits board administration, and the20uniform medical plan must not exceed $913 per eligible employee for21fiscal year 2018. For fiscal year 2019, the monthly employer funding22rate must not exceed $957 per eligible employee.23

(b) In order to achieve the level of funding provided for health24benefits, the public employees' benefits board must require any of25the following: Employee premium copayments, increases in point-of-26service cost sharing, the implementation of managed competition, or27other changes to benefits consistent with RCW 41.05.065. The board28shall collect a twenty-five dollar per month surcharge payment from29members who use tobacco products and a surcharge payment of not less30than fifty dollars per month from members who cover a spouse or31domestic partner where the spouse or domestic partner has chosen not32to enroll in another employer-based group health insurance that has33benefits and premiums with an actuarial value of not less than 9534percent of the actuarial value of the public employees' benefits35board plan with the largest enrollment. The surcharge payments shall36be collected in addition to the member premium payment.37

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prescription drugs, audits of hospitals, subrogation payments, or any1other moneys recovered as a result of prior uniform medical plan2claims payments into the public employees' and retirees' insurance3account to be used for insurance benefits. Such receipts must not be4used for administrative expenditures.5

(2) The health care authority, subject to the approval of the6public employees' benefits board, must provide subsidies for health7benefit premiums to eligible retired or disabled public employees and8school district employees who are eligible for medicare, pursuant to9RCW 41.05.085. For calendar years 2018 and 2019, the subsidy must be10up to $150.00 per month. The public employees' benefits board may not11authorize under RCW 41.05.085, and the health care authority may not12provide, a subsidy under this subsection of more than $150.00 per13month. Funds from reserves accumulated for future adverse claims14experience, from past favorable claims experience, or otherwise, may15not be used to increase this retiree subsidy beyond what is16authorized by the legislature in this subsection.17

(3) All savings resulting from reduced claim costs or other18factors identified after June 1, 2017, must be reserved for funding19employee health benefits in the 2019-2021 fiscal biennium.20

(4) Appropriations for state agencies are increased by the21amounts specified in ((LEAP Transportation Document 713 - 2017T))22this act to fund the provisions of this agreement.23

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS24

Sec. 601. 2017 c 313 s 601 (uncodified) is amended to read as25follows: 26FUND TRANSFERS27

(1) The 2005 transportation partnership projects or improvements28and 2015 connecting Washington projects or improvements are listed in29the LEAP Transportation Document ((2017-1)) 2018-1 as developed30((April 20, 2017)) March 5, 2018, which consists of a list of31specific projects by fund source and amount over a sixteen-year32period. Current fiscal biennium funding for each project is a line-33item appropriation, while the outer year funding allocations34represent a sixteen-year plan. The department of transportation is35expected to use the flexibility provided in this section to assist in36the delivery and completion of all transportation partnership account37and connecting Washington account projects on the LEAP transportation38Code Rev/AI:amh 100 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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document referenced in this subsection. For the 2017-2019 project1appropriations, unless otherwise provided in this act, the director2of the office of financial management may provide written3authorization for a transfer of appropriation authority between4projects funded with transportation partnership account5appropriations or connecting Washington account appropriations to6manage project spending and efficiently deliver all projects in the7respective program under the following conditions and limitations:8

(a) Transfers may only be made within each specific fund source9referenced on the respective project list;10

(b) Transfers from a project may not be made as a result of the11reduction of the scope of a project or be made to support increases12in the scope of a project;13

(c) Transfers from a project may be made if the funds14appropriated to the project are in excess of the amount needed in the15current fiscal biennium;16

(d) Transfers may not occur for projects not identified on the17applicable project list;18

(e) Transfers may not be made while the legislature is in19session;20

(f) Transfers to a project may not be made with funds designated21as attributable to practical design savings as described in RCW2247.01.480;23

(g) Each transfer between projects may only occur if the director24of the office of financial management finds that any resulting change25will not hinder the completion of the projects as approved by the26legislature. Until the legislature reconvenes to consider the 201827supplemental omnibus transportation appropriations act, any28unexpended 2015-2017 appropriation balance as approved by the office29of financial management, in consultation with the legislative staff30of the house of representatives and senate transportation committees,31may be considered when transferring funds between projects; and32

(h) Transfers between projects may be made by the department of33transportation without the formal written approval provided under34this subsection (1), provided that the transfer amount does not35exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars or ten percent of the total36project, whichever is less. These transfers must be reported37quarterly to the director of the office of financial management and38the chairs of the house of representatives and senate transportation39committees.40Code Rev/AI:amh 101 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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(2) The department of transportation must submit quarterly all1transfers authorized under this section in the transportation2executive information system. The office of financial management must3maintain a legislative baseline project list identified in the LEAP4transportation documents referenced in this act, and update that5project list with all authorized transfers under this section.6

(3) At the time the department submits a request to transfer7funds under this section, a copy of the request must be submitted to8the transportation committees of the legislature.9

(4) Before approval, the office of financial management shall10work with legislative staff of the house of representatives and11senate transportation committees to review the requested transfers in12a timely manner.13

(5) No fewer than ten days after the receipt of a project14transfer request, the director of the office of financial management15must provide written notification to the department of any decision16regarding project transfers, with copies submitted to the17transportation committees of the legislature.18

(6) The department must submit annually as part of its budget19submittal a report detailing all transfers made pursuant to this20section.21

Sec. 602. 2017 c 313 s 606 (uncodified) is amended to read as22follows:23

(1) By November 15, 2017, and annually thereafter, the department24of transportation must report on amounts expended to benefit transit,25bicycle, or pedestrian elements within all connecting Washington26projects in programs I, P, and Z identified in LEAP Transportation27Document ((2017-2)) 2018-2 ALL PROJECTS as developed ((April 20,282017)) March 5, 2018. The report must address each modal category29separately and identify if eighteenth amendment protected funds have30been used and, if not, the source of funding.31

(2) To facilitate the report in subsection (1) of this section,32the department of transportation must require that all bids on33connecting Washington projects include an estimate on the cost to34implement any transit, bicycle, or pedestrian project elements.35

MISCELLANEOUS 2017-2019 FISCAL BIENNIUM36

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Sec. 701. RCW 88.16.061 and 2008 c 128 s 17 are each amended to1read as follows:2

The account in the general fund designated in RCW 43.79.330(17)3as the "Puget Sound pilotage account" is hereby redesignated as the4"pilotage account".5

The pilotage account is hereby redesignated as a nonappropriated6account, and is therefore created in the custody of the state7treasurer. All receipts designated, credited, or transferred to the8pilotage account must be deposited into the account. Expenditures9from the account may be used only for the purposes of the board of10pilotage commissioners as prescribed under this chapter. Only the11board or the board's designee may authorize expenditures from the12account, except that during the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium an amount13up to $50,000 may be expended by the utilities and transportation14commission for the development of a marine pilotage tariff rate-15setting process and associated rate-setting. The account is subject16to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation17is not required for expenditures.18

NEW SECTION. Sec. 702. A new section is added to 2017 c 31319(uncodified) to read as follows:20ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES AND FACILITIES THROUGH FINANCIAL CONTRACTS21

(1) The department of transportation is authorized, subject to22the conditions in section 305(3) of this act, to enter into a23financing contract pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW through the state24treasurer's lease-purchase program for the purposes indicated. The25department may use any funds, appropriated or nonappropriated, in not26more than the principal amounts indicated, plus financing expenses27and required reserves, if any. Expenditures made by the department of28transportation for the indicated purposes before the issue date of29the authorized financing contract and any certificates of30participation therein may be reimbursed from proceeds of the31financing contract and any certificates of participation therein to32the extent provided in the agency's financing plan approved by the33state finance committee.34

(2) Department of transportation: Enter into a financing contract35for up to $32,500,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves36pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to renovate the existing office37building at 15700 Dayton Ave N, Shoreline.38

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NEW SECTION. Sec. 703. 2017 c 288 s 5 (uncodified) is repealed.1

MISCELLANEOUS2

NEW SECTION. Sec. 801. If any provision of this act or its3application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the4remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other5persons or circumstances is not affected.6

NEW SECTION. Sec. 802. This act is necessary for the immediate7preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of8the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes9effect immediately."10

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On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "appropriations;" strike11the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 88.16.061;12amending 2017 c 313 ss 101, 103, 105, 106, 108, 102, 202-223,13301-312, 401, 402, 404, 406-408, 601, and 606 (uncodified); amending142017 3rd sp.s. c 1 ss 995, 726-733, 735, and 736 (uncodified); adding15new sections to 2017 c 313 (uncodified); repealing 2017 c 288 s 516(uncodified); making appropriations and authorizing expenditures for17capital improvements; and declaring an emergency."18

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INDEX PAGE #ANNUAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CAPITAL PROGRAM . . . . . . . . 82BOARD OF PILOTAGE COMMISSIONERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 56DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION . . . . . . . . 1DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

TRANSFERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

AVIATION—PROGRAM F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33CHARGES FROM OTHER AGENCIES—PROGRAM U . . . . . . . . . . . . 45FACILITIES—PROGRAM D—CAPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57FACILITIES—PROGRAM D—OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE—PROGRAM M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38IMPROVEMENTS—PROGRAM I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY—PROGRAM C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32LOCAL PROGRAMS—PROGRAM Z—CAPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79LOCAL PROGRAMS—PROGRAM Z—OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55MARINE—PROGRAM X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51PRESERVATION—PROGRAM P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68PROGRAM DELIVERY MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT—PROGRAM H . . . . . . 35PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION—PROGRAM V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS—PROGRAM K . . . . . . . . . . . . 36RAIL—PROGRAM Y—CAPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76RAIL—PROGRAM Y—OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53TOLL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE—PROGRAM B . . . . . . . . . . 27TRAFFIC OPERATIONS—PROGRAM Q—CAPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73TRAFFIC OPERATIONS—PROGRAM Q—OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . 40TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT—PROGRAM S . . . . . . . 42TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, DATA, AND RESEARCH—PROGRAM T . . . . 43WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES CONSTRUCTION—PROGRAM W . . . . . . . 73

FREIGHT MOBILITY STRATEGIC INVESTMENT BOARD . . . . . . . . . 15, 55FUND TRANSFERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4JOINT TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6LEGISLATIVE EVALUATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM COMMITTEE . . . . 3OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4STATE TREASURERCode Rev/AI:amh 105 H-5166.3/18 3rd draft

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ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83, 84STATE REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84TRANSFERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 57TRANSPORTATION

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS—PTE LOCAL 17 . . . . . . . . 91GENERAL WAGE INCREASE—STATE EMPLOYEES . . . . . . . . . . . . 93ORCA TRANSIT PASSES—WASHINGTON FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES . 95TARGETED COMPENSATION INCREASES—NONREPRESENTED JOB CLASS SPECIFIC

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94THE COALITION OF UNIONS AGREEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92WASHINGTON FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES . . . . . . . . . . . 88WPEA GENERAL GOVERNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

TRANSPORTATION—COMPENSATIONINSURANCE BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98INSURANCE BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

TRANSPORTATION—ORCA TRANSIT PASSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4WASHINGTON STATE PATROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 56WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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