House Bill 2688 proposes changes to Washington State's transportation system policy goals, requiring the Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to evaluate transportation projects submitted to the legislature using updated policy criteria. Multiple state agencies — including the Departments of Commerce, Health, Ecology, and the Interagency Council on Health Disparities — would be required to participate in these project evaluations, along with representatives from vulnerable and highly impacted communities. The fiscal impact on participating agencies is estimated to be non-zero but indeterminate, with the Department of Commerce alone estimating costs of between $21,000 and $35,000 per year.Open full document
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This fiscal note summarizes the estimated financial impact of Washington State House Bill 2688, which amends RCW 47.04.280 transportation system policy goals. Four state agencies — Department of Commerce, Department of Health, Department of Transportation, and Department of Ecology — are required to participate in evaluations of transportation projects submitted to the legislature for budget authorization. All agencies report non-zero but indeterminate costs, with the Department of Commerce estimating between $21,000 and $35,000 per year for its participation.