Transportation Budget - Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5161

Washington State's 2025-2027 Transportation Budget (Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5161) was signed into law on May 20, 2025, authorizing appropriations from various state accounts for transportation-related expenses, capital projects, and employee compensation through June 30, 2027. The bill was passed by the Senate and House on April 27, 2025, with Governor Bob Ferguson approving the measure while vetoing several specific sections. Note: This document covers broad statewide transportation fiscal matters and does not contain provisions specifically addressing Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.

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(c) The work group shall not consider:
(i) Expansion opportunities for a port or county run airport located in a county with a population of 2,000,000 or more; or
(ii) The expansion of an existing airport or the siting of a new airport that would be incompatible with the operations of a military installation.

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Section 213 appropriates $16,055,000 for the Commercial Aviation Work Group.

Washington State transportation budget bill for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Ferguson with partial vetoes. The bill includes appropriations for transportation improvements and is dedicated to the memory of Senator Bill Ramos.

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