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WA HB1064

Bill

Status

Passed

4/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Peter Abbarno

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the June 30, 2025 expiration date for the interagency, multijurisdictional system improvement team (informally called SYNC), making it permanent
  • SYNC coordinates infrastructure financing and projects across the Public Works Board, Transportation Improvement Board, and departments of Commerce, Ecology, Health, and Transportation to reduce costs and increase efficiencies for local governments
  • Changes the reporting requirement from a one-time report (September 1, 2022) to biennial reports beginning November 1, 2026, covering funded projects, grant coordination, and regional planning
  • Passed unanimously in both chambers (House 97-0, Senate 48-0) and signed by Governor Ferguson on April 16, 2025
  • Declared an emergency measure with effective date of June 30, 2025 to prevent lapse in the team's authorization

Legislative Description

Eliminating the expiration of the interagency, multijurisdictional system improvement team.

Last Action

Effective date 6/30/2025.

4/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/29/2025
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections3/7/2025
Rules2/10/2025
Capital Budget1/13/2025

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