WA HB2645

Declares the Fairfax bridge failure and permanent closure on April 22, 2025, an emergency requiring immediate attention, directing the Department of Transportation to restore access across the Carbon River via State Route 165

Grants the Transportation Secretary emergency authority to expedite planning and construction of the replacement bridge by waiving or suspending statutory obligations in areas including interlocal agreement liability, labor inspection fees, utilities commission regulations, and tax deadlines/penalties

Prohibits waivers that would conflict with federal funding requirements or First Amendment rights to free speech and peaceable assembly

Requires the Secretary to provide practical notice to the governor, transportation committee leadership, and impacted local governments when issuing emergency orders

Exempts activities implementing this section from Executive Order 25-07 and takes effect immediately upon passage