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WA SB5556
Bill
Status
Passed
5/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bill Ramos
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AI Summary
- Conditions the adopt-a-highway program on specific appropriations in the omnibus transportation appropriations act, making program operation and sign installation contingent on legislative funding
- Adds sponsors as eligible participants alongside volunteer groups and businesses, and requires applicants to notify prospective participants of new reporting requirements
- Requires the Department of Transportation to submit annual reports by December 1st to legislative transportation committees and the Office of Financial Management detailing participating organizations, contractor partnerships, adopted highway locations, and contractual compliance
- Mandates a one-time report by December 1, 2025 listing all current program participants with compliance history and relevant contextual information
- Most provisions take effect July 27, 2025, with sections governing program operation and signage taking effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Modernizing the adopt-a-highway program to improve its ability to meet its original purpose within existing fiscal limitations.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025*.
5/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules4/8/2025
Transportation2/27/2025
Rules2/17/2025
Transportation1/28/2025
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