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WA SB5702

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bill Ramos

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts the Transportation Commission from the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 34.05 RCW) when setting toll rates, reducing the average 160-day process timeline
  • Requires at least 30 days public notice on the commission's website before proposed toll rates take effect, along with public outreach on rate options
  • Allows emergency toll changes without standard notice requirements when needed to comply with state/federal law, bond covenants, or other legal obligations
  • Mandates all toll rate adoption meetings include remote electronic participation options for the public
  • Effective date: January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Streamlining the toll rate setting process at the transportation commission.

Last Action

Effective date 1/1/2026.

5/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/8/2025
Transportation3/12/2025
Rules2/28/2025
Transportation2/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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