Transportation

signed · Washington · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 6065: Concerning school district transportation vehicle funds.

SB 6065 modifies rules for school district transportation vehicle funds, primarily affecting districts under financial oversight (e.g., binding conditions or enhanced oversight). It allows these districts to temporarily borrow from their transportation vehicle fund for up to one year without interest, requiring repayment within a year, full reporting of loans, and board approval. The bill also clarifies that funds in the transportation vehicle fund can be used for purchasing electric buses, charging infrastructure, vehicle repairs, and transitioning to zero-emission vehicles. Districts under financial oversight may petition to convert temporary loans into permanent transfers if approved by the superintendent. The changes aim to provide flexibility while ensuring funds remain dedicated to transportation needs.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly permits using transportation vehicle funds for electric bus purchases, directly promoting sustainable transportation within school fleets.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Washington · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 6110: Addressing electric-assisted bicycles and electric motorcycles.

SB 6110 defines three classes of electric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes) in Washington State, setting speed limits (20 mph for Classes 1 and 2, 28 mph for Class 3) and requiring a 750-watt motor limit. It explicitly excludes vehicles that can exceed 20 mph on electric power alone. The bill also creates a work group tasked with studying regulatory frameworks for electric motorcycles (a category currently lacking state rules), focusing on definitions, registration, licensing, safety rules, and consumer disclosures. The work group must submit recommendations by December 2027. This legislation establishes definitions for e-bikes and initiates a study process for electric motorcycles, directly affecting riders, manufacturers, and future regulatory development.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDefines e-bike safety standards (speed limits, motor limits) and creates regulatory framework for electric motorcycles, promoting safe, sustainable transportation options within vehicle regulations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Washington · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 6269: Modernizing the definition of motor fuel in the motor fuel quality act.

SB 6269 updates Washington's definition of "motor fuel" in the Motor Fuel Quality Act to reflect modern fuel types. It revises key definitions, including clarifying that E85 must contain 75-85% ethanol, updating biodiesel and renewable diesel standards to align with current federal and ASTM requirements, and specifying how ethanol-blended fuels may be marketed. The bill directly affects fuel producers, retailers, and distributors by establishing clear labeling and quality standards for ethanol blends and alternative fuels like renewable diesel. It removes outdated language and ensures definitions match current industry practices without changing fuel requirements or consumer pricing.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyUpdates renewable fuel standards (E85, biodiesel) to align with federal/ASTM requirements, promoting clean energy infrastructure compliance and market clarity for ethanol-blended fuels.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentUpdates renewable fuel definitions (E85, biodiesel) to align with ASTM/federal standards, promoting cleaner fuel adoption and consistent labeling for ethanol-blended fuels.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationUpdates fuel standards to align with renewable diesel/ethanol requirements, promoting sustainable transportation options under vehicle regulations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Washington · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 2192: Updating the role of the Washington traffic safety commission in identifying the risk factors that lead to roadway fatalities.

HB 2192 updates Washington's Traffic Safety Commission to more systematically identify risk factors causing roadway fatalities. It establishes a new "fatality review committee" of traffic safety experts to analyze collisions resulting in death or serious injury, including those involving bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists. The bill amends the Commission's purpose to focus explicitly on identifying these risk factors and coordinating statewide safety programs. This change directly affects the Commission's operations and how collision data is reviewed to inform future safety initiatives.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes fatality review committee to analyze roadway deaths and coordinate safety programs, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Washington · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 2495: Addressing the removal of vehicles by certain cities when obstructing the operation of streetcar vehicles or jeopardizing public safety.

HB 2495 allows cities with populations over 700,000 to immediately remove vehicles obstructing streetcar operations or endangering public safety without waiting periods. It amends Washington state law to specify that vehicles blocking streetcar right-of-way must be removed "immediately" under Section 46.55.010(14)(a)(v), directly affecting property owners (both residential and private) and tow truck operators. Key provisions require proper authorization for removals (signed by officials or property owners), mandate recording of impound details, and prohibit tow operators from acting as property owner agents. The bill focuses on streamlining streetcar safety enforcement while adding liability warnings for property owners authorizing removals.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enables immediate removal of vehicles obstructing streetcar operations, directly enhancing public transit safety and efficiency per Section 46.55.010(14)(a)(v).90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Washington · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 1980: Allowing certain private employer transportation services to use certain public transportation facilities.

House Bill 1980 allows certain private employer transportation services to use designated public transportation facilities, directly affecting employers who provide employee shuttles and the authorities managing these routes. It permits private employer transportation service vehicles, defined as marked, regularly scheduled employee shuttles with capacity for eight or more passengers, to use reserved limited access facilities (like HOV lanes) if their use does not interfere with public transit efficiency. In counties with over two million people, local authorities may also issue fee-for-use permits for these private services to use specific transit-only lanes that allow access to abutting businesses, with approval from public transportation providers. These permits require adherence to operational performance standards to ensure public transit efficiency, and generated revenues cover administrative costs and lane maintenance.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllows private shuttles to use HOV lanes, enhancing infrastructure utilization without interfering with public transit, directly advancing transportation efficiency.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Washington · Senate Mar 16, 2026

SB 5995: Concerning moneys available to a port district allocated for the purchase of zero and near zero emission cargo handling equipment.

SB 5995 allows Washington port districts to use allocated funds for purchasing zero or near-zero emission cargo handling equipment and related infrastructure for port operations or their tenants. It specifically prohibits using these funds for fully automated marine container handling equipment (defined as remotely operated with minimal human control). The bill applies directly to port districts and their tenants/lessees, changing how they may allocate public funds for equipment purchases. The policy change is effective until December 31, 2031.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds zero-emission cargo equipment purchases, advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing emissions per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds zero-emission cargo equipment for port infrastructure, advancing sustainable transportation through clean energy initiatives in port operations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · Washington · House Mar 16, 2026

HB 2410: Establishing a commercial truck safety and education council.

HB 2410 establishes a Washington State Commercial Truck Safety and Education Council within the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. The council, composed of state agency representatives (including the State Patrol and Transportation departments), trucking industry leaders, and public members, will develop safety programs to address rising truck collision rates and improve driver training. It will use existing funds from the commercial vehicle safety account to coordinate industry initiatives, analyze crash trends, and provide grants for safety education - without creating new taxes or fees. The council must report annually to the legislature starting in 2028 on its activities and recommendations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates safety council to improve truck driver training and reduce collisions, directly enhancing workplace safety for commercial drivers.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates council to develop truck safety programs and improve driver training using existing funds, directly enhancing transportation safety standards for commercial vehicles.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

passed · Washington · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2109: Addressing vehicle loads on public highways.

HB 2109 requires vehicles transporting loose materials (like dirt, sand, or gravel) on Washington public highways to securely cover loads or maintain six inches of space above the load to prevent spillage. It mandates immediate cleanup of spilled materials, glass, or debris that could endanger other drivers, and requires vehicles with mud or debris to be cleaned before traveling. Violations range from infractions for minor failures to gross misdemeanors if negligence causes bodily harm. The law applies directly to commercial drivers and anyone transporting such materials, with penalties defined by the severity of the hazard created. It exempts public maintenance vehicles from sand-spreading for traction or highway cleaning.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates secure loads and immediate spill cleanup on highways to prevent accidents, directly enhancing road safety standards per transportation safety indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Washington · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 2111: Allowing the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project toll facility bond retirement account to receive its proportionate share of earnings.

HB 2111 amends Washington state law to ensure the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project toll facility bond retirement account receives its proportionate share of investment earnings from the state treasury. The bill adds this specific account to a list of state funds that automatically receive earnings based on their average daily balance in the treasury. This change affects only the financial management of the I-5 bridge project's dedicated account, ensuring it benefits from the same investment returns as other similar state accounts. The bill does not create new funding or alter project scope - it simply corrects the accounting mechanism to include this account in existing earnings distribution rules.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnsures I-5 bridge project's dedicated account receives investment earnings, securing funding for critical infrastructure project.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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