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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5273

SB 5273: Scenic byways designation

Creating a scenic byways designation program.

Summary

  • $ Allows local routes to voluntarily participate in the scenic byways program - only state routes are currently allowed to be a scenic highway.
  • $ Updates the 1967 criteria to be contemporary and to reflect changes in the Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century (TEA-21).
  • $ Scenic byway criteria will not regulate privately owned lands or property rights.
  • $ A de-designation process is created that can be initiated at the state or local level. De-designation results in discontinued state support for the route.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5273), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1999
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 1999
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 11, 1999
  4. Passed HouseApr 8, 1999
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 7, 1999
Prime sponsor
Ken Jacobsen (D-46)
Introduced
January 18, 1999 in the Senate
Last action
May 7, 1999
Session law
Chapter 218, Laws of 1999
Companion bill
HB 1332
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5273, SSB 5273

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ken Jacobsen (D-46)

7 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Mary Margaret Haugen D-10Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Georgia Gardner D-42Margarita Prentice D-11Julia Patterson D-33Shirley Winsley R-28Karen Fraser D-22

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 11, 1999
Version voted on: SSB 5273
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25002
Republican21001
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage

April 8, 1999
Version voted on: SSB 5273
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat47002
Republican49000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage

April 20, 1999
Version voted on: SSB 5273
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26001
Republican21001
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

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History

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SB 5273 in other sessions

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