BILL · 2001–02 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2304

HB 2304: Transportation

Adopting certain recommendations of the state Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation.

Summary

$ Policy goals are set forth, based on benchmark categories adopted by the Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation. The Transportation Commission is required to establish specific performance measures.
$ The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and labor groups must work together to develop a financial incentive program to aid in employee retention and recruitment.
$ The WSDOT is authorized to acquire, by contract, construction engineering consultant services from private firms, but only to augment the department's work force.
$ The Apprenticeship Council is required to establish technical apprenticeship opportunities in transportation.
$ The WSDOT, local and labor groups shall establish a human resources skills bank of transportation professionals.
$ The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is required to conduct an assessment of current practices used in setting prevailing wages for transportation trades.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2304), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2002

IntroducedJan 14, 2002
Out of committeeJan 18, 2002
Passed HouseJan 18, 2002
Passed SenateJan 26, 2002
GovernorJan 30, 2002
LawJan 30, 2002

Prime sponsor: Ruth Fisher (D-27)
Introduced: January 14, 2002 in the House
Last action: January 30, 2002
Session law: Chapter 5, Laws of 2002
Requested by: Governor
Companion bill: SB 6269
Budget: Makes appropriations · Has a fiscal note
Versions: HB 2304, ESHB 2304

AN ACT Relating to transportation;

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed January 18, 2002

Version voted on: ESHB 2304

51 Yea 46 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	50	0	0	0
Republican	1	46	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (51)

Nay (46)

Excused (1)

Ida Ballasiotes R-41

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed January 26, 2002

Version voted on: ESHB 2304

46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	25	0	0	0
Republican	21	0	0	3

How each member voted

Yea (46)

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed January 28, 2002

Version voted on: ESHB 2304

67 Yea 28 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	50	0	0	0
Republican	17	28	0	3

How each member voted

Yea (67)

Nay (28)

Excused (3)

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6 other recorded votes (amendments, procedural motions)

House · Amendment 0002 by Ericksen (page 3, line 4)

January 18, 2002

Version voted on: ESHB 2304

40 Yea 57 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	0	50	0	0
Republican	40	7	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (40)

Nay (57)

Excused (1)

Ida Ballasiotes R-41

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House · Amendment 0005 by Ericksen (page 4, line 17)

January 18, 2002

Version voted on: ESHB 2304

46 Yea 51 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	0	50	0	0
Republican	46	1	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (46)

Nay (51)

Excused (1)

Ida Ballasiotes R-41

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House · Amendment 0006 by Ericksen (page 4, line 31)

January 18, 2002

Version voted on: ESHB 2304

42 Yea 55 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	0	50	0	0
Republican	42	5	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (42)

Nay (55)

Excused (1)

Ida Ballasiotes R-41

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House · Amendment 0008 by Hankins (page 11, line 6)

January 18, 2002

Version voted on: ESHB 2304

97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	50	0	0	0
Republican	47	0	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Ida Ballasiotes R-41

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House · Amendment 0004 by Holmquist (page 19, line 15)

January 18, 2002

Version voted on: ESHB 2304

97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	50	0	0	0
Republican	47	0	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Ida Ballasiotes R-41

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House · 0003 Ericksen Striker

January 18, 2002

Version voted on: ESHB 2304

46 Yea 51 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	0	50	0	0
Republican	46	1	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (46)

Nay (51)

Excused (1)

Ida Ballasiotes R-41

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History

Jan 30, 2002Effective date 7/1/2002*. (ESHB 2304)
Jan 30, 2002Governor signed. (ESHB 2304)
Jan 30, 2002Chapter 5, 2002 Laws. (ESHB 2304)
Jan 29, 2002Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 2304)
Jan 29, 2002President signed. (ESHB 2304)
Jan 29, 2002Speaker signed. (ESHB 2304)
Jan 28, 2002House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 2304)
Jan 28, 2002Passed final passage; yeas, 67; nays, 28; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESHB 2304)
Jan 26, 2002Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESHB 2304)
Jan 26, 2002Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2304)
Jan 26, 2002Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 2304)
Jan 25, 2002Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2304)
Jan 24, 2002Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2304)
Jan 24, 2002TRAN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 2304)
Jan 21, 2002First reading, referred to Transportation. (ESHB 2304)
Jan 18, 2002Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2304)
Jan 18, 2002Third reading, passed; yeas, 51; nays, 46; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 2304)
Jan 18, 2002Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2304)
Jan 18, 20021st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2304)
Jan 18, 2002Placed on second reading. (ESHB 2304)
Jan 18, 2002Placed on second reading.
Jan 18, 20021st substitute bill substituted.
Jan 16, 2002TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2304)
Jan 16, 2002TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 16, 2002TR - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 14, 2002First reading, referred to Transportation.
Jan 7, 2002Prefiled for introduction.

HB 2304 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2304 (2025–26) Condominium warranties · Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2026
HB 2304 (2023–24) UW primate research center · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2304 (2019–20) Shared leave/L&I benefits · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2304 (2017–18) Diversity in clinical trials · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2304 (2015–16) Naturopaths, rx authority · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2304 (2013–14) Marijuana licenses · Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2014
HB 2304 (2011–12) Low-level radioactive waste · Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2012
HB 2304 (2009–10) Child victims & witnesses · Did not pass · died in committee

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HB 2304: Transportation

Summary

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

Yea (51)

Nay (46)

Excused (1)

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yea (46)

Excused (3)

House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Yea (67)

Nay (28)

Excused (3)

House · Amendment 0002 by Ericksen (page 3, line 4)

Yea (40)

Nay (57)

Excused (1)

House · Amendment 0005 by Ericksen (page 4, line 17)

Yea (46)

Nay (51)

Excused (1)

House · Amendment 0006 by Ericksen (page 4, line 31)

Yea (42)

Nay (55)

Excused (1)

House · Amendment 0008 by Hankins (page 11, line 6)

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

House · Amendment 0004 by Holmquist (page 19, line 15)

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

House · 0003 Ericksen Striker

Yea (46)

Nay (51)

Excused (1)

History

HB 2304 in other sessions