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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5177

SB 5177: Trans benefit district

Modifying transportation benefit district provisions.

Summary

  • Modifies the authority of Transportation Benefit Districts (TBDs) to make improvements to transportation facilities, including state highways and local roads and public transportation investments.
  • Grants additional revenue authority to TBDs including sales tax, vehicle registration fees, and tolling authority.
  • Allows transit agencies and ports to participate in benefit districts. District governance for multi-agency districts must include a representative from each participating jurisdiction.
  • Prohibits formation of TBDs in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5177), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 336, Laws of 2005
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2005
  2. Out of committeeFeb 14, 2005
  3. Passed SenateMar 8, 2005
  4. Passed HouseApr 22, 2005
  5. Partly vetoedMay 9, 2005
  6. LawMay 9, 2005
Prime sponsor
Dan Swecker (R-20)
Introduced
January 17, 2005 in the Senate
Last action
May 9, 2005
Session law
Chapter 336, Laws of 2005
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5177, SSB 5177

AN ACT Relating to transportation benefit districts;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dan Swecker (R-20)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Ken Jacobsen D-46Mary Margaret Haugen D-10Bob Oke R-26

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2005
Version voted on: SSB 5177
40 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23003
Republican17600
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 22, 2005
Version voted on: SSB 5177
85 Yea 13 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56000
Republican291300
How each member voted

Yea (85)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 23, 2005
Version voted on: SSB 5177
33 Yea 15 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25010
Republican81500
How each member voted

Absent (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 8/1/2005. (SSB 5177)
  2. Chapter 336, 2005 Laws PV. (SSB 5177)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (SSB 5177)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5177)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5177)
  6. Passed final passage; yeas, 33; nays, 15; absent, 1; excused, 0. (SSB 5177)
  7. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5177)
  8. President signed. (SSB 5177)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 85; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5177)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5177)
  11. Committee amendment adopted as amended. (SSB 5177)
  12. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5177)
  13. TR - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5177)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5177)
  15. TR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5177)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5177)
  17. First reading, referred to Transportation. (SSB 5177)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 40; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SSB 5177)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5177)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5177)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5177)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  24. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5177)
  25. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  26. TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5177)
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5177)
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  29. TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  30. First reading, referred to Transportation.

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