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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1404

HB 1404: Trans proj/bistate wrk group

Requiring a bistate work group for certain transportation projects.

Summary

  • Defines a bistate megaproject as a highway construction project valued at $500 million or more that extends across the border between Washington and another state.
  • Requires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to notify the House and Senate Transportation Committees when it initiates work with another state to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) on a bistate megaproject.
  • Directs the Legislature to consult with the Pacific Northwest Economic Region to determine effective strategies for establishing bistate work groups prior to establishing a work group.
  • Requires the WSDOT to establish a bistate megaproject work group in conjunction with developing the EIS.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1404), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2015
  2. Out of committeeFeb 12, 2015
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Sharon Wylie (D-49)
Introduced
January 20, 2015 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016
Companion bill
SB 5118
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1404, SHB 1404

AN ACT Relating to requiring a bistate work group for certain transportation projects;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Sharon Wylie (D-49)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Jim Moeller D-49Gael Tarleton D-36

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1404)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (SHB 1404)
  4. Referred to Transportation. (SHB 1404)
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1404)
  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  7. Referred to Transportation.
  8. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1404)
  10. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  11. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1404)
  12. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  13. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1404)
  14. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  15. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1404)
  16. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  17. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1404)
  18. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1404)
  19. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  20. TR - Executive action taken by committee.
  21. Minority; do not pass.
  22. First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1404 in other sessions

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