BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5970: Transportation funding bonds

Authorizing bonds for transportation funding.

Summary

Authorizes the sale of $5 billion of general obligation bonds for transportation safety and improvement projects.
Makes the bonds backed by carbon fees imposed for highway purposes, motor fuel taxes, and the full faith and credit of the state.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5970), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to authorizing bonds for transportation funding;

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

Jan 13, 2020Rules Committee relieved of further consideration; referred to Transportation.
Jan 13, 2020By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 7, 2019Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 6, 2019Minority; do not pass.
Mar 6, 2019TRAN - Majority; do pass.
Feb 22, 2019First reading, referred to Transportation.

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

SB 5970 (2025–26) Senior citizen centers/tax · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5970 (2023–24) Local boards of health · Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2024
SB 5970 (2021–22) Vehicle taxes & fees · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5970 (2017–18) Mental health field response · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5970 (2015–16) Public wrks contracts option · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5970 (2013–14) Licensing reqs/military · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5970 (2011–12) Veteran's preference · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5970 (2009–10) Telephonic hearings · Did not pass · died in committee