BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2373

HB 2373: Adopt-a-highway program

Modifying the adopt-a-highway program to further the purpose of civic engagement and collaboration.

Summary

Prohibits the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) from partnering with individuals or groups that publicly endorse or promote unlawful violence for its Adopt-a-Highway program.
Makes explicit the authorization that a volunteer may contract with a third party to perform the services necessary to satisfy the terms of the adopt-a-highway agreement between a volunteer and the WSDOT.
Clarifies the Adopt-a-Highway program volunteer selection process by emphasizing the discretion the WSDOT has to select individual or group volunteers as partners who submit a proposal consistent with WSDOT policy and rules.
States that the primary purpose of adopt-a-highway signs is to notify the public of the WSDOT's collaboration with program volunteers and that the signs are a form of government speech.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2373), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor

AN ACT Relating to modifying the adopt-a-highway program to further the purpose of civic engagement and collaboration;

No recorded floor votes.

Feb 20, 2024House Rules "X" file. (SHB 2373)
Feb 20, 2024House Rules "X" file.
Feb 5, 2024TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2373)
Feb 5, 2024Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2373)
Feb 5, 2024Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 2373)
Feb 5, 2024Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2373)
Feb 5, 2024Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 5, 2024Minority; without recommendation.
Feb 5, 2024Minority; do not pass.
Feb 5, 2024TR - Executive action taken by committee.
Feb 5, 2024TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 15, 2024First reading, referred to Transportation.

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

HB 2373 (2025–26) Electric utility bill assist · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2373 (2019–20) Collector vehicles · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2373 (2017–18) Tribal youth/reside. custody · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2373 (2015–16) Student mental health · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2373 (2013–14) Homeless student ed outcomes · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2373 (2011–12) State recreational resources · Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2012
HB 2373 (2009–10) Initiative measure no. 1029 · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2373 (2007–08) School bus driver safety · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate