Creating a Washington state supply chain competitiveness infrastructure program.
Summary
Directs the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to collaborate with stakeholders to set priorities for a supply chain competitiveness infrastructure grant and loan program for public ports.
Creates the supply chain competitiveness infrastructure program account (Account) for the WSDOT to administer revolving loans and adds intent for grant programs to be appropriated by the Legislature using existing accounts.
Requires a stakeholder process to establish criteria by which supply chain infrastructure program grants and loans may be evaluated and performance metrics.
Authorizes the Account to keep its own interest.
From the Substitute House Bill Analysis 2024 (SSB 6302), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not passDid not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House