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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1902

HB 1902: Transp. project permitting

Convening a work group regarding the streamlining of permitting for transportation projects.

Summary

  • Requires the Washington State Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Department of Ecology, to convene a work group of state, local, and tribal representatives to develop recommendations to streamline the permitting of transportation projects.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1902), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 2025
  1. IntroducedFeb 7, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 28, 2025
  3. Passed HouseMar 10, 2025
  4. Passed SenateApr 16, 2025
  5. GovernorMay 19, 2025
  6. LawMay 19, 2025
Prime sponsor
Adison Richards (D-26)
Introduced
February 7, 2025 in the House
Last action
May 19, 2025
Session law
Chapter 365, Laws of 2025
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1902, SHB 1902, ESHB 1902

AN ACT Relating to convening a work group regarding the streamlining of permitting for transportation projects;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adison Richards (D-26)

17 co-sponsors (14 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

David Stuebe R-17Janice Zahn D-41Tom Dent R-13Joe Timmons D-42Andrew Barkis R-2Dave Paul D-10Greg Nance D-23Julia Reed D-36Alex Ramel D-40Adam Bernbaum D-24Sharon Wylie D-49Jamila Taylor D-30Lisa Parshley D-22Tarra Simmons D-23Clyde Shavers D-10Osman Salahuddin D-48Natasha Hill D-3

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 10, 2025
Version voted on: ESHB 1902
94 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58001
Republican36102
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Nay (1)

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 16, 2025
Version voted on: ESHB 1902
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30000
Republican19000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 24, 2025
Version voted on: ESHB 1902
93 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56003
Republican37101
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Nay (1)

Excused (4)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025. (ESHB 1902)
  2. Chapter 365, 2025 Laws. (ESHB 1902)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1902)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1902)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1902)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1902)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 93; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 4. (ESHB 1902)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1902)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1902)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1902)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 1902)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1902)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1902)
  14. TRAN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1902)
  15. First reading, referred to Transportation. (ESHB 1902)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESHB 1902)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1902)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1902)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1902)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1902)
  22. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  23. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1902)
  24. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  25. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1902)
  26. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  27. TR - Executive action taken by committee.
  28. First reading, referred to Transportation.

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