BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

HB 1992: Safe system approach strat.

Implementing safe system approach strategies for active transportation infrastructure.

Summary

Integrates shared-use paths that are part of a state or local active transportation plan into certain highway planning, design, and construction.
Defines the term roundabout, and updates definitions for crosswalk and intersection within the context of roundabouts.
Requires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to identify existing or planned active transportation facilities on publicly or tribally owned property and determine if such facility provides equal or better access to destinations and is an appropriate network connection providing mitigation in lieu of fulfilling Complete Streets requirements on state rights-of-way, subject to a cooperative agreement and certain conditions.
Authorizes the WSDOT to implement Complete Streets requirements on Safe Routes to School Program, Connecting Communities Program, and Bike and Pedestrian Grant Program recipients, when there are changes on state rights-of-way.

From the House Bill Analysis 2025 (HB 1992), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to implementing safe system approach strategies for active transportation infrastructure;

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

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

HB 1992 (2023–24) Superior court/Whatcom · Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2024
HB 1992 (2021–22) Vacation leave accrual · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1992 (2019–20) Sports wagering · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1992 (2017–18) County treasurer admin costs · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1992 (2015–16) Capital budget resources · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1992 (2013–14) Marijuana production · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1992 (2011–12) Community college funding · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1992 (2009–10) Construction projects · Did not pass · died in committee