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Representative Timmons offered amendment H-2051.2 to authorize local authorities to designate nonarterial state highways that serve as the primary roads through a central business district as shared streets. The committee adopted that amendment. Representative Orcutt withdrew amendment H-2053.1, which would have modified the shared‑street definition to limit motor vehicle use to local access and deliveries and to prohibit through traffic; because Orcutt withdrew that amendment it was not considered.

Vice Chair Reed, who moved the engrossed bill, described it as permissive and intended to give local governments additional tools for managing streets safely in areas with high pedestrian and event activity, citing examples such as Leavenworth and Pike Place Market. Representative Timmons said the amendment was important to his district because State Route 548 serves as a main commercial street through Blaine.

Opponents and members urging caution raised concerns about limiting traffic flow and potential safety risks from mixing through motor vehicle traffic with pedestrians and bicyclists. Representative Griffey said he could not support the bill without a clearer understanding of the limitations and recommended a no vote. Representative Barcas said he had concerns about unintended consequences for bicyclist and pedestrian safety and indicated he would pursue further changes on the floor.

The committee recorded a roll‑call vote of 16 ayes, 9 nays and 2 excused. The clerk announced the final tally as 16‑9‑2. With the amendment adopted, the bill leaves committee with a due‑pass recommendation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Transportation - 4/7/2025 1:30 PM","oneSentenceSummary","Engrossed Senate Bill 5595 would allow local authorities to designate certain nonarterial streets as shared streets with a 10 mph maximum speed and specific yield rules among pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles.","taxTitle","Transportation, House of Representatives, Legislative Sessions, Washington","taxId",20272,"location","Washington","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6087037,"Committee advances bill to pay tow operators for indigent tows, unanimous voice vote",698,143000,841000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892329-3d571366b01861a9ac7753ee1806f633&start=143&end=841","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892329-3d571366b01861a9ac7753ee1806f633/thumbnail_143000.jpg","/articles/6087037/Washington/Committee-advances-bill-to-pay-tow-operators-for-indigent-tows-unanimous-voice-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087037-e17087b8103446285de41785bf4b6f41/orig.mp4?Expires=1770903683&Signature=RVP0A1lwTR9u69osekcEpbpIElLGb9i-2ibvLOVqDwdzorfKWuXjN1-lDslBY0CSMNhG732DA3vjXrPWnbF-6phRvTQvchak1G7DkRT7NGdaajUfWwq22HG-jyepFToljSNQ5mxke~o6QauHuX-eB12~huioris7y6Q2hOssHwSdAAh6ov7yHLtYCNBIYFcSmF1DGGtiOHgqtaynYUTEu7xDqMOggUCrPslKn1rStmV926RXLiKOM06oYELTLKySv7mvB58gzHPndRYlyVlV45I5ddC8Pj8998XWXTC7XcoGIdw6n0P0wFqJBwFlMumDqzzcYng1~wVdV4LM2y4njg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5484 directs the Department of Licensing to establish a program to compensate registered tow truck operators for costs incurred when towing and storing an indigent person's vehicle that was towed from private property or at the direction of law enforcement when there was no arrest. The committee reported the bill out with a due‑pass recommendation after a voice vote.

Vice Chair Donaghy, who moved the bill out of committee, said the measure \"ensures that our tow truck operators ... are able to actually get paid for the work they do\" and that it also \"helps ensure that those who are unable to, receive their cars because they are indigent have an opportunity to do so as well.\" Donaghy told members the bill does not create new taxes or revenue sources.

Representative Lowe, speaking in support, said tow operators perform dangerous work on roadways and sometimes are not paid when the state directs towing. Lowe recounted meeting tow drivers who worked an eight‑hour recovery and did not receive compensation; he urged a yes vote so operators would be fairly paid.

The committee proceeded by voice vote. The clerk recorded 25 ayes, 0 nays and two excused members (Representatives Mendoza and Schmidt). No amendments were offered in committee.","The committee approved engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5484, directing the Department of Licensing to create a compensation program for registered tow operators who tow indigent persons' vehicles under certain circumstances; the measure moved out of committee by voice vote, 25‑0 with two excused members.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6087042,"Committee backs larger bond authority for I‑5 bridge replacement, 18‑7",652,38000,690000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2892329-3d571366b01861a9ac7753ee1806f633&start=38&end=690","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2892329-3d571366b01861a9ac7753ee1806f633/thumbnail_38000.jpg","/articles/6087042/Washington/Committee-backs-larger-bond-authority-for-I5-bridge-replacement-187","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087042-0863950e968c1d7dd7bf691949162035/orig.mp4?Expires=1770903683&Signature=A-RFkxG~oFbhuoWtBfTU1e5FiK06eBkQqayMnp8vHZZQVXmKsAzKoOlzDi1iwIgSRylkosUpGV8~5SIRy5ICrmF0Dqh7oIYVff2Ef52V6qoluYBErda6ARV9I7drSsLQ1DMb43AbD8jm7L79kqX6sC~Yv3rPMvV7Zta65jFdsNgpJbYUI8dN600mmqhnpd07mUaVELYpkk0Pq0r-KYu9wiD4FqWVglixssh8YiMll5JP0tdKY5w5p5XvMH4hHCq4NBV8cTGwBciWbsH-rh9wsTsdYR65iOYfeyhyfyy47yAnvKhCT9tSoWr4Hx8TZYjFS93fANoY-EkVavsAYljTBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","House Bill 1958, as reported out in substitute form, would authorize the issuance of bonds to pay for design, right‑of‑way and construction work for the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project. The committee voted 18 in favor and 7 opposed, with two members excused, to recommend the bill for passage.

Mister Menicki, a staff member who briefed the committee, said the original bill \"allows for the issuance of up to $1,600,000,000 worth of bonds for the design right of way and construction of the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project.\" He said a proposed substitute — identified in committee as H-2096.1 — would raise that cap to $2,500,000,000 and would create a separate structure for issuance and repayment rather than amending the existing tolling structure.

Vice Chair Donaghy, who moved the proposed substitute, told the committee the project is \"a very difficult project, very needed\" and described the bridge as a lifeline for I‑5 and commercial traffic along the West Coast. Donaghy said the project will rely in part on user fees and that the substitute is intended to keep funding for this project separate from other toll systems in the state to avoid mingling of funds.

Representative Lee asked about updated total cost estimates. Menicki said the committee expects updated numbers this summer and that the most recent estimates the staff had seen, from roughly two years earlier, ranged \"between 6,000,000,000 and 7.5\" (billions), a figure he said he had not seen updated since then.

During roll call, several members described concerns about the bill’s effect on future user fees. Representative Lee said members on her side would cast a mixed vote because of questions about \"what is fair for people to pay\" given the doubling of potential borrowing and tolling bonds from earlier finance plans. Despite those concerns, the substitute received a due‑pass recommendation from the committee.

Votes at the roll call were recorded as follows: Aye — Representatives Fey, Birnbaum, Donaghy, Reed, Barcas, Lowe, Bernofsky, Dent, Doer, Entenmann, Hunt, Nance, Paul, Ramel, Taylor, Timmons, Wiley and Zahn (18). Nay — Representatives Griffey, Clicker, Lee, Orcutt, Richards, Stevie and one additional nay recorded in the roll (7). Representatives Mendoza and Schmidt were excused.

The committee’s recommendation advances the substitute to the next stage of consideration, where updated cost estimates and further debate on financing and tolling structure are expected.","The House Transportation Committee recommended a due‑pass on a substitute to House Bill 1958 that raises maximum bond authority for the Interstate 5 bridge replacement from $1.6 billion to $2.5 billion; the committee recorded an 18‑7 vote with two excused members.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee advances shared‑streets bill with amendment allowing CBD state highways; 16‑9 vote

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