Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HB2645: SR 165 replacements
Status: In committee, January 28, 2026
Addressing the emergency replacement of failed infrastructure on state route number 165.
What the bill says
An act Relating to emergency replacement of failed infrastructure on state route number 165; adding a new section to chapter 47.20 RCW; and declaring an emergency. NEW SECTION.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT Relating to emergency replacement of failed infrastructure on state route number 165; adding a new section to chapter 47.20 RCW; and declaring an emergency. NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 47.20 RCW to read as follows: (1) The legislature declares the failure of the Fairfax bridge and its permanent closure on April 22, 2025, created an emergency that requires immediate attention. (2) The department is directed to restore access via state route number 165 across the Carbon river as soon as possible. (3) The secretary is granted emergency authority to expedite the process of planning and construction of the replacement of the Fairfax bridge on state route number 165 that includes the ability to waive or suspend statutory obligations or limitations in the following (b) Inspection fees owed to the department of labor and industries; (c) Regulations, tariffs, and notice requirements under the jurisdiction of the utilities and transportation commission; (d) Application of tax due dates and penalties relating to collection of taxes; and (e) Such other statutory and regulatory obligations or limitations prescribing the procedures for conduct of state business, or the orders, rules, or regulations of any state agency if strict compliance with the provision of any statute, order, rule, or regulation would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay necessary …
Sponsors
- Andrew Barkis (R) · primary sponsor
- Joshua Penner (R)
- Cyndy Jacobsen (R)
Latest actions
- : Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.
- : First reading, referred to Transportation.
Subjects: RIVERS AND BRIDGES
Common questions
- What is HB2645?
- HB2645 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): SR 165 replacements.
- What does HB2645 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to emergency replacement of failed infrastructure on state route number 165; adding a new section to chapter 47.20 RCW; and declaring an emergency. NEW SECTION.
- What is the status of HB2645?
- In committee as of January 28, 2026. Latest action: Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM. (January 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2645?
- Andrew Barkis (R), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2645?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2645&Year=2025
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