Washington HB2711: Transportation resources

What the bill says

An act Relating to transportation resources; amending RCW 82.08.817, 82.12.818, 82.38.030, 82.32.145, 82.42.020, 82.42.090, 47.68.250, 47.68.250, 82.48.030, 82.48.080, 70A.205.405, 82.08.9999, 47.66.130, 46.63.160, 36.57A.145, and 47.60.860; amending 2025 c 417 s 1406 (uncodified); reenacting and amending RCW 82.08.020, 82.12.020, 46.68.090, 43.84.092, 43.84.092, 43.84.092, 43.84.092, 43.84.092, 43.84.092, 43.79A.040, and 43.79A.040; adding a new section to chapter 82.32 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.31 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 46.20 RCW; creating a new section…

From the enrolled text:

AN ACT Relating to transportation resources; amending RCW 82.08.817, 82.12.818, 82.38.030, 82.32.145, 82.42.020, 82.42.090, 47.68.250, 47.68.250, 82.48.030, 82.48.080, 70A.205.405, 82.08.9999, 47.66.130, 46.63.160, 36.57A.145, and 47.60.860; amending 2025 c 417 s 1406 (uncodified); reenacting and amending RCW 82.08.020, 82.12.020, 46.68.090, 43.84.092, 43.84.092, 43.84.092, 43.84.092, 43.84.092, 43.84.092, 43.79A.040, and 43.79A.040; adding a new section to chapter 82.32 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.31 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 46.20 RCW; creating a new section; repealing RCW 82.48A.010, 82.48A.020, 82.48A.030, and 82.48A.040; providing effective dates; providing a contingent effective date; providing expiration dates; providing contingent expiration dates; and declaring an emergency. NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature recognizes that with the enactment of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5801 during the 2025 legislative session, the legislature addressed the state transportation system's pressing near, mid, and long-term needs that necessitated reliance on reliable funding resources, as well as the efficient use of those resources. Because the production, maintenance, and utilization of transportation resources across the state continues to be an inherently complex, multifaceted issue, the legislature intends with this act to continue to address these resource needs by addressing certain topics from Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5801, and associated matters, that require additional legislative work. PART I: SALES TAX PROVISIONS AND RECREATIONAL VESSEL TAX Sec. 101. RCW 82.08.020 and …