2025 legislative review
HB 1921 road usage charge
Failed / AWB Neutral sponsor: Rep. Jake Fey, D-Tacoma
This bill would have required drivers to pay a fee based on miles traveled, with revenue used for highway projects. The proposal was one of several ideas to address declining gas tax revenue and the state’ s $ 1 billion transportation budget deficit. The bill had a hearing in the House Transportation Committee but did not advance.
SB 5091 zero-emission trucks
Failed / AWB Supported sponsor: Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick
This bill would have separated Washington from California’ s vehicle emission rules and required the state to adopt rules that align with federal standards. It would have deferred the Advanced Clean Truck regulations, allowing zero-emission technology to gradually develop without imposing higher costs on businesses and consumers. The bill had a hearing in the Senate Environment, Energy and Technology Committee but did not advance.
HB 1862 train length restrictions
Failed / AWB Opposed sponsor: Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos, D-Seattle
This bill would have restricted train lengths to 8,500 feet, thereby putting Washington at odds with the national rail system, creating shipping difficulties and increasing costs. The bill had a hearing in the House Transportation Committee but did not advance.
Rep. Amy Walen, D-Kirkland, chairs the House Consumer Protection & Business Committee.
HB 1980 employer transportation services
Failed / AWB Supported sponsor: Rep. Janice Zahn, D-Bellevue
This bill would have allowed certain private employer transportation services to use designated transit-only lanes. It passed the House 97-0 but stalled in the Senate.
HB 1992 safe system approach strategies
Failed / AWB Opposed sponsor: Rep. Janice Zahn, D-Bellevue
This bill would have implemented safe system approach strategies for active transportation infrastructure. The bill had a hearing in the House Transportation Committee but failed to advance.
SB 5061 prevailing wage
Failed / AWB Opposed sponsor: Sen. Steve Conway, D-South Tacoma
This bill would have required public works contractors to pay the prevailing wage at
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