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Committee hears bill to change toll-rate rulemaking, remove toll-setting from APA
Summary
Senate Bill 5,702 would replace the Administrative Procedures Act rulemaking schedule for toll-setting by the Washington State Transportation Commission with a bespoke WSTC process of public notice, outreach and an open meeting; proponents say it speeds decisions needed to meet financial obligations.
Staff and Transportation Commission leaders told the House Transportation Committee that Senate Bill 5,702 would remove toll-rate setting from the Administrative Procedures Act and replace it with a WSTC-led process the commission says would be faster while preserving public notice and hearings.
Under the bill text summarized to the committee, the Washington State Transportation Commission must issue written public notice at least 30 days before it intends to set or adjust toll…
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