Transportation commission would lose several planning duties under bill that draws objections from local governments
Senate Bill 6,335 would remove or narrow several responsibilities of the Washington State Transportation Commission — including some planning and outreach roles — while retaining duties such as setting tolls and ferry fares; the commission and local governments warned the change could reduce statewide coordination and public access.
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Senate Bill 6,335, considered at the Senate Transportation Committee, would revise the statutory responsibilities of the Washington State Transportation Commission, a seven‑member, governor‑appointed body. Committee staff summarized that the bill would remove a number of planning, outreach and study responsibilities while preserving functions such as setting tolls and ferry fares, recommending route jurisdiction transfers and naming transportation facilities.
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