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Committee Hears Bill to Create State Supply‑Chain Competitiveness Program for Ports
Summary
Senate Bill 5,649 would create a WSDOT‑administered grant and loan program to help public and tribal ports fund freight projects identified in port freight development plans; witnesses described eligible projects, potential federal matching, and fiscal estimates for program staffing but said program size depends on appropriations.
The committee heard Engrossed Senate Bill 5,649, which would create a Washington State Supply Chain Competitiveness Infrastructure Program to provide grants and loans to public ports and tribal ports with public operations. Martha Whaling, staff to the Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee, said the Department of Transportation would set priorities, performance metrics and evaluation criteria and would collaborate with multiple categories of supply‑chain stakeholders to develop the program.
Jennifer Harris presented the fiscal note and staffing estimates: WSDOT reported an estimated fiscal impact of about $300,000 in fiscal 2027 and roughly $560,000 ongoing (biennially) to staff the program with two full‑time equivalents to operate grant and…
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