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Governor signs transportation package: $800 million in bonds and $1.5 billion for preservation over six years
Summary
At a signing in Olympia, the governor approved HB 2711 and SB 6225, which adjust transportation tax policy and authorize $800 million in bonds; he said the package commits $1.5 billion over six years to preservation (a 36% increase) and includes $164 million to pave about 600 miles this summer.
The governor signed a set of transportation measures in Olympia, including House Bill 2711 and Senate Bill 6225, authorizing new bond authority and adjustments to transportation tax policy.
"Senate bill 6 2 2 5 authorizes, importantly, $800,000,000 in bonds to continue investing in maintenance and preservation of Washington's transportation system," the governor said. He added that the package increases bond authority for the State Route 520…
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