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SB299 • 2025
Directs the Department of Transportation to create a corridor plan to reduce traffic on Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 between Portland and Vancouver, Washington.
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.
In committee upon adjournment.
Referred to Transportation, then Ways and Means.
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Digest: The Act tells ODOT to come up with ideas to reduce traffic on I-5 and I-205 and find a way to pay for the ideas and not use tolls. (Flesch Readability Score: 78.2). Directs the Department of Transportation to create a corridor plan to reduce traffic on Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 between Portland and Vancouver, Washington. Directs the department to also develop a financing plan to implement the mitigation measures without imposing tolls. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. Relating to: Relating to highways; prescribing an effective date. Current location: In Senate Committee