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SB 6302

Creating a Washington state supply chain competitiveness infrastructure program.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Boehnke and 3 co-sponsors

Washington creates supply chain infrastructure program to improve freight movement efficiency and logistics connectivity across ports, warehouses, and transportation networks.

By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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Bill Summary · SB 6302

Legislative bill overview

SB 6302 establishes a Washington state supply chain competitiveness infrastructure program designed to improve the state's logistics and transportation networks. The bill aims to enhance connectivity between ports, warehouses, distribution centers, and transportation corridors to strengthen economic competitiveness and freight movement efficiency.

Why is this important

Supply chain infrastructure directly affects business costs, employment, and consumer prices in Washington. Strengthening these systems can attract logistics companies, reduce shipping delays, and help the state compete with other regions for warehousing and distribution hub investments that generate jobs and tax revenue.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism: Unclear how the program will be financed; concerns about whether it requires new tax revenue, bonds, or budget reallocation
  • Rural vs. urban focus: Debate over whether investments should prioritize major ports and metros or extend resources to rural freight corridors
  • Private sector involvement: Questions about appropriate levels of public investment versus partnership with private logistics companies that benefit directly

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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