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HB 1227

Making transportation appropriations for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brandy Donaghy and 2 co-sponsors

Washington HB 1227 allocates state transportation funding for 2025-2027; House committee approved revised version with divided support.

Referred to Rules 2 Review.
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Bill Summary · HB 1227

Legislative bill overview

HB 1227 is a transportation appropriations bill for Washington state covering the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. The bill allocates state funding to various transportation projects and programs, though the specific dollar amounts and projects are not detailed in the available information. A first substitute version was approved by the House Transportation Committee majority on March 27, 2025.

Why is this important

Transportation appropriations directly fund infrastructure maintenance, public transit, highway improvements, and safety programs that affect daily commutes and economic activity across Washington. The biennium budget cycle determines which projects receive funding and which are delayed or cut, making this a consequential bill for both urban and rural communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding priorities and geographic distribution: Disagreement over whether resources should prioritize urban transit systems versus rural highway maintenance, or specific regional projects
  • Committee division: The presence of both minority "do not pass" and "without recommendation" votes indicates significant internal disagreement about the bill's contents or overall spending levels
  • Substitute bill changes: The adoption of a first substitute suggests material revisions to the original proposal, potentially reflecting compromises or modifications that may satisfy some stakeholders while disappointing others

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

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