title: RCW 47.10.934

text:
(1) Both principal and interest on the bonds issued for the purposes of this section and RCW 47.10.930 through 47.10.933 and 47.10.935 shall be payable from the highway bond retirement fund. The state finance committee may provide that a special account be created in the fund to facilitate payment of the principal and interest. The state finance committee shall, on or before June 30th of each year, certify to the state treasurer the amount required for principal and interest on the bonds in accordance with the bond proceedings. The state treasurer shall withdraw revenues from the move ahead WA account in the motor vehicle fund and deposit in the highway bond retirement fund, or a special account in the fund, such amounts, and at such times, as are required by the bond proceedings.
(2)(a) Any funds required for bond retirement or interest on the bonds authorized by this section and RCW 47.10.930 through 47.10.933 and 47.10.935 shall be taken from that portion of the motor vehicle fund that results from the imposition of excise taxes on fuel and vehicle-related fees, and that is distributed to the move ahead WA account in the motor vehicle fund.
(b) Funds required shall never constitute a charge against any other allocations of fuel tax and vehicle-related fee revenues to the state, counties, cities, and towns unless the amount arising from excise taxes on fuel and vehicle-related fees distributed to the move ahead WA account described in (a) of this subsection proves insufficient to meet the requirements for bond retirement or interest on any such bonds.
(c) Any payments for bond retirement or interest on the bonds taken from other revenues from the fuel taxes and vehicle-related fees that are distributable to the state, counties, cities, and towns shall be repaid from the first revenues from the fuel taxes and vehicle-related fees distributed to the move ahead WA account described in (a) of this subsection not required for bond retirement or interest on the bonds.
[ 2026 c 256 s 5.]
Notes:
Effective date—2026 c 256: See note following RCW 47.10.930.

catchline: Repayment procedure—Highway bond retirement fund.


doc_type: statute

jurisdiction: wa

title: RCW 47.10.935

text:
Bonds issued under the authority of this section and RCW 47.10.930 through 47.10.934 and any other general obligation bonds of the state of Washington that have been or that may be authorized and that pledge fuel excise taxes and vehicle-related fees for the payment of principal and interest thereon shall be an equal charge against the revenues from such fuel excise taxes and vehicle-related fees.
[ 2026 c 256 s 6.]
Notes:
Effective date—2026 c 256: See note following RCW 47.10.930.

license: public-domain-government-work

rule_set: Revised Code of Washington

catchline: Equal charge against fuel excise taxes and vehicle-related fees.

code: rcw

unit: section

court: Washington State Legislature


title: RCW 47.10.936

text:
For purposes of RCW 47.10.930 through 47.10.935, "vehicle-related fees" means vehicle-related fees imposed under Title 46 RCW that constitute license fees for motor vehicles required to be used for highway purposes.
[ 2026 c 256 s 7.]
Notes:
Effective date—2026 c 256: See note following RCW 47.10.930.

catchline: Definition.


title: RCW 47.12.010

text:
Whenever it is necessary to secure any lands or interests in land for a right-of-way for any state highway, or for the drainage thereof or construction of a protection therefor or so as to afford unobstructed vision therefor toward any railroad crossing or another public highway crossing or any point of danger to public travel or to provide a visual or sound buffer between highways and adjacent properties or for the purpose of acquiring sand pits, gravel pits, borrow pits, stone quarries, or any other land for the extraction of materials for construction or maintenance or both, or for any site for the erection upon and use as a maintenance camp, of any state highway, or any site for other necessary structures or for structures for the health and accommodation of persons traveling or stopping upon the state highways of this state, or any site for the construction and maintenance of structures and facilities adjacent to, under, upon, within, or above the right-of-way of any state highway for exclusive or nonexclusive use by an urban public transportation system, or for any other highway purpose, together with right-of-way to reach such property and gain access thereto, the department of transportation is authorized to acquire such lands or interests in land in behalf of the state by gift, purchase, or condemnation. In case of condemnation to secure such lands or interests in land, the action shall be brought in the name of the state of Washington in the manner provided for the acquiring of property for the public uses of the state, and in such action the selection of the lands or interests in land by the secretary of transportation shall, in the absence of bad faith, arbitrary, capricious, or fraudulent action, be conclusive upon the court and judge before which the action is brought that said lands or interests in land are necessary for public use for the purposes sought. The cost and expense of such lands or interests in land may be paid as a part of the cost of the state highway for which such right-of-way, drainage, unobstructed vision, sand pits, gravel pits, borrow pits, stone quarries, maintenance camp sites, and structure sites or other lands are acquired.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 151 s 46; 1967 c 108 s 4; 1961 c 13 s 47.12.010. Prior: 1937 c 53 s 25, part; RRS s 6400-25, part.]
Notes:
Urban public transportation system defined: RCW 47.04.082.
Right-of-way donations: Chapter 47.14 RCW.

catchline: Acquisition of property authorized—Condemnation actions—Cost.


title: RCW 47.12.011

text:
Whenever it becomes necessary or feasible to purchase rights-of-way for state highways, and the department deems it to be in the best interest of the general public, the department may secure options for purchase of property needed or proposed for any entire project or section thereof or proposed alignment for the location or relocation of any highway.
[ 1984 c 7 s 114; 1961 c 13 s 47.12.011. Prior: 1955 c 49 s 1.]

catchline: Purchase options authorized.


title: RCW 47.12.015

text:
For the purposes of this chapter "reservation boundary" means the boundary of the reservation as established by federal law or under the authority of the United States Secretary of the Interior.
[ 2002 c 255 s 2.]

catchline: "Reservation boundary" defined.


title: RCW 47.12.023

text:
(1) Except as provided in RCW 47.12.026 and 47.12.029, whenever it is necessary to secure any lands or interests in lands for any highway purpose mentioned in RCW 47.12.010, or for the construction of any toll facility or ferry terminal or docking facility, the title to which is in the state of Washington and under the jurisdiction of the department of natural resources, the department of transportation may acquire jurisdiction over the lands or interests in lands, or acquire rights to remove materials from the lands in the manner set forth in this section.
(2) At any time after the final adoption of a right-of-way plan or other plan requiring the acquisition of lands or interests in lands for any purpose as authorized in subsection (1) of this section, the department of transportation may file with the department of natural resources a notice setting forth its intent to acquire jurisdiction of the lands or interests in lands under the jurisdiction of the department of natural resources required for right-of-way or other highway purposes related to the construction or improvement of such state highway, toll facility, or ferry terminal or docking facility.
(3) The department of transportation at the time of filing its notice of intent as provided in subsection (2) of this section shall file therewith a written statement showing the total amount of just compensation to be paid for the property in the event of settlement. The offer shall be based upon the department of transportation approved appraisal of the fair market value of the property to be acquired. In no event may the offer of settlement be referred to or used during any arbitration proceeding or trial conducted for the purpose of determining the amount of just compensation.
(4) Just compensation and/or fair market value for the purposes of this section shall be determined in accordance with applicable federal and state constitutional, statutory, and case law relating to the condemnation of private and public property for public purposes.
(5) If the department of natural resources does not accept the offer of the department of transportation, the department of transportation may nonetheless pay to the department of natural resources the amount of its offer and obtain immediate possession and use of the property pending the determination of just compensation in the manner hereinafter provided.
(6) If the amount of just compensation is not agreed to, either the department of natural resources or the department of transportation may request in writing the appointment of an arbitrator for the purpose of determining the amount of compensation to be paid by the department of transportation for the acquisition of jurisdiction over the lands or interests in lands or rights therein. In that event the department of natural resources and the department of transportation may jointly agree on an arbitrator to determine the compensation, and his or her determination shall be final and conclusive upon both departments. The costs of the arbitrator shall be borne equally by the parties. If the department of natural resources and the department of transportation are unable to agree on the selection of an arbitrator within thirty days after a request therefor is made, either the department of transportation or the department of natural resources may file a petition with the superior court for Thurston county for the purpose of determining the amount of just compensation to be paid. The matter shall be tried by the court pursuant to the procedures set forth in RCW 8.04.080.
(7) Whenever the department of transportation has acquired immediate possession and use of property by payment of the amount of its offer to the department of natural resources, and the arbitration award or judgment of the court for the acquisition exceeds the payment for immediate possession and use, the department of transportation shall forthwith pay the amount of such excess to the department of natural resources with interest thereon from the date it obtained immediate possession. If the arbitration or court award is less than the amount previously paid by the department of transportation for immediate possession and use, the department of natural resources shall forthwith pay the amount of the difference to the department of transportation.
(8) Upon the payment of just compensation, as agreed to by the department of transportation and the department of natural resources, or as determined by arbitration or by judgment of the court, and other costs or fees as provided by statute, the department of natural resources shall cause to be executed and delivered to the department of transportation an instrument transferring jurisdiction over the lands or interests in lands, or rights to remove material from the lands, to the department of transportation.
(9) Except as provided in RCW 47.12.026, whenever the department of transportation ceases to use any lands or interests in lands acquired in the manner set forth in this section for the purposes mentioned herein, the department of natural resources may reacquire jurisdiction over the lands or interests in land by paying the fair market value thereof to the department of transportation. If the two departments are unable to agree on the fair market value of the lands or interests in lands, the market value shall be determined and the interests therein shall be transferred in accordance with the provisions and procedures set forth in subsections (4) through (8) of this section.
[ 2010 c 8 s 10003; 1984 c 7 s 115; 1977 ex.s. c 103 s 1.]

catchline: Acquisition of state lands or interests or rights therein—Procedures—Compensation—Reacquisition by department of natural resources.


title: RCW 47.12.026

text:
(1) The department of transportation may acquire an easement for highway or toll facilities right-of-way or for ferry terminal or docking facilities, including the right to make necessary fills, on, over, or across the beds of navigable waters which are under the jurisdiction of the department of natural resources, in accordance with the provisions of RCW 47.12.023, except that no charge may be made to the department of transportation for such an easement.
(2) The department of transportation may obtain an easement for highway or toll facilities purposes or for ferry terminal or docking facilities on, over, or across harbor areas in accordance with RCW 47.12.023 but only when the areas are approved by the harbor line commission as a public place for public landings, wharves, or other public conveniences of commerce or navigation. No charge may be made to the department of transportation for such an easement.
(3) Upon the selection by the department of transportation of an easement for highway or toll facilities right-of-way or for ferry terminal or docking facilities, as authorized in subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the department of natural resources shall cause to be executed and delivered to the department of transportation an instrument transferring the easement. Whenever the state no longer requires the easement for highway or toll facilities right-of-way or for ferry terminal or docking facilities, the easement shall automatically terminate and the department of transportation shall, upon request, cause to be executed an instrument relinquishing to the department of natural resources all of its interest in the lands.
(4) The department of transportation, pursuant to the procedures set forth in RCW 47.12.023, may remove sand and gravel and borrow materials and stone from the beds of navigable waters under the jurisdiction of the department of natural resources which lie below the line of ordinary high water upon the payment of fair market value per cubic yard for such materials to be determined in the manner set forth in RCW 47.12.023.
(5) The department of transportation may acquire full jurisdiction over lands under the jurisdiction of the department of natural resources including the beds of navigable waters that are required for the relocation of the operating tracks of any railroad that will be displaced by the acquisition of such railroad property for state highway purposes. The department of transportation may exchange lands so acquired in consideration or partial consideration for the land or property rights needed for highway purposes and may cause to be executed a conveyance of the lands in the manner prescribed in RCW 47.12.150. In that event the department of transportation shall pay to the department of natural resources, as just compensation for the acquisition, the fair market value of the property, including the beds of any navigable waters, to be determined in accordance with procedures set forth in RCW 47.12.023.
[ 1984 c 7 s 116; 1977 ex.s. c 103 s 2.]

catchline: Acquisition of state lands or interests or rights therein—Easements—Removal of materials—Relocation of railroad tracks.


title: RCW 47.12.029

text:
The department of transportation shall not acquire jurisdiction of any lands or interest in lands under the jurisdiction of the department of natural resources for any of the purposes set forth in RCW 47.12.150, 47.12.160, 47.12.180, 47.12.250, and 47.12.270.
[ 1984 c 7 s 117; 1977 ex.s. c 103 s 3.]

catchline: Acquisition of state lands or interests or rights therein—Certain purposes prohibited.


title: RCW 47.12.040

text:
Whenever it is necessary to secure any lands for primary or secondary state highway right-of-way or other state highway purposes, the title to which is in any county of the state or in any political or municipal subdivision of the state, which land is not at the time being used as a public highway, the county legislative authority or the board of directors or governing body of any such political or municipal subdivision are authorized to directly lease, sell, or convey by gift the land or any interest therein to the state of Washington, without requiring competitive bids or notice to the public, and at such price as the legislative authority, directors, or governing body may deem for the best interests of the county or for the best interests of the political or municipal subdivision of the state. The county legislative authority or the directors or governing body of any political or municipal subdivision are empowered to execute a deed or other proper instrument to the land, passing title to the state of Washington, and the instrument need not require consideration other than the benefit which may be derived by the grantor on account of the use thereof. Whenever any state highway is established by legislative enactment and the state highway is upon the former route of a county road, the county legislative authority shall cause the title to the existing right-of-way or so much thereof as the department requires to be transferred to the state of Washington by proper instrument.
[ 1984 c 7 s 118; 1961 c 13 s 47.12.040. Prior: 1943 c 266 s 1; 1937 c 53 s 26; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6400-26.]

catchline: Acquisition of property from a political subdivision.


title: RCW 47.12.044

text:
Court proceedings necessary to acquire property or property rights for highway purposes pursuant to RCW 47.12.010 take precedence over all other causes not involving the public interest in all courts in cases where the state is unable to secure an order granting it immediate possession and use of the property or property rights pursuant to RCW 8.04.090 through 8.04.094.
[ 1983 c 140 s 2.]

catchline: Proceedings to acquire property or rights for highway purposes—Precedence.


title: RCW 47.12.050

text:
Whenever it is considered in the securing of any lands for state highway purpose, whether by condemnation or otherwise, that it is for the best interest of the state, for specific constructural items of damage claimed, the court or judge may order or the person whose lands are sought may agree that a portion or all work or labor necessary to the land or remaining land by reason of the taking by way of damage, be performed by the state through the department as all or a part of the consideration or satisfaction of the judgment therefor, in which event the department may perform the work as a portion of the right-of-way cost of the state highway.
[ 1984 c 7 s 119; 1961 c 13 s 47.12.050. Prior: 1937 c 53 s 27; RRS s 6400-27.]

catchline: Work on remaining land as payment.


title: RCW 47.12.055

text:
Actions under this chapter are subject to the notification requirements of RCW 43.17.400.
[ 2007 c 62 s 9.]
Notes:
Finding—Intent—Severability—2007 c 62: See notes following RCW 43.17.400.

catchline: Notification requirements.


title: RCW 47.12.063

text:
(1) It is the intent of the legislature to continue the department's policy giving priority consideration to abutting property owners in agricultural areas when disposing of property through its surplus property program under this section.
(2) Whenever the department determines that any real property owned by the state of Washington and under the jurisdiction of the department is no longer required for transportation purposes and that it is in the public interest to do so, the department may sell the property or exchange it in full or part consideration for land or building improvements or for construction of highway improvements at fair market value to any person through the solicitation of written bids through public advertising in the manner prescribed under RCW 47.28.050 or in the manner prescribed under RCW 47.12.283.
(3) The department may forego the processes prescribed by RCW 47.28.050 and 47.12.283 and sell the real property to any of the following entities or persons at fair market value:
(a) Any other state agency;
(b) The city or county in which the property is situated;
(c) Any other municipal corporation;
(d) Regional transit authorities created under chapter 81.112 RCW;
(e) The former owner of the property from whom the state acquired title;
(f) In the case of residentially improved property, a tenant of the department who has resided thereon for not less than six months and who is not delinquent in paying rent to the state;
(g) Any abutting private owner but only after each other abutting private owner (if any), as shown in the records of the county assessor, is notified in writing of the proposed sale. If more than one abutting private owner requests in writing the right to purchase the property within 15 days after receiving notice of the proposed sale, the property shall be sold at public auction in the manner provided in RCW 47.12.283;
(h) To any other owner of real property required for transportation purposes;
(i) In the case of property suitable for residential use, any nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable housing to very low-income, low-income, and moderate-income households as defined in RCW 43.63A.510 and is eligible to receive assistance through the Washington housing trust fund created in chapter 43.185A RCW;
(j) During the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium, any nonprofit organization that identifies real property to be sold or conveyed as a substitute for real property owned by the nonprofit within the city of Seattle to be redeveloped for the purpose of affordable housing; or
(k) A federally recognized Indian tribe within whose reservation boundary the property is located.
(4) When selling real property pursuant to RCW 47.12.283, the department may withhold or withdraw the property from an auction when requested by one of the entities or persons listed in subsection (3) of this section and only after the receipt of a nonrefundable deposit equal to 10 percent of the fair market value of the real property or $5,000, whichever is less. This subsection does not prohibit the department from exercising its discretion to withhold or withdraw the real property from an auction if the department determines that the property is no longer surplus or chooses to sell the property through one of the other means listed in subsection (2) of this section. If a transaction under this subsection is not completed within 60 days, the real property must be put back up for sale.
(5) Sales to purchasers may, at the department's option, be for cash, by real estate contract, or exchange of land or highway improvements. Transactions involving the construction of improvements must be conducted pursuant to chapter 47.28 RCW and Title 39 RCW, as applicable, and must comply with all other applicable laws and rules.
(6) Conveyances made pursuant to this section shall be by deed executed by the secretary of transportation and shall be duly acknowledged.
(7) Unless otherwise provided, all moneys received pursuant to the provisions of this section less any real estate broker commissions paid pursuant to RCW 47.12.320 shall be deposited in the motor vehicle fund.
(8) The department may not enter into equal value exchanges or property acquisitions for building improvements without first consulting with the office of financial management and the joint transportation committee.
[ 2023 c 275 s 21; 2022 c 186 s 710; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 13 s 2; 2011 c 376 s 2; (2011 c 376 s 1 expired June 30, 2012); (2010 c 157 s 1 expired June 30, 2012); 2006 c 17 s 2; 2002 c 255 s 1; 1999 c 210 s 1; 1993 c 461 s 11; 1988 c 135 s 1; 1983 c 3 s 125; 1977 ex.s. c 78 s 1.]
Notes:
Effective date—2022 c 186: See note following RCW 47.01.071.
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 13: See note following RCW 47.12.283.
Effective date—2011 c 376 s 2: "Section 2 of this act takes effect June 30, 2012." [ 2011 c 376 s 4.]
Expiration date—2011 c 376 s 1: "Section 1 of this act expires June 30, 2012." [ 2011 c 376 s 3.]
Expiration date—2010 c 157 s 1: "Section 1 of this act expires June 30, 2012." [ 2010 c 157 s 2.]
Finding—1993 c 461: See note following RCW 43.63A.510.
Proceeds from the sale of surplus real property for construction of second Tacoma Narrows bridge deposited in Tacoma Narrows toll bridge account: RCW 47.56.165.

catchline: Surplus real property program.


title: RCW 47.12.064

text:
(1) The department shall identify and catalog real property that is no longer required for department purposes and is suitable for the development of affordable housing for very low-income, low-income, and moderate-income households as defined in RCW 43.63A.510. The inventory shall include the location, approximate size, and current zoning classification of the property. The department shall provide a copy of the inventory to the department of commerce by November 1, 1993, and every November 1 thereafter.
(2) By November 1 of each year, beginning in 1994, the department shall purge the inventory of real property of sites that are no longer available for the development of affordable housing. The department shall include an updated listing of real property that has become available since the last update. As used in this section, "real property" means buildings, land, or buildings and land.
[ 2023 c 470 s 2085; 1995 c 399 s 121; 1993 c 461 s 10.]
Notes:
Explanatory statement—2023 c 470: See note following RCW 10.99.030.
Finding—1993 c 461: See note following RCW 43.63A.510.

catchline: Affordable housing—Inventory of suitable property.


title: RCW 47.12.066

text:
(1) The department may sell at fair market value, or lease at rental value (economic rent), materials or other personal property to any United States agency or to any municipal corporation, political subdivision, or another agency of the state and may provide services to any United States agency or to any municipal corporation, political subdivision, or another agency of the state at actual cost, including a reasonable amount for indirect costs.
(2) The department may sell at fair market value materials or other personal property to any private utility company regulated by the utilities and transportation commission for the purpose of making emergency repairs to utility facilities or to protect such facilities from imminent damage upon a finding in writing by the secretary that an emergency exists.
(3) The proceeds of all sales and leases under this section shall be placed in the motor vehicle fund.
[ 1984 c 7 s 120; 1977 ex.s. c 78 s 2.]

catchline: Sale or lease of personal property—Provision of services—Proceeds.


title: RCW 47.12.080

text:
The secretary of transportation may transfer and convey to the United States, its agencies or instrumentalities, to any other state agency, to any county or city or port district of this state, or to any public utility company, any unused state-owned real property under the jurisdiction of the department of transportation when, in the judgment of the secretary of transportation and the attorney general, the transfer and conveyance is consistent with public interest. Whenever the secretary makes an agreement for any such transfer or conveyance, and the attorney general concurs therein, the secretary shall execute and deliver unto the grantee a deed of conveyance, easement, or other instrument, duly acknowledged, as shall be necessary to fulfill the terms of the aforesaid agreement. All moneys paid to the state of Washington under any of the provisions hereof shall be deposited in the motor vehicle fund.
[ 1984 c 7 s 121. Prior: 1977 ex.s. c 151 s 49; 1977 ex.s. c 78 s 5; 1975 1st ex.s. c 96 s 3; 1961 c 13 s 47.12.080; prior: 1945 c 127 s 1; Rem. Supp. 1945 s 6400-120.]

catchline: Sale or exchange of unused land.


title: RCW 47.12.120

text:
The department may rent or lease any lands, improvements, or air space above or below any lands that are held for highway purposes but are not presently needed. The rental or lease:
(1) Must be upon such terms and conditions as the department may determine;
(2) Is subject to the provisions and requirements of zoning ordinances of political subdivisions of government;
(3) Includes lands used or to be used for both limited access and conventional highways that otherwise meet the requirements of this section;
(4) In the case of bus shelters provided by a local transit authority that include commercial advertising, may charge the transit authority only for commercial space;
(5) In the case of the project for community purposes established in RCW 47.12.380, must be consistent with the provisions of that section; and
(6)(a)(i) In the case of a lease agreement with a public agency, special purpose district, federally recognized tribe, state historical society under chapter 27.34 RCW, or community-based nonprofit organization, the department's process for determining adequate consideration for renting or leasing lands, improvements, or air space, may incorporate identified social, environmental, or economic benefits to be provided by the lessee for community purposes as a component of the consideration to be provided by the lessee when the use of the property by the lessee is for a community purpose. Use of this methodology is at the department's discretion. The following factors shall be considered by the department in its evaluation of a potential lease agreement under this methodology:
(A) The extent to which the community purpose will benefit overburdened communities and vulnerable populations, as these terms are defined in RCW 70A.02.010;
(B) The benefit of the community purpose to a broad number of members of the public;
(C) The likelihood that, during the term of the potential lease agreement being considered, the property has practical and economically feasible uses for which the department could obtain economic rent during this period; and
(D) The lessee's qualifications to perform the community purpose and to fulfill its terms of the lease agreement, through consideration of factors that include, but are not limited to, the lessee's prior performance related to the community purpose and the financial feasibility of the lessee performing the obligations required under the lease agreement.
(ii)(A) To the extent the department finds all or a portion of costs associated with the leasing process to be undertaken for community purpose projects identified under this subsection (6) cannot reasonably be assumed by the lessee, the department may use funds specifically appropriated for this purpose for these costs.
(B) To the extent specifically appropriated funds are unavailable, the department shall include a budget request to the legislature during the next legislative session for sufficient funds the department determines are necessary to complete a leasing process under (a)(ii)(A) of this subsection.
(b) As part of the consideration to the department, a lease agreement under (a) of this subsection must require the lessee to maintain and secure the premises.
(c) A lease agreement under (a) of this subsection must include:
(i) A requirement that the use of the premises shall be limited to the designated community purposes;
(ii) Remedies that apply if the lessee of the property fails to use it for the designated community purposes or ceases to use it for these purposes;
(iii) To the extent applicable, a requirement that the lessee assumes liability for the lessee's uses of the property to which the requirements of 23 U.S.C. Sec. 138 and 49 U.S.C. Sec. 303, commonly known as section 4(f) of the department of transportation act of 1966, or 54 U.S.C. Sec. 200305, commonly known as section 6(f) of the land and water conservation fund act of 1965, apply; and
(iv) Evidence of commercial or self-insurance at levels deemed sufficient by the department, as well as appropriate indemnification.
(d) Leases under this subsection (6) may not be undertaken by the department for the community purposes described in (g)(i)(A) or (B) of this subsection (6) on the right-of-way of a state highway or in places that would place infrastructure or the traveling public in jeopardy.
(e) The department must provide an annual report to the transportation committees of the legislature by December 1st of each year with information on the active lease agreements authorized under this subsection, including the community purposes being served and a summary of relevant lease terms.
(f) In the case of a lease agreement with a community-based nonprofit organization, the proposed lease must first be presented to the transportation committees of the legislature as part of the department's budget submittal and then approved in an omnibus transportation appropriations act. However, this subsection (6)(f) does not apply to lease agreements regarding the temporary use of department property. For purposes of this subsection (6)(f), "temporary use" means lease agreements lasting no longer than five years in duration, inclusive of lease renewals.
(g) For the purposes of this subsection (6):
(i) "Community purposes" means providing one or more of the following for public benefit purposes:
(A) Housing, housing assistance, and related services;
(B) Shelter programs including, but not limited to, indoor emergency shelters; transitional housing; emergency housing; supportive housing; and safe spaces, such as tiny home villages, pallet home villages, and recreational vehicle lots;
(C) Parks;
(D) Enhanced public spaces including, but not limited to, public plazas;
(E) Public recreation;
(F) Salmon habitat restoration, defined as the process of repairing, enhancing, or recreating natural environments that support salmon populations; or
(G) Public transportation uses.
(ii)(A) "Adequate consideration" means consideration that is comprised of:
(I) The performance of activities that fulfill the community purpose designated in the lease agreement;
(II) Maintenance and security of the premises to be provided under the lease agreement; and
(III) May include additional monetary or nonmonetary consideration as provided in (g)(ii)(B) of this subsection.
(B) The department may require additional monetary or nonmonetary consideration be provided to the extent it determines that consideration to be provided under (g)(ii)(A)(I) and (II) of this subsection are insufficient consideration for use of the property and that additional consideration is necessary.
[ 2025 c 298 s 2; 2022 c 59 s 1; 2003 c 198 s 2; 1977 ex.s. c 151 s 50; 1969 c 91 s 1; 1961 c 13 s 47.12.120. Prior: 1949 c 162 s 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 s 6400-122.]
Notes:
Intent—2025 c 298: "The legislature recognizes that certain property owned by the state of Washington under the jurisdiction of the department of transportation that is not presently needed for highway purposes could be used to serve pressing community purposes. The legislature believes that the department should be enabled to execute lease agreements with governmental entities and nonprofit organizations that can help serve these community purposes using lease terms that take into account the community benefit these leases will provide. Therefore, the legislature is establishing a framework for the department to use in developing lease agreements in this context. The legislature intends for the department to consider the authorization of these lease agreements urgent in light of the compelling needs that can be served by the leasing of certain properties under the jurisdiction of the department, and encourages the department to move forward developing the lease agreements it determines are appropriate, based on the factors provided below, as expeditiously as possible." [ 2025 c 298 s 1.]

catchline: Lease of unused highway land or air space.


title: RCW 47.12.125

text:
All moneys paid to the state of Washington under any of the provisions of RCW 47.12.120 shall be deposited in the department's advance right-of-way revolving fund, except moneys that are subject to federal aid reimbursement and moneys received from rental of capital facilities properties, which shall be deposited in the motor vehicle fund. However, moneys paid under RCW 47.12.120(5) shall be deposited into the motor vehicle fund to be used solely within the corridors described in RCW 47.12.380(2)(b).
[ 2022 c 59 s 3; 1999 c 94 s 15; 1991 c 291 s 3; 1961 c 13 s 47.12.125. Prior: 1949 c 162 s 2; Rem. Supp. 1949 s 6400-123.]
Notes:
Legislative finding—Effective dates—1999 c 94: See notes following RCW 43.84.092.

catchline: Lease of unused highway land or air space—Disposition of proceeds.


title: RCW 47.12.140

text:
Whenever the department has acquired any lands for transportation purposes, except state granted lands, upon which are located any structures, timber, or other thing of value attached to the land that the department deems it best to sever from the land and sell as personal property, the same may be disposed of by one of the following means:
(1) The department may sell the personal property at public auction after due notice has been given in accordance with general rules adopted by the secretary. The department may set minimum prices that will be accepted for any item offered for sale at public auction as provided in this section and may prescribe terms or conditions of sale. If an item is offered for sale at the auction and no satisfactory bids are received or the amount bid is less than the minimum set by the department, the department may sell the item at private sale for the best price that it deems obtainable, but not less than the highest price bid at the public auction. The proceeds of all sales under this section must be placed in the motor vehicle fund.
(2) The department may issue permits to residents of this state to remove specified quantities of standing or downed trees and shrubs, rock, sand, gravel, or soils that have no market value in place and that the department desires to be removed from state-owned lands that are under the jurisdiction of the department. An applicant for a permit must certify that the materials so removed are to be used by the applicant and that they will not be disposed of to any other person. Removal of materials under the permit must be in accordance with rules adopted by the department. The fee for a permit is two dollars and fifty cents, which fee must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund. The department may adopt rules providing for special access to limited access facilities for the purpose of removal of materials under permits authorized in this section.
(3) The department may sell timber or logs to an abutting landowner for cash at full appraised value, but only after each other abutting owner (if any), as shown in the records of the county assessor, is notified in writing of the proposed sale. If more than one abutting owner requests in writing the right to purchase the timber within fifteen days after receiving notice of the proposed sale, the timber must be sold in accordance with subsection (1) of this section.
(4) The department may sell timber or logs having an appraised value of one thousand dollars or less directly to interested parties for cash at the full appraised value without notice or advertising. If the timber is attached to state-owned land, the department shall issue a permit to the purchaser of the timber to allow for the removal of the materials from state land. The permit fee is two dollars and fifty cents.
[ 1997 c 240 s 1; 1981 c 260 s 12. Prior: 1977 ex.s. c 151 s 52; 1977 ex.s. c 78 s 6; 1961 c 13 s 47.12.140; prior: 1953 c 42 s 1.]

catchline: Severance and sale of timber and other personalty—Removal of nonmarketable materials.


title: RCW 47.12.150

text:
Whenever the department shall need for highway purposes land or property rights belonging to the United States government or any municipality or political subdivision of the state, or which shall be a part of the right-of-way of any public utility having authority to exercise powers of eminent domain, when the acquisition of such property by the state will result in the displacement of any existing right-of-way or facility, the department is authorized to acquire by condemnation or otherwise such lands and property rights as shall be needed to relocate such right-of-way or facilities so displaced and to exchange lands or property rights so acquired in consideration or partial consideration for the land or property rights needed for highway purposes. The secretary of transportation shall execute each conveyance, which shall be duly acknowledged, necessary to accomplish such exchange.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 151 s 53; 1975 1st ex.s. c 96 s 5; 1961 c 13 s 47.12.150. Prior: 1953 c 55 s 1.]

catchline: Acquisition, exchange of property to relocate displaced facility.


title: RCW 47.12.160

text:
Whenever a part of a parcel of land is to be acquired for state highway purposes and the remainder lying outside of the right-of-way is to be left in such shape or condition as to be of little value to its owner or to give rise to claims or litigation concerning severance or other damage, and its value does not exceed the probable amount of the severance claims or damages, the department may acquire by gift, purchase, or condemnation the whole parcel and may sell that portion lying outside of the highway right-of-way or may exchange the same for other property needed for highway purposes. The provisions of this section do not apply if the taking of that portion of the land lying outside of the highway right-of-way would deprive any adjacent owner of an existing right of ingress and egress to his or her property.
[ 2010 c 8 s 10004; 1984 c 7 s 122; 1961 c 13 s 47.12.160. Prior: 1953 c 131 s 1.]

catchline: Acquisition of land outside highway right-of-way to minimize damage.


title: RCW 47.12.180

text:
It is declared to be the public policy of the state of Washington to provide for the acquisition of real property and engineering costs necessary for the improvement of the state highway system, in advance of actual construction, for the purposes of eliminating costly delays in construction, reducing hardship to owners of the property, and eliminating economic waste occasioned by the improvement of such property immediately prior to its acquisition for highway uses.
The legislature therefore finds and declares that purchase and condemnation of real property necessary for the state highway system and engineering costs, reasonably in advance of programmed construction, is a public use and purpose and a highway purpose.
The department is hereby authorized to purchase or condemn any real property or property rights therein which it deems will be necessary for the improvement of routes on the state highway system by the method provided in RCW 47.12.180 through 47.12.240 or alternatively by the method provided in RCW 47.12.242 through 47.12.246. Neither method may be used to condemn property or property rights in advance of programmed construction until the department has complied with hearing procedures required for the location or relocation of the type of highway for which the property is to be condemned.
[ 1984 c 7 s 123; 1969 ex.s. c 197 s 1; 1961 c 281 s 1.]
Notes:
Severability—1961 c 281: "If any provision of this act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1961 c 281 s 12.]

catchline: Additional financing methods for property and engineering costs—Formal declarations.


title: RCW 47.12.190

text:
The department, in addition to its other powers and duties as provided by law, is authorized to purchase or condemn any real property or property rights therein which it deems will be necessary for the improvements of routes on the state highway system by the method provided in RCW 47.12.180 through 47.12.240. Condemnation actions brought hereunder shall be brought in the name of the state as provided for acquiring property for the public uses of the state, and in such actions selection of the property and property rights by the secretary of transportation is conclusive that they are necessary for the purposes sought, in the absence of bad faith, or arbitrary, capricious, or fraudulent action.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 151 s 54; 1961 c 281 s 2.]
Notes:
Severability—1961 c 281: See note following RCW 47.12.180.

catchline: Additional financing methods for property and engineering costs—Purchase or condemnation.


title: RCW 47.12.200

text:
The transportation commission may enter into agreements with the state finance committee for financing the acquisition, by purchase or condemnation, of real property together with engineering costs that the transportation commission deems will be necessary for the improvement of the state highway system. Such agreements may provide for the acquisition of an individual parcel or for the acquisition of any number of parcels within the limits of a contemplated highway project.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 151 s 55; 1969 ex.s. c 197 s 2; 1961 c 281 s 3.]
Notes:
Severability—1961 c 281: See note following RCW 47.12.180.

catchline: Additional financing methods for property and engineering costs—Agreements with state finance committee.


title: RCW 47.12.210

text:
Such an agreement shall provide that the state finance committee shall purchase, at par, warrants drawn upon the motor vehicle fund in payment for the property covered by the agreement and the engineering costs necessary for such advance purchase or condemnation. Such warrants shall be purchased by the state finance committee, upon the presentation by the holders thereof to the state treasurer, from any moneys available for investment in the state treasury as provided in RCW 43.84.080: PROVIDED, That in no event shall more than ten percent of the assets of any fund be used for the purpose of acquiring property as authorized herein, except in the case of current state funds in the state treasury, twenty percent of the balance therein available for investment may be invested as provided in RCW 47.12.180 through 47.12.240.
[ 1981 c 3 s 38; 1969 ex.s. c 197 s 3; 1961 c 281 s 4.]
Notes:
Effective dates—Severability—1981 c 3: See notes following RCW 43.33A.010.
Severability—1961 c 281: See note following RCW 47.12.180.
Authorization that certain funds may be invested in motor vehicle fund warrants: RCW 43.84.080.

catchline: Additional financing methods for property and engineering costs—Warrants on motor vehicle fund.


title: RCW 47.12.220

text:
Each such agreement shall include, but shall not be limited to the following:
(1) A provision stating the term of the agreement which shall not extend more than seven years from the effective date of the agreement;
(2) A designation of the specific fund or funds to be used to carry out such agreement;
(3) A provision that the department of transportation may redeem warrants purchased by the state finance committee at any time prior to the letting of a highway improvement contract utilizing the property; and further, during the effective period of each such agreement the department of transportation shall redeem such warrants whenever such a highway improvement contract is let, or upon the expiration of such agreement, whichever date is earlier;
(4) A provision stating the rate of interest such warrants shall bear commencing at the time of purchase by the state finance committee;
(5) Any additional provisions agreed upon by the transportation commission and the state finance committee which are necessary to carry out the purposes of such agreement as indicated by RCW 47.12.180 through 47.12.240, as now or hereafter amended.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 151 s 56; 1969 ex.s. c 197 s 4; 1961 c 281 s 5.]
Notes:
Severability—1961 c 281: See note following RCW 47.12.180.

catchline: Additional financing methods for property and engineering costs—Provisions in agreement.


title: RCW 47.12.230

text:
Warrants issued for payment of property and engineering costs as provided herein shall be of a distinctive design and shall contain the words "for purchase by the state finance committee from . . . . fund" (indicating the proper investing fund as provided by the agreement). Such warrants shall be approved by the secretary of the state finance committee prior to their issuance by the state treasurer. Upon presentation of such warrants to the state treasurer for payment, he or she shall pay the par value thereof from the fund for which the state finance committee agreed to purchase such warrants whether or not there are then funds in the motor vehicle fund. The state treasurer shall deposit such warrants in the treasury for the investing fund.
[ 2010 c 8 s 10005; 1969 ex.s. c 197 s 5; 1961 c 281 s 6.]
Notes:
Severability—1961 c 281: See note following RCW 47.12.180.

catchline: Additional financing methods for property and engineering costs—Warrant form and procedure.


title: RCW 47.12.240

text:
The state treasurer shall transfer from the motor vehicle fund to the credit of the fund purchasing such warrants interest at the rate and at the times provided for in the agreement. The state treasurer shall pay the warrants at the time provided for in the agreement. The obligations coming due are a prior charge against any funds in the motor vehicle fund available to the department for construction of state highways.
[ 1984 c 7 s 124; 1961 c 281 s 7.]
Notes:
Severability—1961 c 281: See note following RCW 47.12.180.

catchline: Additional financing methods for property and engineering costs—Payment procedure—Prior charge.


title: RCW 47.12.242

text:
The term "advance right-of-way acquisition" means the acquisition of property and property rights, generally not more than ten years in advance of programmed highway construction projects, together with the engineering costs necessary for such advance right-of-way acquisition. Any property or property rights purchased must be in designated highway transportation corridors and be for projects approved by the commission as part of the state's six-year plan or included in the state's route development planning effort.
[ 1991 c 291 s 1; 1969 ex.s. c 197 s 6.]

catchline: "Advance right-of-way acquisition" defined.


title: RCW 47.12.244

text:
There is created the "advance right-of-way revolving fund" in the custody of the treasurer, into which the department is authorized to deposit directly and expend without appropriation:
(1) An initial deposit of $10,000,000 from the motor vehicle fund included in the department of transportation's 1991-93 budget;
(2) All moneys received by the department as rental income from real properties that are not subject to federal aid reimbursement, except moneys received from rental of capital facilities properties as defined in *chapter 47.13 RCW; and
(3) Any federal moneys available for acquisition of right-of-way for future construction under the provisions of section 108 of Title 23, United States Code.
During the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium, the legislature may direct the state treasurer to make transfers of moneys from the advance right-of-way revolving fund to the JUDY transportation future funding program account.
[ 2024 c 310 s 606; 2013 c 306 s 714; 2011 c 367 s 717; 2009 c 470 s 709; 2007 c 518 s 707; 1991 c 291 s 2; 1984 c 7 s 125; 1969 ex.s. c 197 s 7.]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: Chapter 47.13 RCW was repealed by 1999 c 94 s 33, effective July 1, 1999.
Effective date—2024 c 310: See note following RCW 14.40.020.
Effective date—2013 c 306: See note following RCW 47.64.170.
Effective date—2011 c 367: See note following RCW 46.68.060.
Effective date—2009 c 470: See note following RCW 46.68.170.
Severability—Effective date—2007 c 518: See notes following RCW 46.68.170.

catchline: Advance right-of-way revolving fund.


title: RCW 47.12.246

text:
(1) After any properties or property rights are acquired from funds in the advance right-of-way revolving fund, the department shall manage the properties in accordance with sound business practices. Funds received from interim management of the properties shall be deposited in the advance right-of-way revolving fund.
(2) When the department proceeds with the construction of a highway which will require the use of any of the property so acquired, the department shall reimburse the advance right-of-way revolving fund, from other funds available to it, the current appraised value of the property or property rights required for the project together with damages caused to the remainder by the acquisition after offsetting against all such compensation and damages the special benefits, if any, accruing to the remainder by reason of the state highway being constructed.
(3) When the department determines that any properties or property rights acquired from funds in the advance right-of-way revolving fund will not be required for a highway construction project the department may sell the property at fair market value in accordance with requirements of RCW 47.12.063. All proceeds of such sales shall be deposited in the advance right-of-way revolving fund.
(4) Deposits in the fund may be reexpended as provided in RCW 47.12.180, 47.12.200 through 47.12.230, and 47.12.242 through 47.12.248 without further or additional appropriations.
[ 1991 c 291 s 4; 1984 c 7 s 126; 1969 ex.s. c 197 s 9.]

catchline: Reimbursement to advance right-of-way revolving fund.


title: RCW 47.12.248

text:
Whenever the department purchases or condemns any property under RCW 47.12.180 through 47.12.240 or 47.12.242 through 47.12.246, the department shall cause any structures so acquired and not removed within a reasonable time to be maintained in good appearance.
[ 1984 c 7 s 127; 1969 ex.s. c 197 s 10.]

catchline: Structures acquired in advance of programmed construction—Maintenance.


title: RCW 47.12.250

text:
The department is authorized to acquire by purchase, lease, condemnation, gift, devise, bequest, grant, or exchange, title to or any interests or rights in real property adjacent to state highways for the preservation of natural beauty, historic sites or viewpoints or for safety rest areas or to provide a visual or sound buffer between highways and adjacent properties. However, the department shall not acquire, by condemnation, less than an owner's entire interest for providing a visual or sound buffer between highways and adjacent properties under RCW 47.12.010 and 47.12.250 if the owner objects to the taking of a lesser interest or right.
[ 1984 c 7 s 128; 1967 c 108 s 5; 1965 ex.s. c 170 s 62.]
Notes:
Roadside areas—Safety rest areas: Chapter 47.38 RCW.
Scenic and Recreational Highway Act: Chapter 47.39 RCW.

catchline: Acquisition of property for preservation, safety, buffer purposes.


title: RCW 47.12.270

text:
The department may acquire real property or interests in real property by gift, purchase, lease, or condemnation and may construct and maintain thereon fringe and transportation corridor parking facilities to serve motorists transferring to or from urban public transportation vehicles or private carpool vehicles. The department may obtain and exercise options for the purchase of property to be used for purposes described in this section. The department shall not expend any funds for acquisition or construction costs of any parking facility to be operated as a part of a transit system by a metropolitan municipal corporation unless the facility has been approved by the department in advance of its acquisition or construction.
[ 1984 c 7 s 129; 1973 2nd ex.s. c 18 s 1.]

catchline: Acquisition of property for park and ride lots.


title: RCW 47.12.283

text:
(1) Whenever the department of transportation determines that any real property owned by the state of Washington and under the jurisdiction of the department is no longer required for highway purposes and that it is in the public interest to do so, the department may, in its discretion, sell the property under RCW 47.12.063 or under subsections (2) through (6) of this section.
(2) Whenever the department determines to sell real property under its jurisdiction at public auction, the department shall first give notice thereof by the most appropriate method as determined by the department. The notice shall contain a description of the property, the time and place of the auction, and the terms of the sale. The sale may be for cash or by real estate contract.
(3) The department shall sell the property at the public auction, in accordance with the terms set forth in the notice, to the highest and best bidder providing the bid is equal to or higher than the appraised fair market value of the property.
(4) If no bids are received at the auction or if all bids are rejected, the department may, in its discretion, enter into negotiations for the sale of the property or may list the property with a licensed real estate broker. No property shall be sold by negotiations or through a broker for less than the property's appraised fair market value. Any offer to purchase real property pursuant to this subsection shall be in writing and may be rejected at any time prior to written acceptance by the department.
(5) All moneys received pursuant to this section, less any real estate broker's commissions paid pursuant to RCW 47.12.320, shall be deposited in the motor vehicle fund.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 13 s 1; 2010 c 8 s 10006; 1979 ex.s. c 189 s 1.]
Notes:
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 13: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [July 6, 2015]." [ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 13 s 3.]
Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 189: "This 1979 act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1979." [ 1979 ex.s. c 189 s 8.]

catchline: Sale of real property authorized—Procedure—Disposition of proceeds.


title: RCW 47.12.287

text:
The department of transportation is hereby authorized to enter into an exchange agreement with the owner of real property required for highway purposes to convey to such owner real property, owned by the state and under the department's jurisdiction, as full or part consideration for property to be acquired for highway purposes. Such an exchange agreement may relate back and apply to any exchange of property previously agreed to and partially executed (pursuant to an earlier exchange agreement found to be void for want of a governor's deed as required by prior law), and shall be subject to such agreed terms and conditions as are authorized by *RCW 47.12.063(3) as now existing or hereafter amended. Any conveyance from the state of Washington made pursuant to this section shall be by deed executed by the secretary of transportation, which shall be duly acknowledged.
[ 1979 ex.s. c 189 s 2.]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: RCW 47.12.063 was amended by 2011 c 376 s 1, changing subsection (3) to subsection (5).
Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 189: See note following RCW 47.12.283.

catchline: Exchange of real property authorized—Conveyance by deed.


title: RCW 47.12.290

text:
When full payment for real property agreed to be sold as authorized by RCW 47.12.283 has been received, the secretary of transportation shall execute the deed which shall be duly acknowledged and deliver it to the grantee.
[ 1979 ex.s. c 189 s 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 96 s 6; 1973 1st ex.s. c 177 s 2.]
Notes:
Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 189: See note following RCW 47.12.283.

catchline: Sale of real property—Execution, acknowledgment, and delivery of deed.


title: RCW 47.12.320

text:
The department may list any available properties with any licensed real estate broker at a commission rate otherwise charged in the geographic area for such services.
[ 1984 c 7 s 130; 1973 1st ex.s. c 177 s 7.]

catchline: Sale of property—Listing with broker.


title: RCW 47.12.330

text:
For the purpose of environmental mitigation of transportation projects, the department may acquire or develop, or both acquire and develop, environmental mitigation sites in advance of the construction of programmed projects. The term "advanced environmental mitigation" means mitigation of adverse impacts upon the environment from transportation projects before their design and construction. Advanced environmental mitigation consists of the acquisition of property; the acquisition of property, water, or air rights; the development of property for the purposes of improved environmental management; engineering costs necessary for such purchase and development; and the use of advanced environmental mitigation sites to fulfill project environmental permit requirements. Advanced environmental mitigation must be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the definition of mitigation found in the council of environmental quality regulations (40 C.F.R. Sec. 1508.20) and the governor's executive order on wetlands (EO 90-04). Advanced environmental mitigation is for projects approved by the transportation commission as part of the state's six-year plan or included in the state highway system plan. Advanced environmental mitigation must give consideration to activities related to fish passage, fish habitat, wetlands, and flood management. Advanced environmental mitigation may also be conducted in partnership with federal, state, or local government agencies, tribal governments, interest groups, or private parties. Partnership arrangements may include joint acquisition and development of mitigation sites, purchasing and selling mitigation bank credits among participants, and transfer of mitigation site title from one party to another. Specific conditions of partnership arrangements will be developed in written agreements for each applicable environmental mitigation site.
[ 1998 c 181 s 2; 1997 c 140 s 2.]
Notes:
Findings—1998 c 181: "The legislature finds that fish passage, fish habitat, wetlands, and flood management are critical issues in the effective management of watersheds in Washington. The legislature also finds that the state of Washington invests a considerable amount of resources on environmental mitigation activities related to fish passage, fish habitat, wetlands, and flood management. The department of transportation's advanced environmental mitigation revolving account established under RCW 47.12.340, is a key funding component in bringing environmental mitigation together with comprehensive watershed management." [ 1998 c 181 s 1.]
Intent—1997 c 140: "It is the intent of chapter 140, Laws of 1997 to provide environmental mitigation in advance of the construction of programmed projects where desirable and feasible, [which] will provide a more efficient and predictable environmental permit process, increased benefits to environmental resources, and a key tool in using the watershed approach for environmental impact mitigation. The legislative transportation committee, through its adoption of the December 1994 report "Environmental Cost Savings and Permit Coordination Study," encourages state agencies to use a watershed approach based on a water resource inventory area in an improved environmental mitigation and permitting process. Establishment of an advanced transportation environmental mitigation revolving account would help the state to improve permit processes and environmental protection when providing transportation services." [ 1997 c 140 s 1.]


title: RCW 47.12.340

text:
(1) The advanced environmental mitigation revolving account is created in the custody of the treasurer, into which the department shall deposit directly and may expend without appropriation:
(a) An initial appropriation included in the department of transportation's 1997-99 budget, and deposits from other identified sources;
(b) All moneys received by the department from internal and external sources for the purposes of conducting advanced environmental mitigation; and
(c) Interest gained from the management of the advanced environmental mitigation revolving account.
(2) During the 2011-2013 and 2013-2015 fiscal biennia, the legislature may transfer from the advanced environmental mitigation revolving account to the motor vehicle account [fund] such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the advanced environmental mitigation revolving account.
(3) During the 2019-2021 fiscal biennium, the legislature may direct the state treasurer to make transfers of moneys in the advanced environmental mitigation revolving account to the motor vehicle fund.
[ 2019 c 416 s 715; 2013 c 306 s 715; 2010 c 247 s 703; 1997 c 140 s 3.]
Notes:
Effective date—2019 c 416: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Effective date—2013 c 306: See note following RCW 47.64.170.
Effective date—2010 c 247: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Intent—1997 c 140: See note following RCW 47.12.330.

catchline: Advanced environmental mitigation revolving account.


title: RCW 47.12.350

text:
(1) After advanced environmental mitigation is conducted from funds in the advanced environmental mitigation revolving account, the advanced environmental mitigation sites must be managed in accordance with any permits, agreements, or other legal documents under which the subject advanced environmental mitigation is conducted.
(2) When the department or any of its transportation partners proceeds with the construction of a transportation project that will use advanced environmental mitigation sites to meet the environmental mitigation needs of a project, the advanced environmental mitigation revolving account shall be reimbursed from those transportation project funds appropriated for the use of the advanced environmental mitigation sites. Reimbursements to the advanced environmental mitigation revolving account must be paid at a rate that captures:
(a) Projected land acquisition costs for environmental mitigation for the subject transportation project;
(b) Advanced environmental mitigation site development costs;
(c) Advanced environmental mitigation site operational costs (e.g., site monitoring);
(d) Administrative costs for the management of the advanced environmental revolving account.
These costs must be adjusted based on inflation, as appropriate.
When only a portion of an advanced environmental mitigation site is used, the reimbursement rate charged to the purchasing party will be prorated for the portion used.
[ 1997 c 140 s 4.]
Notes:
Intent—1997 c 140: See note following RCW 47.12.330.

catchline: Advanced environmental mitigation—Site management—Reimbursement of account.


title: RCW 47.12.370

text:
(1) The department may enter into exchange agreements with local, state, or federal agencies, tribal governments, or private nonprofit nature conservancy corporations as defined in RCW 64.04.130, to convey properties under the jurisdiction of the department that serve as environmental mitigation sites, as full or part consideration for the grantee assuming all future maintenance and operation obligations and costs required to maintain and operate the environmental mitigation site in perpetuity.
(2) The conveyances must be by quitclaim deed, or other form of conveyance, executed by the secretary of transportation, and must expressly restrict the use of the property to a mitigation site consistent with preservation of the functions and values of the site, and must provide for the automatic reversion to the department if the property is not used as a mitigation site or is not maintained in a manner that complies with applicable permits, laws, and regulations pertaining to the maintenance and operation of the mitigation site.
[ 2022 c 184 s 1; 2021 c 333 s 707; 2003 c 187 s 1; 2002 c 188 s 1.]
Notes:
Effective date—2021 c 333: See note following RCW 43.19.642.


title: RCW 47.12.380

text:
(1) In order to remedy past impacts to historically marginalized populations within impacted local communities resulting from the construction of Interstate 90 and the US 395 North Spokane Corridor project, the department may establish a limited project for community purposes under the provisions of this section. It is the intent of the legislature that the department establish the project to allow the affected property to be used for community purposes made unavailable due to the placement of the highway, and therefore the department is strongly encouraged to establish the project. However, the very limited project under this section shall not be construed as precedent for future lease agreements concerning department property in other areas of the state, and nothing under this section precludes the department from leasing property in other areas of the state for economic rent. Additionally, the legislature finds that the limited project under this section is in the overall public interest based on social, environmental, or economic benefits, as those terms are construed under 23 C.F.R. Sec. 710.403(e).
(2)(a) Pursuant to RCW 47.12.120, the department may lease the property described in (b) of this subsection to a community-based nonprofit corporation or the department of commerce, to be used for the following community purposes made unavailable due to the placement of the highway projects described in subsection (1) of this section:
(i) Housing and ancillary improvements;
(ii) Parks;
(iii) Community revitalization projects;
(iv) Enhanced public spaces, such as trails and public plazas; and
(v) Projects that provide enhanced economic development in the impacted community.
(b) The property eligible for lease under this section includes property that was purchased as part of the Interstate 90 corridor project and the US 395 North Spokane Corridor.
(c) A lease for the purposes described in (a)(i) and (ii) of this subsection may be for less than economic rent. However, the lease agreement must then require the lessee to maintain the premises as part of the consideration to the department.
(d) The parties identified in (a) of this subsection must provide updates, to the extent practicable, to the city of Spokane and the city of Spokane Valley when any significant actions are taken related to the agreements and activities authorized under this section.
(3) Any sublease resulting from this section is not intended to generate exorbitant profits.
(4) As used in this section, "economic rent" is defined as fair market rent, as established by an appraisal or other accepted valuation method.
[ 2022 c 59 s 2.]

catchline: Limited project, department may establish—Lease of property.


title: RCW 47.12.385

text:
(1) The department must review surplus property under this chapter in a county with a population over 2,000,000 that operates a municipal transit system and, in consultation with the county, select up to three park and ride facilities to conduct a pilot program to encourage transit-oriented development that meets the density and affordability requirements under RCW 36.70A.840.
(2) A park and ride selected for the pilot program must be:
(a) Situated along state route number 99 with 400 to 500 parking stalls;
(b) Situated on Interstate 405 with 500 to 900 parking stalls; or
(c) Located in the southern portion of a county with a population over 2,000,000 with between 300 to 1,000 parking stalls.
(3) For the purpose of the pilot program under this section, the department:
(a) May release any covenant imposed for highway purposes and replace it with a covenant requiring affordable housing;
(b) May not seek a reversionary interest in the property but may enact other remedies enforceable by law.
[ 2025 c 267 s 6.]
Notes:
Findings—2025 c 267: See note following RCW 36.70A.840.

catchline: Transit-oriented development—Park and ride pilot program.


title: RCW 47.14.010

text:
The legislature finds that in numerous areas throughout the state, rapid expansion of residential, commercial, industrial, and business activities is producing increased traffic levels. The legislature further finds that many property owners have exhibited a willingness to donate real property or property rights for transportation improvements to accommodate such increases in traffic. The legislature recognizes that the cost of right-of-way acquisition is often a significant, and even a prohibitive cost element in many transportation improvement projects.
The legislature seeks to encourage the voluntary donation of right-of-way to the state, counties, cities, and towns for transportation improvements recognizing that such donations can result in direct benefits to property owners, developers, and the community at large.
It is the intent of the legislature to further facilitate the department of transportation's authority under RCW 47.12.010, 47.24.030, and 47.52.050 to accept donations of right-of-way for state transportation purposes. The legislature further intends to facilitate the authority of a city, town, or county to accept donations of right-of-way for other transportation purposes.
The legislature therefore declares it to be in the best interest and welfare of the citizens of Washington for the state department of transportation, and for counties, cities, and towns to actively foster and encourage donations of right-of-way by willing donors in all areas where transportation improvements are to be made. In addition, and in lieu of monetary compensation for property needed for right-of-way purposes, the legislature seeks to provide incentives to potential donors such as are set forth in RCW 47.14.030 and 47.14.040.
[ 1987 c 267 s 1.]

catchline: Legislative finding, intent.


title: RCW 47.14.020

text:
The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Right-of-way" means the area of land designated for transportation purposes.
(2) "Airspace" means the space above and below the gradeline of all highways, roads, and streets, and the area alongside the traveled way and within approved right-of-way lines.
[ 1987 c 267 s 2.]

catchline: Definitions.


title: RCW 47.14.030

text:
The governing body of a transportation benefit district may give credit for all or any portion of any real property donation against an assessment, charge, or other required financial contribution for transportation improvements within a transportation benefit district established under RCW 36.73.020 or 35.21.225. The credit granted shall be available against any assessment, charge or other required financial contribution for any transportation purpose which utilizes the donated property.
[ 1987 c 267 s 3.]

catchline: Credit against transportation benefit district assessment.


title: RCW 47.14.040

text:
The department or the county, city, or town to which the right-of-way is donated shall, upon request, grant the donor an airspace lease or a permit for the purpose of erecting or maintaining, or both, one or more signs advertising a business of the donor that is conducted on premises adjacent to the donated parcel unless the sign or signs would be detrimental to the safety and operation of the highway, road, or street. This provision applies to all highways, roads, and streets other than limited access highways and streets, where it applies only until the donated parcel becomes part of a completed operating facility. Except as provided in this section, any such sign shall conform to the requirements of all other applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The lease agreement or permit shall take into consideration applicable county and city zoning ordinances and may provide for compensation for removal of the sign in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The lease agreement or permit shall specify the conditions for signage.
[ 1987 c 267 s 4.]

catchline: Advertising signs on donated parcel.


title: RCW 47.14.050

text:
The department shall:
(1) Give priority to the refinement and modification of right-of-way procedures and policies dealing with donation;
(2) Reduce or simplify paperwork requirements resulting from right-of-way procurement;
(3) Increase communication and education efforts as a means to solicit and encourage voluntary right-of-way donations;
(4) Enhance communication and coordination with local governments through agreements of understanding that address state acceptance of right-of-way donations secured under zoning, use permits, subdivision, and associated police power authority of local government.
[ 1998 c 245 s 96; 1987 c 267 s 5.]

catchline: Department's duties.


title: RCW 47.14.900

text:
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to contravene the requirements of chapter 8.26 RCW.
[ 1987 c 267 s 6.]

catchline: Construction.


title: RCW 47.17.001

text:
In considering whether to make additions, deletions, or other changes to the state highway system, the legislature shall be guided by the following criteria as contained in the Road Jurisdiction Committee Phase I report to the legislature dated January 1987:
(1) A rural highway route should be designated as a state highway if it meets any of the following criteria:
(a) Is designated as part of the national system of interstate and defense highways (popularly called the interstate system); or
(b) Is designated as part of the system of numbered United States routes; or
(c) Contains an international border crossing that is open twelve or more hours each day.
(2) A rural highway route may be designated as a state highway if it is part of an integrated system of roads and:
(a) Carries in excess of three hundred thousand tons annually and provides primary access to a rural port or intermodal freight terminal;
(b) Provides a major cross-connection between existing state highways;
(c) Connects places exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics:
(i) A population center of one thousand or greater;
(ii) An area or aggregation of areas having a population equivalency of one thousand or more, such as, but not limited to, recreation areas, military installations, and so forth;
(iii) A county seat;
(iv) A major commercial-industrial terminal in a rural area with a population equivalency of one thousand or greater; or
(d) Is designated as a scenic and recreational highway.
(3) An urban highway route that meets any of the following criteria should be designated as part of the state highway system:
(a) Is designated as part of the interstate system;
(b) Is designated as part of the system of numbered United States routes;
(c) Is an urban extension of a rural state highway into or through an urban area and is necessary to form an integrated system of state highways;
(d) Is a principal arterial that is a connecting link between two state highways and serves regionally oriented through traffic in urbanized areas with a population of fifty thousand or greater, or is a spur that serves regionally oriented traffic in urbanized areas.
(4) The following guidelines are intended to be used as a basis for interpreting and applying the criteria to specific routes:
(a) For any route wholly within one or more contiguous jurisdictions which would be proposed for transfer to the state highway system under these criteria, if local officials prefer, responsibility will remain at the local level.
(b) State highway routes maintain continuity of the system by being composed of routes that join other state routes at both ends or to arterial routes in the states of Oregon and Idaho and the Province of British Columbia.
(c) Public facilities may be considered to be served if they are within approximately two miles of a state highway.
(d) Exceptions may be made to include:
(i) Rural spurs as state highways if they meet the criteria relative to serving population centers of one thousand or greater population or activity centers with population equivalencies or an aggregated population of one thousand or greater;
(ii) Urban spurs as state highways that provide needed access to Washington state ferry terminals, state parks, major seaports, and trunk airports; and
(iii) Urban connecting links as state highways that function as needed bypass routing of regionally oriented through traffic and benefit truck routing, capacity alternative, business congestion, and geometric deficiencies.
(e) In urban and urbanized areas:
(i) Unless they are significant regional traffic generators, public facilities such as state hospitals, state correction centers, state universities, ferry terminals, and military bases do not constitute a criteria for establishment of a state highway; and
(ii) There may be no more than one parallel nonaccess controlled facility in the same corridor as a freeway or limited access facility as designated by the metropolitan planning organization.
(f) When there is a choice of two or more routes between population centers, the state route designation shall normally be based on the following considerations:
(i) The ability to handle higher traffic volumes;
(ii) The higher ability to accommodate further development or expansion along the existing alignment;
(iii) The most direct route and the lowest travel time;
(iv) The route that serves traffic with the most interstate, statewide, and interregional significance;
(v) The route that provides the optimal spacing between other state routes; and
(vi) The route that best serves the comprehensive plan for community development in those areas where such a plan has been developed and adopted.
(g) A route designated in chapter 47.39 RCW as a scenic and recreational highway may be designated as a state highway in addition to a parallel state highway route.
[ 1993 c 430 s 1; 1990 c 233 s 1.]

catchline: Criteria for changes to system.


title: RCW 47.17.005

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 2 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 5 in Everett, thence easterly by way of Monroe, Stevens Pass, and Leavenworth to a junction with state route number 97 in the vicinity of Peshastin; also
From a junction with state route number 97 in the vicinity of Peshastin, thence easterly by way of Wenatchee, to a junction with state route number 97 in the vicinity of Orondo, thence easterly by way of Waterville, Wilbur, and Davenport to a junction with state route number 90 in the vicinity west of Spokane; also
Beginning at a junction with state route number 90 at Spokane, thence northerly to a junction with state route number 395 in the vicinity north of Spokane; also
From a junction with state route number 395 in the vicinity north of Spokane, thence northerly to a junction with state route number 20 at Newport; also
From a junction with state route number 20 at Newport, thence easterly to the Washington-Idaho boundary line.
[ 1997 c 155 s 1; 1987 c 199 s 1; 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 2.]
Notes:
Purpose—1970 ex.s. c 51: "This act is intended to assign state route numbers to existing state highways duly established by prior legislative act in lieu of primary state highway numbers and secondary state highway numbers. Nothing contained herein is intended to add any new section of highway to the state highway system or delete any section of highway from the state highway system." [ 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 179.]

catchline: State route No. 2.


title: RCW 47.17.010

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 3 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 101 at Shelton, thence northeasterly to a junction with state route number 302 at Allyn; also
From that junction with state route number 302 at Allyn, thence northeasterly to a junction with state route number 106 in the vicinity of Belfair; also
From that junction with state route number 106 in the vicinity of Belfair, thence northeasterly by the most feasible route to Bremerton, thence northerly and easterly by the most feasible route in the vicinity of Poulsbo to a junction with state route number 104 in the vicinity of Port Gamble.
[ 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 3.]

catchline: State route No. 3.


title: RCW 47.17.015

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 4 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 101 in the vicinity of a location known as Johnson's Landing, in Pacific county, thence southeasterly by the most feasible route by way of Kelso to a junction with state route number 5.
[ 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 4.]

catchline: State route No. 4.


title: RCW 47.17.020

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 5, and designated as a Washington green highway, is established as follows:
Beginning at the Washington-Oregon boundary line on the interstate bridge over the Columbia river at Vancouver, thence northerly by way of Kelso, Chehalis, Centralia, Olympia, Tacoma, Seattle, Everett and Mt. Vernon, thence northwesterly to the east of Lake Samish, thence northeasterly and northerly by way of Bellingham to the international boundary line in the vicinity of Blaine in Whatcom county.
[ 2007 c 348 s 405; 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 5.]
Notes:
Findings—2007 c 348: See RCW 43.325.005.

catchline: State route No. 5—Washington green highway.


title: RCW 47.17.025

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 6 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 101 at Raymond, thence easterly by the most feasible route to a junction with state route number 5 at Chehalis.
[ 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 6.]

catchline: State route No. 6.


title: RCW 47.17.030

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 7 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 12 in the vicinity of Morton, thence northerly to a junction with state route number 706 at Elbe; also
From that junction with state route number 706 at Elbe, thence northerly to a junction with state route number 5 at Tacoma.
[ 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 7.]

catchline: State route No. 7.


title: RCW 47.17.035

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 8 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 12 in the vicinity of Elma, thence easterly to a junction with state route number 101 west of Olympia.
[ 1987 c 199 s 2; 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 8.]

catchline: State route No. 8.


title: RCW 47.17.040

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 9 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 522 north of Woodinville, thence northerly by way of Snohomish, Arlington and Sedro Woolley to a junction with state route number 542, in the vicinity of Deming; also
Beginning at a junction with state route number 542, in the vicinity of Lawrence, thence northerly to the international boundary at Sumas.
[ 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 9.]

catchline: State route No. 9.


title: RCW 47.17.045

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 10 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 970 at Teanaway junction thence easterly to a junction with state route number 97 west of Ellensburg.
[ 1987 c 199 s 3; 1975 c 63 s 14; 1971 ex.s. c 73 s 1; 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 10.]

catchline: State route No. 10.


title: RCW 47.17.050

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 11 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 5 in the vicinity of Burlington, thence northerly by way of Blanchard to a junction with state route number 5 at Bellingham.
[ 1987 c 199 s 4; 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 11.]

catchline: State route No. 11.


title: RCW 47.17.055

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 12 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 101 at Aberdeen, thence easterly by way of Montesano and Elma to a junction with state route number 8 in the vicinity of Elma; also
From that junction with state route number 8 in the vicinity of Elma, thence southeasterly to a junction with state route number 5 in the vicinity north of Centralia; also
Beginning at a junction with state route number 5 in the vicinity south of Chehalis, thence easterly by way of Morton and White Pass to a junction with state route number 410 northwest of Yakima; also
From that junction with state route number 410 northwest of Yakima, thence southeasterly to a junction with state route number 82 at Yakima; also
Beginning at a junction with state route number 182 near Pasco, thence southeasterly by the most feasible route by way of Wallula to Walla Walla, thence northerly by way of Dayton to a junction with state route number 127 at Dodge; also
From that junction with state route number 127 in the vicinity of Dodge, thence easterly by the most feasible route by way of Pomeroy and Clarkston to the Washington-Idaho boundary line.
[ 1985 c 177 s 1; 1983 c 180 s 1; 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 12.]

catchline: State route No. 12.


title: RCW 47.17.060

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 14 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 5 at Vancouver, thence easterly by way of Stevenson to a junction with state route number 97 in the vicinity of Maryhill; also
Beginning at a junction with state route number 97 in the vicinity of Maryhill, thence easterly along the north bank of the Columbia river to a junction with state route number 82 in the vicinity of Plymouth.
[ 1985 c 177 s 2; 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 13.]

catchline: State route No. 14.


title: RCW 47.17.065

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 16 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 5 at Tacoma, thence northwesterly by way of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to a junction with state route number 3 in the vicinity of Gorst.
[ 1987 c 199 s 5; 1973 1st ex.s. c 151 s 1; 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 14.]

catchline: State route No. 16.


title: RCW 47.17.070

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 17 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 395 in the vicinity of Mesa, thence northwesterly by way of the vicinity of Moses Lake, and Soap Lake, to a junction with state route number 2 west of Coulee City; also
From a junction with state route number 2 in the vicinity west of Coulee City, thence northerly by way of the vicinity of Leahy, crossing the Columbia river in the vicinity of Bridgeport, thence northwesterly to a junction with state route number 97 east of Brewster.
[ 1979 ex.s. c 33 s 1; 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 15.]

catchline: State route No. 17.


title: RCW 47.17.075

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 18 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 99 in the vicinity of northeast Tacoma, thence northeasterly by way of Auburn to a junction with state route number 90 west of North Bend.
[ 1987 c 199 s 6; 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 16.]

catchline: State route No. 18.


title: RCW 47.17.077

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 19 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 104, thence northerly to a junction with state route number 20 near Old Fort Townsend state park.
[ 1991 c 342 s 1.]
Notes:
Effective dates—1991 c 342: See note following RCW 47.01.425.

catchline: State route No. 19.


title: RCW 47.17.080

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 20 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 101 in the vicinity of Discovery Bay, thence northeasterly via the most feasible route to Port Townsend; also
From the state ferry terminal at Port Townsend via the state ferry system northeasterly to the state ferry terminal at Keystone; also
From the Keystone ferry dock on Whidbey Island, thence northeasterly by the most feasible route by way of Deception Pass, Burlington, Sedro Woolley, Concrete, Newhalem, Winthrop, Twisp, Okanogan, Tonasket, Republic, Kettle Falls, Colville, and Tiger; thence southerly and southeasterly to a junction with state route number 2 at Newport.
[ 1994 c 209 s 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 151 s 13; 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 17.]

catchline: State route No. 20.


title: RCW 47.17.081

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 20 north is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 20 in the vicinity southeast of Anacortes, thence northwesterly to the state ferry terminal at Anacortes; also
From the state ferry terminal at Anacortes via the state ferry system to the state ferry terminals at Lopez Island, Shaw Island, Orcas Island, and Friday Harbor.
[ 1994 c 209 s 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 151 s 17.]

catchline: State route No. 20 north.


title: RCW 47.17.085

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 21 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 260 in Kahlotus, thence northerly by the most feasible route, crossing state route number 26, and continuing northerly to a junction with state route number 395 in the vicinity of Lind; also
Beginning at a junction with state route number 395 in the vicinity of Lind, thence northerly by the most feasible route by way of Odessa to a junction with state route number 2 in the vicinity west of Wilbur; also
Beginning at a junction with state route number 2 at Wilbur, thence northerly by the most feasible route to a junction with state route number 20 at Republic; also
Beginning at a junction with state route number 20 east of Republic, thence northeasterly by the most feasible route to the east of Curlew lake by way of Curlew to the international boundary line in the vicinity of Danville.
[ 1983 c 79 s 1; 1975 c 63 s 1; 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 18.]

catchline: State route No. 21.


title: RCW 47.17.090

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 22 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 82, thence southerly to a junction of state route number 97 in the vicinity of Toppenish; also
From a junction with state route number 97 at Toppenish, thence southeasterly by way of Mabton to a junction with state route number 82 at Prosser.
[ 1987 c 199 s 7; 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 19.]

catchline: State route No. 22.


title: RCW 47.17.095

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 23 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 195 in the vicinity north of Colfax, thence northwesterly to a junction with state route number 90 at Sprague; also
From that junction with state route number 90 at Sprague, thence northwesterly to a junction with state route number 28 at Harrington.
[ 1987 c 199 s 8; 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 20.]

catchline: State route No. 23.


title: RCW 47.17.100

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 24 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 82 at Yakima, thence easterly and northerly via Cold Creek and Vernita to a junction with state route number 26 in the vicinity of Othello.
[ 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 21.]

catchline: State route No. 24.


title: RCW 47.17.105

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 25 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 2 at Davenport, thence northerly by the most feasible route to a junction with state route number 395 in the vicinity of Kettle Falls, thence northeasterly by the most feasible route to international boundary line.
[ 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 22.]

catchline: State route No. 25.


title: RCW 47.17.110

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 26 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 90 in the vicinity of the east end of the Vantage bridge, thence southerly, parallel to the east bank of the Columbia river for a distance of approximately two and one-half miles, thence southeasterly to the vicinity of Othello, thence easterly to a junction with state route number 395, thence easterly by way of the vicinity of Washtucna and Dusty to a junction with state route number 195 in the vicinity of Colfax.
[ 1979 ex.s. c 33 s 2; 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 23.]

catchline: State route No. 26.


title: RCW 47.17.115

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 27 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 195 in the vicinity of Pullman, thence northerly to a junction with state route number 271 in the vicinity of Oakesdale; also
From a junction with state route number 271 at Oakesdale, thence northerly by way of Tekoa, Latah, Fairfield, and Rockford to a junction with state route number 290 in the vicinity of Millwood.
[ 1991 c 342 s 2; 1979 ex.s. c 195 s 1; 1975 c 63 s 2; 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 24.]
Notes:
Effective dates—1991 c 342: See note following RCW 47.01.425.

catchline: State route No. 27.


title: RCW 47.17.120

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 28 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 2 in the vicinity east of Wenatchee, thence southeasterly to a junction with state route number 281 at Quincy; also
From that junction with state route number 281 at Quincy, thence easterly by way of Ephrata and Odessa to a junction with state route number 2 at Davenport.
[ 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 25.]

catchline: State route No. 28.


title: RCW 47.17.130

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 31 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 20 at Tiger, thence northerly by way of Metaline Falls to the international boundary.
[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 151 s 14; 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 27.]

catchline: State route No. 31.


title: RCW 47.17.132

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 35 is established as follows:
Beginning at the Washington-Oregon boundary line thence northerly to a junction with state route number 14 in the vicinity of White Salmon.
[ 2006 c 334 s 41; 1997 c 308 s 1.]
Notes:
Effective date—2006 c 334: See note following RCW 47.01.051.

catchline: State route No. 35.


title: RCW 47.17.133

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 41 is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 2 in Newport, thence southerly along the Washington-Idaho boundary line to Fourth Street in Newport.
[ 1997 c 155 s 2.]

catchline: State route No. 41.


title: RCW 47.17.135

text:
A state highway to be known as state route number 82, and designated as a Washington green highway, is established as follows:
Beginning at a junction with state route number 90 in the vicinity of Ellensburg, thence southerly and easterly by way of Yakima, Union Gap, Sunnyside, Prosser, Kiona, and Goose Gap west of Richland, thence southeasterly near Kennewick and southwesterly by way of the vicinity of Plymouth to a crossing of the Columbia river at the Washington-Oregon boundary line.
[ 2007 c 348 s 406; 1979 ex.s. c 33 s 3; 1970 ex.s. c 51 s 28.]
Notes:
Findings—2007 c 348: See RCW 43.325.005.

catchline: State route No. 82—Washington green highway.