Legislative Agenda

Transportation Choices Coalition’s 2025 Legislative Agenda is all about defending progressive transportation funding, increasing safety on our state’s most dangerous roads, and improving access to transportation for all Washingtonians. Check out our legislative agenda here and read more about Washington’s legislative process below.

The Washington State Legislature meets every year, starting on the second Monday of January, to create and pass laws. The Legislature has two bodies of government: the House (98 members, elected for two-year terms) and the Senate (49 members, elected for four-year terms). Find out more about Washington State’s legislative process here.

2025 Bill Tracker

Last updated 2/3/2025.

Status

Position

Bill

Description

House Finance

Support

HB 1043

Extending the commute trip reduction tax credit. This would help more businesses participate. LEARN MORE

House Transportation / Senate Transportation

Support

HB 1227 / SB 5161

Making transportation appropriations for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. We’ll ensure that Climate Committment Act revenue continues to fund multimodal transportation. LEARN MORE

House Local Government hearing Feb. 4 / Senate Housing exec. session Feb. 5

Support

HB 1299 / SB 5184

Concerning minimum parking requirements. This would limit parking minimums as a requirement for development. LEARN MORE

House Transportation

Oppose

HB 1324

Funding the state transportation system using Climate Commitment Act revenues. This would divert CCA funds for highway purposes. LEARN MORE

House Labor & Commerce hearing Feb. 4 / Senate Labor & Commerce exec session Feb. 7

    Support

    HB 1402 / SB 5501

    Concerning job postings requiring driver’s licenses. This would help ensure nondrivers are not unfairly barred from job opportunities. LEARN MORE

    House Transportation

    Oppose

    HB 1405

    Reducing the requirements of complete streets obligations for transportation projects. This would hurt efforts to make streets safer for people walking, biking, and taking transit. LEARN MORE

    Heard in House Housing Jan. 28

        Support

        HB 1491

        Promoting transit-oriented housing development. This would require cities to allow more density near light rail and bus rapid transit stops. LEARN MORE

        House Transportation / Senate Transportation

        Support

        HB 1772 / SB 5595

        Establishing shared streets. This would legalize a type of street where cars are allowed, but pedestrians are the priority, and the speed limit is 10 mph. LEARN MORE

        Heard in Senate Transportation Jan. 30

        Support

        SB 5067

        Concerning impaired driving. This would lower the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for impaired driving from .08 to .05. LEARN MORE

        Heard in Senate Transportation Jan. 27

        Support

        SB 5374

        Including tribal representation in certain transportation activities. This would require better coordination between transportation planning bodies and tribal governments and better tribal representation in state traffic safety efforts. LEARN MORE

        Policy Programs

         

        Good policy goes beyond bills, laws, and technical discussions. Our work is focused on helping cities, counties, and Washington State develop holistic transportation solutions that create connected communities and a healthy planet. We believe that engaging with the people most affected is at the center of strong and sustainable policy creation

        We are working to improve reliable and affordable access to transportation that connects our communities to jobs, education, health care, and each other. When our transportation system works for everyone, we all thrive. Here’s a look at our policy work:

        Access + Affordability

        Growing economic inequality is widening the gaps in access to mobility. Research is clear that reliable transportation is a key determinant of whether communities can thrive and realize their full potential. Great transit service is an essential transportation option and ensuring access.

         

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        New Technology + Innovation

        Growth has accelerated demand for mobility and affordable housing options, a challenge that must be met if we want to remain prosperous, inclusive, and competitive. Technology presents an opportunity to create a more equitable system, with improved access for all — but only if we keep equity at the heart of policy development and focus on access, affordability, and sustainability.

         

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        Health + Sustainability

        The car-dominant paradigm of the past fifty years has left our communities less connected, increasing emissions that are harming the planet, and resulting in adverse health outcomes, particularly for communities of color and low-income communities. Great transit service can provide more opportunities for physical activity, reduce stressful commutes, and help strengthen social networks.

         

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        Plans + Projects

        Recently passed ballot measures – including ST2, ST3, and Move Seattle – provide an unprecedented opportunity to expand the Puget Sound region’s high capacity transit system. We have a crucial role to play helping transit agency partners be successful. We work to ensure that these policies and voter-approved transit expansions are effectively implemented to support access and foster equitable, healthy communities connected by great transit.

         

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