Requiring approval by the joint Oregon-Washington legislative action committee of certain contracts regarding the interstate bridge replacement project replacing the Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia river.

Summary

The bill forms a 16‑member bipartisan committee from both states’ legislatures to oversee planning, public input, and financing recommendations for a new I‑5 bridge. It requires the committee’s approval before the Washington Department of Transportation can sign new or altered contracts with the project’s engineering consultant. The measure is declared an emergency and takes effect immediately.

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