Chapter 362, Laws of 2003 (SSB 5748)-Performance Audits of Transportation Agencies SSB 5748 created the Transportation Performance Audit Board. Since its creation, TPAB has completed five major audits: Washington State Department of Transportation's (WSDOT) capital management program, environmental permitting, highway and ferry programs, and transportation programs in the Department of Licensing and the Washington State Patrol.
Chapter 8, Laws of 2003 (ESB 5279)-Permit Streamlining
ESB 5279 reauthorized the Transportation Permit Efficiency and Accountability Committee (TPEAC) for another three years to continue it its work to develop one-stop permitting and programmatic permits, to integrate local permitting into the streamlined process, and to better coordinate state permit requirements.
Chapter 363, Laws of 2003 (SSB 5248)-Workforce Efficiencies
SSB 5248 authorized contracting out of transportation construction and engineering services and prevailing wage process improvements and increased apprenticeships and required local government transportation efficiencies as a condition of receiving state funds.
Chapter 360, Laws of 2003, Partial Veto (ESHB 1163)-2003-05 Transportation Budget Strict project appropriations ensure WSDOT cannot move money from one project to another without legislative approval.