Washington HB1643 addresses utility facility relocation and removal responsibilities during transportation system improvements.

Washington HB1643 amends existing laws to clarify and expand the circumstances under which cities, towns, and the state can require utility franchise holders to pay for the relocation or removal of their facilities. This includes projects necessary for the construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of public streets, bridges, or other public ways, structures, or places. The bill specifies that such requirements can be imposed when the project is in the public interest and has been included in a published local or state plan or program.

Washington HB1643 addresses utility facility relocation and removal responsibilities during transportation system improvements.

Washington HB1643 amends existing laws to clarify and expand the circumstances under which cities, towns, and the state can require utility franchise holders to pay for the relocation or removal of their facilities. This includes projects necessary for the construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of public streets, bridges, or other public ways, structures, or places. The bill specifies that such requirements can be imposed when the project is in the public interest and has been included in a published local or state plan or program.