Modifies lease terms for unused highway land to serve community purposes.

The bill modifies the allowable terms for leasing unused highway land in Washington. It enables the Department of Transportation to lease such land to public agencies, special purpose districts, or community-based nonprofit organizations for community purposes. These purposes include housing assistance, shelter programs, parks, public recreation, and public transportation. The department can use appropriated funds for leasing costs if the lessee cannot reasonably assume them.

Modifies lease terms for unused highway land to serve community purposes.

The bill modifies the allowable terms for leasing unused highway land in Washington. It enables the Department of Transportation to lease such land to public agencies, special purpose districts, or community-based nonprofit organizations for community purposes. These purposes include housing assistance, shelter programs, parks, public recreation, and public transportation. The department can use appropriated funds for leasing costs if the lessee cannot reasonably assume them.