Washington SB5690 mandates the Department of Transportation to notify utility owners of planned projects and seek federal funding for utility.

Washington SB5690 requires the Department of Transportation to inform utility owners about planned state highway projects at least a year in advance. The bill also directs the department to seek federal funding for utility relocation costs associated with fish barrier removal projects. If utility owners do not coordinate the installation of broadband infrastructure with state highway projects, the department can enlist contractors to install broadband conduit as part of road construction projects. The bill defines "broadband conduit" and "broadband infrastructure" for clarity.

Washington SB5690 mandates the Department of Transportation to notify utility owners of planned projects and seek federal funding for utility.

Washington SB5690 requires the Department of Transportation to inform utility owners about planned state highway projects at least a year in advance. The bill also directs the department to seek federal funding for utility relocation costs associated with fish barrier removal projects. If utility owners do not coordinate the installation of broadband infrastructure with state highway projects, the department can enlist contractors to install broadband conduit as part of road construction projects. The bill defines "broadband conduit" and "broadband infrastructure" for clarity.