Washington SB5987 addresses the emergency replacement of the failed Fairfax bridge on state route number 165.

Washington SB5987 declares the failure of the Fairfax bridge on state route number 165 an emergency, directing the Department of Transportation to restore access across the Carbon River. The bill grants the secretary emergency authority to expedite climate change mitigation efforts, including capital investments for relocating tribes at risk from sea level rise and flooding. It also establishes the Climate Commitment Account for funding environmental justice and resilience projects, with a focus on communities in greatest need.

Washington SB5987 addresses the emergency replacement of the failed Fairfax bridge on state route number 165.

Washington SB5987 declares the failure of the Fairfax bridge on state route number 165 an emergency, directing the Department of Transportation to restore access across the Carbon River. The bill grants the secretary emergency authority to expedite climate change mitigation efforts, including capital investments for relocating tribes at risk from sea level rise and flooding. It also establishes the Climate Commitment Account for funding environmental justice and resilience projects, with a focus on communities in greatest need.