Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWashingtonIntroduced
SB 6225: Authorizing bonds for transportation funding.
Marko Liias
SB 6225 status: Introduced — Effective date 3/31/2026 (updated Mar 31, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 75/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The state legislature is authorizing the issuance of bonds to fund transportation infrastructure, including roads and bridges.
Who is affected
Taxpayers (as the source of repayment), construction firms, and the general public utilizing transportation infrastructure.
Requirements and enforcement
The government must manage the debt issuance and allocation of funds to specific projects.
Costs and funding
The costs are the principal and interest payments associated with the bonds over time.
When it takes effect
The bill is marked as effective as of March 31, 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for accelerated infrastructure maintenance and modernization.
Risks and tradeoffs
Accumulation of public debt and the impact of interest payments on future state budgets.
What is still unknown
The total dollar amount of the bonds, the specific projects receiving funding, and the exact repayment timeline are not stated.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Provides capital for critical infrastructure
- Supports regional construction industry employment
- Enables completion of long-term capital projects
Risks
- Increases long-term state public debt
- Requires future revenue for interest payments
- Potential for project cost overruns
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Legislative oversight of borrowing levels
- Public record of state fiscal liabilities
- Clear authorization of debt purpose
Risks
- Debt may bypass current fiscal year oversight
- Fiscal impact extends to future legislatures
- Complexity in auditing long-term projects
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Funding for failing bridge repairs
- Improved safety of aging road infrastructure
- Enhanced emergency response connectivity
Risks
- Potential for construction-related safety incidents
- Uncertainty in actual safety outcome metrics
- Regional bias in safety project funding
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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- GovernorUpcoming
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