StateWashington

SB 6225: Authorizing bonds for transportation funding.

Marko LiiasIntroduced

SB 6225 status: Introduced — Effective date 3/31/2026 (updated Mar 31, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactHigh impact 75/100

Bill summary

Official

The Senate is deciding whether to let the government borrow money to pay for fixing roads and public transit.

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Potential investment in public transit infrastructure

Risks

  • Expansion of road networks can increase carbon footprint

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Stimulus effect from infrastructure construction jobs
  • Improved logistics and connectivity

Risks

  • Increased long-term state debt burden
  • Future fiscal pressure from interest payments

Society

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Enhanced access to public transit
  • Maintenance of essential transport infrastructure

Risks

  • Potential for future tax increases to service debt
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Abstract lacks specific bond amounts and project lists

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective date 3/31/2026.

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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