HB 1018 sponsored by Rep. Tom Dent (R-Moses Lake), would increase the allowable grant amount, from $250,000 to $750,000 that the Department of Transportation may provide for general aviation projects through the Airport Aid Grant Program. The program provides financial assistance to public-use airports in Washington.
HB 1018 had a public hearing in the House Transportation Committee on January 12 and is scheduled for executive session on January 18. AWC is supportive of this legislation.