Revised for 2nd substitute: Concerning actions of the department of transportation to notify utility owners of projects and seek federal funding for utility relocation costs.

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This bill directs the Washington State Department of Transportation to share information about planned highway projects with utility owners to allow for the installation of broadband infrastructure. If utility owners cannot participate, the department may allow contractors to install broadband conduit during road construction. The bill also requires the department to give utility owners at least one year's notice for fish barrier removal projects and to seek federal funding for utility relocation costs.

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