That few passed indicates the sensitivity of the issue. While many want absolute privacy, constitutional freedoms do not allow laws to discriminate. I support protecting individuals' private data from being used without their knowledge. A commission studying transportation funding says a new financing mechanism is needed to keep Washington transportation projects on track. The mobility of people, goods and services has reached a crisis point.
Arguments revolve around roads vs. transit, government waste vs. spending efficiencies.
The problem is greater than any one solution. Road expansion and transit are required. Spending and accountability priorities alone will not provide the funds needed. I have supported indexing the gas tax as well as a modest increase. This year I supported vehicle-related tax revenues dedicated to transportation.