AGO Opinion Topics: CONSTITUTIONALITY PLEDGE MONEYS MOTOR VEHICLE FUND SECURE TOLL BRIDGE AND FERRY

Legislation making a direct appropriation of moneys from the motor vehicle fund as a subsidy in aid of the operation of an integrated Puget Sound transportation system, including bridges and ferries; or providing for an annual pledge of fuel excise taxes from the motor vehicle fund as a guaranty of toll facility revenue bonds would not be invalid as contravening the provisions of Art. II, § 40, Art. VIII, §§ 1 and 5 and Art. XII, § 9.