For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

(1) Committee - The multimodal transportation programs and projects selection committee.

(2) Department - The Washington state department of transportation.

(3) Public record - Includes any writing containing information relating to the conduct of government or the performance of any governmental or proprietary function prepared, owned, used, or retained by any state or local agency regardless of fiscal form or characteristics.

(4) Exceptions - Include any circumstance, condition, issue, or situation wherein a program or project may be unable to be completed on schedule and/or within its budget.