6381-S.E AMH SIMP LEAT 262

ESSB 6381 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-5516.6/10) 1541

By Representative Simpson

FAILED 3/08/2010

    On page 37, line 4 of the striking amendment, after "program" insert ", after obtaining certain assurances from the federal transit authority in writing,"

    On page 37, line 5 of the striking amendment, after "lanes." insert "Prior to implementing the pilot program, the department must first obtain assurances in writing from the federal transit authority that the pilot program will not threaten or otherwise compromise receipt or use of any federal funding for any state or local transportation agency or provider."  

    On page 37, line 9 of the striking amendment, after "carry" strike "eight" and insert "sixteen"

EFFECT: Establishes a condition precedent to implementing the pilot project, by requiring that the department first obtain assurances from the Federal Transit Authority that the pilot project will not threaten or otherwise compromise the receipt or use of any federal funding for any state or local transportation agency or provider. Modifies the required capacity of the authorized private providers from eight or more passengers to sixteen or more passengers.     

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