1129-S2 AMH HAYE MUNN 484

2SHB 1129 - H AMD 656

By Representative Hayes

WITHDRAWN 02/12/2014

     On page 2, after line 17, insert the following:

    "(3) This section expires when the bonds issued for the construction or purchase of any ferry vessel, for which the proceeds of the fees imposed by this section are pledged in whole or in part, are retired.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 3.  (1) The department of transportation shall convene a work group consisting of appropriate staff from the department of transportation and the members of the executive committee of the ferry advisory committees created pursuant to RCW 47.60.310.  This work group shall develop recommendations for cost savings that may be implemented within the department in order to fund the construction or purchase of new ferry vessels.

    (2) By December 31, 2014, the department of transportation must provide a report to the transportation committees of the legislature summarizing the recommendations developed by the work group required by this section.

    (3) This section expires June 30, 2015."

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.  Correct the title.

EFFECT:  Eliminates the service fees imposed in section 2 of the act when the bonds that are issued for the construction or purchase of any ferry vessel and pledge any of the proceeds of the service fees are retired.  Requires a report from the department of transportation and the executive committee of the ferry advisory committees regarding options for funding additional ferry vessels.

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