1231-S AMH CHAN BAXS1

SHB 1231 - H AMD 550 ADOPTED 4-15-91

By Representative Chandler

     On page 24, line 11, after "(5)" strike all material through "speeds;" on line 18, and insert:

     "By December 15, 1991, the department of transportation, in cooperation with local units of government and Amtrak, shall submit to the legislative transportation committee a program to improve Amtrak services in Washington.  Upon submittal and approval of the program recommendations by the legislative transportation committee, the department may expend up to $10,000,000 from the transportation fund-state for program implementation.  The program may include but is not limited to the following:

     (a) Improvements to tracks, grade crossings, and signal systems necessary to increase operating speeds.  In developing these recommendations, the department shall involve the utilities and transportation commission and other affected state and local agencies;"

EFFECT:  Clarifies that LTC approval is required prior to expenditure of funds and that the development of recommendations related to train operations involves affected jurisdictions.