HB 1868 - H AMD 180 FAILED 3-15-91

By Representative Fuhrman

On page 1 strike everything after the enacting clause and insert:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature recognizes the unique needs of the citizens of the state who live and are employed around Puget Sound, the businesses who must cross Puget Sound as part of conducting business, and the tourists who visit the area. The legislature also recognizes the part played by the Washington state ferry system in meeting these needs. The governor, as head of the executive branch, should have direct control over the Washington state ferry system. The legislature therefore finds and declares that a separate agency in state government should be created to service those requirements.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. The department of marine transportation is created. All powers and duties regarding marine transportation currently held by the department of transportation are transferred to the department of marine transportation. The governor has direct control over the department of marine transportation.