FINAL BILL REPORT

                  HB 2001

                         C 428 L 93

                     Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Clarifying voter‑approval procedures for transit agencies.

By Representatives H. Myers and R. Fisher.

House Committee on Transportation

Senate Committee on Transportation

Background:  The High Capacity Transit Act is unclear as to how to gain voter approval for a high capacity system and financing plans when the service area includes another country or state.  This problem has emerged because Clark County and Portland transit systems may form a bi-state high capacity transportation system.  Local officials in Clark County want to make certain that the act clearly defines the body of voters from whom they must seek approval.

Summary:  Transit agencies that plan to form a high capacity transit system with another state or country must gain approval only from residents living within the service area that is in Washington State.

Votes on Final Passage:

House  98 0

Senate 45 0

Effective:  July 25, 1993