2108-S AMH SCHK NEAL 26

SHB 2108 - H AMD 1192 ADOPTED 3-12-98

By Representative

     Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1.  A new section is added to chapter 47.60 RCW to read as follows:

     The legislature finds and declares that there is a compelling need for the construction of a Jumbo Class Mark II ferry vessel.  The long-range travel demand for trips from Central and North Kitsap Peninsula to the Seattle and Edmonds mainland ferry terminals indicate a one hundred twenty-two percent forecast increase in peak travel demand over the next twenty years between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.  In order to support the economic growth of the Puget Sound region and meet the forecasted citizen cross-sound travel demand, the Washington state ferry system must provide reliable ferry vessel operations that cannot be maintained with the existing aging super class ferry capacity.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2.  A new section is added to chapter 47.60 RCW to read as follows:

     (1) The department is authorized to proceed with the acquisition, procurement, and construction of a Jumbo Class Mark II ferry.  The acquisition, procurement, and construction of the vessel authorized in this section shall be undertaken in accordance with the authority provided in RCW 47.56.030.

     (2) Such ferry shall be constructed within the boundaries of the state of Washington, except that equipment furnished by the state and components, products, and systems that are standard manufactured items are not subject to the in-state requirement under this subsection.  For the purposes of this section, "constructed" means the fabrication, by joining together by welding or fastening of all steel parts from which the total vessel is constructed, including, but not limited to, equipment and machinery, castings, electrical, electronics, deck covering, lining, and paint and joiner work, required by the contract. "Constructed" also means the interconnection of all equipment, machinery, and services, such as piping, wiring, and ducting.  All warranty work on the vessel also shall be performed within the boundaries of the state of Washington, insofar as practicable.

     (3) A Jumbo Class Mark II ferry constructed under the requirements of subsection (1) of this section shall be of comparable quality and design as, and shall incorporate like controls, engines, and a propulsion system utilized in, the Jumbo Class Mark II ferries presently in operation or under construction in order to promote maximum commonality with those vessels.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 3.  A new section is added to chapter 47.60 RCW to read as follows:

     The department's authority to proceed with the acquisition, procurement, and construction of the vessel authorized under section 2 of this act is contingent on a legislative appropriation approving that authority."

EFFECT:  Adds authority for DOT to construct a Jumbo Class Mark II ferry vessel.

SHB 2108 - H AMD

By Representative

     On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "vessels;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "and adding new sections to chapter 47.60 RCW."

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