6628.E AMH .... H5594.1

ESB 6628 - H AMD TO TRPB COMM AMD (H5305.2) 1186 ADOPTED 3-11-98

By Representative

    On page 5, after line 7 of the amendment, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 5.  A new section is added to chapter 81.104 RCW to read as follows:

    Any regional transit authority imposing taxes under this chapter shall consult with the department of community, trade, and economic development to explore the potential for developing contracting methods and procedures that encourage the establishment of a manufacturing base in the state of Washington for the purpose of constructing and assembling commuter and light rail train sets and components.  The regional transit authority shall report its findings and recommendations to the legislative transportation committee by January 1, 1999."

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