2723 AMH NEAL 32 Adopted 2-4-02

HB 2723 - H AMD

By Representative ___

     On page 10, after line 8, insert the following:

     "(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 2(a) of this section, upon satisfaction of the conditions enumerated in subsection (1) of this section:

     (a) The facility must be operated as a toll-free facility; and

     (b) The operation, maintenance, upkeep, and repair of the facility must be paid from funds appropriated for the use of the department for the construction and maintenance of the primary state highways of the state of Washington."

EFFECT:  Requires that tolls on facilities built under the Public‑Private Initiatives Act be removed once all costs of building the project, including satisfaction of project debt, have been paid.