2635-S AMS EC S4881.1

SHB 2635 - S COMM AMD

By Committee on Economic Development

ADOPTED 03/04/2004

Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 53.08 RCW to read as follows:

A port district may provide advisory consulting services for compensation on matters within the scope of this title or Title 14 RCW. A port district may provide these services only to other public agencies and governments, including foreign governments and government-sponsored organizations. A port district providing consulting services must create and maintain an open roster of Washington firms interested in bidding on opportunities generated as a result.

By enacting this legislation, the legislature intends to enhance the ability of Washington port districts to facilitate economic opportunities for the benefit of Washington businesses. Nothing in this section is intended to authorize direct competition by port districts with private business.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. This act expires July 1, 2008."

SHB 2635 - S COMM AMD

By Committee on Economic Development

ADOPTED 03/04/2004

On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "districts;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "adding a new section to chapter 53.08 RCW; and providing an expiration date."

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