BILL REQ. #:  H-4476.1 

Read first time 01/27/2004.   Referred to Committee on Transportation.

     AN ACT Relating to transportation project priorities; adding a new section to Title 47 RCW; creating a new section; providing a contingent expiration date; and declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   It is the intent of the legislature that important safety projects take higher priority over relocating the Keystone ferry terminal. The ferry system is currently operating vessels that can access the current terminal location and any new boats planned for construction can be constructed so that they can access the current location, making relocation of the terminal unnecessary.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2   A new section is added to Title 47 RCW to read as follows:
     Any funding that is identified for the relocation of the Keystone ferry terminal is to be used to construct an interchange at state route number 16 and Burley-Olalla road. This includes funding identified in the current biennium as well as funding identified in future biennia.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3   This act expires on completion of an interchange at state route number 16 and Burley-Olalla road as certified by the department of transportation to the legislative transportation committee.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 4   This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.