SB 6742 - DIGEST

Provides that the department of transportation shall provide grants to private operators of passenger-only ferries whose routes operating on routes serving terminals, docks, or pier space under RCW 47.64.090 to provide service on routes utilizing those facilities. The grants shall be from the passenger-only ferry account and shall be used to contract for reduced-cost tickets based on services provided by the private operators for the benefit of the passenger-only ferry users.

Provides that the amount of the grant each year to each operator is limited to the amount paid annually by each operator for use of the facilities under RCW 47.64.090.

Creates the passenger-only ferry account in the custody of the state treasurer as a nonappropriated account.