6800-S.E AMH WOOB BOWM 052

ESSB 6800 - H AMD TO TR COMM AMD (H5409.1/06) 1104

By Representative Woods

FAILED 3/2/2006

   On page 2, line 22 of the amendment, after "for cause." insert "No commissioner shall be appointed for more than two consecutive terms."

   On page 4, line 20 of the amendment, after "To" strike "((prepare a))" and insert "prepare ((a)),"

   On page 4, line 30 of the amendment, after "facilities))" strike all material through "47.01.101(12)" on line 31 of the amendment, and insert ", which shall be subject to the approval of the legislature in the biennial transportation budget act"

   On page 7, line 32 of the amendment, after "law;" insert "and"

   On page 7, line 36 of the amendment, after "assessments" strike all material through "input" on page 8, line 8 of the amendment.

   On page 11, line 16 of the amendment, after "The" strike "((transportation commission)) department, in consultation with the office of financial management," and insert "transportation commission"

   On page 11, line 22 of the amendment, after "and the legislature" insert ", and is subject to the approval of the legislature in the biennial transportation budget act"

   On page 11, line 23 of the amendment, after "the" strike "(( transportation commission, in consultation with the Washington state)) department (( of transportation,))" and insert "transportation commission, in consultation with the Washington state department of transportation,"

   On page 12, line 25 of the amendment, after "The" strike ((transportation commission)) department" and insert "transportation commission"

   Correct any internal references accordingly.

EFFECT: Reinstates two-term limit on commissioners. Moves the functions and duties of preparing the statewide transportation plan and the comprehensive investment program to the Commission instead of the DOT. Requires legislative approval in the transportation budget of both the statewide transportation plan and comprehensive investment program.