BILL REQ. #: H-2003.1

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HOUSE BILL 2205
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State of Washington

59th Legislature

2005 Regular Session

By Representatives Appleton, Sells, Morris, B. Sullivan, Kilmer, Hudgins, Simpson, Haigh, Lantz, Kenney and McDermott

Read first time 02/23/2005. Referred to Committee on Transportation.

AN ACT Relating to galley service on Washington state ferries; adding a new section to chapter 47.60 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

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

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 47.60 RCW to read as follows:
     The department shall seek to promptly reestablish galley food service on vessels. In reestablishing galley service, the department shall follow these principles:
     (1) First, make every effort to facilitate the completion of current negotiations for the provision of galley service for the 2005 summer season.
     (2) At a minimum, fully recover the costs of providing galley service.
     (3) Consider state operation of galley service if it will result in earliest commencement of the service.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2 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.

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