HJM 4022

Washington State House of Representatives	BILL ANALYSIS

Transportation Committee

HJM 4022

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

Brief Description: Requesting the Clinton ferry terminal be named the "Jack Metcalf Ferry Terminal."

Sponsors: Representatives Strow, Pearson, Sells, B. Sullivan, Ericksen, Bailey, Schindler, Kretz, Kristiansen, Linville, Quall, Chandler, Kenney, Kelley, Dunn and Skinner.

Brief Summary of Bill

Requests that the Washington State Transportation Commission name the Clinton ferry terminal the "Jack Metcalf Ferry Terminal."

Hearing Date: 3/22/07

Staff: David Munnecke (786-7315).

Background:

The Washington State Transportation Commission (Commission) is responsible for naming transportation facilities. The Commission's policy regarding the naming of transportation facilities states that community support shall be measured, preferably through a resolution or memorial adopted by the Legislature. The Commission also considers the following evidence when making a determination:

supportive letters from state and federal legislators representing impacted areas;
resolutions passed by local and regional elected officials;
the Department of Transportation (DOT) regional support; and
supportive actions by organizations, such as chambers of commerce and service clubs.

Following final Commission action naming the facility, the DOT designs and installs the appropriate signs in accordance with state and federal standards.

Summary of Bill:

The memorial recognizes the following in its message to the Secretary of Transportation, the Commission, and the DOT. The Legislature represents that Jack Metcalf:

was born in Marysville, Washington in 1927;
founded the Log Castle Bed and Breakfast in Langley, Washington;
served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1947, and also served as a United States Marshall and Patrol Boat Captain;
taught in the public schools for 30 years;
served as a Washington State Representative from the 38th Legislative District from 1961 to 1965;
served as a Washington State Senator for 20 years, first from the 21st Legislative District from 1967 to 1975 and then from the 10th Legislative District from 1981 to 1993;
twice was a candidate for the United States Senate, in 1968 and 1974, and was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives in 1992;
served as the Congressman from the 2nd Congressional District from 1995 until his retirement in 2001;
served as a member of the Transportation Committee of the United States House of Representatives as well as a conferee on the TEA-21 transportation bill in 1998;
was a strong fiscal conservative; avid conservationist, and outdoorsman;
devoted his life to his wife of 59 years, Norma, and their family.

The Legislature requests that copies of the memorial be immediately transmitted to the Secretary of Transportation, the DOT, and the Commission, and that the Commission commence proceedings to name the Clinton Ferry Terminal in Clinton, Washington, the "Jack Metcalf Ferry Terminal."

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.