Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Transportation Committee |
HB 2642
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Brief Description: Modifying the deadline for annual regulatory fees for charter party and excursion service carriers.
Sponsors: Representatives Walkinshaw, Kochmar, Clibborn and Klippert; by request of Utilities & Transportation Commission.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/3/14
Staff: Andrew Russell (786-7143).
Background:
The Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) regulates various transportation businesses, including railroads, commercial ferries, and passenger charter carriers. Entities regulated by the UTC are required to provide an annual report to the UTC and to pay an annual fee. These regulatory fees must be deposited in the Public Service Revolving Fund.
Summary of Bill:
Passenger charter carriers are required to pay an annual regulatory fee by May 1 of each year, to cover operations for the year in which the fee is paid.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.