5026.E AMH GRIF WRIK 128

ESB 5026 - H AMD 460

By Representative Griffey

NOT ADOPTED 04/06/2021

On page 1, line 13, after "equipment" insert ", except that funds may be used to purchase equipment that increases worker safety, including equipment that addresses concerns raised by the department of labor and industries, or to purchase equipment that is selected in coordination with workers' unions at the port terminal"

On page 1, line 16, after "equipment" insert "used to handle container cargo at a marine terminal owned by a port district or port development authority"

EFFECT:

Allows moneys available to a port district or port development authority to be used to purchase fully automated marine container cargo handling equipment if the equipment increases worker safety or is selected in coordination with workers' unions at the port terminal.

Specifies that fully automated marine container cargo handling equipment means equipment used to handle container cargo at a marine terminal owned by a port district or port development authority.

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