(1) The purpose of eliminating a portion of the sales tax exemption under RCW
82.08.0261 for liquefied natural gas sold for use as a marine vessel transportation fuel is to support the Washington state ferries and other state highway system needs. For this reason, general state revenues transferred under RCW
82.32.860 to the motor vehicle fund are excluded from the calculation of general state revenues for purposes of Article VIII, section 1 of the state Constitution and RCW
39.42.130 and
39.42.140.
(2) This section expires July 1, 2028.