HB 2108-S - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 4/16/97)

     Declares an intent of this act to procure a similar vessel to that of the three Jumbo Mark II Class vessels under construction by utilizing the existing agreements, contracts, methods, equipment, and techniques.

     Provides that the legislative transportation committee shall contract for an independent review, evaluation, and verification of costs associated with the construction of the Jumbo Mark II Class ferry vessels authorized under chapter 47.60 RCW, including, but not limited to, material and total labor hours and weighted labor rate cost.  The independent review and verification of costs shall be completed no later than August 1, 1997.