HB 2984-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

     Authorizes additional public-private transportation initiatives.

     Directs the department of transportation to provide staff support to a legislative oversight committee that will manage a study of public-private partnerships in transportation.

     Directs the legislative oversight committee to analyze and make recommendations on:  (1) The barriers that prevent the private sector from providing transportation services, which could include ferry, bus, or monorail; (2) the use of public-private partnerships nationally and the experiences of other states in using public-private partnerships; (3) the public-private opportunities for transportation projects in Washington; and (4) the advantages and disadvantages of the financing options available for public-private partnerships.  The legislative oversight committee shall report its findings and recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2003.