BILL REQ. #: H-4125.1

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HOUSE BILL 2889
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State of Washington

58th Legislature

2004 Regular Session

By Representatives Cooper, Woods, Rockefeller, Murray, Campbell, Simpson, G., Dunshee, Chase, McDermott, Moeller, Armstrong, Conway, Sullivan, Kenney and Kagi

Read first time 01/22/2004. Referred to Committee on Transportation.

AN ACT Relating to galley service on Washington state ferries; adding a new section to chapter 47.60 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 47.60 RCW to read as follows:
     The department shall reestablish, maintain, and operate or contract to operate galley food service on vessels within the existing and future fleet. In providing galley service, the department shall adhere to the following:
     (1) Vessels currently configured for full galley service must be maintained to provide on-going future full galley service;
     (2) On routes where galley service was operated during calendar year 2003, the department shall restore galley staffing to the December 2003 actual levels, at a minimum; and
     (3) Any seasonal adjustments to galley service must be based on historical practices and service levels provided.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2 This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.

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