6787-S.E AMH KILM REDF 036

ESSB 6787 - H AMD TO H AMD(H-5512.7/06) 1189

By Representative Kilmer

WITHDRAWN 3/8/2006

   On page 4 of the amendment, after line 19, insert the following:

   "NEW SECTION. Sec. 9. A new section is added to chapter 36.57A RCW to read as follows:

   A public transportation benefit area seeking funding for a passenger-only ferry route between Bremerton and Seattle shall first receive approval from the governor after submitting a complete business plan to the governor and the legislature by November 1, 2006. The business plan must, at a minimum, include hours of operation, vessel needs, labor needs, proposed routes, passenger terminal facilities, passenger rates, anticipated federal and local funding, coordination with Washington state ferry system, coordination with existing transit providers, long-term operation and maintenance needs, and long-term financial plan."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct internal references.

EFFECT: Requires a transit agency seeking funding for passenger-only ferry service between Bremerton and Seattle to submit a business plan to the Legislature and Governor, for approval by the Governor.