SSB 6853 -
By Committee on Transportation
On page 5, line 36, strike "may" and insert "shall"
On page 6, after line 2, insert the following:
"The independent panel of experts shall consist of four to six
members, selected cooperatively by the joint transportation committee
and the governor, who are recognized experts in the relevant fields of
vessel procurement, vessel financing, and legal issues related to
vessel procurement."
EFFECT: Requires the Department of Transportation to use an independent panel of experts to oversee the design-build ferry procurement process. Requires the Governor and the joint transportation committee to select cooperatively four to six individuals with expertise in vessel procurement, vessel finance, and the legal issues related to vessel procurement to the panel.