6794-S AMH ERIC MUNN 094

SSB 6794 - H AMD 1021

By Representative Ericksen

NOT ADOPTED 2/12/2008

   On page 1, after line 18, insert the following:

   "Based on the evaluation of the performance of the Steilacoom II on the Port Townsend-Keystone route during its sea trials, it remains unclear whether the Steilacoom II is the right vessel for service on the route. The department of transportation must explore all feasible designs for a new vessel, including multi-hull catamarans, to serve the route and report back regarding feasible designs to the transportation committees of the legislature by May 1, 2008."

EFFECT: States that Steilacoom II may not be the right vessel to serve the Port-Keystone route. Directs the Department of Transportation to explore all feasible designs for a new vessel, including multi-hull catamarans, to serve the route and report back to the transportation committees of the Legislature on these designs by May 1, 2008.