1175-S AMH ARMS REDF 047

SHB 1175 - H AMD 450

By Representative Armstrong

ADOPTED 03/25/2011

    On page 9, beginning on line 30, strike all of subsections (1) and (2) and insert the following:

    "(1) Consistent with RCW 43.135.055, 47.60.290, and 47.60.315, during the 2011-2013 fiscal biennium, the legislature authorizes the transportation commission to periodically review and, if necessary, adjust the schedule of fares for the Washington state ferry system only in amounts not greater than those sufficient to generate the amount of revenue required by the biennial transportation budget.  When adjusting ferry fares, the commission must consider input from affected ferry users by public hearing and by review with the affected ferry advisory committees, in addition to the data gathered from the current ferry user survey.

    (2) Consistent with RCW 43.135.055 and 47.46.100, during the 2011-2013 fiscal biennium, the legislature authorizes the transportation commission to periodically review and, if necessary, adjust the schedule of toll charges applicable to the Tacoma Narrows bridge only in amounts not greater than those sufficient to support (a) any required costs for operating and maintaining the toll bridge, including the cost of insurance, (b) any amount required by law to meet the redemption of bonds and applicable interest payments, and (c) repayment of the motor vehicle fund."

EFFECT:  For the purposes of authorizing ferry fares and Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls, replaces the language in the Substitute House bill with Senate authorization language.  The new language provides references to restrictions in current law and makes further requirements regarding fare and toll setting. 

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