SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5689

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

As of February 23, 2011

Title: An act relating to boarding benefits on a certain ferry route.

Brief Description: Concerning boarding benefits on a certain ferry route.

Sponsors: Senators Ranker and Haugen.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Transportation: 2/17/11.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Staff: Janice Baumgardt (786-7319)

Background: The Washington State Ferries System (WSF) has a policy whereby it provides preferential boarding benefits to various customers, including patients who are traveling for medical treatment. In WSF's capital appropriations are funds to build and implement a reservation system.

Summary of Bill: WSF must provide the same preferential boarding benefits to home health care workers on the San Juan Inner Island Ferry Route that are provided to patients traveling for medical treatment until such time as a reservation system is in place.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.

Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.

Staff Summary of Public Testimony: None.

Persons Testifying: No one.