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WA HB2492

WA HB2492
Creating the Washington state ferries 75 commission.


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Introduced
02/01/2024
In Committee
02/01/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to the creation of the Washington state ferries 2 75 commission; creating new sections; and providing an expiration 3 date. 4

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Washington State Ferries 75 Commission to evaluate and make recommendations on the financing, funding sources, scope of service, and stewardship of the state ferry system by June 1, 2026, in anticipation of the 75th anniversary of state ferry service. The commission will include representatives from the legislature, Washington State Ferries, the governor's office, labor, and ferry-dependent communities. The bill also directs the Western Washington University Center for Economic and Business Research to conduct an economic impact study on reduced ferry service to demonstrate the importance of the ferry system to the state's economy.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

First reading, referred to Transportation. (on 02/01/2024)

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