BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2976

HB 2976: RTA trains manufacture

Requiring regional transit authorities to encourage train sets to be made in Washington.

Summary

  • RTA is required to consult with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to explore the potential for developing contracting methods that encourage development of a manufacturing base in Washington for commuter and light rail train sets and components. RTA must report its findings to the Legislative Transportation Committee by January 1, 1999.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2976), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 26, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 1998
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Steve Conway (D-29)
Introduced
January 26, 1998 in the House
Last action
March 12, 1998
Companion bill
SB 6709
Versions
HB 2976, SHB 2976

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 13, 1998
Version voted on: SHB 2976
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41000
Republican55002
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

History

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HB 2976 in other sessions

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