BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6709
SB 6709: RTA train manufacture
Requiring regional transit authorities to encourage train sets to be made in Washington.
Summary
- The Regional Transit Authority 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. The Regional Transit Authority must report its findings to the Legislative Transportation Committee by January 1, 1999.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6709), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
- IntroducedJan 28, 1998
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Jeannette Wood (R-21)
- Introduced
- January 28, 1998 in the Senate
- Last action
- February 25, 1998
- Companion bill
- HB 2976
- Versions
- SB 6709, SSB 6709
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Jeannette Wood (R-21)
4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
SB 6709 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 6709 (2009–10) Legal financial obligations
- SB 6709 (2007–08) Predator control
- SB 6709 (2005–06) Landlord & tenant disputes
- SB 6709 (2003–04) Voter registration/youth
- SB 6709 (2001–02) Children in out-of-home care
- SB 6709 (1999–00) Municipal tax fairness
- SB 6709 (1995–96) Regional transport authority