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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2378

HB 2378: State ferries

Expediting new vessel construction for Washington state ferries.

Summary

Authorizes the current qualified proposers to meet, confer, and submit a single joint proposal for the construction of ferry vessels.
Modifies the provisions related to ferry vessel procurement through the design-build process to allow for the negotiation of a contract if there is only a single qualified proposer or a single proposal.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2378), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 481, Laws of 2007

IntroducedMar 7, 2007
Out of committeeApr 2, 2007
Passed HouseApr 11, 2007
Passed SenateApr 13, 2007
GovernorMay 14, 2007
LawMay 14, 2007

Prime sponsor: Dennis Flannigan (D-27)
Introduced: March 7, 2007 in the House
Last action: May 14, 2007
Session law: Chapter 481, Laws of 2007
Versions: HB 2378, SHB 2378

AN ACT Relating to construction of new vessels for Washington state ferries;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Dennis Flannigan (D-27)

5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Fred Jarrett D-41 Judy Clibborn D-41 Deb Eddy D-48 Larry Seaquist D-26 Mary Helen Roberts D-21

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed April 11, 2007

Version voted on: SHB 2378

91 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	62	0	0	1
Republican	29	6	0	0

How each member voted

Yea (91)

Nay (6)

Excused (1)

William "Ike" Eickmeyer D-35

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 13, 2007

Version voted on: SHB 2378

45 Yea 0 Nay 2 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	30	0	2	0
Republican	15	0	0	2

How each member voted

Yea (45)

Absent (2)

Claudia Kauffman D-47
Chris Marr D-6

Excused (2)

Mike Hewitt R-16
Val Stevens R-39

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History

May 14, 2007Effective date 5/14/2007. (SHB 2378)
May 14, 2007Chapter 481, 2007 Laws. (SHB 2378)
May 14, 2007Governor signed. (SHB 2378)
Apr 20, 2007Delivered to Governor. (SHB 2378)
Apr 19, 2007President signed. (SHB 2378)
Apr 18, 2007Speaker signed. (SHB 2378)
Apr 13, 2007Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 2; excused, 2. (SHB 2378)
Apr 13, 2007Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2378)
Apr 12, 2007Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar. (SHB 2378)
Apr 11, 2007Third reading, passed; yeas, 91; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 2378)
Apr 11, 2007Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2378)
Apr 11, 20071st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2378)
Apr 11, 20071st substitute bill substituted.
Apr 4, 2007Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2378)
Apr 4, 2007Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 2, 2007Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2378)
Apr 2, 2007Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 30, 2007TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2378)
Mar 30, 2007TR - Executive action taken by committee.
Mar 30, 2007TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Mar 7, 2007First reading, referred to Transportation.

HB 2378 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2378 (2025–26) HVAC scope/electricians · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2378 (2023–24) Health care facility fees · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2378 (2019–20) Physician assistants · Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2020
HB 2378 (2017–18) Ballots, prepaid postage · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2378 (2015–16) Caseload forecast council · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2378 (2013–14) Chem dependncy professionals · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2378 (2011–12) Veteran designation · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2378 (2009–10) School levy maximum · Did not pass · died in committee

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