BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 6005: State ferry vessels

Acquiring state ferry vessels through the use of certain tourism industry tax revenues.

Summary

The Legislature declares that the Washington State Ferry (WSF) system is a major tourist attraction, as well as part of the state's highway system, which generates revenues and maintaining the WSF vessels is vital to sustaining this economic resource.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6005), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the acquisition of state ferry vessels through the use of certain tourism industry tax revenues;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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

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SB 6005 (2017–18) Lienholders' interests · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6005 (2015–16) Retirement/max compensation · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6005 (2013–14) Human resources director · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6005 (2011–12) Auto repair/written estimate · Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2012
SB 6005 (2007–08) Interpreter services · Did not pass · died in committee