Washington State Ferry Bill Stuck in Negotiations
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Bipartisan ferry bill faces hurdles in Washington state legislature: House Bill 1923, known as the Mosquito Fleet Act, aims to help local governments launch passenger-only ferry services, but negotiators are struggling to merge different versions before the session ends. The bills sponsor, Representative Greg Nance, accused Senate Transportation Chair Marko Liias of sabotaging it with amendments that demand zero-emission boats built only in Washington and cut funding after two years. Liias defended his changes, stating they align with existing tax laws and protect areas with high sales taxes. Supporters of Nances original version praised its simplicity and local empowerment, while criticizing Liiass changes as overly rigid. House and Senate leaders are working on a compromise, but time is running out, leaving the bills fate uncertain.
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