Source: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=79A.05.125
Timestamp: 2020-01-18 09:03:35
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RCW 79A.05.125: Cross-state trail—Rail line franchise negotiations by department of transportation.
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RCW 79A.05.125
Cross-state trail—Rail line franchise negotiations by department of transportation.
(1) The department of transportation shall negotiate one or more franchises with rail carriers to establish and maintain a rail line over portions of the Milwaukee Road corridor owned by the state between Ellensburg and Marengo. The department of transportation may negotiate such a franchise with any qualified rail carrier. Criteria for negotiating the franchise and establishing the right-of-way include:
[ 2018 c 279 § 3; 2009 c 338 § 3; 2006 c 160 § 3; 2005 c 319 § 134; 1999 c 301 § 3; 1996 c 129 § 4. Formerly RCW 43.51.113.]
Review and approval of franchise—Report to the legislature: "(1) Before entering into a final agreement to issue a franchise negotiated in accordance with RCW 43.51.113, the department of transportation shall submit the franchise to the legislative transportation committee for review and approval.
(2) If the department of transportation has not entered into a final agreement to franchise a rail line over portions of the Milwaukee Road corridor by December 1, 1998, a report of the progress and obstacles to such an agreement shall be made. The report shall be submitted by December 15, 1998, to appropriate committees of the legislature." [ 1996 c 129 § 6.]