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Bill would add Washington State Ferries to unlawful transit conduct statute
Summary
Senate Bill 5,716 would add Washington State Ferries to the list of transit authorities covered by the misdemeanor unlawful transit conduct statute so ferry passengers who commit specified behaviors could be charged similarly to other transit systems; sponsor said bill addresses rising ridership and unwanted behaviors on ferries.
A companion bill to House Bill 1616, Senate Bill 5,716 would add Washington State Ferries to the statutory definition of a transit authority for the misdemeanor crime of unlawful transit conduct, the House Transportation Committee heard.
Staff explained that unlawful transit conduct is a misdemeanor that can apply to conduct in transit vehicles, stations or facilities operated by a…
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