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The bill now heads to the Senate for a final vote before it heads to Gov. Ferguson’s desk.
Nicholas Henery will begin his term on March 16.
Whatcom County says 25% of impacted water users haven’t received claim forms.
City staff recommends conducting a similar survey later this year.
The bill is scheduled for a second reading in the House as of March 6.
The encampment has proven to be resilient despite the city’s actions against the absentee owner of a large property directly behind the Walmart.
Samish Way has been designated part of the National Highway System, making it eligible for funds focused on road maintenance.
The bill had lost a lot of its original language on the House floor, including stipulations that it pay fees to the state for high energy consumption.
Though the bill would establish the ferries, it would be left up to the governing bodies along the Puget Sound and Grays Harbor to create the fleet and letting voters agree to the added costs.
The department says it doesn’t take part in civil immigration enforcement or ask about immigration status.