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Complaint Contact the AGO AGO 1955 No. 13 - January 21, 1955 AGO
Opinion Header Image Don Eastvold | 1953-1956 | Attorney General
of Washington    The Washington Toll Bridge Authority has
implied power to negotiate pension benefits for the employees of
Washington State Ferries.
 January 21, 1955   Mr. F. J. McDowell Washington State Ferries
Colman Dock Seattle, Washington                                 
 Cite as:  AGO 55-57 No. 13   Dear Sir:               You have
requested the opinion of this office on the following question:
Can the Washington State Toll Bridge Authority make
contributions to pension funds for employees of the Washington
State Ferries?               We answer affirmatively.
             RCW 47.64.030 (1953 Supp.) provides in relevant
part as follows:               "The authority is empowered