Celebrating a 1st of its kind in the nation!
SB 5995 – 2025-26 was signed into law preventing public monies from being used for automation of maritime port jobs.
MM&P leadership worked with ILWU, Teamsters and other maritime unions to bring this bill across the finish line.
MM&P Secretary-Treasurer J. Lars Turner (left) and MM&P VP Pacific Maritime Region Dan Twohig (right) met with Washington State Governor Bob Furguson earlier this week.
https://fastdemocracy.com/bill-search/wa/2025-2026/bills/WAB00024270/
This bill amends RCW 53.58.010 to allow port districts and port development authorities to utilize available funds for the purchase of zero and near zero emissions cargo handling equipment, as well as the necessary infrastructure to support such equipment. The bill explicitly prohibits the use of these funds for the acquisition of fully automated marine container cargo handling equipment, which is defined as equipment that operates remotely without human intervention.
Additionally, the bill removes the expiration date previously set for this section, which was December 31, 2031. This change ensures that the provisions regarding the funding for zero and near zero emissions cargo handling equipment remain in effect indefinitely, promoting sustainable practices within port operations.
Statutes affected:
Original bill: 53.58.010
Bill as passed Legislature: 53.58.010
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