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Stabbert Maritime has proposed refurbishing retired Washington State ferries Klahowya and Hyak to address service issues, with potential completion in under two years. While House Transportation Committee Chair Jake Fey is open to reconsidering the leaseback proposal, Senate Transportation Chair Marko Liias has expressed concerns about its return on investment. Additionally, San Francisco-based Switch Maritime is promoting the leasing of zero-emission hydrogen-powered ferries as a more efficient alternative.