Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.

Amends proposed GS 160A-683 (Creation of Authority). Requires a certified copy of each resolution organizing (was, each resolution signifying the determination to organize) a Ferry Transportation Authority to be filed with the Secretary of State, as specified.

Amends proposed GS 160A-684 (Board of Trustees). Deletes the requirement that the member of a Board of Trustees of a Ferry Transportation Authority appointed by an elected board of a municipality only accessible by vessel be a year-round resident of the municipality (but retaining the requirement that the member be a resident). Deletes the requirement that the Board of Trustees elect a secretary and a treasurer, and authorizes the Board of Trustees to either elect from its membership or appoint a non-member to serve as secretary or treasurer.

Amends proposed GS 160A-685 (Ferry Transportation Authority). Authorizes an Authority to accept gifts or grants of money, real or personal property, or services from a person, the State, the federal government, or a unit of local government. Clarifies that an Authority's power to to provide other transportation related services is restricted to the service area of the Authority.

Amends proposed GS 160A-687 (Competition). Authorizes use of the equipment of the Authority for occasional (was, one-time) charter service events, subject to the currently-described conditions.