SENATE BILL REPORT

                            SB 6147

              AS PASSED SENATE, FEBRUARY 9, 1994

Brief Description:  Increasing the length of terms for appointed members of the council for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

SPONSORS: Senators Wojahn, Moyer and Prentice

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Majority Report:  Do pass. 

     Signed by Senators Talmadge, Chairman; Wojahn, Vice Chairman; Deccio, Franklin, Fraser, Hargrove, McAuliffe, Moyer, Niemi, Prentice and Winsley.

Staff:  Richard Rodger (786‑7461)

Hearing Dates: January 28, 1994

BACKGROUND:

The Washington Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect was created in 1982 for the purpose of contracting with, public and private, groups and individuals to establish community-based educational and service programs relating to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

Four of the council members appointed by the Governor serve terms of two years.  The other three appointed members serve three-year terms.  It is suggested that all of the appointed members' terms should be extended to three years.

SUMMARY:

All of the appointed members of the Washington Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect serve three-year terms.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  available

TESTIMONY FOR:

Will increase the efficiency of the council, improve the continuity of services, and reduce the administrative workload of the council and Governor's Office.

TESTIMONY AGAINST:  None

TESTIFIED:  Norma Turner, WCPCAN, Chairperson