COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Rep. Phyllis Kenney, Democratic Co-Chair and
Rep. Don Carlson, Republican Co-Chair
BILL ANALYSIS C HB 1017
Brief Description: Authorizing community and technical colleges to retain private legal counsel or employ the services of the attorney general.
Background: Institutions of higher education are required to use the services of the attorney general for legal proceedings. During the 1995-97 biennium approximately 31 full-time equivalent (FTE) assistant attorney generals were assigned to represent institutions of higher education. The total budgeted for salaries and support was $8.3 million dollars.
Summary: Community and technical colleges may use the services of the attorney general's office or hire private legal counsel.
Prepared for the House Higher Education Committee
by Marilee Scarbrough, Research Analyst (786-7196)
Office of Program Research
February 15, 1999