FINAL BILL REPORT

SHB 1282

C 205 L 01

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Adding the code reviser to the uniform legislation commission.

Sponsors:  By House Committee on State Government (originally sponsored by Representatives D. Schmidt and Romero; by request of Washington Uniform Legislation Commission).

House Committee on State Government

Senate Committee on State & Local Government

Background:

The Uniform Legislation Commission was established to promote uniformity of legislation with other states.  The commission works with similar commissions from other states, including the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, to draft and recommend uniform laws for approval and adoption by the various states.  The commission consists of three commissioners appointed by the Governor who usually include judges, law professors, or other members of the Washington State Bar Association.  The code reviser compiles the statutory laws enacted by the Legislature into the Revised Code of Washington.  The code reviser serves as a non-voting deputy commissioner on the Uniform Legislation Commission.  The commissioners are not compensated for their service, but are reimbursed for travel expenses.

Summary:

Effective August 1, 2001, the code reviser will serve as an additional member of the board of commissioners on the Uniform Legislation Commission.

Votes on Final Passage:

House930

Senate480

Effective:  August 1, 2001