Brief Description: Continuing the existence of the Washington quality award council.

Sponsors: Representatives Miloscia, Haigh, McDermott, Wallace, Chase, Linville and Rockefeller.

Hearing Date: 2/6/04

Staff: Marsha Reilly (786-7135).

Background:

The Washington Quality Award Council was organized by statute in 1994 as a private, nonprofit organization to oversee the Governor's Washington State Quality Achievement Award Program.

The council attempts to improve the overall competitiveness of the state's economy by stimulating industries, businesses, and organizations to bring about measurable success by setting standards of organization excellence, encouraging organizational self-assessment, identifying successful organizations, and promoting and strengthening a commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Through a process developed by the council, award recipients are approved and announced and annual presentations are made by the governor.

This council ceases to exist on July 1, 2004, unless otherwise extended by law.

Summary of Bill:

The termination date of July 1, 2004, for the Washington Quality Award Council is removed.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.