HOUSE BILL REPORT

SB 5695

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

As Reported by House Committee On:

State Government & Tribal Affairs

Title: An act relating to the authority of the Washington state patrol to accept donations.

Brief Description: Authorizing the Washington state patrol to accept donations.

Sponsors: Senators Oemig, Swecker, Ranker, Tom, Shin and Haugen; by request of Washington State Patrol.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:

State Government & Tribal Affairs: 3/26/09 [DP].

Brief Summary of Bill

  • Authorizes the Washington State Patrol to accept donations, bequests, gifts, conveyances, devices, grants, money, property, or other things of value.

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT & TRIBAL AFFAIRS

Majority Report: Do pass. Signed by 7 members: Representatives Hunt, Chair; Appleton, Vice Chair; Armstrong, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander, Flannigan, Hurst and Miloscia.

Staff: Marsha Reilly (786-7135)

Background:

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is authorized by statute to accept donations, grants, bequests, money, and property for the Fire Service Training Program.

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Summary of Bill:

The WSP may accept donations, grants, bequests, money, and property for any purpose in fulfilling its mission.

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Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

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

Staff Summary of Public Testimony:

(In support) If anyone wants to make donations to a state agency, it should be allowed.

(Opposed) None.

Persons Testifying: Senator Oemig, prime sponsor.

Persons Signed In To Testify But Not Testifying: None.