SENATE 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 Passed Senate, March 12, 2009

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: Transportation: 2/17/09, 2/18/09 [DP].

Passed Senate: 3/12/09, 49-0.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Majority Report: Do pass.

Signed by Senators Haugen, Chair; Marr, Vice Chair; Swecker, Ranking Minority Member; Becker, Berkey, Delvin, Eide, Jarrett, Kastama, Kauffman, Kilmer, King and Ranker.

Staff: Dory Nicpon (786-7321)

Background: The Washington State Patrol (WSP) occasionally receives donations, including donated equipment. Current law permits WSP to accept donations for fire training activities, but does not address whether WSP is authorized to accept other donations.

Summary of Bill: WSP may accept donations of money or property for the purpose of fulfilling its mission.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.

Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.

Staff Summary of Public Testimony: PRO: This bill will clarify that WSP may accept donations to further its mission.

Persons Testifying: PRO: Captain Jeff DeVere, WSP.