FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 6330

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.

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Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Permitting the placement of human trafficking informational posters in rest areas.

Sponsors: Senators Kohl-Welles, Delvin, Haugen, Swecker, Kline, Fraser, Shin, Fairley and Roach.

Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection

House Committee on Transportation

Background: The Department of Transportation (Department) may provide information of special interest to the traveling public in information centers at safety rest areas. Maps, informational directories, and advertising pamphlets may be made available at safety rest areas to provide information to the public of places of interest within the state and of other subjects the Department deems desirable.

Summary: The Department may work with human trafficking victim advocates in developing informational posters for placement in rest areas. The Department may adopt policies on the placement of these posters and the posters may be in a variety of languages. The toll-free telephone numbers for the National Human Trafficking Resource Center and the Washington State Office of Crime Victims Advocacy must be included on the posters.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate

47

0

House

98

0

Effective:

June 10, 2010