FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 6540

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.

C 101 L 10

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Transferring the combined fund drive from the department of personnel to the secretary of state.

Sponsors: Senators Fairley, Swecker, King, Parlette, Fraser, Pridemore, Shin and Roach; by request of Secretary of State and Department of Personnel.

Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections

House Committee on General Government Appropriations

Background: The Combined Fund Drive (CFD) began in 1984 and is Washington State's workplace giving program for current and retired public employees. The program allows employees to make donations via check or payroll deduction to their favorite charities. The CFD is currently located under the Department of Personnel.

Summary: The CFD is transferred from the Department of Personnel to the Office of the Secretary of State.

The Washington State CFD account is transferred from the Department of Personnel to the Office of the Secretary of State.

All powers, duties, and functions related to the CFD are transferred from the Department of Personnel to the Office of the Secretary of State.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate

48

0

House

98

0

Effective:

June 10, 2010