Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Education Appropriations & Oversight Committee |
HB 2485
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Brief Description: Authorizing school districts to use electronic formats for warrants.
Sponsors: Representatives Probst, Upthegrove and Dahlquist.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/24/12
Staff: Jessica Harrell (786-7349).
Background:
The county treasurer acts as banker for each school district within the county. All school district revenue and expenditure moneys are deposited with and released by the county treasurer. Expenditure warrants are authorized by the school district board of directors and paid from available district funds held by the county treasurer.
Summary of Bill:
School district warrants and warrant registers may be sent in an electronic format and may use facsimile signatures.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.