FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 2485

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 209 L 12

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Authorizing school districts to use electronic formats for warrants.

Sponsors: Representatives Probst, Upthegrove and Dahlquist.

House Committee on Education Appropriations & Oversight

Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education

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:

School district warrants and warrant registers may be sent in an electronic format and may use facsimile signatures. Orders for warrants by second-class school districts may also be sent in an electronic format and may be signed using facsimile signatures.

Votes on Final Passage:

House

97

0

Senate

48

0

(Senate amended)

House

94

0

(House concurred)

Effective:

June 7, 2012