5062-S2 AMH WALJ BAKY 199

  

2SSB 5062 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-1373.1/21) 705

By Representative Walsh

On page 23, line 11 of the striking amendment, after "RCW." insert "Prior to bringing an action, the attorney general shall consult with the consumer data privacy commission created in subsection (7) of this section and request the authorization of the commission to proceed with the action. The attorney general may not proceed with any enforcement action vetoed by the commission."

On page 24, after line 3 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

"(7)(a) The consumer data privacy commission is established, with members as provided in this subsection.

(i) The president of the senate shall appoint one member from each of the two largest caucuses of the senate.

(ii) The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint one member from each of the two largest caucuses of the house of representatives.

(iii) The governor shall appoint one member.

(b) The consumer data privacy commission shall consult with the attorney general on implementation and enforcement of this act, as well as other matters related to consumer data privacy. The commission has the authority to permit or veto any proposed enforcement action by the attorney general by a simple majority vote of all members of the commission."

EFFECT:  Establishes the Consumer Data Privacy Commission, with four legislative members and one Governor-appointed member, to consult with the Attorney General on implementation and enforcement of the bill and other matters related to consumer data privacy. Requires the Attorney General, prior to bringing an enforcement action, to consult with the Commission and request the Commission's authorization to proceed with the action. Authorizes the Commission to permit or veto any proposed enforcement action by the Attorney General by a simple majority vote of all members of the Commission.  

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