SENATE BILL REPORT

EHB 1223

BYRepresentatives R. Fisher, McLean, Fraser and Miller; by request of Secretary of State

Removing the secretary of state from filing of interlocal cooperation agreements.

House Committe on State Government

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 21, 1989; February 14, 1990

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chairman; Thorsness, Vice Chairman; DeJarnatt, Patrick.

Senate Staff:Barbara Howard (786-7410)

                  February 14, 1990

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS, FEBRUARY 14, 1990

BACKGROUND:

Many governmental units enter into interlocal agreements to provide public services jointly.  All interlocal agreements must be filed with the appropriate city clerk and county auditor, and with the Secretary of State.

Each year, approximately 200 interlocal agreements are filed with the office of the Secretary of State.  Upon receipt, these agreements are filed in the state archives.  It has been suggested that the filing requirement be removed, since so few requests are made to the office to review these agreements.

SUMMARY:

The authority which requires interlocal agreements to be filed with the office of the Secretary of State is eliminated.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Don Whiting, Assistant Secretary of State (pro)