SENATE BILL REPORT

EHB 2694

BYRepresentatives Cole, Holland, Leonard, Jacobsen and Betrozoff

Extending the expiration date of the interim task force on student transportation safety.

House Committe on Education

Senate Committee on Education

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 14, 1990; February 19, 1990

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Bailey, Chairman; Lee, Vice Chairman; Bender, Benitz, Craswell, Fleming, Metcalf, Murray, Rinehart.

Senate Staff:Susan Mosborg (786-7439)

                  February 20, 1990

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FEBRUARY 19, 1990

BACKGROUND:

The 1989 Legislature created an interim task force on the safety of students traveling to and from school.  The task force is studying student pedestrian safety, the need for edge stripping and curbing, and whether standards for sidewalks and other improvements in housing developments should be established.  The task force is to submit a final report to the Legislature by March 31, 1990.  The task force has met on several occasions, and subcommittees have been formed.  While progress has been made, it is unlikely the group will be able to complete its assignments by March 31, 1990.

SUMMARY:

The due date for the final report of the interim task force on the safety of students traveling to school is extended from March 31, 1990, to October 31, 1990.  A school district bus driver and bus driver supervisor are added to the task force.  The expiration date of the task force is also extended to October 31, 1990.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Rep. Cole prime sponsor (for)