BILL REQ. #:  H-2262.1 

Read first time 03/01/2005.   Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

     AN ACT Relating to requiring state agencies to contract for goods and services in a manner consistent with the state's best interests; and creating a new section.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   It is essential that the legislature and state agencies spend tax dollars in a manner that is both responsible and consistent with the best interests of the state and the nation. The legislature and state agencies should, therefore, consider indirect benefits that may be achieved when entering into state contracts for goods and services. Such benefits include, but are not limited to, job creation, capital investment, and economic stimulus. Additionally, such benefits include greater protection of privacy interests, less risk of disclosure of personal information, and avoidance of undue risk.