SENATE BILL REPORT

SHB 2416

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.

As of February 22, 2012

Title: An act relating to equitable allocation of auditor costs.

Brief Description: Concerning equitable allocation of auditor costs.

Sponsors: House Committee on Local Government (originally sponsored by Representative Takko).

Brief History: Passed House: 2/13/12, 96-2.

Committee Activity: Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections: 2/23/12.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, TRIBAL RELATIONS & ELECTIONS

Staff: Sharon Swanson (786-7447)

Background: County auditors collect fees for the provision of their official services. Examples of services for which county auditors collect a fee include:

Currently, the statutorily set fee for searching records is $8 per hour.

Summary of Bill: County auditors must collect the amount set for searching records per hour, up to the actual costs as established and conspicuously posted by the auditor.

The actual cost may include employee costs such as salary and benefits but may not include general and administrative overhead costs. If the auditor has not determined the actual per hour costs for searching records, the fee is $8 per hour.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.

Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.