1552-S AMH GOOD KOST 318

SHB 1552 - H AMD 270

By Representative Goodman

ADOPTED 03/09/2013

     On page 13, beginning on line 25, after "Sec. 20." strike all material through "faith" on page 15, line 31 and insert "A new section is added to chapter 36.28A RCW to read as follows:

(1) When funded, the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall establish a grant program to assist local law enforcement agencies in the support of special enforcement emphasis targeting metal theft. Grant applications shall be reviewed and awarded through peer review panels. Grant applicants are encouraged to utilize multijurisdictional efforts.

(2) Each grant applicant shall:

(a) Show a significant metal theft problem in the jurisdiction or jurisdictions receiving the grant;

(b) Verify that grant awards are sufficient to cover increased investigation, prosecution, and jail costs;

(c) Design an enforcement program that best suits the specific metal theft problem in the jurisdiction or jurisdictions receiving the grant;

(d) Demonstrate community coordination focusing on prevention, intervention, and suppression; and

(e) Collect data on performance.

(3) The cost of administering the grants shall not exceed sixty thousand dollars, or three percent of appropriated funding, whichever is greater"

    On page 15, beginning on line 32, strike all of section 21

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

    On page 39, beginning on line 8, strike all of section 32

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

    Correct the title.

EFFECT:   Replaces the Washington Metal Theft Prevention Authority with a metal theft enforcement grant program, administered by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.

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