6034 AMS PEAR S4237.2

SB 6034  - S AMD415
     By Senator Pearson

ADOPTED 02/12/2014

     On page 3, beginning on line 3, strike all of section 4 and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 4   A new section is added to chapter 79A.05 RCW to read as follows:
     The commission, in consultation with the department of archaeology and historic preservation, may permit commercial advertising on or in state parks lands and buildings, when all the following conditions are met:
     (1) It conforms to the United States secretary of interior's standards for the treatment of historic properties when applied to advertising affecting historic structures, cultural and historic landscapes, and archaeological sites;
     (2) It does not detract from the integrity of the park's natural, cultural, historic, and recreational resources and outstanding scenic view sheds; and
     (3) It will acknowledge individuals and organizations that are donors or sponsors of park events or projects, or support the sustainability of park concessionaires, lessees, or service providers.
     Notwithstanding subsections (1) through (3) of this section, commercial advertising, including product placement, may still be permitted on commission web sites, electronic social media, and printed materials within or outside of state parks.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 5   A new section is added to chapter 79A.05 RCW to read as follows:
     (1) When entering into any agreement under RCW 79A.05.345 or otherwise involving the management of state park land or a facility by a public or private partner, the commission shall consider, when appropriate:
     (a) If the entity has an adequate source of available funding to assume the financial responsibilities of the agreement;
     (b) If the entity has sufficient expertise to assume the scope of responsibilities of the agreement;
     (c) If the agreement results in net financial benefits to the state; and
     (d) If the agreement results in advancement of the commission's public purpose.
     (2) Any agreement subject to this section must include specific performance measures. The performance measures must cover, but are not limited to, the entity's ability to manage financial operating costs, to adequately perform management responsibilities, and to address and respond to public concerns. The agreement must provide that failure to meet any performance measure may lead to the termination of the contract or requirements for remedial action to be taken before the agreement may be extended.
     (3) The commission's authority to enter into agreements under RCW 79A.05.345 or this section does not include the ability to rename any state park after a corporate or commercial entity, product, or service."

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

SB 6034  - S AMD
     By Senator Pearson

ADOPTED 02/12/2014

     On page 1, line 3 of the title, after "adding" strike "a new section" and insert "new sections"

EFFECT:  Provides that the Commission, in consultation with the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, must follow certain standards and conditions before approving advertising on or in State Parks lands or buildings.
     Restricts the commission's ability to change the name of a state park when entering into a partnership agreement.

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