SENATE BILL REPORT

                                    HB 2269

                            AS OF FEBRUARY 19, 1992

Brief Description:  Allowing nonprofit corporations incorporated by the state of Washington to join interlocal cooperation agreements.

SPONSORS: Representatives Haugen, Edmondson and Bray

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

Staff:  Eugene Green (786‑7405)

Hearing Dates: February 20, 1992

BACKGROUND:

The Interlocal Cooperation Act permits any state agency or local government to enter into contracts with other public agencies to perform any governmental service, activity, or undertaking which each public agency is authorized by law to perform under an interlocal contract. 

The Interlocal Cooperation Act also permits any state agency or local government to enter into agreements with other public agencies for the joint performance of any power, privilege, or authority that each of the public agencies are authorized to perform. 

The term public agency is defined in the Interlocal Cooperation Act to include the following governmental entities: (1) local governments of this state; (2) agencies of this state; (3) federal agencies; (4) Indian tribes; and (5) political subdivisions of other states.

SUMMARY:

The definition of the term "public agency" in the Interlocal Cooperation Act is amended to include nonprofit corporations incorporated by the state or an agency of the state.  This definition change would permit a local government or state agency to enter into agreements under the Interlocal Cooperation Act with these nonprofit corporations.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  none requested