FINAL BILL REPORT

                                    SB 5042

                                   C 53 L 91

                              SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

Brief Description:  Extending the commission for efficiency and accountability an additional four years.

SPONSORS:Senators Cantu, Madsen, Hayner, Sutherland, Thorsness, von Reichbauer, Rasmussen, Pelz, Craswell, Conner, Bluechel, L. Smith, Roach, Johnson, Saling, Bailey, Bauer, Snyder, Anderson and Gaspard; by request of Governor Gardner.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT

BACKGROUND:

The Commission for Efficiency and Accountability in Government was created in 1987.  It is chaired by the Governor and includes representatives from each legislative caucus and the private sector.  Staff support is provided by the Office of Financial Management (OFM), whereas financial support has come from both legislative appropriations and private sector contributions.  The enabling legislation is due to expire on December 31, 1991. 

SUMMARY:

The statutory expiration date for the commission is extended to December 31, 1995.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

Senate      47    0

House 97    0

EFFECTIVE:July 28, 1991