1948-S AAS 4/13/93 S2883.1
SHB 1948 - S COMM AMD
By Committee on Government Operations
ADOPTED 4/13/93
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"Sec. 1. RCW 43.115.010 and 1987 c 249 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
The legislature
declares that the public policy of this state is to insure equal opportunity
for all of its citizens. ((The legislature finds that Hispanics have unique
and special problems. It is the purpose of this chapter to improve the
well-being of Hispanics by insuring their participation in the fields of
government, business, and education. The legislature further finds that it is
necessary to aid Hispanics in obtaining governmental services in order to
promote the health, safety and welfare of all the residents of this state.))
The legislature believes that it is the duty of the state to improve the
well-being of Hispanics by enabling them to participate fully in all fields of
endeavor and assisting them in obtaining governmental services. The
legislature further finds that the development of public policy and the delivery
of governmental services to meet the special needs of Hispanics can be improved
by establishing a focal point in state government for the interests of
Hispanics. Therefore the legislature deems it necessary to create a
commission to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
Sec. 2. RCW 43.115.030 and 1987 c 249 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The commission
shall consist of eleven members of Hispanic origin appointed by the governor.
((The membership shall include:
(a) Two members from
workers in the agricultural field;
(b) Three members
from the general populace of Hispanics, but not of Mexican-American origin;
(c) One member from
the field of education;
(d) One member who
is a professional from the business community, government employment, or public
service;
(e) One member from
among elected trade union officials; and
(f) Three members
from the Mexican-American community in the state.
(2) Members shall
serve for four-year terms and until their successors are chosen and qualified.)) To the extent practicable, appointments to
the commission shall be made to achieve a balanced representation based on the
Hispanic population distribution within the state, geographic considerations, sex,
age, and occupation. Members shall serve three-year terms. No member shall
serve more than two full consecutive terms. Vacancies shall be filled in
the same manner as the original appointments.
(((3))) (2)
Members shall receive reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in the
performance of their duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 as
now existing or hereafter amended.
(((4))) (3)
Six members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of
conducting business.
Sec. 3. RCW 43.115.040 and 1987 c 249 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:
The commission shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) Elect one of its members to serve as chairman;
(2) ((Appoint a full
time director;
(3) Appoint a staff
who shall be state employees pursuant to Title 41 RCW; and
(4))) Adopt rules and regulations pursuant to
chapter 34.05 RCW;
(3) Examine and define issues pertaining to the rights and needs of Hispanics, and make recommendations to the governor and state agencies for changes in programs and laws;
(4) Advise the governor and state agencies on the development and implementation of policies, plans, and programs that relate to the special needs of Hispanics;
(5) Advise the legislature on issues of concern to the Hispanic community;
(6) Establish relationships with state agencies, local governments, and private sector organizations that promote equal opportunity and benefits for Hispanics; and
(7) Receive gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources that are made for the use or benefit of the commission and expend, without appropriation, the same or any income from the gifts, grants, or endowments according to their terms.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. A new section is added to chapter 43.115 RCW to read as follows:
(1) The commission shall be administered by an executive director, who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor. The governor shall base the appointment of the executive director on recommendations of the commission. The salary of the executive director shall be set by the governor.
(2) The executive director shall employ a staff, who shall be state employees pursuant to Title 41 RCW. The executive director shall prescribe the duties of the staff as may be necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter.
Sec. 5. RCW 43.131.341 and 1987 c 249 s 8 are each amended to read as follows:
The Washington state
commission on Hispanic affairs and its powers and duties shall be terminated on
June 30, ((1996)) 2021, as provided in RCW 43.131.342.
Sec. 6. RCW 43.131.342 and 1987 c 249 s 9 are each amended to read as follows:
The following acts or
parts of acts, as now existing or hereafter amended, are each repealed,
effective June 30, ((1997)) 2022:
(1) Section 1, chapter 34, Laws of 1971 ex. sess., section 1, chapter 249, Laws of 1987, section 1, chapter . . ., Laws of 1993 (section 1 of this act) and RCW 43.115.010;
(2) Section 2, chapter 34, Laws of 1971 ex. sess., section 2, chapter 249, Laws of 1987 and RCW 43.115.020;
(3) Section 3, chapter 34, Laws of 1971 ex. sess., section 130, chapter 34, Laws of 1975-'76 2nd ex. sess., section 15, chapter 338, Laws of 1981, section 3, chapter 249, Laws of 1987, section 2, chapter . . ., Laws of 1993, (section 2 of this act) and RCW 43.115.030;
(4) Section 4, chapter 34, Laws of 1971 ex. sess., section 4, chapter 249, Laws of 1987, section 3, chapter ..., Laws of 1993 (section 3 of this act) and RCW 43.115.040;
(5) ((Section 5,
chapter 34, Laws of 1971 ex. sess., section 5, chapter 249, Laws of 1987 and
RCW 43.115.050;
(6))) Section 6, chapter 34, Laws of 1971 ex. sess.,
section 6, chapter 249, Laws of 1987 and RCW 43.115.060; ((and
(7))) (6) Section 7, chapter 34, Laws of 1971
ex. sess. and RCW 43.115.900; and
(7) Section 4 of this act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 7. RCW 43.115.050 and 1987 c 249 s 5 & 1971 ex.s. c 34 s 5 are each repealed."
SHB 1948 - S COMM AMD
By Committee on Government Operations
ADOPTED 4/13/93
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "affairs;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 43.115.010, 43.115.030, 43.115.040, 43.131.341, and 43.131.342; adding a new section to chapter 43.115 RCW; and repealing RCW 43.115.050."
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