SENATE BILL REPORT

                            SB 5373

                      AS OF MARCH 4, 1993

Brief Description:  Changing the name of the legislative budget committee.

SPONSORS: Senators Gaspard, Oke, Bauer, Barr, von Reichbauer and Winsley; by request of Legislative Budget Committee

SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS

Staff:  Steve Jones (786‑7440)

Hearing Dates: March 5, 1993

BACKGROUND:

The Legislative Budget Committee is a statutory committee of the Legislature consisting of eight senators and eight representatives.  The committee is authorized to do management surveys and program reviews of state agencies and programs.  These performance audits are intended to improve the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of state government.

SUMMARY:

The Legislative Budget Committee is renamed the Joint Committee on Performance Audits.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  none requested