SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6345
AS PASSED SENATE, FEBRUARY 11, 1994
Brief Description: Expediting the merger of the departments of community development and trade and economic development.
SPONSORS: Senators Skratek, Sellar, Haugen, Franklin, Bluechel, Deccio, Winsley, Moyer, Sheldon, Moore, Drew, Spanel, McAuliffe, McDonald, A. Smith, Oke and Snyder; by request of Governor Lowry
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRADE, TECHNOLOGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Majority Report: Do pass.
Signed by Senators Skratek, Chairman; Sheldon, Vice Chairman; Bluechel, Cantu, Erwin, M. Rasmussen and Williams.
Staff: Jeff Baird (786‑7444)
Hearing Dates: February 2, 1994
BACKGROUND:
The new Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) merges and eliminates the Departments of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) and Community Development (DCD). This merger is scheduled to be completed on July 1, 1994.
SUMMARY:
The date for completion of the merger is moved up to March 1, 1994.
Appropriation: none
Revenue: none
Fiscal Note: available
Effective Date: March 1, 1994
TESTIMONY FOR:
With the new director and deputies already designated by the Governor, there is an urgent need to implement the merger.
TESTIMONY AGAINST: None
TESTIFIED: Fred Hellberg, Governor's Office, OFM