FINAL BILL REPORT

                           SCR 8422

                     AS PASSED LEGISLATURE

Brief Description:  Directing the secretary of state to coordinate and form an advisory committee for Klondike gold rush centennial events.

SPONSORS: Senators M. Rasmussen and Erwin; by request of Secretary of State

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRADE, TECHNOLOGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRADE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & HOUSING

BACKGROUND:

Washington's earliest history as a state was marked by its serving as a source of supplies for the fortune seekers of the Klondike gold rush.  Today, Washington continues to offer services to thousands of tourists who pass through to British Columbia, the Yukon Territory, and the state of Alaska.

SUMMARY:

The Legislature directs the Secretary of State, in conjunction with an advisory committee, to coordinate centennial events in 1996, 1997 and 1998 commemorating the Klondike gold rush with the state of Alaska, British Columbia and the Yukon Territory.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

Senate    Adopted

House     Adopted