5303-S AAS 3/13/95

SSB 5303 - S AMD  047   S-2376.2

By Senators Fraser, Heavey, Haugen and Winsley

                                    ADOPTED 3/13/95-DIVISION 20-12

    On page 1, line 17, after "fare" strike "available" and insert "routinely available through a licensed travel agency"

SSB 5303 - S AMD

By Senators Fraser, Heavey, Haugen and Winsley

                                                   ADOPTED 3/13/95

    On page 2, line 6, after "chapter." insert "The penalty for violation of section 2 of this act shall be a fine, payable to the general fund of the state, equal to three times the amount that was overpaid for travel."

    On page 2, beginning on line 7, strike all of section 4 and insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 4.  A new section is added to chapter 42.23 RCW to read as follows:

    Any officer or local government employee violating section 2 of this act shall be liable to the municipality of which he or she is an officer for a penalty equal to three times the amount that was overpaid for travel."

SSB 5303 - S AMD

By Senators Fraser, Heavey, Haugen and Winsley

                                                   ADOPTED 3/13/95

    On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "employees;" strike "amending RCW 42.23.050;"

    On page 1, line 3 of the title, after "42.52 RCW;" insert "adding a new section to chapter 42.23 RCW;"

Effect of amendment:  Sets a standard for determining the lowest fare available, avoiding possible disputes arising from the availability of special fares obtained through wholesalers or other means.  Fixes a maximum penalty for violation, both for state and local government officers and employees, removing the possibility of a mandatory forfeiture of office by local government officers.  Clarifies that the penalty applies to local government employees as well as officers.

SSB 5303 - S AMD - 074   S2401.1

    By Senators Fraser, Heavey, Winsley and Haugen

                                     ADOPTED 3/13/95-DIVISION 25-1

    On page 2, line 2, after "disabilities" insert "or unless any additional cost is paid personally by the traveler"

EFFECT OF AMENDMENT:  Will permit public officers or employees to travel at more than the lowest standard fare if they personally pay for the additional cost.

SSB 5303 - S AMD  096   S-2283.1

By Senator Drew

                                                   ADOPTED 3/13/95

    On page 2, line 5, after "act" insert "by a state officer or employee"

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EFFECT:  This merely clarifies that the section only applies to state personnel.  Chapter 42.52 RCW does not apply to local government and this bill would create an ambiguity in this regard if the amendment is not adopted.  The local government sanctions are already provided in section 4 of the bill.