5303-S AMS FRAS S2376.2

SSB 5303 - S AMD  047

By Senators Fraser, Heavey, Haugen and Winsley

     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

     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

     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.

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