FINAL BILL REPORT

                  HB 1190

                         C 170 L 95

                     Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Transferring the aeronautics account and the aircraft search and rescue, safety, and education account to the transportation fund.

Sponsors:  Representatives K. Schmidt, R. Fisher, Mitchell and Koster; by request of Department of Transportation.

House Committee on Transportation

Senate Committee on Transportation

Background:  The aeronautics account provides funds for the administration of the Department of Transportation's Aviation Division.  The account also supports state and local airports and maintenance of state-owned airports.  The aircraft search and rescue, safety, and education account provides funds for the search and rescue of lost and downed aircraft, and for air safety and education.  Both are dedicated accounts within the state general fund.  Monies from the accounts are appropriated by the Legislature.

Summary:  The aeronautics account and the aircraft search and rescue, safety, and education account are moved from the state general fund to the transportation fund.

Votes on Final Passage:

House     94 0

Senate    46 0

Effective:  July 23, 1995