FINAL BILL REPORT

                  HB 1468

                         C 150 L 95

                     Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Modifying advisory council on historic preservation representation.

Sponsors:  Representatives Hymes, Reams and Chopp; by request of Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development.

House Committee on Government Operations

Senate Committee on Government Operations

Background:  The Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development is responsible for maintaining a state register of historic places, conducting analyses regarding nominations to the state and federal registers of historic places, establishing a program of matching grants for public and private preservation projects, and promoting historic preservation efforts.  The State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is responsible for reviewing and recommending nominations to the state and national registers of historic places, and advising the Governor and the department on matters related to historic preservation. 

The nine members of the State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation include:  (1) The director of either the Washington State Historical Society or the Eastern Washington State Historical Society, each serving for one year on a rotating basis; (2) six members of the public with experience in history, architecture, or archaeology; (3) a representative of the Washington archaeological community; and (4) a Native American.  

Summary:  The director of the Washington State Historical Society and the director of the Eastern Washington State Historical Society are removed as rotating members of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.  That position on the council is to be filled by a representative of a local or state heritage organization, to be appointed by the Governor.

Votes on Final Passage:

House     97 0

Senate    48 0

Effective:  July 23, 1995