SENATE BILL REPORT

                   SB 5056

                    As of January 13, 1995

Title:  An act relating to employee safety award programs.

Brief Description:  Revising the authority for county employee safety award programs.

Sponsors:  Senators Haugen and Winsley.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Government Operations:  1/19/95.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Staff:  Eugene Green (786-7405)

Background:  In 1971, the Legislature authorized county legislative authorities to reward safe performance of assigned duties by county employees.  The schedule of awards has never been updated (e.g., five accident-free years = $2.50)!

Summary of Bill:  The schedule of awards for safe performance of assigned duties by county employees is eliminated.  Counties may give awards they deem appropriate.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.