SENATE BILL REPORT

                   SB 5871

               As Passed Senate, March 11, 1995

Title:  An act relating to the board of plumbers.

Brief Description:  Clarifying the terms of the members of the advisory board of plumbers.

Sponsors:  Senators Pelz, Hale, Fraser, Newhouse and Deccio.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Labor, Commerce & Trade:  2/20/95, 2/22/95 [DP].

Passed Senate, 3/11/95, 45-0.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON LABOR, COMMERCE & TRADE

Majority Report:  Do pass.

  Signed by Senators Pelz, Chair; Heavey, Vice Chair; Deccio, Franklin, Fraser, Hale, Newhouse, Palmer and Wojahn.

Staff:  Max Williams (786-7439)

Background:  The State Advisory Board of Plumbers is composed of three members appointed by the Governor.  One member is a journeyman plumber, one is a person conducting a plumbing business, and one is a member of the general public who is familiar with the business and trade of plumbing.  The members serve in staggered three-year terms.

Summary of Bill:  The initial terms of the board members are clarified.  It is further clarified that a member whose term expires continues to serve until his or her replacement is appointed.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

Effective Date:  The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.

Testimony For:  This bill is necessary to clarify the terms of the board members.  It will also allow the board to continue to function while new appointees are sought.

Testimony Against:  None.

Testified:  Larry Stevens, United Subcontractors Association (pro); Dan Sexton, UA Plumbers (pro).