FINAL BILL REPORT

                   SB 5882

                          C 123 L 95

                      Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Concerning the disposal of surplus property by a governmental entity.

Sponsors:  Senators Haugen, Moyer, Loveland and Deccio.

Senate Committee on Government Operations

House Committee on Government Operations

Background:  Before disposing of surplus property with an estimated value of more than $5,000, the state or a political subdivision must hold a public hearing in the county where the property is located.  Among other requirements, at least ten days but not more than 25 days prior to the hearing, there must be published a public notice stating the date, time, and place of the hearing at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the area where the property is located.  If the surplus is real property, the public news release must also describe the proposed use of the lands involved.

Summary:  The estimated value of surplus property at which the state or a political subdivision must follow formal hearing and notice requirements for disposal is raised from $5,000 to $50,000.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate    43 0

House     97 0

Effective:  July 23, 1995