SENATE BILL REPORT

                   SB 6219

                    As of January 22, 1996

Title:  An act relating to revisions to the membership of community public health and safety networks.

Brief Description:  Revising selection procedures for members of community public health and safety networks.

Sponsors:  Senators Hargrove, Long and Kohl.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Human Services & Corrections: 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES & CORRECTIONS

Staff:  Richard Rodger (786-7461)

Background:  In 1994, the Legislature authorized the Family Policy Council (council) to establish a statewide system of community public health and safety networks (networks).  The networks are designed to assist communities in developing long-term comprehensive plans to reduce the rates of harmful behaviors and acts occurring within the community. 

The council has approved the creation and membership of 53 community networks.  Each network is made up of 23 members.  Thirteen members are citizens who do not have any fiduciary interest in health, education, social service, or criminal justice organizations.  The remaining members, known as fiduciary members, represent the interests of local government, tribes, law enforcement, courts, recreation, social service groups, health, employment and nonsecular organizations.  The fiduciary members are required to work within the network's boundary to which the are appointed.

It is suggested the fiduciary members should be required to work or live within the network's boundaries.  It is also suggested the fiduciary members should contain a representative of education.

Summary of Bill:  The fiduciary members may work or live within the network's boundary.  The fiduciary membership of each network must include a representative of education.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

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