2298-S AMH SCHO WAGG 1

SHB 2298 - H AMD 956

By Representative Schoesler

     On page 7, line 29, strike Afrom@

     On page 7, line 29, strike A, to July 1, 1999.  Annually, beginning on July 1, 1999, and upon a finding by the department that a fee increase is necessary, the previous tank fee amount may be increased up to the fiscal growth factor for the next year.  The fiscal growth factor is calculated by the office of financial management under RCW 43.135.025 for the upcoming biennium.  The department shall use the fiscal growth factor to calculate the fee for the next year and shall publish the new fee by March 1st before the year for which the new fee is effective.  The new tank fee is effective from July 1st to July 1st of every year@

     On page 8, line 1, after Ayear@ insert AThe annual tank fee shall not be increased without prior legislative approval.@

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EFFECT:    Makes the annual tank fee permanent until an increase

               is approved by the Legislature.