1360-S.E AAS 4/8/97 S2704.1

ESHB 1360 -  S COMM AMD

By Committee on Government Operations

                                                    ADOPTED 4/8/97

    Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1.  A new section is added to chapter 43.43 RCW to read as follows:

    Washington state patrol officers may engage in private law enforcement off-duty employment in uniform for private benefit, subject to guidelines adopted by the chief of the Washington state patrol.  These guidelines must ensure that the integrity and professionalism of the Washington state patrol is preserved.  Use of Washington state patrol officer's uniforms shall be considered de minimis use of state property.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2.  A new section is added to chapter 4.92 RCW to read as follows:

    (1) The state of Washington is not liable for tortious conduct by Washington state patrol officers that occurs while such officers are engaged in private law enforcement off-duty employment.

    (2) Upon petition of the state any suit, for which immunity is granted to the state under subsection (1) of this section, shall be dismissed.

    (3) Washington state patrol officers engaged in private law enforcement off-duty employment shall notify, in writing, prior to such employment, anyone who employs Washington state patrol officers in private off-duty employment of the specific provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section."

ESHB 1360 -  S COMM AMD

By Committee on Government Operations

                                                    ADOPTED 4/8/97

    On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "officers;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "adding a new section to chapter 43.43 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 4.92 RCW."

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