HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                      Olympia, Washington

Bill Analysis      Bill No. HB 1344

Co. Leg. Auth. include summary/public testimony           Public Hrg: 2/26/97

Brief Title

Reps. Mielke/Doumit/Pennington                           Staff Contact: Mike Spiro

Sponsor                                    Comm. on Govt. Admin.

                                           Phone: 786-5793

BACKGROUND:

A county legislative body is not required to make the minutes for any of its proceedings, except in a few specific situations.  There is a general requirement, however, that all of the proceedings and determinations of a county board of commissioners be recorded by the clerk of the county board of commissioners.  In addition, all of the books, accounts, vouchers, and papers dealing with the business or property of a county are to be kept by the clerk of the county board of commissioners and be open to public inspection. 

SUMMARY:

Written minutes that are made of any public meeting held by a county legislative authority must include a summary of all public testimony made at that meeting.

FISCAL NOTE:  Not Requested.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.