HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                      Olympia, Washington

Bill Analysis      Bill No. HB 1422

Raising maximum per diem for BRB members        Public Hrg:  2/4/97

Brief Title

Reps. D. Schmidt/Scott/Thomas                        Staff Contact: S. Lundin

Sponsor                                    Comm. on Govt. Admin.

                                           Phone: 786-7127

BACKGROUND:

Boundary review boards are created by state law in larger counties and the county legislative authority of every other county may create a boundary review board.  If its jurisdiction is invoked, a boundary review board reviews proposed boundary alterations by cities, towns, sewer districts, water districts, fire protection districts, and a few other types of special districts, and may approve, modify and approve, or disapprove the proposed boundary change based upon a number of specified factors.

A boundary review board in a county with a population of 1 million or more consists of eleven persons, three appointed by the governor, three appointed by the county legislative authority, three appointed by joint action of cities and towns in the county, and two appointed by the board from a list of nominees submitted by special districts in the county.

A boundary review board in any other county consists of five persons, two appointed by the Governor, one appointed by the county legislative authority, one appointed by joint action of cities and towns in the county, and one appointed by the board from a list of nominees submitted by special districts in the county.

Boundary review board members receive compensation at a rate of $25 per day, or major portion of a day, actually devoted to the work of the boundary review board.

SUMMARY:

The rate of compensation for members of a boundary review board is increased from $25 to $50 per day, or major portion of a day, devoted to the work of the boundary review board.

FISCAL NOTE:  Not requested.

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