HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                      Olympia, Washington

Bill Analysis      Bill No. HB 2954

Declaration/candidacy requirements/school director   Hrg Date:  2/3/98

Brief Title

Reps. D. Schmidt/Eikmeyer                            Staff: John Carmichael

Sponsor                                    Comm. on Govt. Admin.

                                           Phone: 786-7093

BACKGROUND:

In voting districts with territory in more than one county, declarations of candidacy are filed with the county auditor in the county where the majority of registered voters in the district reside for all non-partisan offices, except judicial offices.

A joint school district includes territory in more than one county.  For administrative purposes, the State Board of Education decides to which county a joint school district primarily belongs.  However, declarations of candidacy are filed with the county auditor in the county where the majority of registered voters in the district reside.

SUMMARY:

Declarations of candidacy for school directors in joint school districts are filed with the county auditor in the county to which the district primarily belongs, as determined by the state Board of Education.

FISCAL NOTE:  Not Requested.

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