SENATE BILL REPORT

                   HB 3122

                      As of March 5, 1998

Title:  An act relating to work ethic camp programs.

Brief Description:  Regarding work ethic camp programs.

Sponsors:  Representative Ballasiotes.

Staff:  Fara Daun (786-7459)

Background:  Current law includes a sunset provision for the Department of Corrections  work ethic camp.  The same statutory section includes specific requirements relating to starting the camp.  These requirements have been completed.

Summary of Bill:  The statutory section that sets a sunset date, requires certain studies, and requires the department to seek federal funding for implementation is repealed.

The bill is necessary to implement the budget.  It will save the state approximately $5.1 million in fiscal year 1999, and $8.9 million in subsequent years.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.