FINAL BILL REPORT

                  SSB 5144

                          C 358 L 97

                      Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Modifying numerous local government administrative requirements.

Sponsors:  Senate Committee on Law & Justice (originally sponsored by Senator Roach).

Senate Committee on Law & Justice

House Committee on Law & Justice

Background:  Several current provisions relating to the administration of the county clerks= offices are confusing or unclear, contain archaic language, or incomplete citations to controlling statutory provisions.

Summary:  Various technical clarifications or corrections are made to sections relating to the administration of the county clerks= offices.  No execution on a foreign judgment is allowed until after the judgment creditor has filed proof of mailing with the clerk.  Jurisdiction to modify a judgment of the district court appealed to the superior court is clearly placed in the superior court.  Archaic language is eliminated and common usage adopted.  

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate 47 0

House     95 0 (House amended)

Senate    46 0 (Senate concurred)

Effective:  July 27, 1997