SENATE BILL REPORT

                  SCR 8429

               As Passed Senate, March 11, 1998

 

Brief Description:  Renaming the Institutions Building the Irving R. Newhouse Building.

 

Sponsors:  Senators McDonald and Snyder.

 

Brief History:

Senate adopted, 3/11/98.

 

Staff:  Eugene Green (786-7405)

 

Background:  The Honorable Irving R. Newhouse serves with honor and integrity as President Pro Tempore of the Washington State Senate.  Governors of both parties have desired and respected his perspective on potential legislation.  He will long be remembered for his impressive and inspiring contributions to the Washington State Legislature by members, staff, lobbyists, the media, and friends and neighbors in the 15th Legislative District and has demonstrated tremendous dedication to his district and to the state of Washington with more than 34 years of service since his election to the House of Representatives in 1964.

 

Summary of Bill:  The Director of the Department of General Administration is directed to rename the building currently referred to as the Institutions Building as the Irving R. Newhouse Building.

 

Appropriation:  None.

 

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.