HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 97-4612, by Representatives Lisk and Chopp

     WHEREAS, The State of Washington spends millions of dollars each year to contract with vendors for the delivery of necessary goods and services to the citizens of this state; and

     WHEREAS, The efficient delivery of goods and services under these contracts is essential to achieving legislative objectives and ensuring the best use of public funds; and

     WHEREAS, There is a need to review the adequacy of laws and policies of the state that govern vendor contracting and the performance of vendor services;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives do hereby establish a select committee to examine the laws and policies of the state that govern vendor contracting and vendor services; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the committee shall consist of seven members and shall have all the powers and duties of a standing committee of the house; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the committee shall issue a report of its findings to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the minority leader no later than Friday, November 14, 1997.