SENATE BILL REPORT

                   SB 5814

                    As of February 23, 1999

Title:  An act relating to salaries of University of Washington police officers.

Brief Description:  Providing the University of Washington police force salary equity with the state patrol.

Sponsors:  Senators Thibaudeau, Roach and Franklin.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Higher Education:  2/24/99.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION

Staff:  Natalie Adams (786-7444)

Background:  The University of Washington Police Department (UWPD) was created by statutory authority.  UWPD officers are generally commissioned with the same authority as sheriffs and peace officers.  UWPD receives the same salary adjustments as other state employees.  The State Patrol often receives enhanced salary adjustments.

Summary of Bill:  The University of Washington Board of Regents must adjust UWPD salaries with and in like proportion to salary adjustments for the Washington State Patrol.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Requested on February 10, 1999.

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