HB 1037-S - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

     Finds that the utilization of electronic mail messages for commercial purposes merits further study.  The commercial electronic messages select task force created in the 1998 session shall continue to explore technical, legal, and cost issues surrounding the usage of electronic mail messages for commercial purposes.  The task force is extended and shall recommend to the legislature any potential legislation needed for regulating commercial electronic mail messages by November 1999.

     Creates a registry of Washington resident's electronic mail addresses to facilitate a program that allows private interactive computer service providers to limit unsolicited commercial electronic mail messages.

     Repeals RCW 19.190.005.