6153-S.E AMH  FRAS 32

ESSB 6153 - H AMD TO H AMD(H-2783.1/01) 312 FAILED 6/15/01

By Representative ___

     On page 103, after line 33, insert the following:

A(7) $500,000 of the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2002 and $500,000 of the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2003 is provided for the creation of an identity theft bureau within the state patrol.  The identity theft bureau shall coordinate and assist efforts of law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys, and the attorney general in investigating, apprehending, and prosecuting offenders under RCW 9.35.020.@

EFFECT:  Within the underlying appropriation to the State Patrol, creates and funds an identity theft bureau to coordinate and assist in the investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of identity crime offenders.

FISCAL IMPACT:  No increase to appropriations.