5717-S AMS HONE S1487.1

SSB 5717 - S AMD - 003

By Senator Honeyford

                                            NOT ADOPTED - 02/07/01

    On page 2, after line 20, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 3.  The legislature finds that the people of Washington are now in the middle of a severe energy crisis resulting from lower than normal rainfall and snowpack and forces outside the control of the citizens of our state.  Tight reserves of water and power are predicted throughout the winter and prices are expected to increase dramatically.  Many low-income and elderly citizens will be forced to choose between the costs of their own electricity and purchasing food or other necessities.  The legislature declares an emergency under the provisions of RCW 43.135.035(3)(a) for the purpose of providing financial assistance to low-income persons under the low-income home energy assistance program.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 4.  Moneys collected during fiscal year 2001 and fiscal year 2002 under RCW 82.16.020(1) exceeding one hundred five percent of the average annual revenues collected under RCW 82.16.020(1) for the preceding three fiscal years, or as much thereof as may be necessary, are appropriated from the general fund to the department of community, trade, and economic development for the low-income home energy assistance program."

    Renumber the remaining section consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

SSB 5717 - S AMD - 003

By Senator Honeyford

                                              NOT ADOPTED 02/07/01

    On page 1, line 2 of the title, strike "creating a new section;" and insert "creating new sections;"

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