Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research	BILL ANALYSIS
State Government Committee

HB 1282

Brief Description:  Adding the code reviser to the uniform legislation commission.

Sponsors:  Representatives D. Schmidt and Romero; by request of Washington Uniform Legislation Commission.

Brief Summary of Bill

$Adds the code reviser to the Uniform Legislation Commission.

Hearing Date:  2/21/01

Staff:  Catherine Blinn (786‑7114).

Background: 

The Uniform Legislation Commission was established to promote uniformity of legislation with other states.  The commission works with similar commissions from other states, including the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, to draft and recommend uniform laws for approval and adoption by the various states.  The commission consists of three commissioners appointed by the Governor who usually include judges, law professors, or other members of the bar.  The code reviser currently serves as a non-voting deputy commissioner.  The commissioners are not compensated for their service but are reimbursed for travel expenses.

Summary of Bill: 

Effective August 1, 2001, the code reviser is added to the Uniform Legislation Commission.  The code reviser will be a fourth commissioner who has voting rights but is not subject to gubernatorial appointment.

Rulemaking Authority:  No express authority.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not Requested.

Effective Date:  The bill takes effect on August 1, 2001.