SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6699

As of January 29, 2002

Title:  An act relating to the powers and duties of the boards of trustees of community and technical colleges.

Brief Description:  Authorizing community and technical colleges boards of trustees to adopt rules regarding weapons on district‑owned or maintained property.

Sponsors:  Senators Kohl‑Welles, Winsley, Costa, Shin, McAuliffe, Kline and Keiser; by request of State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Higher Education:  2/4/02.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION

Staff:  Jean Six (786‑7423)

Background:  The boards of trustees of community and technical colleges have various powers under RCW 28B.50.140, but the statute is silent on the power to adopt rules regarding weapons on college property.

Summary of Bill:  An additional power is granted to the boards of trustees of community and technical colleges: the authorization to make rules pertaining to the possession and use of weapons by visitors and students on property owned, operated, or maintained by their districts.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

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