SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6800

As Reported By Senate Committee On:

State & Local Government, February 6, 2002

Title:  An act relating to fund‑raising efforts for the state legislative building renovation project.

Brief Description:  Encouraging fund‑raising activities on behalf of the state legislative building.

Sponsors:  Senators Honeyford, Spanel, Winsley and Fraser.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  State & Local Government:  2/6/02 [DP].

SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Majority Report:  Do pass.

Signed by Senators Gardner, Chair; Fairley, Vice Chair; Hale, Haugen, Keiser, Kline, T. Sheldon and Swecker.

Staff:  Diane Smith (786-7410)

Background:  The legislative bodies of counties, cities, and towns have the authority to fund the storage, preservation, and exhibition of historical materials.  The State Capitol Furnishings Preservation Committee exists to recover and preserve the original and historic furnishings of the buildings on the state capitol campus, including those of the Legislative Building.

Summary of Bill:  State officers and employees are allowed to solicit funds for the preservation and restoration of the Legislative Building.  An exemption for these activities is made from the ethics laws.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

Effective Date:  The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.

Testimony For:  None.

Testimony Against:  None.

Testified:  No one.