SENATE BILL REPORT

SJM 8038

As Passed Senate, February 15, 2002

Brief Description:  Asking the federal government for cooperation with the military facilities task force.

Sponsors:  Senators Haugen, B. Sheldon, Oke, Swecker, Rasmussen, Shin, Gardner, Roach, Hale and Costa.

Brief History:

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

Passed Senate:  2/15/02, 48-0.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Majority Report:  Do pass.

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

Staff:  Diane Smith (786‑7410)

Background:  The state of Washington places a high priority on the avoidance of the closure of any military bases located in the state.  In order to facilitate this objective, the state supports privatization of the infrastructure supporting these bases.  The state brings to bear the Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs and the newly created Legislative Military Facilities Task Force for the accomplishment of this purpose.

Summary of Bill:  The President, Congress and the Secretary of Defense are asked to assure the full and prompt participation of the United States military with the Legislative Military Facilities Task Force.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

Testimony For:  None.

Testimony Against:  None.

Testified:  No one.