SB 6572-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Finds that there are conflicting interpretations as to the intent of the legislature in the enactment of chapter 305, Laws of 1999.  The purpose of this act is to make statutory changes that further clarify this intent.

     Declares an intent that elections of conservation district supervisors continue to be conducted under procedures in the conservation district statutes, chapter 89.08 RCW, and that such elections not be conducted under the general election laws contained in Title 29 RCW.

     Declares an intent that there be no change made with regard to applicability of the public disclosure act, chapter 42.17 RCW, to conservation district supervisors from those that existed before the enactment of chapter 305, Laws of 1999.

     Creates a work group on conservation district elections.

     Requires the work group to provide a report of its findings and recommendations to the secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives by December 15, 2002.