SB 6779 - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 2/15/02)

     Declares that the purpose of the military facilities task force is to coordinate statewide efforts to ensure all military facilities in Washington retain their premier status with respect to their national defense missions.

     Provides that the task force shall make recommendations to the governor and the legislature regarding actions needed to ensure the viability of military facilities, including:  (1) Expenditures appropriate to ensure the proper functioning and continued operation of military facilities within the state;

     (2) Required changes to state law, local ordinances, local zoning requirements, or any other state or local requirement, rule, or regulation in order to encourage the continued operation of military facilities within the state; and

     (3) Any required actions to be taken by the state at the federal level in support of military facilities within the state.