1569-S AMH HAIG H4717.1

SHB 1569 - H AMD to H AMD (H-4716.1/04) 775

By Representative Haigh

ADOPTED AS AMENDED 02/11/2004

On page 10, beginning on line 26 of the amendment, strike all of subsection (hhh) and insert the following:

"(hhh) Trade secrets, as defined in RCW 19.108.010, or financial or commercial information not directly related to a bid or offer submitted by a bidder, offeror, or contractor in connection with a public works project, as defined in RCW 39.04.010, if the bidder, offeror, or contractor specifically states in writing the reasons why protection is necessary and identifies the data or materials to be protected. The public entity requesting the bid shall make a final written determination on what data or materials are confidential."

On page 20, beginning on line 28 of the amendment, strike all of subsection (ggg) and insert the following:

"(ggg) Trade secrets, as defined in RCW 19.108.010, or financial or commercial information not directly related to a bid or offer submitted by a bidder, offeror, or contractor in connection with a public works project, as defined in RCW 39.04.010, if the bidder, offeror, or contractor specifically states in writing the reasons why protection is necessary and identifies the data or materials to be protected. The public entity requesting the bid shall make a final written determination on what data or materials are confidential."

EFFECT: Narrows the exemption to trade secrets or financial or commercial information "not directly related to a bid or offer" rather than "in connection with a public works project." Authorizes public entities requesting the bid to make a final written determination on what materials are confidential.

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