FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 6337

C 53 L 04

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Revising the fee for birth certificates suitable for display.

Sponsors: Senators Regala, Parlette, Winsley, Stevens, Hargrove, Oke and Kohl-Welles; by request of Washington Council for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Senate Committee on Children & Family Services & Corrections

House Committee on Appropriations

Background: The Washington Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (WCPCAN) was created in 1982 to increase public awareness of child abuse prevention programs and to advocate for public policies that support families and protect children. Members of the council are appointed by the Governor. The children's trust fund is administered by WCPCAN and accepts contributions, grants and cash gifts. It also receives the proceeds from the sale of "heirloom" birth certificates. Current law sets the fee for "heirloom" birth certificates at $25.

Summary: WCPCAN can establish the fee for an "heirloom" birth certificate at its discretion.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate       49  0

House       94  0

Effective: June 10, 2004