SB 5035-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Directs the Washington state forensic investigations council to study and make recommendations to the legislature regarding the need for a state forensic pathologist program. The council may include in its recommendations information regarding the state forensic pathologist's annual salary, budget, and duties.

Requires the study and recommendations to be presented to the legislature by December 1, 2005.

Requires the forensic investigations council to be responsible for the oversight of any state forensic pathology program authorized by the legislature.

Repeals RCW 28B.20.426.