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State Government & Tribal Affairs Committee

HB 1327


This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

Brief Description: Concerning materialpersons.

Sponsors: Representatives Santos, Skinner, Hunt, Green, Miloscia, McDermott, Anderson, Hudgins, Hasegawa, Darneille, Haigh, Wallace, Hankins, Pettigrew and Kenney.

Brief Summary of Bill
  • Makes technical changes to apply gender neutral language to statutes.

Hearing Date: 1/23/07

Staff: Marsha Reilly (786-7135).

Background:

A materialman is a person who delivers materials, supplies or equipment used or expected to be used in a construction project.

Summary of Bill:

Technical changes are made to reflect gender neutral language, changing "materialmen" to "materialpersons."

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.