| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee | |
HB 1933
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 emergency shelters.
Sponsors: Representatives O'Brien, Pearson, Roberts, Walsh, McCoy, Sump, Darneille, Morrell, Anderson, Santos and Ormsby.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/14/07
Staff: Yvonne Walker (786-7841).
Background:
Generally individual districts design their own school buildings. They are often funded with
local bonds and some state funds. However, there are specific requirements that schools must
meet prior to opening up or allowing students inside for educational purposes. Some of the
requirements that must be met include meeting specific building codes, fire codes, high
performance standards (otherwise known as green buildings), Growth Management Act
requirements, as well as certain health restrictions.
Prior to a building being constructed, construction contractors often submit competing bids along
with construction specifications and designs that are used to detail everything that will be
included in the construction of a building. Construction specifications often include specified
details of the work for which direct payment will be made, the estimated quantities of work
(labor hours), units of measurement, technical details, any requirements of the contract, all
products that will be used, material requirements or specifications, and costs.
Summary of Bill:
During states of emergency, every public school located in Washington must be made available
to the public as an emergency shelter and to the best of their ability, each school must provide
water, shelter, and utilities to the public. The schools must have a system in place to alert the
public that the facilities are available during states of emergency.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Requested on February 2, 2007.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.