| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| State Government & Tribal Affairs Committee | |
HB 2434
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: Providing an employee of the county legislative authority may be appointed to the county canvassing board.
Sponsors: Representatives Miloscia, Hunt and Nelson.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/16/08
Staff: Colleen Kerr (786-7168).
Background:
County canvassing boards consist of the county auditor, who is the chair, the county prosecuting
attorney, and the chair of the county legislative body. In the event a member is unavailable to
carry out the duties of the board then he or she may designate an alternate: the county auditor
may designate a deputy auditor; the county prosecutor may designate a deputy prosecuting
attorney; and the chair of the county legislative body may designate another member of the
legislative body.
Summary of Bill:
In home rule charter counties, the chair of the county legislative body may designate an employee who reports directly to the chair to sit on the county canvassing board when the chair is unavailable.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.