| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Select Committee on Environmental Health | |
SB 5142
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: Modifying the disbursement of funds by air pollution control agencies.
Sponsors: Senators Fraser and Swecker.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 3/20/07
Staff: Brad Avy (786-7289).
Background:
Local air pollution control authorities (authorities) are established by the Washington Clean Air
Act. Authorities are responsible for carrying out specified duties and powers relating to air
quality. Each county has an authority created within it; however, some county authorities are
inactive. Counties with inactive authorities are served by the Department of Ecology. Seven
multi-county authorities have been formed by county boards of commissioners by combining a
county authority with one or more adjacent county authorities. Each authority is governed by a
Board of Directors (Board).
The treasurer of each component city, town, or county within an authority must create a separate
fund for monies collected for the activated authorities. These monies must be forwarded to the
treasurer of the county designated by the Board. The designated treasurer must establish and
maintain these funds as authorized by the Board. Money must be disbursed upon warrants drawn
by a board-designated county auditor. The respective county must be reimbursed for the services
rendered by their treasurer and auditor.
Summary of Bill:
Monies collected for an air pollution control authority may be disbursed upon warrants drawn by
an authority or designated county auditor.
If an authority chooses to use a county auditor for the disbursement of funds, the Board must
reimburse the county for services performed by the auditor.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.