| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Local Government Committee | |
SB 6271
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 the compensation of special purpose district commissioners.
Sponsors: Senators Hatfield, Fairley and Sheldon.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/21/08
Staff: Lyset Cadena (786-7291).
Background:
Special Purpose Districts
In Washington, a special purpose district (SPD) is a limited purpose local government separate
from a city, town, or county government. Special purpose districts provide an array of services
and facilities that are otherwise not available or provided by city or county governments. Most
powers of SPDs are vested in a board of district commissioners, board of district trustees, or
board of district directors. Per diem compensation is available for select SPD positions for
performing services on behalf of the district, such as attending meetings or time spent devoted to
the business of the district.
Water-sewer and public hospital districts provide by resolution a $90 per diem compensation to
all commissioners who attend official meetings and perform official services or duties on behalf
of the district. The compensation provisions for commissioners must be stipulated by resolution
of the commission.
Legislation enacted in 2007, increased the maximum per diem compensation for SPDs. The
Office of Financial Management is directed to adjust the "dollar thresholds" for per diem
compensations for SPDs every five years, beginning July 1, 2008.
Summary of Bill:
Each water-sewer and public hospital district's commissioners must receive $90 for each day or
portion thereof spent in actual attendance at official meetings of the district commission, or in
performance of other official services or duties on behalf of the district. No resolution is
required to provide compensation.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.