SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6677
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.
As Passed Senate, February 18, 2008
Title: An act relating to composition of the board of directors of the Washington materials management and financing authority.
Brief Description: Changing the composition of the board of directors of the Washington materials management and financing authority.
Sponsors: Senators Fraser, Roach, Fairley and McCaslin; by request of State Treasurer.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Government Operations & Elections: 1/29/08, 1/31/08 [DP].
Passed Senate: 2/18/08, 42-1.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ELECTIONS
Majority Report: Do pass.Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach, Ranking Minority Member; Benton, Kline, McDermott, Pridemore and Swecker.
Staff: Cindy Calderon (786-7784)
Background: The Washington materials management and financing authority (authority) is a
public body and an instrument of Washington. The authority plans and implements an electronic
product collection, transportation, and recycling program for manufactures of covered electronic
products. Covered electronic products include: all computer monitors, personal computers, and
televisions sold to consumers for personal use. All administrative and operational costs
associated with the collection, transportation, and recycling of covered electronic products is paid
by participating manufactures. Manufacturers offering covered electronic products for sale in
Washington register annually with the Department of Ecology.
The authority is governed by a board of directors (board), comprised of 11 members of
participating manufacturers. The board has representation from both television and computer
manufacturers. Additionally, the board is composed of three ex officio members: the directors
of, the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development; the Department of
Ecology; and the State Treasurer. The agency directors and the State Treasure may designate an
employee of their department to act in their behalf.
Summary of Bill: Removes the State Treasure as an ex officio member and his or her authority to designate someone to act on his or her behalf.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony: PRO: The authority was created to implement the collection, transportation, and recycling program for manufactures of electronic equipment. The State Treasurer supports the Legislature's intent to establish a convenient, safe, and environmentally sound system. However, the connection between the authority of its commission and the State Treasurer's Office is non-existent.
Persons Testifying: PRO: Senator Fraser, prime sponsor; Shad Pruitt, State Treasurer Office.