2242 AMH ANDG VANS 200

HB 2242 - H AMD 354

By Representative Anderson

WITHDRAWN 3/12/2009

    On page 3, after line 3, insert:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. A new section is added to chapter 43.330 RCW to read as follows:

    (1) With the creation of a department of commerce, the legislature finds there will be existing program areas within the department of community, trade and economic development that will be inconsistent with the mission, objectives and activities of the new department.  These existing program areas may include, but are not limited to: growth management, local government services, capital projects, housing, and community services.

    (2) The legislature finds that it is important to retain a focus on programs that deliver important services and funding to communities and individuals. The legislature therefore directs that the office of the governor work with the director, the office of financial management, and other relevant agencies and stakeholders to prepare a plan for accommodating and aligning program areas that remain after creation of the department. The plan, along with implementing legislation, must be presented to appropriate committees of the legislature by November 15, 2009, and must include:

    (a) Organizational mission, goals and objectives;

    (b) Organizational structure, management, and grouping of programs and services;

    (c) Performance metrics; and,

    (d) Any statutory changes and budget realignment necessary for implementation.

    (3) The plan must also include recommendations for eliminating programs that are no longer necessary and for relocating programs, when appropriate, into more complementary state or local organizations."

    Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly. Correct the title.

EFFECT:  Recognizes that a newly created Department of Commerce will not include all programs that currently exist within the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. Requires the Governor's Office, in consultation with the Department of Commerce director, the Office of Financial Management, and others to prepare a plan to accommodate, align, relocate, or eliminate these remaining programs. Requires the plan to contain certain elements and to be submitted, along with implementing legislation, to the appropriate legislative committees by November 15, 2009.   

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