FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 1121

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.

Sponsors: Representatives Rodne, Bailey, Kelley, Moeller, Ross, Simpson, McCoy, Hope, Green, Ormsby, Johnson, Morrell, Smith, Campbell, Armstrong and Conway; by request of Secretary of State and Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs.

House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections

Background:

The Secretary of State (Secretary) may solicit and accept gifts, grants, conveyances, and bequests for conducting oral histories, archival activities, the Washington State Library, and the Washington State Heritage Center.

Summary:

The Secretary may solicit and accept gifts, grants, conveyances and bequests, and devises of real or personal property for the purpose of donating state flags to Washington's military personnel. The Washington State Flag Account (Flag Account) is created in the custody of the State Treasurer and all donated moneys must be deposited into the Flag Account. Only the Secretary or designee may authorize expenditures from the Flag Account which is subject to allotment procedures, but not appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the purpose of donating state flags to Washington's military personnel.

Votes on Final Passage:

House	95	0
Senate	46	0