Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Local Government & Housing Committee |
SB 5233
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: Addressing county elected officials keeping offices at the county seat.
Sponsors: Senators Delvin, Hewitt, Schoesler, Carrell, Swecker, Parlette, Stevens and Honeyford.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 3/16/09
Staff: Sara del Moral (786-7291) and Thamas Osborn (786-7129).
Background:
State law requires a board of county commissioners to provide an office for each county officer at the county courthouse. In all counties, the courthouse is located at the county seat, although state law does not provide for its location.
Additionally, state law requires the superior court clerk, the county sheriff, the county treasurer, and the county road engineer to keep their offices at the county seat.
Summary of Bill:
At the discretion of the board of county commissioners, the superior court clerk, the county sheriff, the county treasurer, and the county road engineer may keep offices at a location other than the county seat, provided they maintain an office at the county seat.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.