HOUSE BILL REPORT
SB 5695
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As Reported by House Committee On:
State Government & Tribal Affairs
Title: An act relating to the authority of the Washington state patrol to accept donations.
Brief Description: Authorizing the Washington state patrol to accept donations.
Sponsors: Senators Oemig, Swecker, Ranker, Tom, Shin and Haugen; by request of Washington State Patrol.
Brief History:
Committee Activity:
State Government & Tribal Affairs: 3/26/09 [DP].
Brief Summary of Bill |
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HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT & TRIBAL AFFAIRS |
Majority Report: Do pass. Signed by 7 members: Representatives Hunt, Chair; Appleton, Vice Chair; Armstrong, Ranking Minority Member; Alexander, Flannigan, Hurst and Miloscia.
Staff: Marsha Reilly (786-7135)
Background:
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is authorized by statute to accept donations, grants, bequests, money, and property for the Fire Service Training Program.
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Summary of Bill:
The WSP may accept donations, grants, bequests, money, and property for any purpose in fulfilling its mission.
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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.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony:
(In support) If anyone wants to make donations to a state agency, it should be allowed.
(Opposed) None.
Persons Testifying: Senator Oemig, prime sponsor.
Persons Signed In To Testify But Not Testifying: None.