FINAL BILL REPORT

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.

C 105 L 09

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Addressing county elected officials keeping offices at the county seat.

Sponsors: Senators Delvin, Hewitt, Schoesler, Carrell, Swecker, Parlette, Stevens and Honeyford.

Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections

House Committee on Local Government & Housing

Background: Each county's board of commissioners must provide furnished office space in the county courthouse for each of the county officers. That office is the official office for that officer. County officers include the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, the treasurer, and the road engineer.

Summary: County boards of commissioners may provide additional office space outside the courthouse, so long as an office is maintained within the courthouse. The office in the courthouse does not need to be the official office.

Gender-specific language is replaced.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate

47

0

House

97

1

Effective: July 26, 2009