FINAL BILL REPORT
SB 5695
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Synopsis as Enacted
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.
Senate Committee on Transportation
House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs
Background: The Washington State Patrol (WSP) occasionally receives donations, including donated equipment. Current law permits WSP to accept donations for fire training activities, but does not address whether WSP is authorized to accept other donations.
Summary: WSP may accept donations of money or property for the purpose of fulfilling its mission.
Votes on Final Passage:
Senate | 49 | 0 | |
House | 98 | 0 |
Effective: July 26, 2009