BILL REQ. #:  S-1087.1 

Read first time 01/27/09.   Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.

     AN ACT Relating to promoting the works of August Wilson; adding new sections to chapter 43.46 RCW; and making an appropriation.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 43.46 RCW to read as follows:
     (1) The Washington state arts commission shall work with interested citizens and groups to promote the works of Seattle playwright August Wilson through activities such as performances, readings, workshops, lectures, and presentations for Washington educational institutions.
     (2) To accomplish the goals of this section, the Washington state arts commission shall make a reasonable effort to seek input and involvement from the following groups:
     (a) People with an intimate knowledge of August Wilson's life and works;
     (b) Local theater groups;
     (c) Local humanities and cultural heritage groups;
     (d) Local colleges and universities;
     (e) The city of Seattle; and
     (f) King county.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2   A new section is added to chapter 43.46 RCW to read as follows:
     (1) In addition to the gifts and grants generally accepted under RCW 43.46.060, the arts commission may accept gifts, grants, and economic stimulus funds specifically for the purpose of accomplishing the goals of section 1 of this act.
     (2) Promoting the works of August Wilson is deemed a proper use of funds obtained under RCW 43.46.060.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3   The sum of . . . . dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, from the general fund to the Washington state arts commission for the purposes of this act.