2048-S AMH MILO THOR 166

SHB 2048 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-2848.2/11 855

By Representative Miloscia

ADOPTED 05/25/2011

    On page 4, at the beginning of line 3 of the striking amendment, strike "(b)" and insert "(c)"

    On page 4, line 7 of the striking amendment, after "(b)" insert "Any local government receiving more than three million five hundred thousand dollars during the previous calendar year from document recording surcharge funds collected pursuant to RCW 36.22.178, 36.22.179, and 36.22.1791, must apply to the Washington state quality award program, or similar Baldrige assessment organization, for an independent assessment of its quality management, accountability, and performance system. The first assessment may be a lite assessment.  After submitting an application, a local government is required to reapply at least every two years.

    (c)"

On page 5, line 3 of the striking amendment, after "reported;" strike "and"

    On page 5, line 7 of the striking amendment, after "2013" insert "; and   

    (vi) Work with the Washington state quality award program, local governments, and any other organizations to ensure the appropriate scheduling of assessments for all local governments meeting the criteria described in subsection (1)(b) of this section"

EFFECT:  Requires cities and counties receiving more than $3,500,000 in document recording surcharges to receive a Washington State Quality Award program or similar assessment every two years. Allows the initial assessment to be a "lite" assessment.  Requires the Department of Commerce to work with local governments and the Washington State Quality Award program on scheduling required assessments.     

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