SSB 5784 -
By Representative Taylor
FAILED 04/05/2011
On page 1, line 5 of the amendment, after "(1)" insert "(a)"
On page 1, line 6 of the amendment, after "treasury." strike "All" and insert "Except as otherwise provided in (b) of this subsection, all"
On page 1, after line 11 of the amendment, insert the following:
"(b) No funds may be accepted for deposit into the marine resources
stewardship trust account absent specific legislative approval if
acceptance of the funds obligates the state to maintain certain funding
levels, fund a specific program for a time period longer than that
provided by the funding, maintain specific staffing levels at an agency
or for a program, or requires the state to adopt or renew specific
rules."
EFFECT: Prohibits the acceptance of funds into the marine resources stewardship trust account if the funds come with certain conditions unless the legislature specifically approves of the fund acceptance.