2299-S AMH THAR SOBO 018

SHB 2299 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-5008.1/18) 1114

By Representative Tharinger

ADOPTED 02/23/2018

     On page 250, line 36, increase the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 by $380,000

    On page 252, line 3, correct the total.

    On page 256, after line 15, insert the following:

    "(22) $380,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 2019 is provided solely for one full-time natural resource scientist, one full-time information technology specialist, and related support costs dedicated to earthquake and tsunami hazards. Duties for these positions include, but are not limited to, developing inventories, maps, evacuation routes, educational materials, databases, and other activities that increase preparedness for earthquakes and tsunamis."

EFFECT:   Provides funding to the Department of Natural Resources for staff dedicated to earthquake and tsunami preparedness.  

FISCAL IMPACT:

           Increases General Fund - State by $380,000.

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