SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5146
BYSenators Smitherman, von Reichbauer, Tanner, Zimmerman and Bauer
Authorizing life insurance coverage for port district commissioners.
Senate Committee on Governmental Operations
Senate Hearing Date(s):February 10, 1987; February 16, 1987
Majority Report: Do pass.
Signed by Senators Halsan, Chairman; Garrett, Vice Chairman; McCaslin, Pullen, Talmadge, Zimmerman.
Senate Staff:Walt Corneille (786-7452); Eugene Green (786-7405)
March 6, 1987
AS PASSED SENATE, MARCH 5, 1987
BACKGROUND:
Port commissions have authority to provide various benefits for port district employees, including life insurance. If a port district provides insurance benefits for its employees, it may provide health, accident, business travel, and errors and omissions insurance for its commissioners. There is no provision authorizing a district to provide life insurance for its commissioners.
SUMMARY:
A port district which provides insurance benefits in any manner for its employees may provide life insurance coverage for its commissioners. The amount of coverage is not to exceed that provided district employees. Any life insurance provided for commissioners is not considered compensation.
Fiscal Note: none requested
Senate Committee - Testified: Don White, Washington Public Ports Association