SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5221

BYSenator Tanner

Designating the state folk song.

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 2, 1987; March 2, 1987

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Halsan, Chairman; Garrett, Vice Chairman; DeJarnatt, Talmadge.

Senate Staff:Sam Thompson (786-7754); Walt Corneille (786-7452)

                  March 2, 1987

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS, MARCH 2, 1987

BACKGROUND:

The State of Washington has designated an official state seal, flag, tree, flower, bird, fish, gem, dance, and song.  The official state song is "Washington My Home," composed by Helen Davis.  During the 1985 and 1986 legislative sessions, there were efforts to adopt an official state folk song -- "Roll On Columbia, Roll On," with words and music by Woody Guthrie.  This effort continues.

SUMMARY:

"Roll On Columbia, Roll On," composed by Woody Guthrie, is designated as the official folk song of the State of Washington.

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Senator Tanner