SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5364

BYSenators Gaspard, von Reichbauer and Johnson

Changing name of state boxing commission to state athletic commission.

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 9, 1987; February 11, 1987

Majority Report:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5364 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.

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

Senate Staff:Sam Thompson (786-7754); Barbara Howard (786-7410)

                  February 12, 1987

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS, FEBRUARY 11, 1987

BACKGROUND:

The State Boxing Commission is a regulatory agency composed of three gubernatorial appointees.  It controls and supervises all boxing, wrestling, karate, sumo and judo events occurring in the state.  It also regulates live, closed circuit telecasts of these events viewed in the state.  The objective of the Commission is to enforce licensure requirements.

It has been suggested that the name of the Boxing Commission be changed to a more general term encompassing the other activities that it regulates.

SUMMARY:

The name of the State Boxing Commission is changed to the State Athletic Commission.

EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE:

The Commission may impose a fine of up to $10,000 for any wilful violation of the boxing and wrestling RCW chapter, or any wilful violation of administrative rules adopted by the Commission.  Each day of a continuing violation is deemed a separate violation.

Applicants for boxing licenses must submit to an independent medical examination with an emphasis on the applicant's neurological condition.  Applicants must also report their amateur and professional bout records to the Commission, and a report regarding the outcome of their most recent bout prior to applying for licensure in Washington.

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Stan Naccarato, Washington State Boxing Commission