SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5765

BYSenators Talmadge, McCaslin, Zimmerman and Halsan

Reviewing special purpose districts.

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 24, 1987

Majority Report:  Do pass.

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

Senate Staff:Eugene Green (786-7405); Sam Thompson (786-7754)

                  February 24, 1987

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS, FEBRUARY 24, 1987

BACKGROUND:

Due to the proliferation of numerous kinds of special purpose districts, it is felt that a legislative review of their districts is necessary in order to maintain sufficient oversight.

SUMMARY:

The Legislative Budget Committee, in cooperation with the Senate Committee on Governmental Operations and the House Committee on Local Government, shall review the authority to establish the enumerated special purpose districts.  Recommendations shall be made for the continuation, termination, or modification of these districts.

Factors to be considered in conducting the review are the extent to which special purpose districts have: (a) complied with legislative intent; (b) operated in an efficient and economical manner; (c) operated in the public interest by effectively providing a needed service; (d) duplicated the activities of other special purpose districts or the private sector; and (e) the extent to which termination or modification would adversely affect the public health, safety, or welfare.

By January 1, 1988 a schedule shall be established to review the enumerated districts with the review completed by January 15, 1993.  The chapter expires June 30, 1993.

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Chuck Sauvage, Common Cause