SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6199

BYSenators Rasmussen, Hansen and McCaslin

Eliminating the requirement for artwork in public buildings.

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 26, 1988

Senate Staff:Barbara Howard (786-7410); Eugene Green (786-7405)

AS OF JANUARY 22, 1988

BACKGROUND:

Washington's first "art in public places" legislation was adopted in 1974.  It provides that state agencies set aside 1/2 of 1 percent of the appropriation for a capital building project to provide for the creation of art work(s) in conjunction with the project, either on the site or in the structure.

Removal of this mandate has been recommended, in consideration of the current capital funding limitation for state projects.

SUMMARY:

The section of law which requires that 1/2 of 1 percent of each appropriation for a state capital project be set aside for a work or works of public art, to be expended by the Washington State Arts Commission for that purpose, is repealed.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested