FINAL BILL REPORT

SSB 6404

                                   C 93 L 88

BYSenate Committee on Governmental Operations (originally sponsored by Senators Lee, Halsan, Bailey and Garrett; by request of Department of Community Development)

Authorizing loans for emergency public works projects.

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

House Committe on Local Government

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

The Public Works Assistance Account loans are made once each year during the legislative session, with the approval of the Legislature.  Because emergencies do not occur on any schedule, there is a need to set aside a portion of the account to loan to affected communities that can be used in case of an imminent threat or a crisis, for repairs to eligible public works. 

SUMMARY:

A set-aside within the Public Works Assistance Account is allowed for emergencies.  The amount appropriated from the account for emergency purposes cannot exceed 5 percent of the total amount appropriated in any biennium.  The loans should, to the extent that it is practicable and feasible, be competitively bid.  The funds may be expended without waiting for legislative approval.  The Public Works Board will submit an annual report to the Legislature, with a description of emergency loans made during the preceding fiscal year.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      Senate    43     0

      House 95   0

EFFECTIVE:June 9, 1988