SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6422

BYSenators Metcalf, DeJarnatt and Conner

Requiring certain meetings between governmental entities to be open to the public.

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 4, 1988

Majority Report:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6422 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.

      Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chairman; Zimmerman, Vice Chairman; Garrett, Halsan, Metcalf, Pullen.

Senate Staff:Barbara Howard (786-7410)

                  February 5, 1988

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS, FEBRUARY 4, 1988

BACKGROUND:

The Open Public Meetings Act (Chap. 42.30 RCW) applies to the governing body of a state or local public agency or subagency.  It does not apply specifically to negotiations or actions taken by more than one governmental unit or agency in negotiating agreements under the Interlocal Cooperation Act (Chap. 39.34 RCW). 

SUMMARY:

Actions and deliberations on any proposed agreement under the Interlocal Cooperation Act must be undertaken openly by requiring participating state agencies to give notice and permit any individual to attend any meeting. 

The requirement is in addition to those provided in the Open Public Meetings Act and the state Administrative Procedure Act.

EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE:

Technical changes are made to assure that the public meetings for intergovernmental agreements are subject to both the requirements of and the restrictions on the Open Public Meetings Act, including executive sessions.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Paul Conrad, Allied Daily Newpapers (for)