HOUSE BILL REPORT
SB 6200
BYSenators Smitherman, Lee and Conner
Extending the final report date and expiration date of the task force on ports and local associate development organizations.
House Committe on Trade & Economic Development
Majority Report: Do pass. (13)
Signed by Representatives Cantwell, Chair; Wineberry, Vice Chair; Doty, Ranking Republican Member; G. Fisher, Kirby, Kremen, Moyer, Raiter, Rasmussen, Rector, Schoon, Tate and Youngsman.
House Staff:Charlie Gavigan (786-7340)
AS PASSED HOUSE FEBRUARY 27, 1990
BACKGROUND:
A temporary port task force was created in 1989 to identify methods to increase cooperation among ports and between ports and local economic development organizations.
The task force is required to study: (1) the feasibility of joint marketing efforts; (2) measures available to enhance the mission of ports and local associate development organizations, including the establishment of joint trade offices; (3) opportunities to enhance the financial base of ports and local associate development organizations independent of additional taxation measures; (4) opportunities to expand the state's air cargo capacity; (5) opportunities to assist local economic development efforts and build local capacity; and (6) other areas which are deemed relevant by the task force.
The task force is required to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by January 1, 1990. The task force expires on March 1, 1990.
SUMMARY:
The Port Cooperation Task Force is required to submit a preliminary report by January 1, 1990, and a final report by January 1, 1991. The task force expires on March 1, 1991.
Fiscal Note: Available.
House Committee ‑ Testified For: Senator Bill Smitherman, Prime Sponsor and Senator Eleanor Lee, Chair, Senate Committee on Economic Development and Labor.
House Committee - Testified Against: No one.
House Committee - Testimony For: The task force got started late and therefore needs more time to finish its report.
House Committee - Testimony Against: None.