SENATE BILL REPORT

SHB 1509

BYHouse Committee on State Government (originally sponsored by Representatives Todd, Leonard, Cole, Crane, Dellwo and Prentice)

Creating a Recognition day.

House Committe on State Government

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 23, 1989

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chairman; Thorsness, Vice Chairman; Conner, Sutherland.

Senate Staff:Barbara Howard (786-7410)

                  March 23, 1989

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS, MARCH 23, 1989

BACKGROUND:

Washington State currently has ten paid legal holidays for most public employees.  Legal holidays are also school holidays.  The twelfth of October is recognized as Columbus Day, but is not a legal or school holiday.

It has been suggested that special recognition be given to the thousands of people in Washington who have physical, mental, or sensory disabilities.

SUMMARY:

The second Thursday in June is to be recognized as Challenge Day in honor of individuals having physical, mental, or sensory disabilities.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: No one