SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 2032

BYRepresentatives Todd, Phillips, Ferguson, Rayburn, Raiter, Nelson, Baugher, Crane and McLean

Including senior citizen and community centers within the definition of recreational facilities for park and recreation districts.

House Committe on Local Government

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 19, 1990

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators McCaslin, Chairman; Thorsness, Vice Chairman; DeJarnatt, Patrick, Sutherland.

Senate Staff:Steve Nelsen (786-7464)

                  February 21, 1990

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS, FEBRUARY 19, 1990

BACKGROUND:

Park and recreation districts are authorized to provide a variety of recreation facilities and improvements.  A park and recreation district is governed by an elected five member board of commissioners.

SUMMARY:

Park and recreation districts are authorized expressly to provide community centers and senior citizen centers.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Representative Mike Todd