SENATE BILL REPORT

EHB 2406

BYRepresentatives D. Sommers, Day, Moyer, Baugher, Dellwo, Gallagher, Schoon, Holland, Rector and Nealey

Limiting the ban on tobacco on public school property.

House Committe on Education

Senate Committee on Education

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 22, 1990

Majority Report:  Do pass as amended.

      Signed by Senators Bailey, Chairman; Lee, Vice Chairman; Benitz, Fleming, Gaspard, Murray.

Senate Staff:Susan Mosborg (786-7439)

                  February 23, 1990

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FEBRUARY 22, 1990

BACKGROUND:

In 1989, legislation was passed requiring school districts to adopt a written policy mandating a prohibition on the use of all tobacco products on public school property.  The total ban will begin on September 1, 1991.  The policy allowed an exemption for alternative educational programs.  Following passage, it was discovered that in some locations, school districts share facilities with city government or lease property to private organizations.  Because this is school property, the ban applies to these facilities as well.

SUMMARY:

The policy banning the use of tobacco products on all public school property shall not apply to public school property used primarily by another governmental body, leased to a private organization, or not used for school purposes, activities or events at any time.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED SENATE AMENDMENT:

The policy banning the use of tobacco products on all public school property shall not apply to public school property used primarily by another organizational body or leased to a private organization, and not used for school purposes, activities or events at any time.

Senate Committee - Testified: Representative D. Sommers, prime sponsor; Dwayne Slate, Washington State School Directors' Association