SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 2663

BYRepresentatives Sprenkle, Schoon, Rust, Valle, Phillips and Pruitt

Changing provisions relating to the Washington committee for recycling markets.

House Committe on Environmental Affairs

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 20, 1990

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Metcalf, Chairman; Amondson, Vice Chairman; Barr, Benitz, DeJarnatt, Kreidler, Owen, Patterson, Sutherland.

Senate Staff:Dawn P. Vyvyan (786-7717)

                  February 20, 1990

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES, FEBRUARY 20, 1990

BACKGROUND:

The Recycling Committee for Recycling Markets, created within the Department of Trade and Economic Development, is responsible for making recommendations for development of new markets for recycled materials.  It has authority to enter into contracts for market feasibility studies, consultant services, and any additional contracts necessary to assist in its responsibilities.

The committee may enter into such contracts provided that state funds to do so are matched by at least an equal amount from private sources.

SUMMARY:

The Recycling Committee for Recycling Markets shall endeavor to ensure that state funds are matched by funds or in-kind services from private sources.  The Recycling Committee's duties shall terminate on June 30, 1991.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: No one