SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 2719

BYRepresentatives Beck, Belcher and Silver; by request of Parks and Recreation Commission

Requiring reimbursement for state parks and recreation commission costs of plan review and construction approval for winter recreational facilities.

House Committe on Natural Resources & Parks

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 22, 1990

Majority Report:  Do pass.

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

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

                  February 22, 1990

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES, FEBRUARY 22, 1990

BACKGROUND:

The State Parks and Recreation Commission is charged with insuring the safety of winter recreation devices, such as ski lifts.  The commission hires professional engineering consultants to review plans and specifications and conduct field inspections.

The costs for the annual and operation inspections are paid by the recreational facility owner/operator to the commission.  Statutory authority allows the commission to reimburse the consultants for the inspection services but not for the plan reviews.

SUMMARY:

The legislation allows consultant costs for plan review to be included in the charges by the commission to the owner/operator.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Nina Carter, State Parks and Recreation Commission (pro)