SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5403

BYSenators McCaslin, DeJarnatt and Thorsness

Providing for greater cost efficiency in disposing of state surplus property.

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 8, 1989

Majority Report:  Do pass.

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

Senate Staff:Desley Brooks (786-7443)

                  April 6, 1989

AS PASSED SENATE, MARCH 3, 1989

BACKGROUND:

The Department of General Administration has the responsibility of disposing of all state-owned surplus personal property.  The procedure for disposing of such property requires the Department of General Administration to notify all other state agencies to determine whether they have a need for such property.  If no other agency indicates a need, the property may be sold at a public or private sale.

It has been suggested that items of minimal value should be surplused locally if it is determined by the Director of the Department of General Administration to be in the best interest of the state.

SUMMARY:

The Director of the Department of General Administration is authorized to dispose of surplus state personal property, without prior notification to state agencies, if it is in the best interest of the state.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      requested January 31, 1989

Senate Committee - Testified: John Nicholson, Department of General Administration (pro); Michael Levinson, Department of General Administration (pro); Marion Hann, Tacoma Goodwill Industries (pro)

HOUSE AMENDMENT:

The Division of Purchasing is to maintain records of all disposed property, including dates and methods of disposal, recipients, and approximate value.