SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5630

BYSenators Anderson and Newhouse

Defining juvenile facilities as public works projects.

Senate Committee on Economic Development & Labor

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 20, 1989

Senate Staff:Patrick Woods (786-7430)

AS OF FEBRUARY 17, 1989

BACKGROUND:

The Public Works Board was established in 1985 within the Department of Community Development to provide loans to local governments for the financing of critical public works projects.  The public works projects that are eligible for loans include:  streets, roads, bridges, water systems, storm and sanitary sewage systems.

Under existing state statutes regarding places of detention, counties are required to construct and maintain juvenile detention facilities.

SUMMARY:

Juvenile detention facilities are added to the list of eligible projects that may receive loans or grants from the Public Works Board.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      requested February 15, 1989