SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5813

BYSenators McCaslin, Warnke and Lee

Creating the factory-assembled structures and recreational vehicle account.

Senate Committee on Economic Development & Labor

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 20, 1989; March 1, 1989

Majority Report:  Do pass as amended and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

      Signed by Senators Lee, Chairman; Murray, Saling, Smitherman, Warnke, Williams.

Senate Staff:David Cheal (786-7576)

                  March 1, 1989

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & LABOR, MARCH 1, 1989

BACKGROUND:

The Department of Labor and Industries is responsible for the in-plant inspection and certification of manufactured/mobile homes, commercial coaches, recreational vehicles, and factory built housing and commercial structures.  The inspection of manufactured/mobile homes is through a contract with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  As part of its contract with HUD, the Department of Labor and Industries also handles consumer inquiries and complaints.  The inspection of commercial coaches, recreational vehicles, and factory built housing and commercial structures is mandated by state statutes.

The revenues generated from inspection fees for electrical, plumbing and boiler inspection programs are deposited into separate dedicated funds to cover the costs of administering these programs.  The inspection fees generated from manufactured/mobile home are deposited into the general fund.

SUMMARY:

A factory-assembled structures and recreational vehicle account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer.  All inspection and insignia fees for manufactured/mobile homes, commercial coaches, recreational vehicles, and factory built housing and commercial structures are placed in the account.

The funds in the account may only be used:  (a) for administration and enforcement costs of the Department of Labor and Industries; and (b) with the director's approval, up to 25 percent for manufactured/mobile home industry training or education recommended by the Factory Assembled Structures Advisory Board.

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED COMMITTEE AMENDMENT:

Section 1, the legislative findings, are removed.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      available

Senate Committee - Testified: Ron Clarke (pro); Artie Roberson