SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6761

BYSenators Newhouse and Barr; by request of Employment Security Department

Revising the implementation date for voluntary combined reporting for agricultural employers.

Senate Committee on Agriculture

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 1, 1990

Majority Report:     Do pass.

     Signed by Senators Barr, Chairman; Anderson, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Gaspard, Hansen, Madsen, Newhouse.

Senate Staff:John Stuhlmiller (786-7446)

                February 8, 1990

AS PASSED SENATE, FEBRUARY 7, 1990

BACKGROUND:

During the 1989 session, the Legislature passed a bill directing the Employment Security Department, the Department of Labor and Industries, the Department of Licensing, and the Department of Revenue to develop a plan to implement a voluntary combined reporting system for agricultural employers by January 1, 1991.

After working on the issue, all parties agree that extra time is needed to properly develop and test a system.

SUMMARY:

The voluntary combined reporting system for agricultural employers must be implemented by January 1, 1992.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:   none

Fiscal Note:    none requested

Senate Committee - Testified:   Lucille Christenson, OFM (pro)