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                                                   HOUSE BILL NO. 2705

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State of Washington                               51st Legislature                              1990 Regular Session

By Representatives Ballard, Dellwo, Beck, Silver and McLean; by request of Parks and Recreation Commission

Read first time 1/19/90 and referred to Committee on Natural Resources & Parks.

AN ACT Relating to winter recreation functions of the state parks and recreation commission; amending RCW 43.51.340, 43.51.290, 43.51.300, and 46.61.585; and declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

        Sec. 1.  Section 8, chapter 209, Laws of 1975 1st ex. sess. as last amended by section 107, chapter 175, Laws of 1989 and RCW 43.51.340 are each amended to read as follows:

          (1) There is created a winter recreation advisory committee to advise the parks and recreation commission in the administration of this chapter and to assist and advise the commission in the development of winter recreation facilities and programs.

          (2) The committee shall consist of:

          (a) Six representatives of the nonsnowmobiling winter recreation public appointed by the commission, including a resident of each of the six geographical areas of this state where nonsnowmobiling winter recreation activity occurs, as defined by the commission.

          (b) Three representatives of the snowmobiling public appointed by the commission.

          (c) One representative of the department of natural resources, one representative of the department of wildlife, and one representative of the Washington state association of counties, each of whom shall be appointed by the director of the particular department or association.

          (3) The terms of the members appointed under subsection (2) (a) and (b) of this section shall begin on October 1st of the year of appointment and shall be for three years or until a successor is appointed, except in the case of appointments to fill vacancies for the remainder of the unexpired term:  PROVIDED, That the first of these members shall be appointed for terms as follows:  Three members shall be appointed for one year, three members shall be appointed for two years, and three members shall be appointed for three years.

          (4) Members of the committee shall be reimbursed from the winter recreational program account created by RCW 43.51.310 for travel expenses as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.

          (5) The committee shall meet at times and places it determines not less than twice each year and additionally as required by the committee chairman or by majority vote of the committee.  The chairman of the committee shall be chosen under procedures adopted by the committee.  The committee shall adopt any other procedures necessary to govern its proceedings.

          (6) The director of parks and recreation or the director's designee shall serve as secretary to the committee and shall be a nonvoting member.

          (7) The winter recreation advisory committee and its powers and duties shall terminate on June 30, ((1991)) 2001.

        Sec. 2.  Section 1, chapter 209, Laws of 1975 1st ex. sess. as amended by section 1, chapter 11, Laws of 1982 and RCW 43.51.290 are each amended to read as follows:

          In addition to its other powers, duties, and functions the state parks and recreation commission may:

          (1) Plan, construct, and maintain suitable facilities for winter recreational activities on lands administered or acquired by the commission or as authorized on lands administered by other public agencies or private landowners by agreement;

          (2) Provide and issue upon payment of the proper fee, with the assistance of such authorized agents as may be necessary for the convenience of the public, ((a permit)) special permits to park in designated winter recreational area parking spaces;

          (3) Administer the snow removal operations for all designated winter recreational area parking spaces; and

          (4) Compile, publish, and distribute maps indicating such parking spaces, adjacent trails, and areas and facilities suitable for winter recreational activities.

          The commission may contract with any public or private agency for the actual conduct of such duties, but shall remain responsible for the proper administration thereof.

        Sec. 3.  Section 2, chapter 209, Laws of 1975 1st ex. sess. as last amended by section 1, chapter 47, Laws of 1986 and RCW 43.51.300 are each amended to read as follows:

          The fee for the issuance of ((the)) special winter recreational area parking permits ((for each winter season commencing on October 1st of each year)) shall be determined by the commission after consultation with the winter recreation advisory committee.  If the person making application therefor is also the owner of a snowmobile registered pursuant to chapter 46.10 RCW, there shall be no fee for the issuance of ((the)) an annual permit.  All special winter recreational area parking permits shall commence and expire on the ((last day of September following the issuance of such permit)) dates established by the commission.

        Sec. 4.  Section 5, chapter 209, Laws of 1975 1st ex. sess. and RCW 46.61.585 are each amended to read as follows:

          Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or official traffic control device, no person shall park a vehicle in an area designated by an official sign that it is a winter recreational parking area unless such vehicle displays, in accordance with regulations adopted by the parks and recreation commission, a special winter recreational area parking permit or permits.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 5.     Section 3 of this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately.

                                                                                                                        Passed the House February 9, 1990.

                                                                                                                                         Speaker of the House.

                                                                                                                      Passed the Senate February 28, 1990.

                                                                                                                                       President of the Senate.