2676-S.E AMS QUIG S5987.1

ESHB 2676 - S AMD - 000557

By Senator Quigley

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    On page 177, after line 36, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 872.  (1) There is created a legislative task force on liquor control administration.  The task force shall be comprised of the following members:

    (a) Two members from each caucus of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate; and

    (b) Two members from each caucus of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

    (2) The task force shall solicit the involvement of at least one representative of the following entities:  The liquor control board; the office of financial management; state employee unions; liquor manufacturers; liquor wholesalers; and liquor retailers.

    (3) The task force shall examine the current administrative structure of the liquor control board and consider alternative administrative structures, including the appointment of an executive director and the creation of a part-time board.  The task force shall make recommendations regarding:

    (a) Whether an executive director position should be created; and

    (b) If so, the divisions of the following responsibilities between the board and the director:  (i) Management of liquor stores and agencies; (ii) rule making; (iii) licensing; (iv) enforcement; and (v) marketing; and

    (c) Whether a part-time board should be created.

    (4) The task force shall complete its work and issue any recommendations by December 31, 1994.  The task force shall expire December 31, 1994."

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

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