SENATE BILL REPORT

                           SJR 8224

                    AS OF JANUARY 24, 1994

Brief Description:  Amending the Constitution to eliminate the state treasurer.

SPONSORS: Senators Quigley, West, Pelz, Snyder and Talmadge

SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Staff:  Eugene Green (786‑7405)

Hearing Dates:

BACKGROUND:

Article III, Section 1 of the State Constitution declares that the executive department shall consist of a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and a Commissioner of Public Lands.

SUMMARY:

Upon approval and ratification of the qualified voters of the state at the next general election, the office of State Treasurer is abolished.  (See SB 6349.)

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  none requested

Effective Date:  January 13, 1997