2289‑S AMH CONW LUND 78 119 FAILED 02-07-96

SHB 2289 ‑ H AMDS TO STRK AMEND(2289-S AMH FORE LUND 72)119

By Representatives Conway, Patterson, and Dickerson

     On page 1, line 22, strike "or units of local government" and insert ", units of local government, or taxpayer supported entities"

     On page 1, beginning on line 27, strike "or units of local government" and insert ", units of local government, or taxpayer supported entities"

     On page 2, line 4, after "government" insert ", or taxpayer supported entities,"

     On page 2, line 7, after "government" insert ", or taxpayer supported entities,"

     On page 2, line 19, after "government" insert ", or a representative of taxpayer supported entities,"

     On page 3, after line 30, insert:

     "(e) "Representative of a taxpayer supported entity" means an employee of a taxpayer supported entity or a nonemployee of a taxpayer supported entity who has entered into a contractual agreement with a taxpayer supported entity to represent the taxpayer supported entity for financial remuneration.  "Representative of a taxpayer supported entity" does not mean the president or chair of the board of directors of a taxpayer supported entity.

     (f) "Taxpayer supported entity" means every private corporation, partnership, or other entity that receives support from taxpayers in the form of a tax exemption, tax credit, assistance, tax receipts, or income derived from contracts with a government entity."

EFFECT:  Defines "taxpayer supported entities" to include private corporations that receive support from the public in the form of a tax exemption, income derived from contracts, or other sources.  Applies the restrictions on lobbying to representatives of taxpayer supported entities, except for the president or chair of the board of directors.