2875-S AMH .... H5035.3

SHB 2875 - H AMD 169 FAILED 2-12-96

By Representatives Chappel, Regala and others

    Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

    "Sec. 1.  RCW 43.131.369 and 1990 c 115 s 11 are each amended to read as follows:

    The Puget Sound water quality authority and its powers and duties shall be terminated on June 30, ((1995)) 1997, as provided in RCW 43.131.370.

    Sec. 2.  RCW 43.131.370 and 1990 c 115 s 12 are each amended to read as follows:

    The following acts or parts of acts, as now existing or hereafter amended, are each repealed, effective June 30, ((1996)) 1998:

    (1) Section 1, chapter 451, Laws of 1985 and RCW 90.70.001;

    (2) Section 2, chapter 451, Laws of 1985 and RCW 90.70.005;

    (3) Section 3, chapter 451, Laws of 1985, section 2, chapter 115, Laws of 1990 and RCW 90.70.011;

    (4) Section 5, chapter 451, Laws of 1985 and RCW 90.70.025;

    (5) Section 6, chapter 451, Laws of 1985 and RCW 90.70.035;

    (6) Section 7, chapter 451, Laws of 1985, section 72, chapter 36, Laws of 1988, section 3, chapter 115, Laws of 1990  and RCW 90.70.045;

    (7) Section 4, chapter 451, Laws of 1985, section 4, chapter 115, Laws of 1990 and RCW 90.70.055;

    (8) Section 8, chapter 451, Laws of 1985, section 31, chapter 11, Laws of 1989, section 5, chapter 115, Laws of 1990 and RCW 90.70.060;

    (9) Section 9, chapter 451, Laws of 1985, section 6, chapter 115, Laws of 1990 and RCW 90.70.070;

    (10) Section 10, chapter 451, Laws of 1985, section 7, chapter 115, Laws of 1990 and RCW 90.70.080; and

    (11) Section 14, chapter 451, Laws of 1985 and RCW 90.70.901.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 3.  A new section is added to chapter 44.28 RCW to read as follows:

    (1) The legislative budget committee shall conduct a study for the purpose of making recommendations on the organizational structure that is most suitable for implementing the Puget Sound water quality management plan.  In conducting its study, the committee shall compare the Puget Sound water quality authority and the interagency structure established under Substitute House Bill No. 2875 (H-4768.6/96).  The study shall evaluate and recommend the organizational structure that is most appropriate to accomplish the following:

    (a) Provide cost-effective implementation of the Puget Sound management plan;

    (b) Coordinate agency activities required under the plan;

    (c) Provide an effective public outreach and education program;

    (d) Maintain a long-term commitment to protect and restore Puget Sound; and

    (e) Provide an experienced staff, capable of providing oversight of plan implementation.

    (2) The legislative budget committee shall report to the appropriate committees of the legislature the results of the study conducted under subsection (1) of this section by June 30, 1997.

    (3) This section shall expire June 30, 1998."

SHB 2875 - H AMD

By Representative

    On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "quality;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 43.131.369 and 43.131.370; adding a new section to chapter 44.28 RCW; and providing an expiration date."

EFFECT:  Extends the repeal of the Puget Sound water quality authority statutes for two years.  Directs the legislative budget committee to conduct a study to recommend the organizational structure best suited to implement the plan developed by the Puget Sound water quality authority.

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