FINAL BILL REPORT

                  HB 2207

                         C 241 L 99

                     Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Increasing legislative commission membership.

Sponsors:  Representatives Kessler and Lisk.

House Committee on State Government

Senate Committee on State & Local Government

Background:

The Washington Arts Commission consists of 19 members appointed by the Governor, and two members of the Legislature, one from each chamber, from opposing parties.

The Washington State Information Services Board is composed of 13 members, including two members of the Legislature, one member from each chamber, from opposing parties.

The Puget Sound Council is composed of nine members including two members of the Legislature, and one member from each chamber, from opposing parties.

Summary:

Two members of the Legislature are added to the Washington Arts Commission, the Washington State Information Services Board, and the Puget Sound Council.  Of the four legislative members, two must be appointed from each chamber, one from each caucus and by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, respectively.

Votes on Final Passage:

House940

Senate368(Senate amended)

House970(House concurred)

Effective:July 25, 1999