FINAL BILL REPORT

                 SHB 2649

                         C 180 L 00

                     Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Granting the department of information services the authority to provide services to nonprofit organizations.

Sponsors:  By House Committee on Technology, Telecommunications & Energy (originally sponsored by Representatives Wolfe, Radcliff and Ruderman; by request of Department of Information Services).

House Committee on Technology, Telecommunications & Energy

Senate Committee on Energy, Technology & Telecommunications

Background:

The Department of Information Services (DIS) manages the state's computing and telecommunications facilities.  The DIS currently offers information technology services to state agencies and local governments.  These services include selection of technologies (computer systems) and telecommunications services, equipment acquisition, facilities management, negotiation with cable companies, office automation services, and training. 

Summary of Bill:

Public benefit nonprofit corporations are expressly included as eligible recipients of the DIS services.  Eligible public benefit nonprofit corporations are those that receive local, state, or federal funds.

Votes on Final Passage:

House970

Senate2717

Effective:June 8, 2000