FINAL BILL REPORT

                 HCR 4410

                    As Passed Legislature

Brief Description:  Creating a commission on legislative building renovation.

Sponsors:  Representatives Mitchell, Murray, Esser, Edmonds, Alexander, Lambert, Stensen and Bush.

House Committee on Capital Budget

Background:  The Washington State Legislative Building was built in the years 1924-27.  It is an outstanding example of the imperial classic tradition in architectural history and is one of the largest, and among the last, of these traditional monumental structures to be built in the world.

The Legislative Building is used daily by visitors from all over the world and by the public servants in the state's legislative and executive branches of government.  When its doors first opened, the building housed approximately 150 people.  Today, during the peak activity of legislative session, its population includes 152 legislators and elected officials, as well as more than 400 staff. 

While the Legislative Building continues to be a functioning structure for state government operations, and a major state tourist attraction, the building nevertheless experiences mechanical and electrical systems failures and exterior deterioration.

Summary:  The Commission on Legislative Building Preservation and Renovation is established to identify a plan and resources for the renovation and preservation of the state Legislative Building.  The commission has 14 members, including statewide elected officials and five ex officio citizen members representing the entire state.

The commission must report to the Legislature in the 2000 legislative session.

Votes on Final Passage:

House   Adopted

Senate 490