HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                      Olympia, Washington

Bill Analysis      Bill No.  SB 5734

Recognizing the sixteenth day of April as Mother Joseph day.

Brief Title                              Hearing Date: 3/30/99

Senators Bauer, Deccio, Franklin         Staff:  Scott MacColl

Sponsor(s)                          State Government Committee

                                              Phone:  786-7106

BACKGROUND:

The Legislature recognizes legal holidays, such as Presidents= Day and Memorial Day, as paid holidays for state employees.  The Legislature also recognizes days of recognition for groups and individuals which are not paid legal holidays.  These days consist of the following: Colombus Day; Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day; Washington Army and Air National Guard Day; Purple Heart Recipient Recognition Day; and Washington State Children=s Day.

SUMMARY:

The Legislature recognizes the Sixteenth Day of April as Mother Joseph Day, but not as a legal holiday.

FISCAL NOTE:  Not requested.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.