SENATE BILL REPORT

                   SB 5517

                    As of January 27, 1999

Title:  An act relating to community outdoor athletic fields.

Brief Description:  Promoting the construction of community outdoor athletic fields and upgrading existing ones.

Sponsors:  Senators Jacobsen, Eide, Goings and Winsley.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation: 2/1/99.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, PARKS & RECREATION

Staff:  David Johnson (786-7754)

Background:  The growth and urbanization Washington has been experiencing has put increased demands on the state's outdoor athletic fields.  There is a perceived need for a permanent funding source to help communities better keep and build more outdoor athletic fields.

Summary of Bill:  The authority of the Public Works Board is expanded to include funding of outdoor athletic field projects.  Funding for these projects must be in the form of low or no-interest loans.  Funding may be provided by the board to local governmental units or non-profit organizations.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Requested on January 27, 1999.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.