2338-S2 AMH  DEAN 28

2SHB 2338 - H AMD Failed 0265 February 18, 2002

By Representative ___

     On page 15, line 37, after "act" strike all material through "crime" on page 16, line 2 and insert "shall be distributed to counties and cities to mitigate the impact of the implementation of Chapter 1, Laws of 2000, 1st Sp. S. (license tab fees) on public safety functions.  The department of community, trade and economic development shall establish a formula to distribute any excess funds pursuant to this section"

EFFECT:  Any excess Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account funds remaining after providing drug and alcohol treatment services to offenders receiving a reduced sentence as a result of the implementation of this act are to be used to mitigate the impact of eliminating of motor vehicle excise taxes on public safety functions.  The department of community, trade and economic development shall establish a formula to distribute any such excess funds.