1625-S

1625-S.E AAS 04/20/01 S2695.2

ESHB 1625 - S AMD 376

By Senators Spanel, Zarelli, Fairley and Honeyford

ADOPTED 04/20/01

Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"Sec. 1. 1999 c 379 s 112 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Development Loan Fund (88-2-006) (00-2-004)

Reappropriation:

State Building Construction Account‑-State...... $ 558,716

Washington State Development Loan

Account‑-((~~State~~)) Federal............... $ 2,439,932

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Subtotal Reappropriation.................. $ 2,998,648

Appropriation:

Washington State Development Loan

Account‑-((~~State~~)) Federal............... $ 3,500,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures).................... $ 805,237

Future Biennia (Projected Costs)................ $ 18,000,000

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TOTAL.................................... $ 25,303,885

Sec. 2. 1999 c 379 s 758 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM

Minor Works: Program (00-1-130)

The appropriation in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) $350,000 is provided for technical engineering analysis and financial planning regarding the conversion to digital transmission for Washington public broadcast stations. The financial plan shall assess state, federal, nonprofit foundations, viewer donations, and other sources of revenue to implement the conversion from analog to digital transmission. The provision of these study funds do not imply a further commitment of funding by the state of Washington.

(2) Funding is provided ((~~from the state building construction account~~)) as capital project matching funds to the following colleges: Wenatchee Valley, $250,000; Clark, $250,000; Lake Washington, $300,000; Bellevue, $500,000; Walla Walla, $500,000; Grays Harbor, $400,000. State funds shall be matched by an equal or greater amount of nonstate moneys.

(3) Following the allocation of funds for the projects in subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the appropriations in this section shall support the detailed list of projects maintained by the office of financial management.

Appropriation:

State Building Construction Account‑-State...... $ 15,050,000

Community and Technical Colleges Capital Projects

Account‑-State........................... $ 1,800,000

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Subtotal Appropriation................... $ 16,850,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures).................... $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs)................ $ 0

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TOTAL.................................... $ 16,850,000

Sec. 3. 2000 2nd sp.s. c 1 s 1008 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Legislative Building Renovation

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) The appropriation in this section is subject to the review and allotment procedures under sections 902 and 903, chapter 379, Laws of 1999.

(2) ((~~$2,000,000~~)) $4,500,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided for design of the interior rehabilitation and exterior preservation ((of)) and earthquake-related costs associated with the state legislative building ((~~consistent with the recommendations of the commission on legislative building preservation and renovation~~)). Funds in this subsection are also provided for planning ((~~and development of~~)), developing, and securing relocation space for current and future construction projects related to the capitol historic district ((~~as well as access~~)) and site improvements ((~~to the south portico area~~)).

(3) The department, in consultation with the legislature, the governor, and the state capitol committee, shall immediately begin planning and initiate an accelerated design/construction schedule for the renovation of the state legislative building as follows:

(a) No new permanent buildings shall be constructed, and the department shall follow standards for historic preservation;

(b) The goal shall be to reoccupy the building in time for the 2004 legislative session;

(c) The department shall make temporary accommodations for the displacement of legislators and legislative staff in the John L. O'Brien building, the Pritchard building, the Cherberg building, and the Newhouse building;

(d) The department shall temporarily move the state library to the Sunset Life building by June 30, 2001, and, if needed, the department shall lease storage facilities in Thurston county for books and other library assets;

(e) The department shall make temporary accommodations for other tenants of the state legislative building as follows:

(i) The office of the insurance commissioner shall be temporarily moved to leased space in Thurston county;

(ii) The office of the governor shall be moved to the Insurance building;

(iii) The office of the code reviser and the lieutenant governor shall be moved to a location on the west capitol campus; and

(iv) The other tenants, including the office of the state treasurer, the office of the state auditor, and the office of the secretary of state shall be moved to leased space in Thurston county;

(f) The state legislative building shall be completely vacated by September 15, 2001, to make it available for renovation by the contractor; and

(g) State contracts for the legislative building renovation, Nisqually earthquake repair, and future earthquake mitigation shall conform to all rules, regulations, and requirements of the federal emergency management agency.

(4) $1,000,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided for associated studies including:

(a) A private financing feasibility study;

(b) An investigation of exterior sandstone attachment; and

(i) A prioritization of uses within the legislative building based on functional affiliation with the legislative process and the ceremonial functions of state-wide office holders that takes into consideration emerging telecommunication capabilities;

(ii) An analysis of space efficiency and space use related to legislative and state-wide ceremonial functions in the following buildings: Cherberg, O'Brien, Pritchard, Newhouse, the governor's mansion, and insurance;

(iii) A review of alternative uses and expansion capabilities for buildings on the capitol campus; and

(iv) By November 30, 2000, the department shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature on the recommendations of the space use programming study. These recommendations shall be the basis for the planning and development of relocation space for the capitol historic district ((~~as specified in subsection (2) of this section~~)).

((~~(4)~~)) (5) The state capitol committee, in conjunction with a legislative building renovation oversight committee consisting of two members from both the house of representatives and senate, each appointed by legislative leadership, shall:

(a) Develop criteria and guidelines for the space programming study; and

(b) Periodically advise the department regarding the renovation under subsection (3) of this section, the receipt and use of private funds, and other issues that may arise.

((~~(5)~~)) (6) From the appropriation in this section, up to $10,000 or an amount based on an appraised value may be expended to acquire a photo and document collection of historic significance that depicts legislative activities and facilities.

(7) The department shall report on the progress of accelerated planning, design, and relocations related to the renovation of the state legislative building to the legislature and the governor by July 15, 2001, and September 15, 2001, and shall consult with the legislature and governor on major decisions.

Appropriation:

Capitol Building Construction Account...... $ 3,000,000

Thurston County Facilities Account......... $ 2,500,000

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Subtotal Appropriation.............. $ 5,500,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)............... $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs)........... $ 102,500,000

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TOTAL............................... $ ((~~105,500,000~~))

108,000,000

Sec. 4. 2000 2nd sp.s. c 1 s 1013 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES

Special Commitment Center: Phase I (00-2-001)

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) The appropriation in this section is subject to the review and allotment procedures under sections 902 and 903, chapter 379, Laws of 1999.

(2) The appropriation in this section is provided for design, sitework, and construction costs associated with building the first ((~~48-bed~~)) housing unit for the special commitment center located at McNeil Island. The department of social and health services shall notify the office of financial management and the legislative fiscal committees if there are changes to the scheduled March 2002 occupancy date.

(3) Within the funds provided in this section, the department of social and health services shall evaluate options and site locations for less restrictive alternative placements. The department of social and health services shall provide a report to the office of financial management and the legislative fiscal committees detailing the results of this evaluation, including statutory changes necessary to implement preferred options, by November 15, 2000.

Appropriation:

State Building Construction Account‑-State...... $ 14,000,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures).................... $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs)................ $ 50,000,000

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TOTAL.................................... $ 64,000,000

NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. A new section is added to 1999 c 379 (uncodified) to read as follows:

FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

UW Tacoma Land Acquisition (01-2-029)

Appropriation:

Education Construction Account‑-State........... $ 2,500,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures).................... $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs)................ $ 4,000,000

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TOTAL.................................... $ 6,500,000

Sec. 6. 1999 c 379 s 937 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM

Highline Community College - Classroom/Laboratory Building: Construction (98-2-660)

The appropriations in this section are subject to the review and allotment procedures under sections 902 and 903 of this act.

Reappropriation:

State Building Construction Account‑-State...... $ 310,000

Appropriation:

State Building Construction Account‑-State...... $ 5,900,000

Education Construction Account‑-State............... $ 1,315,000

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Subtotal Appropriation................... $ 7,215,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures).................... $ 79,717

Future Biennia (Projected Costs)................ $ 0

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TOTAL.................................... $ ((~~6,289,717~~))

7,604,717

NEW SECTION. Sec. 7. If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 8. This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately."

ESHB 1625 - S AMD 376

By Senators Spanel, Zarelli, Fairley and Honeyford

ADOPTED 04/20/01

On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "matters;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending 1999 c 379 ss 112, 758, and 937 (uncodified); amending 2000 2nd sp.s. c 1 ss 1008 and 1013 (uncodified); adding a new section to 1999 c 379 (uncodified); making appropriations; authorizing expenditures for capital improvements; and declaring an emergency."