SB 5949-S - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

     Provides that, when exercising its authority to erect and maintain motorist information sign panels under RCW 47.36.310 and 47.36.320, the department may contract with a private contractor.

     Provides that the contractor, at no cost to the department, is solely responsible for marketing, administration, financial management, sign fabrication, installation, and maintenance and is subject to the provisions of this act otherwise applicable to the department.

     Provides that any contract entered into between the department and a contractor shall require the contractor to administer, fabricate, install, and maintain community historical signs authorized for placement by the department at no cost to the department.