1569-S AMH HAIG REIL 39

SHB 1569 - H AMD 0081 WITHDRAWN 3-11-03

By Representative Haigh

On page 10, beginning on line 25, after "(eee)", strike all words through "protected" on line 30 and insert the following:

"Trade secrets, as defined in RCW 19.108.010, or financial or commercial information not directly related to a bid or offer submitted by a bidder, offeror, or contractor in connection with a public works projects, as defined in RCW 39.04.010, if the bidder, offeror, or contractor specifically states in writing the reasons why protection is necessary and identifies the data or materials to be protected. The public entity requesting the bid shall make a final written determination on what data or materials are confidential"

EFFECT: Narrows the exemption to trade secrets or financial or commercial information "not directly related to a bid or offer" rather than "in connection with a public works project." Authorizes public entities requesting the bid to make a final written determination on what materials are confidential.