1702-S AMH MIEL H2357.1

SHB 1702 - H AMD 87

By Representative Mielke

FAILED 03/13/2003

On page 2, line 19, after "panels." insert "The department may contract with a private entity to do work related to the replacement and maintenance of the motorist information sign panels."

On page 2, after line 27, insert the following:

"Sec. 2. RCW 41.06.380 and 1979 ex.s. c 46 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) Nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit any department, as defined in RCW 41.06.020, from purchasing services by contract with individuals or business entities if such services were regularly purchased by valid contract by such department prior to April 23, 1979: PROVIDED, That no such contract may be executed or renewed if it would have the effect of terminating classified employees or classified employee positions existing at the time of the execution or renewal of the contract.

(2) The authorization to contract out for services as provided for in RCW 47.36.310 is exempt from this section."

Renumber the remaining section consecutively and correct the title.

EFFECT: Authorizes the Department of Transportation to contract out the maintenance and replacement work related to the motorist information sign panels and exempts this authorization from the current prohibition on contracting out.

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