SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6137

As of January 20, 2004

Title: An act relating to senate confirmation of gubernatorial appointees.

Brief Description: Modifying gubernatorial appointment provisions.

Sponsors: Senators Carlson, Finkbeiner, Horn, Oke and Esser.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Government Operations & Elections: 1/20/04.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ELECTIONS

Staff: Mac Nicholson (786-7445)

Background: Gubernatorial appointees subject to Senate confirmation can serve unless rejected by a vote of the Senate.

Summary of Bill: A gubernatorial appointee subject to Senate confirmation and not yet confirmed can serve only until rejected by a vote of the Senate or until the conclusion of the second regularly scheduled legislative session after his or her appointment.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.