6241-S AMH NIXO REDF 029

SSB 6241 - H AMD TO TR COMM AMD (H-5288.7/06) 1091

By Representative Nixon

FAILED 3/2/2006

   On page 6, line 5, increase the appropriation by $100,000

   On page 8, after line 19, insert the following:

   "(7) $100,000 of the motor vehicle account-state appropriation is provided solely to contract with the Washington institute for public policy for a study of the Washington state patrol salary structure. In consultation with the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs and the Washington state patrol, the institute shall develop standard categories of non-salary compensation of law enforcement officers that shall include, but not be limited to, insurance coverage, pensions, uniforms, vehicle use, and other benefits. The institute shall survey a statistically-valid sample of law enforcement agencies statewide, comparing overall compensation packages including both salary and non-salary compensation in all standard categories, of Washington state patrol troopers to those of local law enforcement officers. The institute shall submit a report detailing and summarizing the survey to the senate and house transportation committees by December 1, 2006."

EFFECT: Adds $100,000 for a study of the Washington State Patrol salary structure. The Joint Transportation Committee would contract with the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to conduct the study.