| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| State Government & Tribal Affairs Committee | |
HB 2578
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Creating the Washington state flag account.
Sponsors: Representatives Rodne, Kelley, Bailey, Simpson, Skinner, Green, Ross, O'Brien, Moeller, Seaquist, McCoy, Jarrett, VanDeWege, Miloscia, Liias, Campbell, Upthegrove and Fromhold; by request of Secretary of State.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/25/08
Staff: Tracey Taylor (786-7196).
Background:
The Secretary of State may solicit and accept gifts, grants, conveyances and bequests for
conducting oral histories, archival activities, the Washington state library, and the Washington
State Heritage Center.
Summary of Bill:
The Secretary of State may solicit and accept gifts, grants, conveyances and bequests and devises
of real or personal property for the purpose of donating Washington state flags to Washington
state military personnel.
The Washington State Flag Account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer and all
donated moneys must be deposited into the account. Only the Secretary of State or designee
may authorize expenditures from the account which is subject to allotment procedures, but not
appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the purpose of donating state flags to Washington's
military personnel.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.