Washington State
House of Representatives
Office of Program Research		 BILL
ANALYSIS
State Government & Tribal Affairs Committee

SB 5759

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: Including the boards of trustees of technical colleges in the definition of "executive state officer."

Sponsors: Senators Schoesler, Delvin and Shin.

Brief Summary of Bill
  • Includes the board of trustees of each technical college to the definition of "executive state officer" for purposes of RCW 42.17.240.
  • Removes the Personnel Appeals Board from the definition of "executive state officer" for purposes of RCW 42.17.240.

Hearing Date: 3/20/07

Staff: Alison Hellberg (786-7152).

Background:

Public officials are required to report their financial affairs to the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). Elected officials and executive state officers are required to file a financial affairs statement for the preceding calendar year with the PDC between January 1 and April 15 of each year. Within two weeks of the appointment, a person appointed to an executive state officer position must file a statement of financial affairs for the preceding 12 months with the PDC.

The definition of "executive state officer" includes certain positions in agencies, boards, commissions, the Office of the Governor, and the Legislature.

Summary of Bill:

The board of trustees of each technical college is included in the definition of executive state officer. The Personnel Appeals Board is removed from the definition of executive state officer.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.