| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| State Government & Tribal Affairs Committee | |
SB 6677
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: Changing the composition of the board of directors of the Washington materials management and financing authority.
Sponsors: Senators Fraser, Roach, Fairley and McCaslin; by request of State Treasurer.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/26/08
Staff: Marsha Reilly (786-7135).
Background:
The Washington Materials Management and Financing Authority (Authority) was established in
2006 to implement an electronic product collection, transportation, and recycling program for
covered electronic products (CEPs). Covered electronic products include computer monitors,
personal computers, and televisions that have been used in the state by any household, charity,
school district, small business, or small government.
Manufacturers offering CEPs for sale in Washington are required to register annually with the
Department of Ecology and provide brand names of the CEPs sold by that manufacturer in the
state. All administrative and operational costs associated with the collection, transportation, and
recycling of CEPs are paid by the manufactures.
The Authority is governed by a board of directors (board), comprised of 11 members of
participating manufacturers. The board must have representation from both television and
computer manufacturers. The directors of the Department of Community, Trade and Economic
Development and the Department of Ecology, and the State Treasurer serve as ex officio
members of the Board.
Summary of Bill:
The State Treasurer is removed as an ex officio member of the Board.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.