READ FIRST TIME 02/26/07.   

     AN ACT Relating to raising funds for state parks; amending RCW 79A.05.215; adding a new section to chapter 46.16 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 46.16 RCW to read as follows:
     (1) The department shall provide an opportunity for owners of vehicles registered under RCW 46.16.0621 and vehicles licensed under RCW 46.16.070 with a declared gross weight of ten thousand pounds or less, to make a voluntary donation of five dollars at the time of initial or renewal registration. The donation must be deposited in the state parks renewal and stewardship account established in RCW 79A.05.215 to be used for the operation and maintenance of state parks.
     (2) This section applies to registrations due or to become due on or after January 1, 2008.

Sec. 2   RCW 79A.05.215 and 1995 c 211 s 7 are each amended to read as follows:
     The state parks renewal and stewardship account is created in the state treasury. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all receipts from user fees, concessions, leases, donations collected under section 1 of this act, and other state park-based activities shall be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used for operating state parks, developing and renovating park facilities, undertaking deferred maintenance, enhancing park stewardship, and other state park purposes. Expenditures from the account may be made only after appropriation by the legislature.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3   (1) The director of the department of general administration and the state parks and recreation commission shall jointly host a task force to study and develop recommendations as follows:
     (a) Proposals concerning the best management structure for the capitol campus and all of the historical structures, office buildings, monuments, and parks that make up the campus. In determining the best management structure for the capitol campus, the task force must seek to provide the proper balance between managing for the best visitor services and maximum public enjoyment of the capitol campus against the need for maintaining the functionality of the working seat of state government and preservation of the historical structures and monuments on campus;
     (b) Proposals to promote tourism at the Washington state capitol campus, including but not limited to: Concessionaire enhancements, audio-visual self-guided tour options, a central visitor center with souvenir/retail opportunities, transportation to and from capitol campus and parking enhancements, and clear and understandable way-finding guides;
     (c) Proposals to enrich the educational experience including but not limited to both the present utilization and historical activities of the capitol campus as the seat of state government;
     (d) Proposals to promote the unique architectural features, horticultural examples, and art collections of the capitol campus;
     (e) Proposals to increase coordination and cooperation between agencies and entities involved in the management and care of the capitol campus and the local governments that are responsible for the buildings and areas near the campus; and
     (f) Proposals to increase volunteer opportunities at the campus.
     (2) The task force must include the following representatives:
     (a) The governor or the governor's designee;
     (b) The lieutenant governor or the lieutenant governor's designee;
     (c) Four legislative members to be appointed as follows: One member from each major caucus of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate; and one member from each major caucus of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;
     (d) A representative of the supreme court;
     (e) The superintendent of public instruction or the superintendent's designee;
     (f) The director of the department of community, trade, and economic development, or the director's designee;
     (g) An elected official from the city of Olympia chosen by the legislative body of the city; and
     (h) Two citizens of the state of Washington. One citizen must be appointed by the president of the senate and one citizen must be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. The citizens should have knowledge of the capitol campus, visitor services, and the historical heritage of the capitol.
     (3) The task force shall submit the proposals to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the legislature by November 1, 2007.
     (4) This section expires July 1, 2008.