SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5562
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As of February 3, 2011
Title: An act relating to creating a task force on construction crane safety review.
Brief Description: Creating a task force on construction crane safety review.
Sponsors: Senators Delvin, Hewitt, Schoesler, Becker, Stevens, Honeyford and Shin.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Transportation: 2/10/11.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION |
Staff: Katherine Taylor (786-7434)
Background: Crane is defined as power-operated equipment used in construction that can hoist, lower, and horizontally move a suspended load.
The Department of Labor and Industries adopts rules necessary to implement crane related statutes.
Summary of Bill: A construction crane safety review taskforce is established. Specifically, the members of the taskforce must review the following issues on crane safety:
industry impact;
industry safety record to date;
inspection efficiency;
a review of other state crane safety programs;
Department of Labor and Industries's concerns and suggestions; and
effectiveness of statutes.
The taskforce must report its findings and recommendations in the form of draft legislation to the Legislature by December 1, 2011.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: Yes.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.