SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5540

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.

As of February 2, 2015

Title: An act relating to recognizing the national day of the cowboy.

Brief Description: Recognizing the national day of the cowboy.

Sponsors: Senators Brown, Becker, Schoesler, Braun, Bailey, Warnick, Dammeier, Parlette and Conway.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Government Operations & Security: 2/05/15.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & SECURITY

Staff: Samuel Brown (786-7470)

Background: A variety of dates are specially recognized in Washington without being considered legal holidays. For example, the second Sunday in October is recognized as Washington State Children's Day, and April 16 is recognized as Mother Joseph Day. In 2014 both houses of the Legislature observed by resolution the National Day of the Cowboy on the fourth Saturday in July.

Summary of Bill: The fourth Saturday in July is recognized as National Day of the Cowboy, but is not considered a legal holiday for any other purpose.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.

Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.