FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 2694

                                  C 4 L 90 E1

BYRepresentatives Cole, Holland, Leonard, Jacobsen and Betrozoff

Extending the expiration date of the interim task force on student transportation safety.

House Committe on Education

Senate Committee on Education

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

The 1989 Legislature created an interim task force on the safety of students traveling to and from school.  The task force is studying student pedestrian safety, the need for edge striping and curbing, and whether standards for sidewalks and other improvements in housing developments should be established.  The task force must submit a final report to the Legislature by March 31, 1990, and will expire on the same date.

The membership of the task force includes representatives from the Legislature, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Department of Transportation, local governments, school districts, and others with an interest in school transportation.

The task force has met on several occasions, and subcommittees have been formed.  While progress has been made, it is unlikely the group will be able to fully complete its assignments by March 31, 1990.

SUMMARY:

The expiration date of the interim task force on the safety of students traveling to and from school and the due date of the task force's final report are extended from March 31, 1990, to October 31, 1990.  A bus driver and bus driver supervisor are added to the membership of the task force.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      House 98   0

First Special Session

      House 96   0

      Senate    46     2

EFFECTIVE:July 1, 1990