Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1089 by Perry (Relating to the certification of food service workers.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require that a local health jurisdiction accept the completion of a food handler training course that is accredited by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and listed with the registry to satisfy a local health jurisdictions training, testing, and permitting requirements. The bill would remove the ability for a local health jurisdiction to charge a fee for a certificate issued to a food service worker who provides proof of completion of an accredited course.
According to the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), any costs associated with implementing the bill could be absorbed with existing resources.
The bill would take effect immediately if it receives two-thirds vote in each house; otherwise, it would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.