SB 319: An Act relating to the possession of controlled substances within 500 feet of recreation and youth centers; and permitting municipalities to install `drug-free recreation and youth center zone' signs. Co-chair Pearce, sponsor of SB 319, spoke in support of the bill. SB 319 was REPORTED OUT of committee with a "do pass" and zero fiscal notes for the Department of Corrections, Department of Law, Department of Safety, and the Department of Health & Social Services. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND BILL SCHEDULING: CO-CHAIR PEARCE referred to several bills already heard but held in committee. She said the following bills would be heard on Saturday, March 12, 1994. SB 251 had been held until Senators Jacko and Kelly had amendment(s) ready. SB 276 had been held until a subcommittee of Senators Rieger, Kerttula and Kelly could address the fiscal note and any amendments. SB 278 had been held because of questions on the bill. She urged members to bring amendments forward on March 12, 1994 or the bills would be tabled. Co-chair Pearce announced a new subcommittee consisting of herself as chair and Senators Sharp and Rieger, to address SB 308. She hoped that bill would be before the committee next week. HB 450 was passed out to the committee and there being no objections, Co-chair Pearce said that this House bill would be introduced in the Senate version. SENATE BILL NO. 319: An Act relating to the possession of controlled substances within 500 feet of recreation and youth centers; and permitting municipalities to install `drug-free recreation and youth center zone' signs. Co-chair Pearce, sponsor of SB 319, said there was a companion bill on the House side introduced by Representative Jim Nordlund. She went on to list all the organizations that supported SB 319. Discussion was held by Senators Kelly, Rieger and Co-chairs Pearce and Frank regarding the possibility of adding the word "gun-free" to SB 319. Co-chair Pearce said she was told that was impossible. Senator Rieger MOVED for passage of SB 319 from committee with individual recommendations. No objection having been raised, SB 319 was REPORTED OUT of committee with a "do pass," and zero fiscal notes for the Department of Corrections, the Department of Law, the Department of Health & Social Services, and the Department of Safety. Co-chairs Pearce and Frank, Senators Rieger, Kelly, and Sharp signed "do pass." ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:15 a.m.