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Originally published April 26, 2009 at 10:38 PM | Page modified April 27, 2009 at 12:16 AM

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Legislature OKs bill to eliminate boards, commissions

The Legislature has approved a measure that would eliminate more than two dozen boards and commissions.

By The Associated Press

OLYMPIA — The Legislature has approved a measure that would eliminate more than two dozen boards and commissions.

The Senate, on a 46-2 vote Sunday night, concurred with changes made in the House earlier in the day. The measure, Senate Bill 5995, now goes to Gov. Chris Gregoire.

The Acupuncture Ad Hoc Committee and the Pesticide Advisory Board are among those that would be eliminated.

Boards and commissions became a popular target for lawmakers this session after they were faced with the task of closing a nearly $9 billion shortfall through 2011.

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