2938-S AMH SCHI MOET 125

SHB 2938 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-5690.1/08) 1230

By Representative Schindler

ADOPTED 2/19/2008

   On page 3 of the amendment, after line 27, insert the following:

   "NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. A new section is added to chapter 35.13 RCW to read as follows:

   Cities and towns annexing territory under this chapter shall, prior to completing the annexation, make legislative findings regarding the likely effects that the annexation and any associated asset transfers may have upon the safety of residents within and outside the proposed annexation area. Findings made under this section shall address, but are not limited to addressing, the provision of fire protection and emergency medical services within and outside the proposed annexation area.

   NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. A new section is added to chapter 35A.14 RCW to read as follows:

   Cities annexing territory under this chapter shall, prior to completing the annexation, make legislative findings regarding the likely effects that the annexation and any associated asset transfers may have upon the safety of residents within and outside the proposed annexation area. Findings made under this section shall address, but are not limited to addressing, the provision of fire protection and emergency medical services within and outside the proposed annexation area."

EFFECT: (1) Requires cities and towns annexing territory under general annexation provisions to, prior to completing the annexation, make legislative findings regarding the likely effects that the annexation and any associated asset transfers may have upon the safety of residents within and outside the proposed annexation area. (2) Specifies that the findings must address, but are not limited to addressing, the provision of fire protection and emergency medical services within and outside the proposed annexation area.