HOUSE BILL REPORT
HB 2281
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent. |
As Reported by House Committee On:
Finance
Title: An act relating to providing local revenue options for cities over five hundred thousand in population to fund a visitor destination campus..
Brief Description: Relating to the visitor destination campus act of 2009.
Sponsors: Representative Pettigrew.
Brief History:
Committee Activity:
Finance: 2/27/09, 3/2/09 [DP].
Brief Summary of Bill |
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HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE |
Majority Report: Do pass. Signed by 6 members: Representatives Hunter, Chair; Hasegawa, Vice Chair; Conway, Ericks, Santos and Springer.
Minority Report: Do not pass. Signed by 3 members: Representatives Orcutt, Ranking Minority Member; Parker, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Condotta.
Staff: Rick Peterson (786-7150)
Background:
The Office of Financial Management estimates Seattle’s population at 592,800. According to their website, Seattle Center is a premier destination for arts, entertainment, and leisure activities on a 74-acre campus.
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Summary of Bill:
This act is known and cited as the Visitor Destination Campus Act of 2009. The bill relates to providing local revenue options for cities over 500,000 in population to fund a visitor destination campus.
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Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony:
(In support) None.
(Opposed) None.
Persons Testifying: None.
Persons Signed In To Testify But Not Testifying: None.