FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 3007

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.

C 155 L 10

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Authorizing airport operators to make airport property available at less than fair market rental value for public recreational or other community uses.

Sponsors: Representatives Upthegrove, Orwall, Williams and Wallace.

House Committee on Local Government & Housing

Senate Committee on Transportation

Background:

Cities, towns, and port districts are authorized to acquire, maintain, and operate sites and facilities within their boundaries for the aerial transportation of persons or property.

Additionally, municipalities, a term defined in statute, that have established or may establish airports or other air navigation facilities within their boundaries are granted specific powers related to airport operations, including the authority to:

Summary:

Municipalities that have established or may establish airports may make airport property available for less than fair market rental value if, prior to the lease or contract authorizing the use, the airport operator's governing board or body adopts a policy and related procedures meeting specified requirements. The policy must establish that the lease or other contract enhances the public acceptance of the airport and serves the airport's business interest, and the procedures must set forth an approval process for the lease or contract.

If the airport operator has adopted the required policy and procedures, the property may be leased or licensed at less than fair market rental value if the municipality's governing body finds that 13 specific criteria are met. Examples of the required criteria include the following:

Votes on Final Passage:

House

79

16

Senate

43

1

Effective:

June 10, 2010