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ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 830
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C 085 L 85
State of Washington 49th Legislature 1985 Regular Session
By Representatives Kremen, Braddock, McMullen, Haugen, Tanner, Day and Sayan
Read first time 2/8/85 and referred to Committee on Trade & Economic Development.
AN ACT Relating to business siting; adding a new section to chapter 43.63A RCW; and declaring an emergency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 43.63A RCW to read as follows:
The department shall assist local governments to facilitate the siting of businesses in the state. This shall include:
(1) Developing policy guidelines and administrative procedures and practices that may be used by local governments to facilitate the siting and expansion of businesses;
(2) Developing model local government ordinances which facilitate the siting and expansion of businesses; and
(3) Providing, when requested, assistance to local governments in implementing the department's proposals which assist businesses.
The department shall revise its proposals as it considers appropriate. The initial proposals shall be compiled by November 1, 1985. The department shall report to the legislature by January 1, 1986, outlining the department's activities, progress in assisting local governments and businesses, and recommendations on legislative action to further facilitate the development of businesses within the boundaries of local governments.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately.