1286 AMH DAHL RUSS 033

HB 1286 - H AMD 698

By Representative Dahlquist

FAILED 02/13/2014

    On page 1, at the beginning of line 7, insert "(1)"

    On page 1, line 9, after "tribe" insert "after first providing the notice and opportunity for the land to be purchased as required by subsection (2) of this section"

    On page 2, after line 3, insert the following:

    "(2) If required by subsection (1) of this section, before transferring or conveying property pursuant to this section that has been or is currently permitted under chapter 78.44 RCW, the secretary must first provide:

    (a) Notice of the planned transfer or conveyance in writing to any person or entity in the county who holds a permit issued under chapter 78.44 RCW; and

    (b) An opportunity for any such person or entity to purchase the land for fair market value. If no such person or entity notifies the secretary within 60 days of receiving the notice required by subsection (a) of this section, the secretary may complete the transfer or conveyance pursuant to subsection (1) of this section."

EFFECT:   Requires that, before certain transfers or conveyances of unused state-owned property, the secretary of the department of transportation provide written notice and an opportunity to purchase the land to certain persons or entities who hold or a permit under chapter 78.44 RCW.

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