1563-S AMH FARR REIN 128

SHB 1563 - H AMD 42

By Representative Farrell

OUT OF ORDER 03/06/2013

    On page 1, after line 10, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature recognizes that many local governmental entities are experiencing financial challenges, and understands the multiple needs of local governmental entities to provide important services.  It is the intent of the legislature to provide flexibility to local governmental entities regarding the disposition of surplus property for the development of affordable housing and to allow sufficient discretion to local governmental entities to balance these competing needs."

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

    On page 20, line 9, after "Sections 1" strike "and 2" and insert "through 3"

    Correct the title.

EFFECT: Expresses the Legislature's recognition that local governments have financial challenges and its understanding that local governments need to provide services. 

Also expresses the Legislature's intent to provide flexibility to local governments regarding the disposition of surplus property for affordable housing, and to allow discretion to local governments to balance competing needs.

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