1155-S AMH VOLZ TUCK 032

SHB 1155 - H AMD 140

By Representative Volz

NOT ADOPTED 03/01/2021

On page 3, beginning on line 8, after "section," strike all material through "later" on line 13 and insert "then the city or county may invoke binding arbitration on the equitable allocation of the tax authorized under this section by giving written notice to the other party. Notice must request arbitration within 30 days. The city and county each shall select one arbitrator, and the initial two arbitrators shall select a third arbitrator. The decision of a majority of the arbitrators is binding. The arbitrators shall take into consideration public safety impacts, current levels of service, response times, financial efficiencies, and jurisdictional collaboration"

EFFECT: Provides that if a county and city fail to enter into an interlocal agreement within the allotted time frame, the city or county may invoke binding arbitration on the equitable allocation of the tax and specifies the procedures to be used in such arbitration. Removes provisions that allowed a city or county to seek equitable apportionment in the county's superior court if the county and city fail to enter into an interlocal agreement within the allotted time frame.

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