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                                  HOUSE BILL 2676

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State of Washington              52nd Legislature             1992 Regular Session

 

By Representatives Sheldon, Forner, Cantwell, Rasmussen, Ferguson, Wynne, Jacobsen and Carlson

 

Read first time 01/23/92.  Referred to Committee on Trade & Economic Development.Concerning economic development related projects.


     AN ACT Relating to economic development related projects of regional or state-wide significance; adding a new section to chapter 36.70A 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 36.70A RCW to read as follows:

     Counties and cities, as part of their planning processes, may identify economic development related projects of regional or state significance.  When a county or city identifies a project, the county or city may request that county-wide planning policies address the project, and may seek to coordinate planning for this project on a regional basis when appropriate.  The county or city may seek state technical assistance to plan for the project, and may seek state financial assistance to help offset the impacts of the project.  The effects of the economic development related project of regional or state significance that should be addressed include infrastructure, transportation, and public facilities necessitated by the project.

 

     NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.      This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately.