SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5247
AS PASSED SENATE, MARCH 4, 1993
Brief Description: Allowing the creation of a less than county‑wide port district not bordering on saltwater.
SPONSORS: Senators Skratek, Deccio, Erwin, Sheldon, M. Rasmussen, Moyer and Sellar
SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Majority Report: Do pass.
Signed by Senators Haugen, Chairman; Drew, Vice Chairman; Loveland, Oke, von Reichbauer, and Winsley.
Staff: Rod McAulay (786‑7754)
Hearing Dates: February 9, 1993; February 12, 1993
BACKGROUND:
During several periods in this century, the Legislature has authorized the creation of less-than-county-wide port districts and then withdrawn the authorization. In 1992, the Legislature again authorized the creation of a less-than-county-wide port district if it has an assessed valuation of at least $75 million and is in a county bordering on saltwater that already has a less-than-county-wide port district. The limitation requiring that the county border on saltwater precludes the formation of less-than-county-wide port districts along the Columbia River.
SUMMARY:
A less-than-county-wide port district may be created if it has an assessed valuation of at least $75 million and is in a county that already has a less-than-county-wide port district.
Appropriation: none
Revenue: none
Fiscal Note: none requested
TESTIMONY FOR:
This bill will enable Yakima County to provide the infrastructure needed to bring more industrial activity and alleviate serious unemployment.
TESTIMONY AGAINST: None
TESTIFIED: David McFadden, Mel Tanasse, Yakima County Development Association (pro)