Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research	BILL ANALYSIS
Local Government & Housing Committee

HJR 4220

Brief Description:  Amending the Constitution to restrict the number of years excess levies by fire protection districts can be made.

Sponsors:  Representatives Dunshee and Mulliken.

Brief Summary of Bill

$Allowing fire protection district levies for four year periods.

Hearing Date:  1/30/02

Staff:  Amy Wood (786‑7127).

Background:

The Washington State Constitution specifies that propositions to levy additional taxes for fire protection district operating purposes must be limited to a period of one year.  An amendment to change the state constitution must be approved by a two‑thirds majority of both houses of the Legislature, followed by a majority of the people.

Summary of Bill:

A constitutional amendment is proposed to increase the one year period for authorizing a fire protection district operating levy.  Propositions to levy additional taxes for fire protection district operating purposes may be for a period of up to four years.

The secretary of state is directed to give proper notice of a constitutional amendment to be ratified by the people.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not Requested.