SB 6594-S.E - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Implements the recommendations of the joint select committee on the equitable distribution of secure community transition facilities.

     Declares that the purpose of this act is to:  (1) Enable the legislature to act upon the recommendations of the joint select committee on the equitable distribution of secure community transition facilities established in section 225, chapter 12, Laws of 2001 2nd sp. sess.; and

     (2) Harmonize the preemption provisions in RCW 71.09.250 with the preemption provisions applying to future secure community transition facilities to reflect the joint select committee's recommendation that the preemption granted for future secure community transition facilities be the same throughout the state.