1581-S AMH GOMB MATT 60

SHB 1581 - H AMD

By Representative Gombosky

   On page 2, after line 21, insert the following:

   "NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 35.87A RCW to read as follows:

   (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), after the effective date of this act no legislative authority may establish a parking and business improvement area that includes within the boundaries of the area:

   (a) Any portion of an incorporated city or town, if the legislative authority is that of the county; and

   (b) Any portion of the county outside of an incorporated city or town, if the legislative authority is that of the city or town.

   (2) By interlocal agreement adopted pursuant to chapter 39.34 RCW, a county, city or town may establish a parking and business improvement area that includes within the boundaries of the area portions of its own jurisdiction and another jurisdiction, if the other jurisdiction is party to the agreement."

   Renumber remaining sections consecutively and correct the title

EFFECT: Provides that a county may only establish a parking and business improvement area within the unincorporated areas of the county, and that a city may only establish an area within its borders, except when an interlocal agreement is adopted.