HB 2384-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Provides that a city may not assume, under chapter 35.13A RCW, the jurisdiction of all or part of a water-sewer district serving a population greater than one thousand residents and containing, within its boundaries, the territory of two or more cities, or one city and unincorporated territory, unless voters of the entire water-sewer district approve a ballot proposition authorizing the assumption under general election law.

Provides that the cost of the election shall be borne by the city seeking approval to assume jurisdiction of a water-sewer district.

Authorizes a city or town to assume jurisdiction over a water-sewer district located within its boundaries without seeking approval of the voters if the board of commissioners of the water-sewer district consent to the assumption of jurisdiction by the city or town.

Provides that, following the passage of a resolution by a city or town to assume all or part of a special purpose water-sewer district under chapter 35.13A RCW, a feasibility study of such assumption shall be conducted, unless the board of commissioners of the water-sewer district consent to the assumption of jurisdiction by the city or town as provided under this act.