5773-S2 AMS BENT GORR 040

03/15/2005 WITHDRAWN

2SSB 5773 - S AMD 361

By Senator Benton

On page 32, after line 16, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 12. A new section is added to chapter 64.38 RCW to read as follows:

(1) The governing documents may not prohibit the outdoor display of political yard signs by an owner or resident on the owner's or resident's property before any primary or general election. The governing documents may include reasonable rules and regulations regarding the placement and manner of display of political yard signs.

(2) This section applies retroactively to any governing documents in effect on the effective date of this section. Any provision in a governing document in effect on the effective date of this section that is inconsistent with this section is void and unenforceable."

Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

2SSB 5773 - S AMD

By Senator Benton

On page 1, on line 4 of the title, after "RCW;", insert " adding a new section to chapter 64.38 RCW;"

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EFFECT: Homeowners Associations may not prohibit the display of political yard signs.