BILL REQ. #:  H-0742.1 



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HOUSE BILL 1235
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State of Washington59th Legislature2005 Regular Session

By Representatives O'Brien, Nixon, Lovick, Ericks, Clements, Shabro, Darneille, Miloscia and Springer

Read first time 01/19/2005.   Referred to Committee on Housing.



     AN ACT Relating to homeless encampment siting consultation between counties, cities, and towns; and adding a new section to chapter 36.01 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 36.01 RCW to read as follows:
     Any county authorizing the siting of a homeless encampment that: (1) Is fully or partially within a city or town; (2) shares a common boundary with a city or town; or (3) is within one thousand feet of a city or town boundary, must consult with the legislative authorities of such cities or towns at least fifteen days prior to issuing siting authorization.

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