5339-S.E AMH CURT OSBO 067

ESSB 5339 - H AMD TO LG COMM AMD(H-3249.1/07) 493

By Representative Curtis

ADOPTED 4/4/2007

   On page 2 , line 11, after "same." strike "Any" and insert "With the exception of port districts, any"

   On page 2, beginning on line 18, strike all of subsection (2) and insert the following:

   "(2)Port districts are prohibited from exercising the power of eminent domain as authorized under this section for the purpose of the activities and projects authorized under this chapter."

EFFECT: Prohibits a port district from exercising the power of eminent domain with respect to tourism-related activities or projects authorized under chapter 67.28 RCW. Deletes less restrictive language stating that a port district's existing eminent domain powers are not expanded for the purposes of chapter 67.28 RCW.