5498.E AMH ORCU MATT 194

ESB 5498 - H AMD 852

By Representative Orcutt

FAILED 4/13/2007

   On page 2, line 36, after "(2)" insert "(a)"

   On page 2, line 36, after "limitations" insert "and the conditions in subsection (b) of this subsection"

   On page 3, after line 21, insert the following:

   "(b) A legislative authority may place a proposition before the voters under this subsection (2) only after first establishing a finding of substantial need. In districts with legislative authorities of four members or less, two-thirds of the members must approve an ordinance or resolution under this subsection (2)(b). In districts with more than four members, a majority plus one vote must approve an ordinance or resolution under this subsection (2)(b)."

EFFECT: Requires the legislative authority that plans to place a multiyear lid lift proposition on the ballot to first make a finding of substantial need in support of the lid lift.