HOUSE BILL REPORT
SSB 6156


This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

As Passed House:
April 21, 2007

Title: An act relating to state government.

Brief Description: Relating to state government.

Sponsors: By Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senator Prentice).

Brief History:

Floor Activity:

Passed House: 4/21/07, 63-34.

Brief Summary of Bill
  • Creates community preservation and development authorities, and provides for their formation, powers, and duties.
  • Creates the Community Preservation and Development Authority Account in the State Treasury.
  • Authorizes establishment of the Pioneer Square – International District Community Preservation and Development Authority.

Staff: Meg Van Schoorl (786-7105).

Background:

Every year, federal, state, and local governments undertake significant public facilities and infrastructure projects in communities around the state. While some of these projects only temporarily affect the surrounding community, others have a more lasting impact.


Summary:

Community preservation and development authorities are created to restore or enhance the health, safety, and economic well-being of communities adversely impacted by construction and operation of multiple major public facilities, public works, and capital projects with significant public funding. Their purposes include:

A community preservation and development authority's (Authority) formation requires legislative authorization by statute. The following sequential steps are required:

The bill directs that an Authority will be managed by a board of directors and provides board membership criteria, terms, and election processes.

An Authority has the power to accept public or private gifts, grants, loans, or other aid, and to exercise additional powers as authorized by law. An Authority has no power of eminent domain nor power to levy taxes or special assessments. An Authority has the duty to:

The Legislature authorizes the establishment of the Pioneer Square - International District Community Preservation and Development Authority. Its boundaries are those contained in the Pioneer Square - International District within the City of Seattle.

The Community Preservation and Development Authority Account is created in the State Treasury, and includes a sub-account for operating project purposes and a sub-account for capital project purposes. Moneys are subject to appropriation and may be used only for projects under this chapter.

Before making siting, design, and construction decisions for future major public capital projects, state and local government agencies may communicate and consult with an Authority and impacted community, including assessing the compatibility of the proposed project with the strategic plan adopted by the Authority, and make reasonable efforts to minimize negative, cumulative effects of multiple projects.


Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.

Staff Summary of Public Testimony:

None.

Persons Testifying: None.

Persons Signed In To Testify But Not Testifying: None.