| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| State Government & Tribal Affairs Committee | |
HB 1940
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.
Brief Description: Requiring state agencies to notify local governments of proposed land dispositions.
Sponsors: Representatives Schindler, Simpson, Crouse, McCune, Dunn, Moeller and Ormsby.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/21/07
Staff: Colleen Kerr (786-7168).
Background:
State agencies dispose of state-owned land when the agency no longer has use for the land or
when disposition is in the public interest. Absent a specific requirement, however, these
agencies are not obligated to notify relevant local governments of proposed land dispositions.
Summary of Bill:
The Department of Natural Resources, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, the
Washington State Department of Transportation, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the
Department of General Administration are required to provide written notice of proposed land
dispositions to legislative authorities of the counties, cities, and towns in which the land is
located. Written notification must occur at least 60 days prior to the agency entering into a
disposition agreement. These requirements are in addition to other statutory requirements.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.