Brief Description: Addressing the signature validation process for petitions that seek annexation.

Sponsors: By House Committee on Local Government (originally sponsored by Representative Moeller).

House Committee on Local Government
Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections

Background:

State law includes provisions governing voter and property owner petitions, including petitions for annexation, that may be initiated and submitted to a city. The provisions include requirements pertaining to:

• petition formats;
• textual requirements;
• sufficiency requirements; and
• qualifications for signing.

Summary:

Provisions governing petitions that may be submitted to cities are modified. Any duly authorized corporate officer may take an oath and sign an annexation petition on behalf of a corporation. A person exercising this authority must attach an affidavit to the petition stating that he or she is authorized by the corporation to sign on its behalf.

Votes on Final Passage:

House   96   0
Senate   43   0   (Senate amended)
House   94   0   (House concurred)

Effective: June 12, 2008