Washington State
House of Representatives
Office of Program Research		 BILL
ANALYSIS
Local Government Committee

HB 2482

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

Sponsors: Representative Moeller.

Brief Summary of Bill
  • Revises petition requirements used in cities and towns that allow a corporate officer to sign an annexation petition under oath.

Hearing Date: 1/15/08

Staff: Lyset Cadena (786-7291).

Background:

State law contains specified procedural and substantive rules governing the use of the various voter/property owner petitions initiated in accordance with the procedures required of cities and towns. The rules governing this petition process include those pertaining to:

Summary of Bill:

A corporate officer who is authorized to execute deeds or encumbrances on behalf of a corporation may be allowed to sign a petition on behalf of that corporation, but only if the officer attaches to the petition a certified excerpt from the bylaws showing that he/she has such authority to sign.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

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