SENATE BILL REPORT
HB 2734
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 of February 24, 2010
Title: An act relating to allowing federally qualified community health centers to buy surplus real property from the department of transportation.
Brief Description: Allowing federally qualified community health centers to buy surplus real property from the department of transportation.
Sponsors: Representatives Kagi, Liias, Chase, Miloscia, Clibborn, Wallace, Maxwell, Nelson, Simpson and Santos.
Brief History: Passed House: 2/15/10, 77-21.
Committee Activity: Transportation: 2/24/10.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION |
Staff: Amanda Cecil (786-7429)
Background: The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is authorized to sell surplus property for the fair market value to the following entities without the solicitation of bids through public advertising: any state agency, a city or county in which the property is situated, a municipal corporation, regional transit authorities, the former owner, a tenant of WSDOT who has resided on the property for at least six months, an abutting property owner, and a nonprofit group dedicated to providing affordable housing.
Summary of Bill: WSDOT may transfer surplus property, without the solicitation of bids through public advertising, to a federally qualified nonprofit community health organization for use as a community health center.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony: PRO: This will allow International Community Health Service to purchase a remnant property for a community health clinic.
Persons Testifying: PRO: Vajra Allan, International Community Health Services.