BILL REQ. #:  S-0412.1 

Read first time 01/12/09.   Referred to Committee on Government Operations & Elections.

     AN ACT Relating to special elections for changing the form of government of a noncharter code city; amending RCW 35A.06.050; and declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1   RCW 35A.06.050 and 2004 c 268 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:
     The proposal for abandonment of a plan of government as authorized in RCW 35A.06.030 and for adoption of the plan named in the resolution or petition shall be voted upon at the next general election in accordance with RCW 29A.04.330, or at a special election held prior to the next general election in accordance with the resolution of the legislative body. The ballot title and statement of the proposition shall be prepared by the city attorney as provided in RCW ((29.27.060 and)) 35A.29.120.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2   This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.