1627-S AMH TAYL MOET 587

SHB 1627 - H AMD 931

By Representative Taylor

ADOPTED 02/08/2012

    On page 3, line 32, after "increase." insert "Additionally, if the annexation would result in additional indebtedness or excess tax levies, or both, for property owners in the area subject to the proposed increase, the board may not increase the area of a city or town annexation without first obtaining written consent from at least sixty percent of the registered voters residing within the area subject to the proposed increase."

EFFECT:  Establishes new criteria pertaining to annexation expansions by a Boundary Review Board (Board) by specifying that if an annexation would result in additional indebtedness or excess tax levies, or both, for the increased area, the Board may not increase a city or town annexation without first obtaining written consent from at least 60 percent of the registered voters residing within the increased area. 

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