SENATE BILL REPORT

SHB 2587

BYHouse Committee on Local Government (originally sponsored by Representatives Prince, Nealey and P. King) 

Authorizing port districts to spend money on road improvements.

House Committe on Local Government

Senate Committee on Transportation

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 20, 1990

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Patterson, Chairman; von Reichbauer, Vice Chairman; Barr, Bender, Benitz, Hansen, Madsen, Sellar.

Senate Staff:Gene Baxstrom (786-7303)

                  February 21, 1990

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, FEBRUARY 20, 1990

BACKGROUND:

Port districts are granted a variety of powers, including the authority to provide and operate docks, warehouses, airports, and rail and motor vehicle transfer and terminal facilities.  In addition, port districts are authorized to provide various improvements on their own lands related to industrial and commercial purposes.

It is unclear whether a port district may expend funds beyond its port properties to maintain local or state roadways.

SUMMARY:

Port districts are authorized to expend port funds on improving or repairing roads, streets or highways serving port facilities.  Such moneys may be expended in conjunction with any plan of improvements undertaken by the state of Washington, an adjoining state, or a county or municipal government, or any combination of such public entities, notwithstanding whether such roads are located in this state or a neighboring state.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Dave Rodgers, WPPA