FINAL BILL REPORT

SSB 6074

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BYSenate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators West, Stratton, McCaslin and Saling)

Revising provisions on public facilities districts.

Senate Committee on Ways & Means

House Committe on Capital Facilities & Financing

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

In 1988, the Legislature enacted Chapter 36.100 RCW, authorizing the creation, by public vote, of public facility districts to acquire or construct and operate convention, sports, entertainment, trade, and related parking facilities. Methods of financing the facilities include a hotel/motel tax on premises exceeding 40 units, an admissions tax on publicly owned assembly facilities, a property tax, and general obligation bonds.

SUMMARY:

A public vote to create a public facility district is not required.  The district may be formed by resolution of the county legislative authority and the city council of the largest city.  However, no taxes may be levied without a public vote validating the creation of the district.  The district board of directors must include at least one representative of the lodging industry.  The public facility to be constructed is limited to sports and entertainment facilities with contiguous parking facilities.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

     Senate   41    4

First Special Session

     Senate   35    2

     House 91  3 (House amended)

     Senate   44    1 (Senate concurred)

EFFECTIVE:August 9, 1989