SENATE BILL REPORT

SJR 8201

BYSenators Anderson, Vognild, Cantu, Conner and Johnson

Amending the Constitution to allow leases of up to fifty-five years for wharves, docks, and other structures within harbors.

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 23, 1989

Majority Report:     Do pass.

     Signed by Senators Metcalf, Chairman; Amondson, Vice Chairman; Barr, Benitz, Kreidler, Patterson, Sutherland.

Senate Staff:John Korvell (786-7473)

                February 13, 1989

AS PASSED SENATE, FEBRUARY 10, 1989

BACKGROUND:

Tidelands and shorelands can be leased for a maximum of 55 years.  Docks, wharves and other structures built upon them can be leased for up to 30 years.

SUMMARY:

The Legislature is to call for public vote to amend the Washington State Constitution, Article XV, Section 2.  The amendment changes the length of time harbor docks and wharves can be leased from 30 to 55 years.

The ballot title will read "Shall the state Constitution be amended to make the limit on harbor leases consistent with other leases?"

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:   none

Fiscal Note:    none requested

Senate Committee - Testified:   FOR:  Randy Ray, Dave Rogers, WPPA; Stan Biles, DNR