1960-S2 AMH JARR H5008.2

2SHB 1960 - H AMD 991

By Representative Jarrett

ADOPTED 02/16/2004

On page 3, line 9, after "created," insert "subject to section 504 of this act,"

2SHB 1960 - H AMD 991

By Representative Jarrett

ADOPTED 02/16/2004

On page 13, line 3, after "2007," insert "for a district located within a regional transportation district,"

2SHB 1960 - H AMD 991

By Representative Jarrett

ADOPTED 02/16/2004

On page 23, beginning on line 19, strike all of section 504 and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 504. The counties within the district identified in section 103 of this act shall submit to the voters within the district, at the next general election, a single ballot measure that approves formation of the district, authorizes establishment of the district council, and approves the powers of the council as set forth in this act. The auditors of those counties shall transmit the results of the election to the secretary of state in the manner described in RCW 29A.60.230 for canvassing by the secretary in the manner described by RCW 29A.60.260. A simple majority of the persons voting on the single ballot measure is required for the district to be established.

Sections 408 through 411 of this act take effect January 1, 2006, if the district is formed."

EFFECT: Directs the four counties within the region to place a single ballot measure before the voters within the proposed district, at the next general election, approving formation of the regional transportation district, establishing of the district council, and granting the district's powers. Conditions formation of the district and therefore its assumption of governance of the regional transportation investment district, on district voter approval.

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