FINAL BILL REPORT

SHB 1494

C 303 L 03

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Allowing state and local governments to sell and lease personal property to foreign entities.

Sponsors: By House Committee on Local Government (originally sponsored by Representatives Delvin, Cooper, Jarrett, Berkey, Upthegrove and Conway).

House Committee on Local Government

Senate Committee on Commerce & Trade

Background:

The state, any municipality, or a political subdivision of the state may sell, transfer, exchange, lease, or dispose of real or personal property to the state, a political subdivision of the state, or the federal government.

Before disposing of surplus property with an estimated value greater than $50,000, the state or local government must hold a public hearing in the county where the property is located. Notice must be published at least 10 days but not more than 25 days before the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the area where the property is located. If the property is real property, the notice must also describe the proposed use of the lands involved. A news release must also be disseminated to the electronic media in the area where the property is located.

Summary:

The state, any municipality, or political subdivision of the state may sell, transfer, exchange, lease, or dispose of personal surplus property, except weapons, to a foreign entity in accordance with formal hearing and notice requirements.

Votes on Final Passage:

House 95  0

Senate 43  2

Effective: May 14, 2003