Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
State Government & Tribal Affairs Committee |
HB 1409
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Brief Description: Authorizing the sale, exchange, transfer, or lease of public property.
Sponsors: Representatives Appleton, Hurst and McCoy.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/10/11
Staff: Marsha Reilly (786-7135).
Background:
The state, any municipality, or any 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 of Bill:
The state, any municipality, or any political subdivision of the state, may sell, transfer, exchange, lease, or dispose of real or personal property to a federally recognized Indian tribe.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.