FINAL BILL REPORT

EHB 1409

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

C 259 L 11

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Authorizing the sale, exchange, transfer, or lease of public property to Indian tribes.

Sponsors: Representatives Appleton, Hurst and McCoy.

House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs

Senate Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections

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 be disseminated to the electronic media in the area where the property is located.

Summary:

The state, any municipality, or any political subdivision of the state may also sell, transfer, exchange, lease, or dispose of real or personal property to a federally recognized Indian tribe.

Votes on Final Passage:

House

63

34

Senate

43

5

(Senate amended)

House

60

36

(House concurred)

Effective:

July 22, 2011