Bill > HB1024

This bill modifies the leasing authority of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission specifically for St. Edward State Park. The bill changes existing law to allow the commission to lease certain buildings and associated property at St. Edward State Park, including the main seminary building, pool building, gymnasium, and specific parking lots. The changes remove previous language that required a Department of Commerce study to determine economic viability before leasing, and instead directly specifies the exact properties that can be leased. The bill also updates the maximum lease term from 20 to 62 years for this specific park location, while maintaining the requirement that leases exceeding 20 years require an affirmative vote from at least five commission members. Additionally, the bill makes some minor technical changes to language elsewhere in the law, such as replacing written-out numbers with numerical digits. The modifications appear designed to provide more flexibility and clarity for the State Parks and Recreation Commission in managing the St. Edward State Park property.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1024&Year=2025&Initiative=false