Bill > HB1037

This bill modifies the existing law regarding public facilities districts (PFDs) in Washington State, primarily focusing on district formation and governance. The bill allows for the creation of a new type of public facilities district in counties along the eastern Cascade mountains with fewer than 50,000 residents, where towns or cities can jointly establish a district with their county until December 31, 2060. For this specific type of district, the bill requires a minimum seven-member board of directors, with each participating city, town, and county appointing at least one elected official, and four additional members recommended by local organizations such as chambers of commerce, economic development councils, labor councils, and neighborhood groups. The bill also specifies that the county treasurer will serve as the district's ex officio treasurer, unless another qualified person is designated. The legislation maintains existing provisions about PFD powers, such as the ability to enter contracts, acquire property, and levy taxes, while ensuring that tax increases require voter approval. Additionally, the bill makes some technical updates, including standardizing numeric representations (changing "forty" to "40" and "one million five hundred thousand" to "1,500,000") and clarifying board appointment procedures for different county population sizes.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1037&Year=2025&Initiative=false