Bill > HB1109

This bill modifies existing laws regarding public facilities districts (PFDs), which are special districts that can create and manage regional centers for community events and cultural activities. The bill makes several key changes to the tax collection and usage rules for these districts. Specifically, it extends the maximum period for tax collection from 40 to 55 years, allowing PFDs more time to collect taxes to finance regional center construction and improvements. The bill maintains existing provisions that require tax revenues to be matched by 33% from other public or private sources and can only be used for specific purposes related to regional center development. The legislation applies to PFDs created under specific conditions, such as those in counties with certain population sizes and those that have commenced construction or improvement of regional centers before designated dates. The bill also clarifies language around tax collection, including provisions for how taxes are calculated, collected, and distributed, and specifies conditions under which different types of public facilities districts can impose sales and use taxes. These changes provide more flexibility for public facilities districts in financing and developing regional centers while maintaining existing safeguards about tax usage and matching funds.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1109&Year=2025&Initiative=false