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This bill provides a clear legal framework for cities and tribal governments to mutually agree to extend urban governmental services from cities to tribal lands beyond the existing urban growth boundary. Specifically, the bill allows a federally recognized Indian tribe and a city to enter into an agreement by December 31, 2028, to provide urban services to tribal property that is adjacent to the city's boundaries. The legislation amends the existing Growth Management Act to clarify that such service extensions are authorized, addressing a potential legal gray area in how urban services can be provided to tribal lands. The bill aims to create more flexibility for local governments in serving tribal communities, recognizing that tribes may benefit from access to urban services like utilities, emergency response, and other municipal capabilities. By establishing this explicit authority, the bill helps facilitate cooperative agreements between cities and tribal governments while ensuring that such service extensions are mutually agreed upon and occur within a defined timeframe.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5301&Year=2025&Initiative=false