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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1755

HB 1755: Annexation

Creating alternative means for annexation of unincorporated islands of territory.

Summary

  • Creates an alternative method of annexation allowing jurisdictions subject to the "buildable lands" review and evaluation program of the Growth Management Act (GMA) to enter into interlocal agreements to annex qualifying territory meeting specific contiguity requirements.
  • Creates an alternative method of annexation allowing counties subject to the "buildable lands" review and evaluation program of the GMA to enter into interlocal agreements with multiple municipalities to conduct annexation elections for qualifying territory contiguous to more than one city or town.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1755), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 2003
  1. IntroducedFeb 7, 2003
  2. Out of committeeMar 5, 2003
  3. Passed HouseMar 13, 2003
  4. Passed SenateApr 17, 2003
  5. GovernorMay 14, 2003
  6. LawMay 14, 2003
Prime sponsor
Steve Kirby (D-29)
Introduced
February 7, 2003 in the House
Last action
May 14, 2003
Session law
Chapter 299, Laws of 2003
Versions
HB 1755, SHB 1755

AN ACT Relating to creating alternative means for annexation of unincorporated island of territory;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Kirby (D-29)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Sandra Romero D-22Steve Conway D-29Fred Jarrett R-41Phil Rockefeller D-23Dawn Morrell D-25

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 13, 2003
Version voted on: SHB 1755
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat51001
Republican45001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 17, 2003
Version voted on: SHB 1755
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican24001
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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House · FP as Amd by the Senate

Passed April 22, 2003
Version voted on: SHB 1755
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat51001
Republican46000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/27/2003. (SHB 1755)
  2. Chapter 299, 2003 Laws. (SHB 1755)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1755)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1755)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1755)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1755)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1755)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (SHB 1755)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1755)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1755)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (SHB 1755)
  12. Committee amendment not adopted. (SHB 1755)
  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1755)
  14. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 1755)
  15. LU - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SHB 1755)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1755)
  17. First reading, referred to Land Use & Planning. (SHB 1755)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1755)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1755)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1755)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1755)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  24. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SHB 1755)
  25. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1755)
  27. LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1755)
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  29. LG - Executive action taken by committee.
  30. LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. First reading, referred to Local Government.

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