BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

HB 2005: Annexation

Revising requirements for petitions for annexation.

Summary

  • Requires petitions for annexation by code cities to be filed with the city clerk for determinations of sufficiency.
  • Requires petitions for annexation by cities or towns to be signed by the owners of not less than 60 percent of the assessed value of property for which an annexation is petitioned.
  • Requires petitions for annexation of an area having at least 80 percent of its boundaries contiguous with a portion of the city's or town's boundaries to be signed by only the owners of not less than 50 percent in value of the property for which annexation is petitioned.
  • Repeals the organization, requirements, and procedures of an annexation review board.

From the House Bill Analysis 2007 (HB 2005), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 5, 2007
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Moeller (D-49)
Introduced
February 5, 2007 in the House
Last action
January 14, 2008
Companion bill
SB 5594

AN ACT Relating to petition method of annexation;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Moeller (D-49)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Local Government.

HB 2005 in other sessions

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