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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5253

SB 5253: Landscape conservation

Concerning tax increment financing for landscape conservation and local infrastructure.

Summary

  • Authorizes qualifying cities to create Local Infrastructure Project Areas (LIPAs) within their boundaries and to finance public improvements in LIPAs through property taxes imposed by the city and the county within which the LIPA is located.
  • Specifies that a qualifying city must reside within a county that borders Puget Sound, has 600,000 or more residents, and has an established transfer of development rights program.
  • Establishes numerous administrative, procedural, and reporting requirements related to LIPA creation and financing.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 5253), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 2011
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2011
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2011
  3. Passed SenateMar 1, 2011
  4. Passed HouseApr 9, 2011
  5. GovernorMay 12, 2011
  6. LawMay 12, 2011
Prime sponsor
Scott White (D-46)
Introduced
January 19, 2011 in the Senate
Last action
May 12, 2011
Session law
Chapter 318, Laws of 2011
Companion bill
HB 1469
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5253, ESSB 5253

AN ACT Relating to tax increment financing for landscape conservation and local infrastructure;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Scott White (D-46)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Dan Swecker R-20Sharon Nelson D-34Steve Litzow R-41Nick Harper D-38

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 1, 2011
Version voted on: ESSB 5253
30 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25101
Republican51700
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 9, 2011
Version voted on: ESSB 5253
62 Yea 35 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54100
Republican83400
How each member voted

Yea (62)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 15, 2011
Version voted on: ESSB 5253
29 Yea 19 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25200
Republican41701
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/22/2011. (ESSB 5253)
  2. Chapter 318, 2011 Laws. (ESSB 5253)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5253)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5253)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5253)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 5253)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 29; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5253)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 5253)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 62; nays, 35; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5253)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5253)
  11. Committee amendment adopted as amended. (ESSB 5253)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 5253)
  13. WAYS - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5253)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5253)
  15. WAYS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Local Government. (ESSB 5253)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5253)
  17. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESSB 5253)
  18. LG - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5253)
  19. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5253)
  20. LG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 5253)
  21. First reading, referred to Local Government. (ESSB 5253)
  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5253)
  23. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5253)
  24. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5253)
  25. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5253)
  26. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  27. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5253)
  28. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  29. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESSB 5253)
  30. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  31. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5253)
  32. GO - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5253)
  33. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5253)
  34. Minority; without recommendation.
  35. GO - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  36. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  37. First reading, referred to Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.

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