HB 2103: Large port districts

Summary

• Requires port districts operating a large airport ("port districts") to undertake a remedial mitigation program to, among other things, replace failed mitigation equipment previously provided to a property owner near the airport.
• Requires a portion of port districts' regular tax levy revenue, including half of any dollar increase in revenue over the prior levy, to be used for the remedial mitigation program.
• Creates a grant program under which the Department of Commerce can provide grants for port districts to contract with building inspectors for building inspections required under a remedial mitigation program.
• Requires port districts to conduct assessments and community outreach prior to taking an action involving a capital project with a value of $12 million or more.
• Establishes the Port District Environmental Equity Fund for making grants or loans to port districts to undertake remedial mitigation programs or to conduct required assessments and outreach.

From the House Bill Analysis 2024 (HB 2103), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗