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2011 House Bill 1028: Using state correctional facility populations to determine population thresholds for certain local government purposes
Introduced by Rep. Joe Schmick (Adams) (R) on January 10, 2011
Allows for cities using the mayor-council form of government to include in population estimates the population of any state correctional facility located within the city. Cities with populations of less than five thousand who receive state funds for maintenance of streets and sidewalks to include in population estimates the population of any state correctional facility located within the city. (Companion: SB 5133). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Local Government Committee on January 10, 2011
Referred to the House Rules Committee on January 18, 2011
Amendment offered by Rep. Joe Schmick (Adams) (R) on February 22, 2011
To clarify that, when calculating population for purposes of determining how many city council members are required or eligibility for funding from the Small City Pavement and Sidewalk Account, certain local governments have the discretion to count the population of any state correctional facility located within the city.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on February 22, 2011
To authorize town or city, or any noncharter code city operating under a mayor-council plan or council-manager plan to include or exclude the population of any state correctional facility located within its jurisdiction in calculating the population thresholds pertinent to determining the number of city council members it may have.
Received in the Senate on February 23, 2011
Referred to the Senate Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections Committee on February 23, 2011
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 15, 2011
Authorizes a town or city, or any noncharter code city operating under a mayor-council plan or council-manager plan to include or exclude the population of any state correctional facility located within its jurisdiction in calculating the population thresholds pertinent to determining the number of city council members it may have.
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on April 11, 2011
Authorizes a town or city, or any noncharter code city operating under a mayor-council plan or council-manager plan to include or exclude the population of any state correctional facility located within its jurisdiction in calculating the population thresholds pertinent to determining the number of city council members it may have.