Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Died Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 1347 — Concerning the creation of a countywide port district within a county containing no port districts.

Last action — Referred to Rules 2 Review.

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  4. Died in session

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

In the updated version of Bill HB 1347, the requirement for the initial port commissioners to be elected at the same election as the ballot proposition has been removed. Now, these commissioners can be elected in the next general election, which may give communities more time to prepare and campaign for those positions. Additionally, the new version clarifies that no taxes can be levied by the newly formed port district until after the commissioners are elected, providing assurance to voters that they won't face immediate tax obligations. These changes matter because they aim to simplify the process of establishing port districts and ensure community involvement and clarity before any financial commitments are made.

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H-1213.2SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1347State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy House Local Government (originally sponsored by Representatives Riccelli, Holy, and Ormsby)READ FIRST TIME 02/14/17.AN ACT Relating to the creation of a countywide port district within a county containing no port districts;
H-0768.1HOUSE BILL 1347State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Representatives Riccelli, Holy, and OrmsbyRead first time 01/18/17.
amending RCW 53.12.172;
Referred to Committee on Local Government.AN ACT Relating to the creation of a countywide port district within a county containing no port districts;
Notwithstanding RCW 53.12.172(2), the initial port commissioners may be elected at the next general election after approval of the port district under this section.
The initial port commissioners may be elected at the next general election after approval of the port district under this section.
All procedural requirements in RCW 53.04.020 must be followed, except the requirement to elect port commissioners at the same election.
All procedural requirements in RCW 53.04.020 must be followed, except the requirement to elect port commissioners at the same election.(2) This section expires December 31, 2020.--- END ---
No taxes may be levied by a port district created under this section until after the election of the port commissioners for such district.(2) This section expires December 31, 2020.Sec. 2.  RCW 53.12.172 and 2015 c 53 s 80 are each amended to read as follows:(1) In every port district the term of office of each port commissioner ((shall)) must be four years in each port district that is countywide with a population of one hundred thousand or more, or either six or four years in all other port districts as provided in RCW 53.12.175, and until a successor is elected and qualified and assumes office in accordance with RCW 29A.60.280.(2) Except as provided otherwise in section 1 of this act, the initial port commissioners ((shall)) must be elected at the same election as when the ballot proposition is submitted to voters authorizing the creation of the port district.
If the port district is created the persons elected at this election ((shall)) must serve as the initial port commission.
No primary shall be held.
The person receiving the greatest number of votes for commissioner from each commissioner district ((shall)) must be elected as the commissioner of that district.(3) The terms of office of the initial port commissioners shall be staggered as follows in a port district that is countywide with a population of one hundred thousand or more:
(a) The two persons who are elected receiving the two greatest numbers of votes shall be elected to four-year terms of office if the election is held in an odd-numbered year, or three-year terms of office if the election is held in an even-numbered year, and shall hold office until successors are elected and qualified and assume office in accordance with RCW 29A.60.280;
and (b) the other person who is elected shall be elected to a two-year term of office if the election is held in an odd-numbered year, or a one-year term of office if the election is held in an even-numbered year, and shall hold office until a successor is elected and qualified and assumes office in accordance with RCW 29A.60.280.(4) The terms of office of the initial port commissioners in all other port districts shall be staggered as follows:
(a) The person who is elected receiving the greatest number of votes shall be elected to a six-year term of office if the election is held in an odd-numbered year or to a five-year term of office if the election is held in an even-numbered year, and shall hold office until a successor is elected and qualified and assumes office in accordance with RCW 29A.60.280;
(b) the person who is elected receiving the next greatest number of votes shall be elected to a four-year term of office if the election is held in an odd-numbered year or to a three-year term of office if the election is held in an even-numbered year, and shall hold office until a successor is elected and qualified and assumes office in accordance with RCW 29A.60.280;
and (c) the other person who is elected shall be elected to a two-year term of office if the election is held in an odd-numbered year or a one-year term of office if the election is held in an even-numbered year, and shall hold office until a successor is elected and qualified and assumes office in accordance with RCW 29A.60.280.(5) The initial port commissioners shall take office immediately after being elected and qualified, but the length of their terms shall be calculated from the first day in January in the year following their elections.--- END ---
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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  2. Minority; without recommendation.

  3. Minority; do not pass.

  4. LG - Majority; do pass.

  5. Referred to Local Government.

  6. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.

  7. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  8. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  10. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  11. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  14. LGOV - Majority; do pass.

  15. First reading, referred to Local Government.

  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 81; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  19. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  23. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  24. Minority; do not pass.

  25. FIN - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Agriculture & Natural Resources.

  26. Minority; do not pass.

  27. FIN - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Agriculture & Natural Resources.

  28. Referred to Finance.

  29. Referred to Finance.

  30. Minority; without recommendation.

  31. Minority; do not pass.

  32. LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  33. Minority; without recommendation.

  34. Minority; do not pass.

  35. LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  36. First reading, referred to Local Government (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 148 not signed on · 6 voted No

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Not signed on (148)

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Votes

Final Passage (#34)

Passed 81 Yea · 16 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 401101
Republican 10400
Democrat 31100
Total 811601
% of votes cast 83%16%0%1%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Appleton — Yea
Buys — Nay
Cody — Yea
Dolan — Yea
Graves — Yea
Haler — Yea
Harmsworth — Nay
Hayes — Yea
Koster — Yea
Kraft — Yea
Mosbrucker — Yea
Nealey — Yea
Pike — Nay
Pettigrew — Yea
Rodne — Yea
Sawyer — Yea
Sells — Yea
Shea — Nay
Hargrove — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Blake — Yea
Chandler — Not Voting
Chopp — Yea
Clibborn — Yea
Condotta — Nay
DeBolt — Nay
Farrell — Yea
Hudgins — Yea
Irwin — Yea
Jenkin — Yea
Kagi — Yea
Kirby — Yea
Klippert — Yea
Smith — Yea
Kretz — Nay
Kristiansen — Yea
Lytton — Yea
Manweller — Yea
Maycumber — Nay
McBride — Yea
McCaslin — Nay
McDonald — Yea
Morris — Yea
Muri — Yea
Pellicciotti — Yea
Stambaugh — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Tarleton — Yea
Vick — Nay
Wilcox — Yea
Young — Yea
Van Werven — Nay
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Chris Kilduff Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Nay
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Nay
Drew MacEwen Republican Nay
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Nay
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Michelle Valdez Republican Nay
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1347?
HB 1347 is sponsored by Timm Ormsby (Democrat), Jeff Holy (Republican), and Marcus Riccelli (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1347?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1347?
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