Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 2 D cosponsors

SB 5300 — Authorizing specified local governments, including municipalities and federally recognized Indian tribes, that typically have limited access to economic development resources, to designate a portion of their territory as a creative district subject to certification by the Washington state arts commission.

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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.

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The updated version of SB 5300 includes language that allows federally recognized Indian tribes, in addition to other local governments, to designate areas as creative districts. This change expands the opportunities for economic development in these communities through arts and culture. By formally recognizing tribes, the bill acknowledges their role in the cultural and creative landscape, potentially leading to revitalized neighborhoods and enhanced local economies for a broader array of communities across Washington.

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S-1821.1SECOND SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5300State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Senate Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Zeiger, Wellman, Fain, Billig, Walsh, Nelson, and Hasegawa)READ FIRST TIME 02/24/17.AN ACT Relating to authorizing specified local governments to designate a portion of their territory as a creative district subject to certification by the Washington state arts commission;
S-0677.1SENATE BILL 5300State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Senators Zeiger, Wellman, Fain, Billig, Walsh, Nelson, and HasegawaRead first time 01/19/17.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Water, Trade & Economic Development.AN ACT Relating to authorizing specified local governments, including federally recognized Indian tribes, to designate a portion of their territory as a creative district subject to certification by the Washington state arts commission;
Any additional eligibility criteria must be posted by the commission on its public web site.(3) The commission may grant certification to a creative district that does not qualify for certification under subsection (2) of this section if the land area proposed for certification contains multiple vacant properties in close proximity that would be suitable, as determined by the commission, for redevelopment as a creative district.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 4.  (1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the commission may create a process for review of applications submitted by local governments or federally recognized Indian tribes for certification of state-certified creative districts.
Any additional eligibility criteria must be posted by the commission on its public web site.(3) The commission may grant certification to a creative district that does not qualify for certification under subsection (2) of this section if the land area proposed for certification contains multiple vacant properties in close proximity that would be suitable, as determined by the commission, for redevelopment as a creative district.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 4.  (1) The commission may create a process for review of applications submitted by local governments or federally recognized Indian tribes for certification of state-certified creative districts.
Where authorized by law, such powers may include offering incentives to state-certified creative districts to encourage business development, exploring new incentives that are directly related to creative enterprises, facilitating local access to state economic development assistance, enhancing the visibility of state-certified creative districts, providing state-certified creative districts with technical assistance and planning aid, ensuring broad and equitable program benefits, and fostering a supportive climate for the arts and culture within the state.(8) The creation of a district under this section may not be used to prohibit any particular business or the development of residential real property within the boundaries of the district or to impose a burden on the operation or use of any particular business or parcel of residential real property located within the boundaries of the district.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 5.  Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the commission may appoint a coordinator.
Where authorized by law, such powers may include offering incentives to state-certified creative districts to encourage business development, exploring new incentives that are directly related to creative enterprises, facilitating local access to state economic development assistance, enhancing the visibility of state-certified creative districts, providing state-certified creative districts with technical assistance and planning aid, ensuring broad and equitable program benefits, and fostering a supportive climate for the arts and culture within the state.(8) The creation of a district under this section may not be used to prohibit any particular business or the development of residential real property within the boundaries of the district or to impose a burden on the operation or use of any particular business or parcel of residential real property located within the boundaries of the district.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 5.  The commission may appoint a coordinator.
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Action History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file.

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

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

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

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

  6. Placed on Rules White Sheet.

  7. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

  8. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  9. CDHT - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

  10. First reading, referred to Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  12. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  13. 2nd substitute bill substituted.

  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  15. 2nd substitute bill substituted.

  16. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  17. 2nd substitute bill substituted.

  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  19. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  20. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  22. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  24. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  25. Referred to Ways & Means.

  26. Referred to Ways & Means.

  27. And refer to Ways & Means.

  28. AWTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  29. And refer to Ways & Means.

  30. AWTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  31. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Trade & Economic Development.

Sponsors

  • Walsh · Cosponsor
  • Fain · Cosponsor
  • Bob Hasegawa · Cosponsor
  • Nelson · Cosponsor
  • Billig · Cosponsor
  • Lisa Wellman · Cosponsor
  • Zeiger · Primary

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Zeiger

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (144)

144 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#46)

Passed 49 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 33000
Democrat 8000
Republican 8000
Total 49000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Angel — Yea
Baumgartner — Yea
Becker — Yea
Ericksen — Yea
Frockt — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Hobbs — Yea
Padden — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Rossi — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Brown — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Billig — Yea
Carlyle — Yea
Darneille — Yea
Fain — Yea
Honeyford — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
McCoy — Yea
Miloscia — Yea
Mullet — Yea
Nelson — Yea
O'Ban — Yea
Pearson — Yea
Ranker — Yea
Takko — Yea
Zeiger — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 5300?
SB 5300 is sponsored by Walsh, Fain, Bob Hasegawa (Democrat), Nelson, Billig, Lisa Wellman (Democrat), and Zeiger.
What is the current status of SB 5300?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.
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