Washington Senate Bill Report 2SHB 1173 (March 12, 2021)
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- 2021-03-16
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- 2021 03 16 A28696 D231492 Bill Report 1173 S2 Sba Bfst 21
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A Senate Bill Report on 2SHB 1173, an act relating to state lands development authorities, prepared as of March 12, 2021 for the Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services & Trade, with committee activity on March 16, 2021. It records that the bill passed the House on February 25, 2021 by a vote of 77-21 and was sponsored by the House Committee on Capital Budget. The background section describes the Interbay Public Development Advisory Committee and existing public development authorities. The summary of the bill describes State Lands Development Authorities in counties with a population of 2 million or more, the creation of the Ballard-Interbay State Lands Development Authority, its board of directors, its powers and a state treasury account. The three-page report lists Appropriation as none and an effective date of ninety days after adjournment.
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SENATE BILL REPORT
2SHB 1173
As of March 12, 2021
Title: An act relating to state lands development authorities.
Brief Description: Concerning state lands development authorities.
Sponsors: House Committee on Capital Budget (originally sponsored by Representatives Berry,
Frame, Dolan and Lekanoff).
Brief History: Passed House: 2/25/21, 77-21.
Committee Activity: Business, Financial Services & Trade: 3/16/21.
Brief Summary of Bill
• Authorizes the establishment of State Lands Development Authorities in
counties with a population of 2 million or greater to oversee and manage
the development or redevelopment of state-owned property within or
adjacent to manufacturing industrial centers.
• Authorizes the establishment of the Ballard-Interbay State Lands
Development Authority.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, FINANCIAL SERVICES & TRADE
Staff: Kellee Gunn (786-7429)
Background: Interbay Public Development Advisory Committee. In 2018, the Capital
Budget established the Interbay Public Development Advisory Committee (Committee) to
make recommendations on future economic development uses of a 25-acre parcel of land
the Washington Army National Guard (Guard) Armory facility currently occupied in the
City of Seattle. The Guard determined the land is no longer suitable for its operations and
plans to not renew its lease in 2023. The Committee sought recommendations with the
highest public benefit, rather than a return on investment. The recommendations were
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative
members in their deliberations. This analysis is not part of the legislation nor does it
constitute a statement of legislative intent.
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published in a report in November 2019.
Public Development Authorities and Community Preservation and Development
Authorities. By state law, local governments may form public development authorities
(PDAs), also known as public corporations, to carry out a specific function such as
administering federal grants or local programs, enhance governmental efficiency and
service provision, and improve a municipality’s general living conditions. State law also
provides for the ability to create community preservation and development authorities
(CDPAs). CDPAs are dedicated to preserving or enhancing the unique historical or cultural
character of communities impacted by certain land use decisions. Creating a CDPA
requires legislative approval.
Summary of Bill: State Lands Development Authority. This bill provides an option for
local governments, state representatives, and others to create a State Lands Development
Authority (Authority). An Authority may only by formed in a county with a population of 2
million or more, to be responsible for managing the development or redevelopment of state-
owned property within or adjacent to manufacturing industrial centers. Any land owned or
operated by the Department of Natural Resources is exempt. Each Authority must be
managed by a board of directors, and be granted with certain authority powers and may
have an account in the state treasury to receive state appropriated funds. Legislative
approval is required for an Authority to be formed. The law is similar to current state law
allowing for forming a CDPA.
Ballard-Interbay State Lands Development Authority. An Authority to oversee and manage
development or redevelopment of the state-owned Interbay property, located at 1601 West
Armory Way within Seattle's Ballard-Interbay neighborhood, is created. The 36th
legislative district delegation, or other delegation, if seeking the development of another
Authority, may offer a proposal for creation of the Authority to the relevant legislative
committees. The proposal must contain certain information relevant to the property
including use assessments, dates for when land will become vacant, intention by the
Legislature that the Authority be appropriately funded and staffed, and formation of the
Authority.
Board of Directors. The Authority shall be managed by a board of directors (board),
initially appointed by the Governor but by recommendation of the legislative district
delegation. The board must consist of certain members representing city governments,
county governments, and port districts within the boundary of the property. Specific to the
Ballard-Interbay Authority, there shall also be members representing workforce
development or affordable housing, have experience in public-private partnerships related
to housing, and have experience with architectural design and development in industrial and
mixed-use zones. Additional members may be added to the board as necessary. Future and
subsequent boards must come from a list of candidates developed by the existing board of
directors with consideration given to racial, gender, and geographic diversity.
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State Lands Development Authority Powers. The Authority shall have the power to:
• accept gifts, loans, and other aid from public and private entities;
• employ and appoint necessary agents;
• enter into partnerships and contracts;
• buy, own, lease, and sell property;
• hold in trust, improve, and develop land;
• invest funds;
• incur debt as allowable under Article VIII of the state constitution and other state
laws regarding the use of public funds for political purposes;
• lend and grant its funds for lawful purposes; and
• exercise additional powers as may be authorized by law.
The Authority may adopt bylaws, establish boundaries, assume responsibility for
development and redevelopment, use gifts and loans, and create a strategic plan. The
strategic plan must include certain elements. By December 1st of each even-numbered
year, the Authority must submit a report on its progress to the appropriate committees of the
Legislature.
Account Created. An account is created in the state treasury for use if the Legislature
provides funds for the Authority. The account will consist of two subaccounts, one for
capital purposes and the other for operating purposes. Money in the account may only be
spent after appropriation.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Creates Committee/Commission/Task Force that includes Legislative members: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
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