WSSDA Governmental Relations has released a short summary of legislation signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee.
Click here for a copy of the 12-page summary.
Inslee vetoed only one bill that would have affected school districts, and that was ESHB 1652. The bill would have deferred impact fees from the time a building permit is submitted to the time of occupancy. Local jurisdictions have found it difficult to plan for new growth and ensure infrastructure is in place. School districts can't just close their doors to new enrollments. They count on impact fees to help cover the cost of portables and space remodeling.
In vetoing the bill, Inslee pledged to work with the state's smaller home builders who could use assistance as the industry recovers in the Great Recession.
WSSDA, the Puget Sound Schools Coalition, many individual school districts, local government associations, and environmental organizations formally requested the veto.
A complete session summary will be available once the 63rd Legislature wraps up its work.
Updates on the Legislature and state government from the Washington State School Directors' Association.
