This bill amends the requirements for the incorporation of a city or town in Washington State, specifically addressing the minimum population needed for such incorporation. The current law is modified to state that any contiguous area must contain at least 1,500 inhabitants, as opposed to the previous requirement of "one thousand five hundred." Additionally, the bill clarifies that areas within five air miles of a city with a population of 15,000 or more must have a minimum population of 3,000 to be eligible for incorporation.

The bill also includes provisions for its expiration and effective date. Section 1, which outlines the new population requirements, will expire on June 30, 2028, while Section 2, which reiterates the population requirements, will take effect on the same date. This structure allows for a transitional period before the new regulations are fully implemented.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 35.02.010
Substitute Bill: 35.02.010
Bill as Passed Legislature: 35.02.010
Session Law: 35.02.010