The bill aims to clarify the authority for cities and tribal governments in Washington State to mutually agree to extend urban governmental services beyond city boundaries to tribal lands that are characterized by urban development. This is intended to ensure compliance with the Growth Management Act. A new section is added to the existing law, allowing such agreements to be made by December 31, 2028, between a federally recognized Indian tribe and a city, facilitating the provision of urban services to properties within the tribe's jurisdiction that are adjacent to city boundaries.

Additionally, amendments to RCW 36.70A.110 include provisions that allow for the extension of urban governmental services to tribal lands as authorized in the new section. The bill emphasizes the importance of coordination between counties, cities, and tribes in planning for urban growth, particularly in areas where urban development is already present. It also outlines the requirements for urban growth area designations and revisions, ensuring that any changes made do not negatively impact agricultural, forest, or mineral resource lands of long-term commercial significance.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 36.70A.110
Bill as Passed Legislature: 36.70A.110
Session Law: 36.70A.110