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

Additionally, the bill amends existing law, specifically RCW 36.70A.110, to include provisions that allow for the extension of urban governmental services into rural areas under certain conditions, emphasizing the need for financial support and the protection of public health and safety. The amendments also reinforce the importance of coordination between counties, cities, and tribes in planning for urban growth, ensuring that any expansions of urban growth areas are carefully considered and do not negatively impact agricultural, forest, or mineral resource lands.

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