The bill amends existing law regarding the filing of a notice of intention with a boundary review board in Washington State. It establishes that the effective filing date is determined by either the chief clerk's determination of sufficiency or a statutory presumption of sufficiency if no determination is made within specified timeframes. The chief clerk is required to assess the sufficiency of the notice within 30 days of receipt and payment of the filing fee, and any insufficient notices must be returned for correction, with a subsequent review required within 14 days of resubmission. If the chief clerk fails to make a determination within the established timeframes, the notice is automatically deemed sufficient.

Additionally, the bill modifies the timeline for the boundary review board's actions, changing the review period from "forty-five" days to "45" days and clarifying that if no request for review is filed within this timeframe, the proposed action is considered approved. It also updates the timeframe for the board to make a finding on a proposal from "one hundred twenty" days to "120" days, with similar provisions for automatic approval if the board does not act within this period. These changes aim to streamline the review process and ensure timely determinations regarding boundary changes and service extensions.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 36.93.100
Bill as Passed Legislature: 36.93.100
Session Law: 36.93.100