The bill amends several sections of Washington state law regarding public facilities districts, specifically RCW 82.14.390, RCW 82.14.485, and RCW 36.100.130. Key changes include the extension of the maximum duration for tax collection from 40 years to 65 years after the tax is first collected, allowing public facilities districts to impose a sales and use tax to fund regional centers. Additionally, the governing bodies of these districts may increase the tax rate from 0.033 percent to 0.037 percent under certain conditions related to net losses in tax collections. The bill also clarifies that the tax must be matched with funds from other public or private sources, and it specifies that the tax imposed by one type of public facilities district must be credited against the tax imposed by another.

Furthermore, the bill increases the compensation for board members of public facilities districts from $50 to $100 per day for attending meetings or conferences, with an annual cap raised from $3,000 to $6,000. This change aims to better compensate board members for their service while ensuring that the financial structure of public facilities districts remains sustainable. Overall, the amendments are designed to enhance the financial capabilities of public facilities districts and improve governance by adjusting compensation for board members.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 82.14.390, 82.14.0485, 36.100.130