The proposed bill establishes a framework for creating animal services districts in Washington State, which will provide essential services such as shelter, medical care, adoption, pet licensing, emergency housing, and humane law enforcement. The bill outlines the formation process for these districts, which can span multiple cities or counties, initiated through either a citizen petition or a local government resolution. Approval from the governing bodies of the involved areas is required, and if a majority of voters support the proposition, the district is formed as a municipal corporation with an elected or designated board of animal services commissioners.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for the deannexation and reannexation of areas within these districts. A city, town, or county can withdraw from an animal services district through resolutions or voter petitions, with the deannexation effective at the end of the year following voter approval. The reannexation process similarly requires resolutions from both the governing body and the district, with immediate boundary establishment for tax purposes upon approval. The bill includes new legal language to define these processes and adds a new chapter to Title 35 RCW, ensuring public participation in the governance and funding of animal services.