The bill amends RCW 35.57.010 to remove the deadline for forming a public facilities district specifically for regional aquatics and sports facilities. Previously, public facilities districts formed under certain conditions were required to be created before July 1, 2026, but this requirement has been deleted from the law. The bill allows legislative authorities of towns or cities in counties with populations under one million, as well as contiguous groups of such towns or cities, to create and operate public facilities districts without the previous time constraint.

Additionally, the bill outlines the governance structure for these public facilities districts, specifying the composition of boards of directors based on the type of district created. It ensures that the districts maintain their corporate existence and activities even when additional districts are formed in the same geographic area. The legislation aims to facilitate the establishment of public facilities districts, thereby promoting regional development and collaboration among local governments in Washington State.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 35.57.010
Substitute bill: 35.57.010
Bill as passed Legislature: 35.57.010
Session law: 35.57.010