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HB 1304

Concerning the effective date of the filing of a notice of intention with a boundary review board.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brandy Donaghy and 1 co-sponsor

HB 1304 adjusts the filing deadline for notices of intention submitted to Washington boundary review boards, effective July 27, 2025.

Effective date 7/27/2025.
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Bill Summary · HB 1304

Legislative bill overview

HB 1304 modifies the timing requirements for when a notice of intention must be filed with a boundary review board in Washington State. The bill adjusts the effective date for this procedural filing requirement, becoming law on July 27, 2025.

Why is this important

Boundary review boards oversee municipal incorporations, annexations, and boundary changes that affect local governance and service delivery. Clarifying filing deadlines ensures predictable timelines for communities considering boundary modifications and prevents procedural disputes that could delay or invalidate legitimate municipal actions.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific amendment details are not provided in this summary, making it unclear whether the change lengthens or shortens filing deadlines, which could affect either applicants seeking boundary changes or existing municipalities opposing them
  • Procedural timing changes may disproportionately impact smaller communities with limited administrative capacity to meet strict deadlines
  • The delayed effective date (July 27, 2025) suggests a transition period that may create confusion about which rules apply to notices filed between enactment and implementation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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