This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent. As Passed House: March 13, Title: An act relating to essential state community justice facilities. Brief Description: Modifying provisions relating to state community justice facilities. Majority Report: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass.
Minority Report: Do not pass. Majority Report: The second substitute bill be substituted therefor and the second substitute bill do pass and do not pass the substitute bill by Committee on Human Services. Sullivan and Walsh. Background: I. When siting such a facility, if more than three potential sites for the facility are identified, the DSHS or its contracting entity must hold at least two public hearings in each of the affected communities.
Once a final site has been selected, at least one additional public hearing must be held. If the DSHS is under negotiations with a service provider and only one site is being considered, at least two public hearings must be held. When siting such a facility, once potential sites are narrowed to three or less, the DOC or its contracting entity must conduct public hearings in the affected communities. Currently, 29 of 39 counties plan under the GMA.
Counties and cities planning under the GMA must adopt comprehensive plans and development regulations. Counties are required to review their comprehensive plans.
The date by which this review must be completed depends on the county. The comprehensive plans of counties and cities planning under the GMA must include a process for siting essential public facilities. Essential public facilities are facilities that are typically difficult to site including state and local correctional facilities, mental health facilities, group homes, and secure community transition facilities.
