Bill allows city-owned utilities to donate low-value surplus property

A new proposal makes it easier for city utilities to donate surplus equipment.

HB 2508, sponsored by Rep. Sharon Wylie (D–Vancouver) and its companion bill SB 6481, sponsored by Sen. Annette Cleveland (D–Vancouver), authorizes city-owned utilities to donate low-value surplus property (less than $50,000) without public hearing. Other city-owned surplus property less than $50,000 can already be donated without a public hearing. Currently, city-owned property greater than $50,000 and any city owned utility surplus property can only be donated with legislative authority and after a public hearing.

 Dates to remember

HB 2508 is scheduled for public hearing in the House Local Government Committee on Tuesday, January 28 at 10 am.

SB 6481 was heard in the Senate Local Government Committee on January 23 at 8 am.