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(1) Beginning no sooner than the 2007 general election, two or more contiguous county legislative authorities, or a single county legislative authority as provided under RCW 36.120.030(8), upon receipt of the regional transportation investment plan under RCW 36.120.040, may submit to the voters of the proposed district a single ballot measure that approves formation of the district, approves the regional transportation investment plan, and approves the revenue sources necessary to finance the plan. For a county to participate in the plan, the county legislative authority shall, within ninety days after receiving the plan, adopt an ordinance indicating the county's participation. The planning committee may draft the ballot measure on behalf of the county legislative authorities, and the county legislative authorities may give notice as required by law for ballot measures, and perform other duties as required to submit the measure to the voters of the proposed district for their approval or rejection. Counties may negotiate interlocal agreements necessary to implement the plan. The electorate will be the voters voting within the boundaries of the proposed district. A simple majority of the total persons voting on the single ballot measure is required for approval.

     (2) In conjunction with RCW 81.112.030(10), at the 2007 general election the participating counties shall submit a regional transportation investment plan on the same ballot along with a proposition to support additional implementation phases of the authority's system and financing plan developed under chapter 81.112 RCW. The plan shall not be considered approved unless voters also approve the proposition to support additional implementation phases of the authority's system and financing plan.

[2006 c 311 § 8; 2002 c 56 § 107.]

Notes:

Findings -- 2006 c 311: See note following RCW 36.120.020.