2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 84.55.0101: Limit factor — Authorization for taxing district to use one hundred six percent or less — Ordinance or resolution. (Effective if unconstitutionality of Initiative Measure No. 747 is affirmed by pending appeal.)

Upon a finding of substantial need, the legislative authority of a taxing district other than the state may provide for the use of a limit factor under this chapter of one hundred six percent or less. In districts with legislative authorities of four members or less, two-thirds of the members must approve an ordinance or resolution under this section. In districts with more than four members, a majority plus one vote must approve an ordinance or resolution under this section. The new limit factor shall be effective for taxes collected in the following year only.

[1997 c 3 § 204 (Referendum Bill No. 47, approved November 4, 1997).]

Reviser's note: On June 13, 2006, Initiative Measure No. 747 was declared unconstitutional in its entirety in Washington Citizens Action of Washington v. State, Superior Court for King County (No. 05-2-02052-1 SEA). The decision was under appeal to the Washington State Supreme Court at the time this material was published.      Intent -- 1997 c 3 §§ 201-207: See note following RCW 84.55.010.      Application -- Severability -- Part headings not law -- Referral to electorate -- 1997 c 3: See notes following RCW 84.40.030. RCW 84.55.0101 Upon a finding of substantial need, the legislative authority of a taxing district other than the state may provide for the use of a limit factor under this chapter of one hundred one percent or less unless an increase greater than this limit is approved by the voters at an election as provided in RCW 84.55.050. In districts with legislative authorities of four members or less, two-thirds of the members must approve an ordinance or resolution under this section. In districts with more than four members, a majority plus one vote must approve an ordinance or resolution under this section. The new limit factor shall be effective for taxes collected in the following year only. [2002 c 1 § 3 (Initiative Measure No. 747, approved November 6, 2001); 1997 c 3 § 204 (Referendum Bill No. 47, approved November 4, 1997).] Notes:      Intent -- Construction -- Severability -- Intent -- 2002 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 747): See notes following RCW 84.55.005.      Intent -- 1997 c 3 §§ 201-207: See note following RCW 84.55.010.      Application -- Severability -- Part headings not law -- Referral to electorate -- 1997 c 3: See notes following RCW 84.40.030.