TagHB2103(13)

This is a fiscal note summary for Washington State House Bill 2103, concerning large port districts. It estimates that local governments would face operating expenditures of approximately $100.5 million per biennium across 2023-29, along with declining cash receipt reductions to local governments ranging from $867,000 in 2023-25 to over $8.5 million in 2027-29. The Office of State Treasurer notes non-zero but indeterminate financial impacts, while the Department of Commerce's fiscal note was not available at the time of the preliminary publication on January 16, 2024.

This document is a sign-in sheet for public testimony on Washington State House Bill 2103, concerning large port districts, recorded in January 2024. The bill drew significant public interest, with the majority of participants — including representatives from the cities of Des Moines, Burien, and SeaTac, as well as noise advocacy groups like SeatacNoise.Info and Quiet Skies Puget Sound — expressing support, while opponents included the Port of Seattle and the Washington Public Ports Association. The testimony period reflects an ongoing community debate over local government oversight of large port districts, particularly in relation to aircraft noise impacts around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.