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2024-01-03SB5955
S-3815.1 (companion bill: HB2103) SENATE BILL 5955 State of Washington 68th Legislature 2024 Regular Session By Senators Keiser, Hasegawa, Kauffman, Nguyen, and C. Wilson Prefiled 01/03/24.Read first time 01/08/24.Referred to Committee on Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs. AN ACT Relating to mitigating harm and improving equity in large port districts; amending RCW 53.36.020, 53.54.010, 53.54.020, 53.54.040, and 70A.65.260; -
2024-01-03
HB2103
Port districts authorized to undertake programs for the abatement of aircraft noise,,, must additionally undertake a remedial mitigation program... Remedial mitigation programs must consist of... repair or replacement of failed mitigation equipment... The provision of air quality mitigation equipment to residential, recreational, or educational facilities that will measurably improve air quality... Programs to provide urban forests or green space within an impacted area... -
2024-01-03House Bill 2103: Mitigating Harm and Improving Equity in Large Port Districts
Washington House Bill 2103 (2024) requires large port districts operating major airports, such as Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, to dedicate a growing portion of their property tax levy revenue toward programs that reduce noise and air pollution impacts on nearby communities. The bill was prompted by health and equity concerns, as studies show that communities of color living close to Sea-Tac face higher rates of asthma, heart disease, premature births, and other health disparities. Mitigation programs funded under the bill may include repairing failed soundproofing equipment, providing air purifiers, creating urban green spaces, and supporting indoor community facilities in affected neighborhoods. -
2024-01-01Senate Bill 5955: Mitigating Harm and Improving Equity in Large Port Districts
Washington State Senate Bill 5955 (SB5955), 68th Legislature 2024 Regular Session, sponsored by Senators Keiser, Hasegawa, Kauffman, Nguyen, and C. Wilson. Amends RCW 53.36.020, 53.54.010, 53.54.020, 53.54.040, and 70A.65.260 to require large port districts operating airports (specifically applicable to Port Of Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport) to dedicate portions of property tax levy revenue toward remedial -
2024-01-01
Senate Bill 5955: Mitigating Harm and Improving Equity in Large Port Districts
Washington Senate Bill 5955 (2024) requires large port districts operating airports, such as the Port of Seattle which runs Sea-Tac International Airport, to dedicate a growing share of their annual property tax levy revenue toward programs that reduce noise and air pollution impacts on nearby communities. Starting in 2024, at least half of any levy revenue increase must fund mitigation efforts, rising to a minimum of 1% of total levy revenue by 2025 and increasing by 1% each year up to a cap of 10%. The bill was introduced in response to documented health disparities—including higher rates of asthma, heart disease, and premature births—affecting Black, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander residents who disproportionately live within 10 miles of Sea-Tac Airport.