Establishes animal services districts for sheltering, medical care, adoption services, pet licensing, temporary emergency housing, and humane law.
The bill allows for the creation of animal services districts in Washington, focusing on sheltering, medical care, adoption services, pet licensing, temporary emergency housing, and humane law enforcement. These districts can span multiple cities or counties. The bill outlines procedures for annexation, deannexation, and the election of board members. It also details the financial mechanisms, including tax levies, bond issuance, and the handling of district funds. The board of commissioners can contract indebtedness and issue bonds for district purposes, subject to voter approval.
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