Washington SB5301 allows cities and federally recognized Indian tribes to extend urban governmental services to tribal lands.

Washington SB5301 provides a framework for cities and federally recognized Indian tribes to mutually agree on extending urban governmental services to tribal lands. This agreement must be reached by December 31, 2028, and can be appealed to the growth management hearings board. The bill outlines criteria for designating urban growth areas, including considerations for environmental protection, public health, and safety.

Washington SB5301 allows cities and federally recognized Indian tribes to extend urban governmental services to tribal lands.

Washington SB5301 provides a framework for cities and federally recognized Indian tribes to mutually agree on extending urban governmental services to tribal lands. This agreement must be reached by December 31, 2028, and can be appealed to the growth management hearings board. The bill outlines criteria for designating urban growth areas, including considerations for environmental protection, public health, and safety.