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La Center reports bill introduced in Olympia to allow city wastewater services to tribal land
Summary
City staff told the council that Representatives Peter Arbarno and Ed Orcutt introduced House Bill 1039 to authorize La Center to extend urban government services, including wastewater, onto tribal land; staff said Senator John Braun will carry companion legislation in the Senate and that hearings are being pursued in local government committees.
Mayor Stroban and city staff updated the council Jan. 8 that state legislators introduced House Bill 1039 to permit the City of La Center to enter into agreements to extend urban government services beyond the city and urban growth areas to tribal land.
Mayor Stroban told the council, “Representative Peter Arbarno and representative Ed Orcutt have jointly introduced House Bill 1039, which authorizes the city of La Center to enter into an agreement to extend urban government services beyond the city and urban growth areas to tribal land. This agreement must go into effect before December 31, 2028.” He said Senator John Braun had agreed to sponsor companion legislation in the Senate and that the city’s lobbyist and partners were working to secure committee hearings and support during the upcoming legislative session.
Staff and the mayor said the bill would enable the city to provide wastewater services to a local tribe, which staff has been discussing for several months. City lobbyists (GTH) and a Cowlitz tribe lobbyist were described as active partners in outreach to committee chairs and members. The council was told the bill would be scheduled for committee consideration once the legislative session begins.
The mayor noted the legislative strategy of introducing companion bills in each chamber to improve chances for passage and said staff would provide additional updates as hearings and lobbying activity proceed. The council recorded no formal action on the bill during the meeting; staff described it as an ongoing legislative matter under active pursuit.
