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WA SB6024

WA SB6024
Promoting community and transit-oriented housing development.


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Introduced
01/08/2024
In Committee
01/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to promoting community and transit-oriented 2 housing development; amending RCW 36.70A.500, 36.70A.620, and 3 43.21C.229; reenacting and amending RCW 36.70A.030; adding a new 4 section to chapter 47.01 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.70A 5 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 44.28 RCW; adding a new section 6 to chapter 64.38 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 64.90 RCW; 7 adding a new section to chapter 64.34 RCW; adding a new section to 8 chapter 64.32 RCW; and creating a new section. 9

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote community and transit-oriented housing development. It requires cities planning under the Growth Management Act to allow multifamily and mixed-use development within "station areas" near major transit stops, with minimum floor area ratio requirements. The bill also prohibits minimum parking requirements in these areas, with some exceptions. The bill provides for technical assistance, planning grants, and environmental review processes to support transit-oriented development. It also creates a legislative review of the impacts of these new requirements. Overall, the bill seeks to maximize the benefits of the state's transportation investments by facilitating higher-density, walkable, and transit-accessible development.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs at 10:30 AM. (on 01/11/2024)

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