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WA HB1700

WA HB1700
Concerning the timing of updates for comprehensive plans and development regulations.


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Introduced
01/29/2025
In Committee
02/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to the timing of updates for comprehensive plans 2 and development regulations; amending RCW 36.70A.130; and creating a 3 new section. 4

AI Summary

This bill addresses the timing of comprehensive plan and development regulation updates for local governments in Washington State. The legislature recognizes that there is a shortage of qualified planners and that local governments are struggling to meet the additional requirements for comprehensive plan updates due at the end of 2026. As a result, the bill grants local governments a six-month extension for compliance with the upcoming comprehensive plan update. Specifically, the bill modifies the deadline for certain counties (including Benton, Chelan, Cowlitz, Douglas, Franklin, Kittitas, Skamania, Spokane, Walla Walla, and Yakima counties and their cities) from June 30, 2026, to December 31, 2026. This extension provides local governments with additional time to complete the required updates to their comprehensive plans and development regulations, which are part of Washington's Growth Management Act. The bill aims to help local governments manage their planning requirements more effectively by providing extra time to address complex planning needs and overcome challenges related to planner availability and workload.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading. (on 03/19/2025)

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