Bill > SB6009

This bill repeals several existing provisions related to the review of administrative decisions, specifically those from 2024 and 2021, and amends other sections to adjust their effective dates. The core change involves the process for judicial review of land use decisions, where the superior court can now transfer such reviews directly to the court of appeals if all parties agree and the review can proceed based on the existing record, without needing a formal motion for discretionary review. Importantly, a party's refusal to consent to this direct transfer cannot be used as evidence against them in any legal proceeding. This bill also clarifies that certain sections related to these transfers will expire on July 1, 2026, while others will take effect on that date, indicating a phased implementation of these changes.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6009&Year=2025&Initiative=false