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WA HB1700

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Volz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the deadline for comprehensive plan and development regulation updates from June 30, 2026 to December 31, 2026 for Benton, Chelan, Cowlitz, Douglas, Franklin, Kittitas, Skamania, Spokane, Walla Walla, and Yakima counties and their cities

  • Addresses a shortage of qualified planners that has made it difficult for local governments to complete required comprehensive plan updates on time

  • Amends RCW 36.70A.130, which governs the periodic review and revision requirements under Washington's Growth Management Act

  • Maintains the existing 10-year review cycle following the extended deadline, with the next revision due June 30, 2036 for affected jurisdictions

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

House Rules "X" file.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/18/2025
Local Government1/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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