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WA HB1935
Bill
Status
4/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Davina Duerr
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AI Summary
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Building permits are explicitly excluded from the definition of "project permit" or "project permit application" under local government project review requirements
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Local governments must exclude interior alteration projects from site plan review, unless the alterations add sleeping quarters/bedrooms, exceed FEMA substantial improvement thresholds, or require upgraded fire access/suppression systems
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Interior alterations remain subject to applicable building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes despite the site plan review exemption
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"Interior alterations" are defined as construction activities that do not modify existing site layout, current use, or add to the building footprint
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Effective date is July 27, 2025; passed House 96-0 and Senate 48-1
Legislative Description
Concerning the definition of project permit and project permit application.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025.
4/21/2025