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WA SB6009

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Holy

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the June 30, 2026 expiration date from RCW 36.70C.150, making permanent the option for superior courts to transfer judicial review of land use decisions directly to the court of appeals when all parties consent

  • Repeals sections from 2024 c 347 and 2021 c 305 that would have allowed direct appeals of certain administrative decisions to bypass superior court review

  • Maintains existing requirement that parties must consent to transfer and agree that judicial review can proceed based on an existing record without filing a motion for discretionary review

  • Parties who consent to transfer waive the right to seek attorneys' fees and costs under RCW 4.84.370, except following an appeal to the supreme court

Legislative Description

Concerning direct review of administrative decisions by the court of appeals.

Last Action

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/25/2026
Civil Rights & Judiciary2/14/2026
Rules1/23/2026
Law & Justice1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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