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WA SB6026

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Emily Alvarado

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Cities and counties with populations of 30,000+ that plan under the Growth Management Act cannot exclude residential uses from commercial or mixed-use zones
  • Local governments cannot require ground floor commercial, mixed use, or conditional/special use permits as conditions for residential development in commercial zones
  • Exemptions apply to industrial zones, areas within 3,200 feet of oil/gas refineries, designated historic landmarks, areas outside urban growth areas, waterfront lots with shoreline restrictions, and critical areas
  • Requirements automatically take effect and preempt conflicting local regulations one year after the bill's effective date if jurisdictions have not updated their ordinances
  • Sponsored by Senators Alvarado and Bateman at the request of Governor Ferguson; prefiled 01/07/26

Legislative Description

Concerning residential development in commercial and mixed-use zones.

Last Action

Delivered to Governor.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/2/2026
Appropriations2/25/2026
Local Government2/17/2026
Rules2/9/2026
Ways & Means1/29/2026
Housing1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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