2SSB 5412 — Reducing local governments' land use permitting workloads.

What this bill does

Limits the design review process conducted by cities and counties planning under the Growth Management Act to clear and objective development regulations governing the exterior design of new development, with exceptions. Clarifies requirements for cities and counties to add additional project review requirements. Adds project actions that develop residential housing units or middle housing within unincorporated areas within an urban growth area to the categorical exemption for infill development from the State Environmental Policy Act.

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Floor votes

• House — Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 12, 2023
  95 yea · 2 nay · 1 not voting
• House — Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 17, 2023
  95 yea · 2 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 22, 2023
  41 yea · 8 nay
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 6, 2023
  49 yea · 0 nay

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