Senate2025-26 sessionFiscal note

ESSB 5184 — Concerning minimum parking requirements.

Signed into law — Chapter 204, Laws of 2025

Sponsor
Bateman
Introduced
February 5, 2025
Status
C 204 L 25
Last action
Effective date 7/27/2025. (May 7, 2025)

What this bill does

Limits the number of parking spots that cities and counties may impose for residential and commercial buildings of a certain size. Prohibits minimum parking requirements for specified building types. Directs the State Building Code Council to research and adopt rules relating to updated accessible parking space requirements to align with current research on disability rates among drivers. Repeals certain minimum parking requirements for cities and counties planning under the Growth Management Act.

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Floor votes

  • House — Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 11, 2025
    64 yea · 31 nay · 3 not voting
  • Senate — Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 17, 2025
    36 yea · 13 nay
  • Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 19, 2025
    40 yea · 8 nay · 1 not voting

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