Creating a categorical exemption for multiunit housing development within the incorporated areas in an urban growth area under the state environmental policy act.

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SENATE BILL 5612

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Senators Salomon, Liias, and Nobles

Read first time 01/31/25. Referred to Committee on Housing.

AN ACT Relating to a categorical exemption for multiunit housing development within the incorporated areas in an urban growth area under the state environmental policy act; and amending RCW 43.21C.229 .

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1. RCW 43.21C.229 and 2023 c 368 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) The purpose of this section is to accommodate infill and housing development and thereby realize the goals and policies of comprehensive plans adopted according to chapter 36.70A RCW.

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PASSAGE PROBABILITY

14.8% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 41%, measured from WA's completed sessions
Momentum -4 32/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 273 days quiet

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