BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1474

HB 1474: SEPA exemptions

Increasing categorical exemptions from SEPA.

Summary

  • Decisions pertaining to the following actions are exempt from threshold determination and environmental impact statement requirements within urban growth areas: (1) The construction of a residential structure of ten or fewer dwelling units; (2) The construction of an office or commercial structure of 8,000 square feet, and associated parking; (3) The construction of a parking lot for 40 or fewer automobiles; (4)…

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1474), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 11, 1997
  4. Passed SenateApr 16, 1997
  5. Vetoedstopped here
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bill Reams (R-48)
Introduced
January 28, 1997 in the House
Last action
May 19, 1997
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1474, SHB 1474

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 11, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1474
59 Yea 38 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat43701
Republican55100
How each member voted

Yea (59)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

April 16, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1474
31 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61700
Republican25100
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 19, 1997
Version voted on: SHB 1474
56 Yea 36 Nay 0 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat43602
Republican52004
How each member voted

Yea (56)

History

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HB 1474 in other sessions

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