BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2898

HB 2898: Buildable lands evaluation

Prescribing procedures for review and evaluation programs regarding buildable lands.

Summary

  • The review and evaluation program under the GMA is modified. If the evaluation demonstrates that the urban growth area does not contain sufficient land suitable for development to accommodate residential, commercial, and industrial needs for the succeeding 20 years, the county and cities must take specific action.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2898), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 1998
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Mike Sherstad (R-1)
Introduced
January 21, 1998 in the House
Last action
March 12, 1998
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2898, SHB 2898

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 13, 1998
Version voted on: SHB 2898
60 Yea 36 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat73400
Republican53202
How each member voted

Yea (60)

Excused (2)

History

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HB 2898 in other sessions

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