BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

SB 6214: Economic development

Encouraging economic development in rural areas.

Summary

Recognizes the importance of addressing the geographic diversification of economic development within Washington. While economic development is causing problems in the Puget Sound region, it is desperately needed in rural Washington. Declares an intent to encourage businesses to move to rural counties, providing both a solution to the congestion problem and a means to turn around the economies of rural Washington.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 6214 (2025–26) Land banking authorities · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6214 (2023–24) Animal cruelty/seriousness · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6214 (2019–20) Mitigation equipment · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6214 (2017–18) PTSD/law enf. & firefighters · Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 2018
SB 6214 (2015–16) Hospital district contracts · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6214 (2013–14) Industrial hemp production · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6214 (2011–12) Infrastructure statutes · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6214 (2009–10) Growth mgmt hearings boards · Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2010