BILL · 2005–06 SESSION
SB 5661: SEPA categorical exemptions
Creating categorical exemptions from the state environmental policy act for certain activities.
Summary
- Decisions pertaining to the following actions are exempt from SEPA review within urban growth areas: the construction of a residential structure of ten or fewer dwelling units; division of land into nine or fewer lots; and landfill or excavation of 500 cubic yards throughout the total lifetime of the project.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 1, 2005
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Senator (D-35)
- Introduced
- February 1, 2005 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 9, 2006
AN ACT Relating to categorical exemptions from the state environmental policy act for certain activities;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Senator (D-35)
3 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Water, Energy & Environment.
SB 5661 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 5661 (2025–26) Landlord-tenant/preemption
- SB 5661 (2023–24) Skill center class sizes
- SB 5661 (2021–22) Fish and wildlife commission
- SB 5661 (2019–20) Survivorship benefit options
- SB 5661 (2017–18) LEOFF interr. service credit
- SB 5661 (2015–16) State ballot measures
- SB 5661 (2013–14) Property assessments/appeals
- SB 5661 (2011–12) Derelict fishing gear