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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1727

HB 1727: Growth management planning

Planning to ensure sufficient land and densities available to accommodate growth.

Summary

  • Establishes new requirements for the land use and housing elements of comprehensive plans adopted under the Growth Management Act.
  • Expands the statutory list of innovative land use management techniques that should be provided for in comprehensive plans to include zoning for mixed-use development and accessory dwelling units.
  • Authorizes cities and counties to establish subregions of adjacent cities and counties for specific purposes, including ensuring the existence of a sufficient amount of housing to meet the needs of projected population growth.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1727), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 25, 2007
  2. Out of committeeMar 2, 2007
  3. Passed HouseMar 10, 2007
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Larry Springer (D-45)
Introduced
January 25, 2007 in the House
Last action
March 13, 2008
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1727, ESHB 1727

AN ACT Relating to growth management planning to ensure sufficient land and densities available to accommodate growth;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Larry Springer (D-45)

34 co-sponsors (19 Democrats, 15 Republicans)

Deb Eddy D-48Jim Dunn R-17Eric Pettigrew D-37Brian Sullivan D-21David Buri R-9Chris Strow R-10John Ahern R-6Ed Orcutt R-18Dean Takko D-19Glenn Anderson R-5Larry Haler R-8Dave Upthegrove D-33Geoff Simpson D-47Fred Jarrett D-41Jay Rodne R-5Mike Sells D-38Al O'Brien D-1Daniel Newhouse R-15Mark Miloscia D-30Bill Hinkle R-13Maureen Walsh R-16Jim McCune R-2Ruth Kagi D-32Brendan Williams D-22John Lovick D-44Kelli Linville D-42Dave Quall D-40Joyce McDonald R-25Judy Warnick R-13Dan Kristiansen R-39Christopher Hurst D-31Larry Seaquist D-26Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46Pat Sullivan D-47

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 10, 2007
Version voted on: ESHB 1727
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62001
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage

Passed January 18, 2008
Version voted on: ESHB 1727
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62001
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1727)
  2. Senate Rules "X" file. (ESHB 1727)
  3. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1727)
  4. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESHB 1727)
  5. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1727)
  6. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1727)
  7. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1727)
  8. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1727)
  9. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1727)
  10. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1727)
  11. GO - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1727)
  12. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1727)
  13. First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. (ESHB 1727)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 0. (ESHB 1727)
  15. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading. (ESHB 1727)
  16. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1727)
  17. Referred to Rules. (ESHB 1727)
  18. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1727)
  19. Committee amendment not adopted. (ESHB 1727)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1727)
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1727)
  22. GO - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1727)
  23. First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. (ESHB 1727)
  24. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1727)
  25. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1727)
  26. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1727)
  27. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1727)
  28. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  29. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1727)
  30. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  31. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1727)
  32. Committee relieved of further consideration. (ESHB 1727)
  33. Committee relieved of further consideration.
  34. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  35. Referred to Appropriations. (ESHB 1727)
  36. Referred to Appropriations.
  37. LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1727)
  38. LG - Executive action taken by committee.
  39. LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  40. First reading, referred to Local Government.

HB 1727 in other sessions

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