BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5301

SB 5301: Critical areas

Requiring voluntary measures to be included in critical area development to the extent possible.

Summary

In order to protect critical areas located in rural environments, GMA comprehensive plans should include provisions encouraging the employment of voluntary measures, incentives, and education programs, to the extent that such voluntary approaches can be effective. Provides an intent section stating the importance of encouraging voluntary measures for the protection of the environment.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5301), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to voluntary measures to protect critical areas;

No recorded floor votes.

Jan 14, 2008By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5301)
Jan 14, 2008By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 21, 2007Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5301)
Mar 21, 2007Senate Rules "X" file.
Mar 10, 2007Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5301)
Mar 10, 2007Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 1, 2007Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5301)
Mar 1, 2007Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Feb 22, 2007Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5301)
Feb 22, 2007GO - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5301)
Feb 22, 2007GO - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 22, 2007Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 16, 2007First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

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

SB 5301 (2025–26) Gov. services/tribal lands · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5301 (2023–24) Commerce housing programs · Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 2023
SB 5301 (2021–22) Corrections & safety account · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5301 (2019–20) Diaper sales and use tax ex. · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5301 (2017–18) Responsible bidder criteria · Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2017
SB 5301 (2015–16) Spirits retailers/for resale · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5301 (2013–14) Student suspensions · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5301 (2011–12) Traffic safety/intersections · Did not pass · died in committee