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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 2253

HB 2253: SEPA

Modernizing the functionality of the state environmental policy act.

Summary

  • Required Rulemaking by the DOE. By December 31, 2012, DOE must increase the rule-based categorical exemptions to SEPA, as well as update the environmental checklist, both found in WAC. In updating the categorical exemptions, DOE must increase the existing maximum threshold levels for the following project types: the construction or location of single-family residential developments; the construction or location of…

From the Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (E2SHB 2253), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2012
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2012
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 2012
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34)
Introduced
January 10, 2012 in the House
Last action
April 11, 2012
Companion bill
SB 6130
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2253, SHB 2253, E2SHB 2253

AN ACT Relating to modernizing the functionality of the state environmental policy act without compromising the underlying intent of the original legislation;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Andy Billig D-3Laurie Jinkins D-27

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2012
Version voted on: E2SHB 2253
92 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53300
Republican39300
How each member voted

Yea (92)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (E2SHB 2253)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (E2SHB 2253)
  3. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (E2SHB 2253)
  4. Referred to Rules. (E2SHB 2253)
  5. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 2253)
  6. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 2253)
  7. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 2253)
  8. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 2253)
  9. WM - Majority; do pass. (E2SHB 2253)
  10. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 2253)
  11. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 2253)
  12. And refer to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 2253)
  13. ENV - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 2253)
  14. First reading, referred to Environment. (E2SHB 2253)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SHB 2253)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 2253)
  17. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 2253)
  18. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 2253)
  19. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2253)
  20. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  21. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SHB 2253)
  22. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2253)
  23. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  24. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SHB 2253)
  25. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2253)
  26. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  27. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 2253)
  28. APPG - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 2253)
  29. APPG - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2253)
  30. APPG - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 2253)
  31. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2253)
  32. Minority; do not pass.
  33. APPG - Executive action taken by committee.
  34. APPG - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  35. Referred to Ways & Means. (SHB 2253)
  36. Referred to General Government Appropriations & Oversight. (SHB 2253)
  37. Referred to General Government Appropriations & Oversight.
  38. Referred to Ways & Means.
  39. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2253)
  40. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2253)
  41. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  42. Minority; do not pass.
  43. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.
  44. First reading, referred to Environment.

HB 2253 in other sessions

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