Addressing the timing of penalties under the growth management act.
Summary
Prohibits state entities from determining counties, cities, and towns meeting specified criteria to be ineligible or otherwise penalized in the acceptance of applications or the awarding of state agency grants during a period of remand following a finding of noncompliance by the Growth Management Hearings Board (Board), or during the pendency of an appeal before the Board or a subsequent judicial appeal.
Makes counties, cities, and towns that have comprehensive plans or development regulations on appeal to the Board and that meet other requirements eligible for state agency grants and loans during the pendency of an appeal to the Board or during subsequent judicial appeals.
Modifies grant and loan qualifications for counties, cities, and towns seeking financial assistance from the Public Works Assistance Account and for water pollution control facilities.
From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5399), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗