BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 1371: Administrative procedures

Regarding administrative procedures that promote accountability, transparency, and economic relief.

Summary

Makes changes to the Washington Administrative Procedures Act.
Requires the Parks Commission, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Natural Resources to coordinate their respective agency land use plans with all applicable local government officials.
Requires state and federal governments to coordinate with local governments if state or federal laws are more restrictive than local laws.
Requires state and local agencies to make decisions for applications for certain permits, variances, etc., within 90 days and provides for an alternate appeal process.
Requires government authorities to provide just compensation to property owners whenever certain government actions make requirements of property owners.
Requires state agencies, under certain conditions, to complete a private property taking impact analysis and an economic impact analysis before adopting any rule, policy, regulation or other agency action.

From the House Bill Analysis 2015 (HB 1371), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to administrative procedures to promote accountability and economic relief;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Mar 10, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 11, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 28, 2015By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 29, 2015By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 29, 2015By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 19, 2015First reading, referred to State Government (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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

HB 1371 (2025–26) Veteran parking privileges · Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2025
HB 1371 (2023–24) Freight railroad infra. · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1371 (2021–22) State property tax levies · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1371 (2019–20) Parks benefit districts · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1371 (2017–18) Distracted driving · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1371 (2013–14) State firearms freedom act · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1371 (2011–12) Boards and commissions · Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2011, 1st Special Session
HB 1371 (2009–10) Intermediate vehicle license · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate