BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 2468: GMA/rail dependent uses

Concerning rail dependent uses for purposes of the growth management act and related development regulations.

Summary

Adds definitions of "freight rail dependent uses" and "short line railroad" to the Growth Management Act, and provides that railroad tracks and freight rail dependent uses are included within "rural development" and "rural character."
Requires the rural element of any comprehensive plan to allow freight rail dependent uses in rural areas.
Authorizes counties and cities to adopt development regulations to assure that agricultural, forest, and mineral resource lands adjacent to short line railroads may be developed for freight rail dependent uses.
Provides that the transportation element of a comprehensive plan, and development regulations adopted in accordance with the comprehensive plan, may include development of freight dependent uses on land proximate or adjacent to railroad lines and infrastructure.

From the House Bill Analysis 2016 (HB 2468), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to rail dependent uses for purposes of the growth management act and related development regulations;

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

Mar 10, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 13, 2016First reading, referred to Local Government (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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