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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1504

HB 1504: 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 (GMA).
  • Authorizes certain counties and cities planning under the GMA to adopt development regulations to permit resource lands adjacent to short line railroads to be developed for freight rail dependent purposes, subject to certain conditions.
  • Authorizes certain counties and cities planning under the GMA to include development of freight rail dependent uses on land adjacent to railroad lines and infrastructure in the transportation element of their comprehensive plan.
  • Directs the Department of Commerce to submit a report to the Legislature by November 15 of each-even numbered year, beginning in 2022 and ending in 2032, that describes any job gains, tax impacts, and impacts to resource lands resulting from freight rail dependent uses sited under the GMA.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1504), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2017
  3. Passed HouseMar 7, 2017
  4. Passed SenateApr 12, 2017
  5. VetoedMay 16, 2017
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Liz Pike (R-18)
Introduced
January 23, 2017 in the House
Last action
May 16, 2017
Companion bill
3ESB 5517
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1504, ESHB 1504

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

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Liz Pike (R-18)

22 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 13 Republicans)

Brian Blake D-19Sharon Wylie D-49Strom Peterson D-21Paul Harris R-17Brandon Vick R-18Matt Manweller R-13Gael Tarleton D-36Ed Orcutt R-20Jessyn Farrell D-46Larry Haler R-8Tom Dent R-13Jake Fey D-27Mike Sells D-38Vicki Kraft R-17Norm Johnson R-14Drew MacEwen R-35Bruce Chandler R-15Melanie Stambaugh R-25Luanne Van Werven R-42Mary Dye R-9Beth Doglio D-22Larry Springer D-45

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 7, 2017
Version voted on: ESHB 1504
83 Yea 14 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat371300
Republican46101
How each member voted

Yea (83)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 12, 2017
Version voted on: ESHB 1504
41 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat17800
Republican24000
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 19, 2017
Version voted on: ESHB 1504
81 Yea 16 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat341600
Republican47001
How each member voted

Yea (81)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Governor vetoed. (ESHB 1504)
  2. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1504)
  3. President signed. (ESHB 1504)
  4. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1504)
  5. Passed final passage; yeas, 81; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1504)
  6. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1504)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 41; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1504)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1504)
  9. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (ESHB 1504)
  10. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1504)
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1504)
  12. LGOV - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1504)
  13. First reading, referred to Local Government. (ESHB 1504)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 83; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1504)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1504)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1504)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1504)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1504)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  21. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1504)
  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  23. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1504)
  24. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  25. First reading, referred to Environment (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1504 in other sessions

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