BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1588: Development regs/wildfires

Ensuring that development regulations do not impede the protection of structures from wildfires.

Summary

Authorizes the removal of vegetation from critical areas designated under the Growth Management Act in order to address a wildfire-related safety risk to a structure, with certain limitations.
Exempts the removal of vegetation to protect structures from wildfire from substantial development permitting requirements under the Shoreline Management Act (SMA).
Requires SMA shoreline master programs of local governments to allow for the removal of vegetation to protect structures from wildfires, with certain limitations.

From the House Bill Analysis 2017 (HB 1588), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to ensuring that development regulations do not impede the protection of structures from wildfires;

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

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 24, 2017First reading, referred to Environment (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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