BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5542: Overwater residences

Concerning overwater residences within a historic district listed in the Washington heritage register.

Summary

Classifies historic overwater residences as conforming preferred uses under shoreline master programs.
Defines a historic overwater residence.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5542), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to overwater residences within a historic district listed in the Washington heritage register;

No recorded floor votes.

Feb 22, 2018Senate Rules "X" file.
Jan 8, 2018Moved to Rules White Sheet.
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.
Mar 21, 2017Senate Rules "X" file.
Feb 9, 2017Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 8, 2017EET - Majority; do pass.
Jan 27, 2017First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications.

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

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