BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

HB 2536: Rural character/GMA

Updating rural character under the growth management act.

Summary

Modifies the definition of "rural character" within the Growth Management Act (GMA) to refer to patterns of land use and development that provide opportunities to support natural growth of families in communities.
Specifies that rural character includes, but is not limited to, health care and wellness services, services and opportunities for children, and home-based economic opportunities.

From the House Bill Analysis 2020 (HB 2536), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to updating rural character under the growth management act;

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

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

HB 2536 (2025–26) Wineries/restaurant license · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2536 (2017–18) Noncollection of taxes · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2536 (2015–16) Property tax relief programs · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2536 (2013–14) Breakfast after the bell · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2536 (2011–12) Children/services delivery · Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2012
HB 2536 (2009–10) Renewable energy systems · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2536 (2007–08) Health care work group · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2536 (2005–06) Disability pension options · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor