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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5008

SB 5008: Short subdivisions

Concerning short subdivisions.

Summary

  • Authorizes all jurisdictions to increase short subdivisions up to nine lots by ordinance.
  • Authorizes jurisdictions planning under the GMA, which have adopted a comprehensive plan, to increase short subdivisions up to 14 by ordinance in an urban growth area.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (ESB 5008), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 8, 2019
  3. Passed SenateMar 12, 2019
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Guy Palumbo (D-1)
Introduced
January 14, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
January 13, 2020
Companion bill
HB 1690

AN ACT Relating to short subdivisions;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Guy Palumbo (D-1)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Phil Fortunato R-31

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 12, 2019
Version voted on: ESB 5008
46 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26201
Republican20000
How each member voted

Nay (2)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file. (ESB 5008)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESB 5008)
  3. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESB 5008)
  4. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (ESB 5008)
  5. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESB 5008)
  6. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESB 5008)
  7. LG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESB 5008)
  8. First reading, referred to Local Government. (ESB 5008)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5008)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESB 5008)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5008)
  12. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 5008)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 5008)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (ESB 5008)
  15. LGOV - Majority; do pass. (ESB 5008)
  16. First reading, referred to Local Government. (ESB 5008)
  17. Prefiled for introduction. (ESB 5008)

SB 5008 in other sessions

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