BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
SB 5245: Critical area designation
Clarifying what science may be used by cities and counties to designate critical areas.
Summary
- Provides a definition for best available science and modifies the best available science to be used and considerations to be made in designating and protecting critical areas.
- Allows planning jurisdictions to develop a written record to demonstrate that the best available science has been included and allows planning jurisdictions to retain an expert witness in reviews before the Growth Management Hearings Board.
From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5245), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 16, 2019
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Shelly Short (R-7)
- Introduced
- January 16, 2019 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 13, 2020
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to clarifying what science may be used by cities and counties to designate critical areas;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Shelly Short (R-7)
2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Local Government.
SB 5245 in other sessions
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