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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5812

SB 5812: Accessory dwelling units

Concerning local governments planning and zoning for accessory dwelling units.

Summary

  • Requires cities and counties to adopt ordinances that authorize accessory dwelling units (ADUs) within designated urban growth areas by June 1, 2021, and establishes certain regulatory requirements that must be included.
  • Exempts cities that have adopted ADU regulations on or before the effective date of the Growth Management Act (GMA) from the ADU regulation requirements, but encourages them to adopt similar policies before their next comprehensive review is due under the GMA.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 5812), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedFeb 4, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 21, 2019
  3. Passed SenateMar 11, 2019
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Guy Palumbo (D-1)
Introduced
February 4, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
January 13, 2020
Companion bill
HB 1797
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5812, ESSB 5812

AN ACT Relating to local governments planning and zoning for accessory dwelling units;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Guy Palumbo (D-1)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Marko Liias D-21Joe Nguyen D-34

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 11, 2019
Version voted on: ESSB 5812
38 Yea 10 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24401
Republican14600
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file. (ESSB 5812)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5812)
  3. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5812)
  4. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5812)
  5. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5812)
  6. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5812)
  7. LG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 5812)
  8. First reading, referred to Local Government. (ESSB 5812)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 38; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5812)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5812)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5812)
  12. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5812)
  13. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5812)
  15. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5812)
  17. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  18. HSA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5812)
  19. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5812)
  20. Minority; without recommendation.
  21. HSA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  22. First reading, referred to Housing Stability & Affordability.

SB 5812 in other sessions

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