BILL · 2021–22 SESSION

SB 5243: Engineered plan approval

Creating efficiency in housing by streamlining approval of engineered plans.

Summary

Provides that any building permit applications submitted with plans or specifications signed by a professional engineer or architect must be deemed complete by the city or county building department with authority.
Allows the building department to review the application for general compliance with the zoning or other land use control ordinances in effect, but it may not impose substantial modifications or conditions on such submittals.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5243), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to creating efficiency in housing by streamlining approval of engineered plans;

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.

SB 5243 (2025–26) Health premiums/lobbying · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5243 (2023–24) High school and beyond plans · Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 2023
SB 5243 (2019–20) Growth mngmt board standing · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5243 (2017–18) Public facilities/recreation · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5243 (2015–16) Resident'l habilitation ctrs · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5243 (2013–14) H.S. academic acceleration · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5243 (2011–12) Growth mgmt/local progress · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5243 (2009–10) L & I rule adoption & review · Did not pass · died in committee