BILL · 2021–22 SESSION

SB 5314: GMA/standing & science

Concerning standing and science under the growth management act.

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 (GMHB).
Adds a new method to establish GMHB standing for a person who (1) owns property within the boundaries of the relevant Growth Management Act (GMA) planning jurisdiction, (2) is or is likely to be prejudiced by the contested action, and (3) will suffer actual injury if the action is upheld.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5314), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to standing and science 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.

SB 5314 (2025–26) Capital gains tax · Enacted · Chapter 409, Laws of 2025
SB 5314 (2023–24) Electric bicycle use · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5314 (2019–20) Capital gains tax/prop. tax · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5314 (2017–18) County treasurers · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5314 (2015–16) Local stormwater charges/DOT · Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2015
SB 5314 (2013–14) Schools/essential facilities · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5314 (2011–12) Personal information · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5314 (2009–10) Survivor benefits · Did not pass · died in committee