BILL · 2021–22 SESSION

SB 5971: Comprehensive plan/GMA

Concerning the comprehensive plan and implementation of the goals and requirements of the growth management act.

Summary

Creates a comprehensive plan update and implementation account to assist local governments in the preparation of or amendment to comprehensive plans and/or development regulations.
Authorizes the Department of Commerce to establish a safe harbor model ordinance that, once adopted by a city or county, is subject to a petition for review or appeal under limited circumstances.
Defines parameters in which the Department of Commerce may administer the comprehensive plan update and implementation funds as well as standards of performance for local governments receiving funds.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5971), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the comprehensive plan and implementation of the goals and requirements of 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 5971 (2025–26) Green fertilizer incentives · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5971 (2023–24) Offender score recalc. · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5971 (2019–20) Transportation funding · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5971 (2017–18) Fiscal matters T.O. · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5971 (2015–16) WA publicly owned trust · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5971 (2013–14) Cyber attack or emergency · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5971 (2011–12) Child abuse reporting · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5971 (2009–10) Ferry vessel construction · Did not pass · died in committee