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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5649

SB 5649: Floodproofing improvements

Concerning floodproofing improvements to residential structures undertaken in accordance with the Chehalis basin strategy. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Concerning improvements to residential structures to reduce the risk of flood damage.)

Summary

  • Provides that the Department of Ecology?s recommendation to waive the floodway prohibition for the repair and replacement of substantially damaged residential structure may apply to proposed projects that substantially improve residential structures for the primary purpose of reducing risk of flood damage.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5649), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2024
  1. IntroducedJan 31, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2023
  3. Passed SenateMar 7, 2023
  4. Passed HouseFeb 27, 2024
  5. GovernorMar 19, 2024
  6. LawMar 19, 2024
Prime sponsor
John Braun (R-20)
Introduced
January 31, 2023 in the Senate
Last action
March 19, 2024
Session law
Chapter 187, Laws of 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5649, SSB 5649

AN ACT Relating to improvements to residential structures to reduce risk of flood damage;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: John Braun (R-20)

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 7, 2023
Version voted on: SSB 5649
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 7, 2024
Version voted on: SSB 5649
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed February 27, 2024
Version voted on: SSB 5649
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican37003
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 4, 2024
Version voted on: SSB 5649
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/6/2024. (SSB 5649)
  2. Chapter 187, 2024 Laws. (SSB 5649)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5649)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5649)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5649)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5649)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5649)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5649)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SSB 5649)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5649)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (SSB 5649)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5649)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 5649)
  14. LG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5649)
  15. LG - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5649)
  16. First reading, referred to Local Government. (SSB 5649)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5649)
  18. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5649)
  19. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5649)
  20. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 5649)
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5649)
  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 5649)
  23. LG - Majority; do pass. (SSB 5649)
  24. LG - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5649)
  25. First reading, referred to Local Government. (SSB 5649)
  26. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5649)
  27. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5649)
  28. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5649)
  29. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  30. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5649)
  31. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  32. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5649)
  33. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  34. LGLT - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5649)
  35. LGLT - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  36. First reading, referred to Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs.

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