BILL · 2025–26 SESSION
SB 6279: Wildland urban interface
Implementing the International Wildland Urban Interface Code.
Summary
- Requires the State Building Code Council (SBCC) to incorporate the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code into the State Building Code, upon completion of certain statewide and county wildfire maps.
- Requires the SBCC to collaborate with state agencies and other entities to consider up-to-date wildfire science and create regionally appropriate building codes.
- Requires the Department of Natural Resources to coordinate with regional fire defense boards for a review of the proposed statewide maps prior to final approval of the statewide maps.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 22, 2026
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Liz Lovelett (D-40)
- Introduced
- January 22, 2026 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 22, 2026
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to implementing the International Wildland Urban Interface Code;
Sponsors
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Local Government.
SB 6279 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 6279 (2023–24) Ultrasounds/abortion
- SB 6279 (2019–20) School-based health centers
- SB 6279 (2017–18) Landowner's lessee/penalties
- SB 6279 (2015–16) Caseload forecast council
- SB 6279 (2013–14) Search warrant applications
- SB 6279 (2011–12) Health of marine waters
- SB 6279 (2009–10) Regional transit facilities
- SB 6279 (2007–08) Cosmetology apprenticeships