Concerning updating comprehensive plans.
This bill requires Washington counties and cities to regularly review and update their comprehensive land use plans, with specific deadlines for compliance. It allows small cities (under 500 residents, not near large cities, with low growth) to skip full plan revisions but still mandates updates to critical area and housing regulations. The law aims to accelerate housing development by streamlining local planning processes, directly affecting all local governments and housing projects. Key changes include standardized review schedules, exemptions for small communities meeting criteria, and requirements to align plans with population forecasts and housing needs.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
upper
Feb 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM.
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Braun
RRepublican
Co
Adrian Cortes
DDemocratic
Co
Leonard Christian
RRepublican
Co
Perry Dozier
RRepublican
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