Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 2 D cosponsors

SB 5719 — Concerning local government hearing examiners.

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This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 10, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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The proposed changes in SB 5719 clarify that counties must adopt a hearing examiner system, rather than having the option to do so, when reviewing certain land use applications. This shift ensures that local governments consistently utilize hearing examiners to make decisions on specific development permits and zoning amendments, which could lead to more efficient and standardized processes. This matters because it aims to streamline local decision-making and potentially improve the fairness and transparency of development approvals.

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ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5719 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Senate Local Government (originally sponsored by Senators Salomon and Cortes) READ FIRST TIME 02/21/25.
S-1291.1 SENATE BILL 5719 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Senators Salomon and Cortes Read first time 02/10/25.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
amending RCW 36.70.970, 35.63.130, 35A.63.170, and 58.17.330;
and amending RCW 36.70.970, 35.63.130, 35A.63.170, and 58.17.330.
adding a new section to chapter 36.70 RCW;
adding a new section to chapter 35.63 RCW;
adding a new section to chapter 35A.63 RCW;
and adding a new section to chapter 58.17 RCW.
(1) As an alternative to those provisions of this chapter relating to powers or duties of the planning commission to hear and issue recommendations on applications for plat approval and applications for amendments to the zoning ordinance, the county legislative authority of a county that does not plan under RCW 36.70A.040 may adopt a hearing examiner system under which a hearing examiner or hearing examiners may hear and issue decisions on proposals for plat approval and for amendments to the zoning ordinance when the amendment which is applied for is not of general applicability.
(1) As an alternative to those provisions of this chapter relating to powers or duties of the planning commission to hear and issue recommendations on applications for plat approval and applications for amendments to the zoning ordinance, the county legislative authority ((may)) shall adopt a hearing examiner system under which a hearing examiner or hearing examiners ((may)) hear and issue decisions on proposals for plat approval and for ((amendments)) quasi-judicial development permit applications subject to the zoning ordinance ((when the amendment which is applied for is not of general applicability.
(a) Applications for conditional uses, variances, shoreline permits, or any other class of applications for or pertaining to development of land or land use;
1 ESSB 5719 (a) Applications for conditional uses, variances, shoreline permits, or any other class of applications for or pertaining to development of land or land use;
1 SB 5719 (b) Appeals of administrative decisions or determinations;
(b) Appeals of administrative decisions or determinations;
The legislative authority shall prescribe procedures to be followed by a hearing examiner.
The legislative authority shall prescribe procedures to be followed by a hearing examiner)).
Any county which vests in a hearing examiner the authority to hear and decide conditional uses and variances shall not be required to have a zoning adjuster or board of adjustment.
(2) The decision of the hearing examiner constitutes the final decision, subject to appeal under chapter 36.70C RCW.
(2) Each county legislative authority electing to use a hearing examiner pursuant to this section shall by ordinance specify the legal effect of the decisions made by the examiner and whether, for appeals of administrative permit decisions, substantial weight must be given to the expertise of the administrative decision maker.
(3) The legislative body shall adopt procedures to be followed by a hearing examiner ensuring all decisions are consistent with the future land use map of adopted comprehensive plans and comply with clear and objective development regulations.
(4) Any county which vests in a hearing examiner the authority to hear and decide conditional uses and variances shall not be required to have a zoning adjuster or board of adjustment.
(((2) Each county legislative authority electing to use a hearing examiner pursuant to this section shall by ordinance specify the legal effect of the decisions made by the examiner.
or (c) Except in the case of a rezone or development agreement, the decision may be given the effect of a final decision of the legislative authority.
or (c) Except in the case of a rezone, the decision may be given the effect of a final decision of the legislative authority.
(3) Each final decision of a hearing examiner shall be in writing and shall include findings and conclusions, based on the record, to support the decision.
(3))) (5) Each final decision of a hearing examiner shall be in writing and shall include findings and conclusions, based on the record, to support the decision.
Such findings and conclusions shall also set forth the manner in which the decision would carry out and conform to the county's comprehensive plan and the county's development regulations.
Such findings and conclusions shall also set forth the manner in which the decision ((would carry out and conform to the county's comprehensive plan and the county's)) is consistent with the future land use map of adopted comprehensive plans and complies with clear and objective development regulations.
NEW SECTION.
A new section is added to chapter 36.70 RCW to read as follows:
(1) The county legislative authority of a county fully planning under chapter 36.70A RCW must adopt a hearing examiner system under p.
2 ESSB 5719 which a hearing examiner or hearing examiners hear and issue decisions on proposals for plat approval and for quasi-judicial development permit applications subject to the zoning ordinance.
In addition, the legislative authority may vest in a hearing examiner the power to hear and decide those issues it believes should be reviewed and decided by a hearing examiner including, but not limited to:
(a) Appeals of administrative decisions or determinations;
and (b) Appeals of administrative decisions or determinations pursuant to chapter 43.21C RCW.
(2) The decision of the hearing examiner constitutes the final decision, subject to appeal under chapter 36.70C RCW.
(3) The legislative body shall adopt procedures to be followed by a hearing examiner ensuring all decisions are consistent with the future land use map of adopted comprehensive plans and comply with clear and objective development regulations.
(4) Any county which vests in a hearing examiner the authority to hear and decide conditional uses and variances is not required to have a zoning adjuster or board of adjustment.
(5) A county required to secure the services of a hearing examiner under this chapter may, at its discretion, require applicants to cover reasonable costs associated with the hearing examiner's services through application fees or other cost-recovery mechanisms.
Any fees imposed under this subsection must be proportionate to the actual costs incurred and publicly disclosed in the jurisdiction's fee schedule.
(6) To enhance cost-effectiveness and improve operational efficiency, a county may enter into interlocal agreements with other jurisdictions or contract with regional or shared hearing examiners, in accordance with the provisions outlined in chapter 39.34 RCW.
(7) Each final decision of a hearing examiner must be in writing and include findings and conclusions, based on the record, to support the decision.
Such findings and conclusions must also set forth the manner in which the decision is consistent with the future land use map of adopted comprehensive plans and complies with clear and objective development regulations.
Each final decision of a hearing examiner, unless a longer period is mutually agreed to in writing by the applicant and the hearing examiner, must be rendered within 10 business days following the conclusion of all testimony and hearings.
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3 ESSB 5719 (8) In the event of the absence or inability of a hearing examiner to act, the county planning director must document efforts to secure a hearing examiner and provide a written determination that no qualified examiner was reasonably available.
The county planning director or other qualified planning official of the county may assume the duties and responsibilities designated to the hearing examiner under this chapter until such time that a hearing examiner is appointed and available to perform those duties.
The authority of the county planning director or other qualified planning official of the county to assume the hearing examiner's duties is limited to the duration of the vacancy or unavailability of a hearing examiner.
(9) A county may establish a process in which an applicant may elect either legislative review or hearing examiner review for any land use application covered under this chapter.
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(10) Counties that are required to submit their next comprehensive plan update in 2027 pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130 must adopt or amend by ordinance, and incorporate into their development regulations, zoning regulations, and other official controls, the requirements of this section in their next comprehensive plan update.
All other counties must implement the requirements of this section within two years of the effective date of this section.
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(1) As an alternative to those provisions of this chapter relating to powers or duties of the planning commission to hear and report on any proposal to amend a zoning ordinance, the legislative body of a city ((or county)) with a population of 2,000 or less or county that does not plan under RCW 36.70A.040 may adopt a hearing examiner system under which a hearing examiner or hearing examiners may hear and decide applications for amending the zoning ordinance when the amendment which is applied for is not of general applicability.
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2 SB 5719 (1) As an alternative to those provisions of this chapter relating to powers or duties of the planning commission to hear and report on any proposal to amend a zoning ordinance, the legislative body of a city or county ((may)) shall adopt a hearing examiner system under which a hearing examiner or hearing examiners ((may)) hear and decide applications for ((amending the zoning ordinance when the amendment which is applied for is not of general applicability.
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and (c) Appeals of administrative decisions or determinations pursuant to chapter 43.21C RCW)) plat approval and for quasi-judicial development permit applications subject to the zoning ordinance.
4 ESSB 5719 (c) Appeals of administrative decisions or determinations pursuant to chapter 43.21C RCW.
(2) The decision of the hearing examiner constitutes the final decision, subject to appeal under chapter 36.70C RCW.
The legislative body shall prescribe procedures to be followed by the hearing examiner.
(3) The legislative body shall adopt procedures to be followed by a hearing examiner ensuring all decisions are consistent with the future land use map of adopted comprehensive plans and comply with clear and objective development regulations.
(2) Each city or county legislative body electing to use a hearing examiner pursuant to this section shall by ordinance specify the legal effect of the decisions made by the examiner and whether, for appeals of administrative permit decisions, substantial weight must be given to the expertise of the administrative decision maker.
(4) The legislative body shall prescribe procedures to be followed by the hearing examiner.
(((2) Each city or county legislative body electing to use a hearing examiner pursuant to this section shall by ordinance specify the legal effect of the decisions made by the examiner.
or (c) Except in the case of a rezone or development agreement, the decision may be given the effect of a final decision of the legislative body.
or (c) Except in the case of a rezone, the decision may be given the effect of a final decision of the legislative body.
(3) Each final decision of a hearing examiner shall be in writing and shall include findings and conclusions, based on the record, to support the decision.
(3))) (5) Each final decision of a hearing examiner shall be in writing and shall include findings and conclusions, based on the p.
Such findings and conclusions shall also set forth the manner in which the decision would carry out and conform to the city's or county's comprehensive plan and the city's or county's development regulations.
3 SB 5719 record, to support the decision.
Each final decision of a hearing examiner, unless a longer period is mutually agreed to in writing by the applicant and the hearing examiner, shall be rendered within ((ten)) 10 working days following conclusion of all testimony and hearings.
Such findings and conclusions shall also set forth the manner in which the decision would ((carry out and conform to the city's or county's comprehensive plan and the city's or county's)) be consistent with the future land use map of adopted comprehensive plans and complies with clear and objective development regulations.
NEW SECTION.
Each final decision of a hearing examiner, unless a longer period is mutually agreed to in writing by the applicant and the hearing examiner, shall be rendered within ten working days following conclusion of all testimony and hearings.
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3.
A new section is added to chapter 35.63 RCW to read as follows:
(1) The legislative body of a city with a population greater than 2,000 or county fully planning under chapter 36.70A RCW must adopt a hearing examiner system under which a hearing examiner or hearing examiners hear and decide applications for plat approval and for quasi-judicial development permit applications subject to the zoning ordinance.
In addition, the legislative body may vest in a hearing examiner the power to hear and decide those issues it believes should p.
5 ESSB 5719 be reviewed and decided by a hearing examiner including, but not limited to:
(a) Appeals of administrative decisions or determinations;
and (b) Appeals of administrative decisions or determinations pursuant to chapter 43.21C RCW.
(2) The decision of the hearing examiner constitutes the final decision, subject to appeal under chapter 36.70C RCW.
(3) The legislative body shall adopt procedures to be followed by a hearing examiner ensuring all decisions are consistent with the future land use map of adopted comprehensive plans and comply with clear and objective development regulations.
(4) The legislative body shall prescribe procedures to be followed by the hearing examiner.
(5) A city or county required to secure the services of a hearing examiner under this chapter may, at its discretion, require applicants to cover reasonable costs associated with the hearing examiner's services through application fees or other cost-recovery mechanisms.
Any fees imposed under this subsection must be proportionate to the actual costs incurred and publicly disclosed in the jurisdiction's fee schedule.
(6) To enhance cost-effectiveness and improve operational efficiency, the legislative body may enter into interlocal agreements with other jurisdictions or contract with regional or shared hearing examiners, in accordance with the provisions outlined in chapter 39.34 RCW.
(7) Each final decision of a hearing examiner must be in writing and include findings and conclusions, based on the record, to support the decision.
Such findings and conclusions must also set forth the manner in which the decision is consistent with the future land use map of adopted comprehensive plans and complies with clear and objective development regulations.
Each final decision of a hearing examiner, unless a longer period is mutually agreed to in writing by the applicant and the hearing examiner, must be rendered within 10 business days following the conclusion of all testimony and hearings.
(8) In the event of the absence or inability of a hearing examiner to act, the city or county planning director must document efforts to secure a hearing examiner and provide a written determination that no qualified examiner was reasonably available.
The city or county planning director or other qualified planning official of the city or county may assume the duties and p.
6 ESSB 5719 responsibilities designated to the hearing examiner under this chapter until such time that a hearing examiner is appointed and available to perform those duties.
The authority of the city or county planning director or other qualified planning official of the city or county to assume the hearing examiner's duties is limited to the duration of the vacancy or unavailability of a hearing examiner.
(9) A city or county may establish a process in which an applicant may elect either legislative review or hearing examiner review for any land use application covered under this chapter.
(10) Cities or counties that are required to submit their next comprehensive plan update in 2027 pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130 must adopt or amend by ordinance, and incorporate into their development regulations, zoning regulations, and other official controls, the requirements of this section in their next comprehensive plan update.
All other cities and counties must implement the requirements of this section within two years of the effective date of this section.
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(1) As an alternative to those provisions of this chapter relating to powers or duties of the planning commission to hear and report on any proposal to amend a zoning ordinance, the legislative body of a city with a population of 2,000 or less may adopt a hearing examiner system under which a hearing examiner or hearing examiners may hear and decide applications for amending the zoning ordinance when the amendment which is applied for is not of general applicability.
(1) As an alternative to those provisions of this chapter relating to powers or duties of the planning commission to hear and report on any proposal to amend a zoning ordinance, the legislative body of a city ((may)) shall adopt a hearing examiner system under which a hearing examiner or hearing examiners ((may)) hear and decide applications for ((amending)) plat approval and for quasi-judicial development permit applications subject to the zoning ordinance ((when the amendment which is applied for is not of general applicability.
and (c) Appeals of administrative decisions or determinations pursuant to chapter 43.21C RCW.
and (c) Appeals of administrative decisions or determinations pursuant to chapter 43.21C RCW)).
The legislative body shall prescribe procedures to be followed by a hearing examiner.
(2) The decision of the hearing examiner constitutes the final decision, subject to appeal under chapter 36.70C RCW.
(3) The legislative body shall adopt procedures to be followed by a hearing examiner ensuring all decisions are consistent with the future land use map of adopted comprehensive plans and comply with clear and objective development regulations.
(4) The legislative body shall prescribe procedures to be followed by a hearing examiner.
7 ESSB 5719 (2) Each city legislative body electing to use a hearing examiner pursuant to this section shall by ordinance specify the legal effect of the decisions made by the examiner and whether, for appeals of administrative permit decisions, substantial weight must be given to the expertise of the administrative decision maker.
4 SB 5719 (((2) Each city legislative body electing to use a hearing examiner pursuant to this section shall by ordinance specify the legal effect of the decisions made by the examiner.
or (c) Except in the case of a rezone or development agreement, the decision may be given the effect of a final decision of the legislative body.
or (c) Except in the case of a rezone, the decision may be given the effect of a final decision of the legislative body.
(3) Each final decision of a hearing examiner shall be in writing and shall include findings and conclusions, based on the record, to support the decision.
(3))) (5) Each final decision of a hearing examiner shall be in writing and shall include findings and conclusions, based on the record, to support the decision.
Such findings and conclusions shall also set forth the manner in which the decision would carry out and conform to the city's comprehensive plan and the city's development regulations.
Such findings and conclusions shall also set forth the manner in which the decision would ((carry out and conform to)) be consistent with the future land use map of the city's comprehensive plan and the city's clear and objective development regulations.
NEW SECTION.
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4.
A new section is added to chapter 35A.63 RCW to read as follows:
(1) The legislative body of a city with a population greater than 2,000 must adopt a hearing examiner system under which a hearing examiner or hearing examiners hear and decide applications for plat approval and for quasi-judicial development permit applications subject to the zoning ordinance.
In addition, the legislative body may vest in a hearing examiner the power to hear and decide those issues it believes should be reviewed and decided by a hearing examiner including, but not limited to:
(a) Appeals of administrative decisions or determinations;
and (b) Appeals of administrative decisions or determinations pursuant to chapter 43.21C RCW.
(2) The decision of the hearing examiner constitutes the final decision, subject to appeal under chapter 36.70C RCW.
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8 ESSB 5719 (3) The legislative body shall adopt procedures to be followed by a hearing examiner ensuring all decisions are consistent with the future land use map of adopted comprehensive plans and comply with clear and objective development regulations.
(4) The legislative body shall prescribe procedures to be followed by a hearing examiner.
If the legislative authority vests in a hearing examiner the authority to hear and decide variances, then the provisions of RCW 35A.63.110 do not apply to the city.
(5) A city required to secure the services of a hearing examiner under this chapter may, at its discretion, require applicants to cover reasonable costs associated with the hearing examiner's services through application fees or other cost-recovery mechanisms.
Any fees imposed under this subsection must be proportionate to the actual costs incurred and publicly disclosed in the jurisdiction's fee schedule.
(6) To enhance cost-effectiveness and improve operational efficiency, the legislative body may enter into interlocal agreements with other jurisdictions or contract with regional or shared hearing examiners, in accordance with the provisions outlined in chapter 39.34 RCW.
(7) Each final decision of a hearing examiner must be in writing and include findings and conclusions, based on the record, to support the decision.
Such findings and conclusions must also set forth the manner in which the decision is consistent with the future land use map of the city's comprehensive plan and the city's clear and objective development regulations.
Each final decision of a hearing examiner, unless a longer period is mutually agreed to in writing by the applicant and the hearing examiner, must be rendered within 10 business days following the conclusion of all testimony and hearings.
(8) In the event of the absence or inability of a hearing examiner to act, the city planning director must document efforts to secure a hearing examiner and provide a written determination that no qualified examiner was reasonably available.
The city planning director or other qualified planning official of the city may assume the duties and responsibilities designated to the hearing examiner under this chapter until such time that a hearing examiner is appointed and available to perform those duties.
The authority of the city planning director or other qualified planning official of the city to assume the hearing examiner's duties is limited to the duration of the vacancy or unavailability of a hearing examiner.
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9 ESSB 5719 (9) A city may establish a process in which an applicant may elect either legislative review or hearing examiner review for any land use application covered under this chapter.
(10) Cities that are required to submit their next comprehensive plan update in 2027 pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130 must adopt or amend by ordinance, and incorporate into their development regulations, zoning regulations, and other official controls, the requirements of this section in their next comprehensive plan update.
All other cities must implement the requirements of this section within two years of the effective date of this section.
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(1) As an alternative to those provisions of this chapter requiring a planning commission to hear and issue recommendations for plat approval, the county ((or city legislative body may adopt a hearing examiner system and shall specify by ordinance the legal effect of the decisions made by the examiner)) legislative body of a county that does not plan under RCW 36.70A.040 or the city legislative body of a city with a population of 2,000 or less may adopt a hearing examiner system and shall specify by ordinance the legal effect of the decisions made by the examiner and whether, for appeals of administrative permit decisions, substantial weight must be given to the expertise of the administrative decision maker.
(1) As an alternative to those provisions of this chapter requiring a planning commission to hear and issue recommendations for plat approval, the county or city legislative body ((may)) shall adopt a hearing examiner system ((and shall specify by ordinance the legal effect of the decisions made by the examiner.
or (c) The decision may be given the effect of a final decision of the legislative body.
or (c) The decision may be given the effect of a final decision of the legislative body.)) for all quasi-judicial land use decisions including, but not limited to, preliminary plats, planned unit developments, variances, and conditional use approvals.
The legislative authority shall prescribe procedures to be followed by a hearing examiner.
(2) Each final decision of a hearing examiner shall be in writing and shall include findings and conclusions, based on the record, to support the decision.
Each final decision of a hearing examiner, unless a longer period is mutually agreed to by the applicant and the hearing examiner, shall be rendered within ((ten)) 10 working days following conclusion of all testimony and hearings.
10 ESSB 5719 NEW SECTION.
5 SB 5719 (2) The decision of the hearing examiner constitutes the final decision on all quasi-judicial permit applications including, but not limited to, preliminary plat, planned unit development, variance, and conditional use applications, subject to appeal under chapter 36.70C RCW.
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A new section is added to chapter 58.17 RCW to read as follows:
(1) The county legislative body of a county fully planning under chapter 36.70A RCW or the city legislative body of a city with a population greater than 2,000 must adopt a hearing examiner system for all quasi-judicial land use decisions including, but not limited to, preliminary plats, planned unit developments, variances, and conditional use approvals.
(2) The decision of the hearing examiner constitutes the final decision on all quasi-judicial permit applications including, but not limited to, preliminary plat, planned unit development, variance, and conditional use applications, subject to appeal under chapter 36.70C RCW.
(5) The legislative authority required to secure the services of a hearing examiner under this chapter may, at its discretion, require applicants to cover reasonable costs associated with the hearing examiner's services through application fees or other cost-recovery mechanisms.
(((2))) (5) Each final decision of a hearing examiner shall be in writing and shall include findings and conclusions, based on the record, to support the decision.
Any fees imposed under this subsection must be proportionate to the actual costs incurred and publicly disclosed in the jurisdiction's fee schedule.
Each final decision of a hearing examiner, unless a longer period is mutually agreed to by the applicant and the hearing examiner, shall be rendered within ten working days following conclusion of all testimony and hearings.
(6) To enhance cost-effectiveness and improve operational efficiency, the legislative authority may enter into interlocal agreements with other jurisdictions or contract with regional or shared hearing examiners, in accordance with the provisions outlined in chapter 39.34 RCW.
(7) Each final decision of a hearing examiner must be in writing and include findings and conclusions, based on the record, to support the decision.
Each final decision of a hearing examiner, unless a longer period is mutually agreed to by the applicant and the hearing examiner, must be rendered within 10 business days following the conclusion of all testimony and hearings.
(8) In the event of the absence or inability of a hearing examiner to act, the city or county planning director must document efforts to secure a hearing examiner and provide a written p.
11 ESSB 5719 determination that no qualified examiner was reasonably available.
The city or county planning director or other qualified planning official of the city or county may assume the duties and responsibilities designated to the hearing examiner under this chapter until such time that a hearing examiner is appointed and available to perform those duties.
The authority of the city or county planning director or other qualified planning official of the city or county to assume the hearing examiner's duties is limited to the duration of the vacancy or unavailability of a hearing examiner.
(9) A city or county may establish a process in which an applicant may elect either legislative review or hearing examiner review for any land use application covered under this chapter.
(10) Cities or counties that are required to submit their next comprehensive plan update in 2027 pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130 must adopt or amend by ordinance, and incorporate into their development regulations, zoning regulations, and other official controls, the requirements of this section in their next comprehensive plan update.
All other cities and counties must implement the requirements of this section within two years of the effective date of this section.
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Action History

  1. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. On motion, referred to Local Government.

  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  3. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

  4. Referred to Appropriations.

  5. Minority; without recommendation.

  6. Minority; do not pass.

  7. LG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

  8. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 8:00 AM.

  9. Public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 8:00 AM.

  10. First reading, referred to Local Government.

  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  12. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  13. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  14. 1st substitute bill substituted (LGV 25).

  15. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  17. Minority; without recommendation.

  18. LGV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  19. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM.

  20. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM.

  21. First reading, referred to Local Government.

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Votes

Passed 29 Yea · 19 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 29001
Republican 01900
Total 291901
% of votes cast 59%39%0%2%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Claudia Kauffman Democrat Yea
Deborah Krishnadasan Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Emily Alvarado Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Not Voting
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
T'wina Nobles Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Nay
Curtis King Republican Nay
Drew MacEwen Republican Nay
Jeff Holy Republican Nay
Jeff Wilson Republican Nay
Jim McCune Republican Nay
John Braun Republican Nay
Judy Warnick Republican Nay
Keith Goehner Republican Nay
Keith Wagoner Republican Nay
Leonard Christian Republican Nay
Mark Schoesler Republican Nay
Matt Boehnke Republican Nay
Nikki Torres Republican Nay
Paul Harris Republican Nay
Perry Dozier Republican Nay
Phil Fortunato Republican Nay
Ron Muzzall Republican Nay
Shelly Short Republican Nay

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