Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Passed House 2 D cosponsors

HB 1740 — Using the state environmental policy act to encourage development that is consistent with forward-looking growth plans.

Last action — Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill HB 1740 introduce changes aimed at promoting sustainable urban development while addressing community involvement and displacement concerns. Notably, the bill now requires that cities with more than 500,000 residents prepare an analysis of potential displacement of existing communities, ensuring their voices are heard in the planning process. Additionally, the deadline for certain development protections has been extended to 2028, allowing more time for cities to implement these growth strategies. These changes are significant as they enhance the balance between urban development and community preservation.

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H-4054.1SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1740State of Washington65th Legislature2018 Regular SessionBy House Appropriations (originally sponsored by Representatives McBride, Fey, and Jinkins)READ FIRST TIME 01/24/18.AN ACT Relating to using the state environmental policy act to encourage development that is consistent with forward-looking growth plans;
H-1035.1HOUSE BILL 1740State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Representatives McBride, Fey, and JinkinsRead first time 01/27/17.
Referred to Committee on Environment.AN ACT Relating to using the state environmental policy act to encourage development that is consistent with forward-looking growth plans;
or(ii) Ten years from the date of issuance of the final environmental impact statement, for projects that are consistent with an optional element adopted by a city after the effective date of this section.(b) A proposed development may not be challenged consistent with (a) of this subsection as long as the development:(i) Is consistent with the optional comprehensive plan or subarea plan policies and development regulations adopted under subsection (1) or (2) of this section;(ii) Sets aside or requires the occupancy of at least ten percent of the dwelling units, or a greater percentage as determined by city development regulations, within the development for low-income households at a sale price or rental amount that is considered affordable by a city's housing programs.
or(ii) Ten years from the date of issuance of the final environmental impact statement, for projects that are consistent with an optional element adopted by a city after the effective date of this section;(b) A proposed development may not be challenged consistent with (a) of this subsection as long as the development:(i) Is consistent with the optional comprehensive plan or subarea plan policies and development regulations adopted under subsection (1) or (2) of this section;(ii) Sets aside or requires the occupancy of at least twenty percent of the dwelling units within the development for low-income households at a sale price or rental amount that is considered affordable by a city's housing programs;
This subsection (5)(b)(ii) only applies to projects that are consistent with an optional element adopted by a city after the effective date of this section;
After July 1, ((2018)) 2028, a city may continue to collect reimbursement fees under subsection (6) of this section for the proportionate share of a subarea environmental impact statement issued prior to July 1, ((2018)) 2028.(d) The immunity from appeals under (a) and (b) of this subsection shall not apply to a city with a population greater than seven hundred thousand.(6) It is recognized that a city that prepares a nonproject environmental impact statement under subsection (4) of this section must endure a substantial financial burden.
After July 1, ((2018)) 2028, a city may continue to collect reimbursement fees under subsection (6) of this section for the proportionate share of a subarea environmental impact statement issued prior to July 1, ((2018)) 2028.(6) It is recognized that a city that prepares a nonproject environmental impact statement under subsection (4) of this section must endure a substantial financial burden.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

  2. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

  3. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.

  4. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  5. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  6. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  7. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  8. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  9. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  10. Minority; without recommendation.

  11. Minority; do not pass.

  12. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  13. Minority; without recommendation.

  14. Minority; do not pass.

  15. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  16. Minority; without recommendation.

  17. Minority; do not pass.

  18. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  27. Referred to Appropriations.

  28. Referred to Appropriations.

  29. Minority; do not pass.

  30. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  31. Minority; do not pass.

  32. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  33. First reading, referred to Environment (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 148 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • McBride

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (148)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1740?
HB 1740 is sponsored by Jake Fey (Democrat), Laurie Jinkins (Democrat), and McBride.
What is the current status of HB 1740?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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