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HB 2113

Concerning compliance with the housing element requirements of the growth management act.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Emily Alvarado and 19 co-sponsors

HB 2113 strengthens local compliance with Washington's Growth Management Act housing element requirements, requiring jurisdictions to meet state planning standards for residential development.

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Bill Summary · HB 2113

Legislative bill overview

HB 2113 modifies Washington State's Growth Management Act compliance requirements, specifically regarding how local jurisdictions must develop and maintain their housing elements. The bill appears to address enforcement mechanisms or timeline requirements for housing element updates that align with state growth management planning obligations.

Why is this important

Washington faces a significant housing shortage, and housing elements are critical planning documents that determine whether communities can adequately zone for and develop housing. Strengthening compliance mechanisms could either accelerate housing development or face local resistance depending on how strict the requirements are and what obligations they impose on municipalities.

Potential points of contention

  • Local control vs. state mandates: Cities may view stricter compliance requirements as state overreach into local planning decisions and land-use authority
  • Development pressure: Communities concerned about rapid growth may resist requirements that force them to zone for more housing than they prefer
  • Implementation costs: Local governments may face expenses for updating plans, conducting environmental reviews, and administrative compliance that weren't previously required
  • Specificity of standards: Unclear what specific housing targets or timelines the bill imposes, which affects how disruptive compliance would be

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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