Bill
SB 5612
Creating a categorical exemption for multiunit housing development within the incorporated areas in an urban growth area under the state environmental policy act.
2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Marko Liias and 2 co-sponsors
Washington bill exempts multiunit housing in urban areas from environmental review to accelerate development, trading regulatory scrutiny for faster housing construction.
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM.