Bill
SB 5609
Regarding cultural resource protection for certain land use activities that are categorically exempt from the state environmental policy act.
2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Bob Hasegawa and 3 co-sponsors
SB 5609 requires exempt SEPA land-use decisions to meet cultural resource protections via DAHP standards, data-sharing, tribal consultation, and local protection plans.
First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.