Requires local governments or special districts to complete final review of final engineering plans for residential development within 120 days of submission.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Senator Anderson,, Jama,, Broadman,, Meek, Senator Patterson,, Pham,, Smith DB,, Representative Andersen,, Chotzen,, Fahey,, Javadi,, Marsh,, Tran
Last action: 2025-06-23
Official status: Chapter Number Assigned
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-23 Senate
Chapter 330, 2025 Laws.
2025-06-23 Senate
Effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
2025-06-16 Senate
Governor signed.
2025-06-09 Senate
President signed.
2025-06-09 House
Speaker signed.
2025-06-05 Senate
Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 28; Nays, 1--Neron Misslin; Excused, 1--Patterson.
2025-06-03 House
Potential conflict(s) of interest declared by Elmer.
2025-06-03 House
Third reading. Carried by Breese-Iverson. Passed. Ayes, 50; Nays, 4--Chaichi, Evans, Gamba, Lively; Excused, 4--Hartman, Helfrich, Nguyen H, Wallan; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Sanchez.
2025-06-02 House
Rules suspended. Carried over to June 3, 2025 Calendar.
2025-05-29 House
Rules suspended. Carried over to June 2, 2025 Calendar.
2025-05-28 House
Second reading.
2025-05-27 House
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
2025-05-21 House
Work Session held.
2025-05-19 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-05-12 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-05-05 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-04-29 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2025-04-29 House
Referred to Housing and Homelessness.
2025-04-28 Senate
Third reading. Carried by Anderson. Passed. Ayes, 29.
2025-04-24 Senate
Carried over to 04-28 by unanimous consent.
2025-04-23 Senate
Carried over to 04-24 by unanimous consent.
2025-04-22 Senate
Carried over to 04-23 by unanimous consent.
2025-04-21 Senate
Second reading.
2025-04-18 Senate
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
2025-04-07 Senate
Work Session held.
2025-03-19 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-03-17 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-02-04 Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
2025-02-04 Senate
Referred to Housing and Development.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act speeds up review of housing permits. (Flesch Readability Score: 82.3).
Requires local governments or special districts to complete final review of final engineering plans for residential development within [<i>90</i>]<b> 120</b> days of submission. [<i>Defines "urban housing application." Requires urban housing applications to be reviewed as limited land use decisions. Authorizes award of attorney fees to applicant if engineering plans or land use applications for residential development are not processed timely.</i>] <b>Establishes a limited review process for certain applications for residential development within an urban growth boundary. Becomes operative on July 1, 2026.</b>
Prohibits local governments from applying certain design review requirements for certain [<i>urban housing applications</i>]<b> residential developments within an urban growth boundary</b>.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to the timeline for reviewing land use applications for housing; and prescribing an effective date.
Current location: Chapter Number Assigned