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2007 Senate Bill 5508: Providing for economic development project permitting.
Introduced by Sen. Derek Kilmer, (D-Gig Harbor) (D) on January 22, 2007
To require consideration of whether the applicant has a good record of providing information to those applying for development permits. The bill also adds to the duties of the Office of Regulatory Assistance; to provide information about best practices and providing technical assistance in reducing the turnaround time between submittal of a permit and issuance.   Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Economic Development, Trade & Management Committee on January 22, 2007
Amendment offered by Sen. Derek Kilmer, (D-Gig Harbor) (D) on March 1, 2007
To strike the original bill. The new bill defines the information that should be included to clarify what a permit applicant is required to provide. The amendment also add expiration dates.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on March 1, 2007
Received in the House on March 5, 2007
Referred to the House State Government & Tribal Affairs Committee on March 5, 2007
Referred to the House Appropriations Committee on March 29, 2007
Amendment offered to the House Appropriations Committee on April 2, 2007
To recommend the elimination of the following biennial reporting requirements of the ORA: a report on the agency's performance based on customer surveys; a report on any statutory or regulatory conflicts identified by the office in the course of its duties; and a report on its use of outside independent consultants. The Appropriations Committee also recommended the elimination of the appropriation contained in the bill.
Referred to the House Rules Committee on April 3, 2007
Amendment offered by Rep. Gary Alexander (Olympia) (R) on April 10, 2007
To require that local governments may show that they have both developed and adhered to guidelines regarding its permitting process for preferential status when applying to the PWB and CERB.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on April 10, 2007
Amendment offered by Rep. Sam Hunt (Olympia) (D) on April 10, 2007
To remove the language regarding the CERB, PWB, or JDF applicant's "good record" from the criteria used when making funding decisions and replaces with language regarding whether the applicant has developed guidelines and information regarding its permitting process. Removes the section of the bill regarding LIFT.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on April 10, 2007
Amendment offered by Rep. Sam Hunt (Olympia) (D) on April 10, 2007
To remove the appropriation.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on April 10, 2007
Received in the Senate on April 16, 2007
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on April 30, 2007