Introduced by Rep. Mark Miloscia, (D-Federal Way) (D) on January 27, 2009, to require annual reporting to the legislature by the department of community trade and economic development regarding the adoption and implementation of buildable lands and county wide planning policies. The bill also modifies dates for reporting for individual counties and cities with regards to comprehensive plans and planning policies.
Referred to the House Local Government & Housing Committee on January 27, 2009.
Substitute offered in the House on February 16, 2009, to require the CTED to submit a report to the appropriate committees of the House and Senate that evaluates county and city compliance with housing element requirements of the GMA every five years, rather than annually. The substitute passed in the House by voice vote on February 16, 2009.
Referred to the House General Government Appropriations Committee on February 20, 2009.