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2009 Senate Bill 5800: Regarding shorelines of statewide significance
Introduced by Sen. Karen Fraser (Olympia) (D) on February 2, 2009
Provides that the Olympia Isthmus be declared a shoreline of statewide significance through the shoreline management act to advance the public interest and to protect public investments. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Government Operations and Elections Committee on February 2, 2009
Substitute offered in the Senate on February 24, 2009
To add a provision creating a special height district on the Olympia Isthmus in the area adjacent to the historic Budd Inlet. The geographic area is the same as the area to be designated a shoreline of state-wide significance. Severability and emergency clauses are also added. The emergency clause makes this bill effective immediately upon passage.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 24, 2009
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 24, 2009
Amendment offered by Sen. Karen Fraser (Olympia) (D) on March 5, 2009
To change the boundaries of the area designated as a shoreline of statewide significance and special height district.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on March 5, 2009
Received in the House on March 9, 2009
Referred to the House Local Government & Housing Committee on March 9, 2009