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2009 Senate Bill 5687: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Introduced by Sen. Chris Marr, (D-Spokane) (D) on January 28, 2009
To add greenhouse gases reductions to the goals of the Growth Management Act. This bill would amend the Growth Management Act to require densities and transportation planning that would encourage walking and/or use of public transit. Among other things this bill requires changes to comprehensive plans that will support reduction of greenhouse gasses through increased densities and use of transit. (See also Companion HB 1490).   Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Government Operations and Elections Committee on January 28, 2009
Substitute offered in the Senate on February 23, 2009
Makes changes to the original bills requirements for density around transit centers among other technical changes.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 23, 2009
Referred to the Senate Ways & Means Committee on February 23, 2009
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 2, 2009