HB 1591 - DIGEST

     Declares that, for jurisdictions that are required to or choose to plan pursuant to RCW 36.70A.040, the master program shall be reviewed for compliance with the guidelines and adopted or amended as necessary by September 1, 2002, and at least once every five years thereafter.

     Authorizes the department to adopt a schedule for development or amending of master programs by jurisdictions not planning pursuant to RCW 36.70A.040 that allows for a development or amendment period of more than twenty-four months, but not more than sixty months.