HB 1673-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

      Defines terms.

      Revises the planning goals of RCW 36.70A.020.

      Revises the mandatory elements of comprehensive plans.

      Revises provisions of RCW 82.02.050 pertaining to impact fees.

      Requires the establishment of a methodology for determining the air quality impacts of new development.

      Directs counties and cities to adopt regulations to assure the conservation of natural resource lands and critical areas.