HB 2697-S2 - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Incorporates effective economic development planning into growth management planning.

     Declares it is the intent that new or amended elements required after January 1, 2002, be adopted concurrent with the scheduled update provided in RCW 36.70A.130.  Requirements to incorporate any such new or amended elements shall be null and void until funds sufficient to cover applicable local government costs are appropriated and distributed by the state at least two years before local government must update comprehensive plans as required in RCW 36.70A.130.