HB 1669-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

      Defines terms.

      Revises the planning goals of RCW 36.70A.020 and 36.70A.040.

      Revises the mandatory and optional elements of comprehensive plans.

      Provides for regional plans and regional economic development plans.

      Requires state agencies to plan consistent with the planning goals.

      Establishes a state growth management board, specifies the membership, and specifies the matters subject to board review.

      Provides for sanctions in case of noncompliance with planning requirements by counties, cities, or state agencies, including the withholding of revenues.

      Provides for appeal procedures from final orders of the hearings board.

      Creates a state agency coordinating council.