6580-S.E AMH ANDG MOET 174

ESSB 6580 - H AMD TO APP COMM AMD (H-5948.1/08) 1453

By Representative Anderson

NOT ADOPTED 3/06/2008

   On page 6, after line 26 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

   "NEW SECTION. Sec. 6. A new section is added to chapter 36.70A RCW to read as follows:

   If a county or city enacts or enforces a development regulation adopted in accordance with sections 2 or 3 of this act that restricts the use of private property, or any interest therein, and causes a loss of value or use, the property owner is entitled to compensation for the loss, associated expenses, and attorneys fees."

   Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

EFFECT: Entitles property owners to compensation for losses of value or use resulting from qualifying climate change-related development regulations.