2253-S2 AMH TAYL JACA 045

2SHB 2253 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-4264.3/12) 1117

By Representative Taylor

ADOPTED 02/13/2012

    On page 7, line 27 of the striking amendment, after "RCW 36.70A.490;" insert "and"

    On page 7, line 28 of the striking amendment, after "sources" strike "; and" and insert "."

    On page 7, beginning on line 29 of the striking amendment, strike all of subsection (c)

    On page 7, beginning on line 34 of the striking amendment, strike all of subsections (3) through (5) on page 8

    On page 16, beginning on line 21 of the striking amendment, strike all of section 11 and insert "NEW SECTION. Sec. 11  A new section is added to chapter 82.02 RCW to read as follows:

    The legislature finds that:

    (1) Detailed environmental analysis integrated with comprehensive plans, subarea plans, and development regulations will facilitate planning for and managing growth, allow greater protection of the environment, and benefit both the general public and private property owners;

    (2) Development in urban growth areas, or transfer of development rights programs, will assist in the conservation of rural, agricultural, and forest land by redirecting growth from this land to areas designated for urban development or receiving areas in cities and towns where growth should occur;

    (3) Cities and towns planning for increased growth in receiving areas under chapter 43.362 RCW must comply with chapter 43.21C RCW;

    (4) Planning for urban or increased growth in urban growth areas, or receiving areas under chapter 43.362 RCW in compliance with chapter 43.21C RCW, presents a financial burden on cities and towns;

    (5) Planning for urban or increased growth in urban growth areas, or receiving areas under chapter 43.362 RCW in compliance with chapter 43.21C RCW, should be encouraged to ensure that the quality of life in receiving neighborhoods and the protection of environmental values over time are maintained by providing financial assistance through the growth management planning and environmental review fund created in RCW 36.70A.490; and

    (6) Access to financial assistance through the growth management planning and environmental review fund created in RCW 36.70A.490 may be increased by allowing the fund to become a revolving loan program rather than only a grant program."

    On page 18, beginning on line 1 of the striking amendment, strike all of section 12

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

    Correct the title.

EFFECT:   Removes the ability of local governments to charge environmental fees on development activity in order to cover the cost of preparing a nonproject environmental review and other environmental review conducted under the State Environmental Policy Act.

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