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Under the bill, cities and counties with comprehensive plan updates due in 2026 would see the submission deadline moved from June 30, 2026, to Dec. 31, 2026. The measure also makes certain requirements related to design review and accessory dwelling units due at the time of the next comprehensive plan update rather than six months afterwards. Committee staff reported no amendments and the committee voted 7–0 to report the bill out.

Supporters said the extension recognizes local capacity constraints, including consultant shortages and a string of recent planning mandates. Representative Griffey and others urged a yes vote to give jurisdictions more time.

The bill will proceed to the Senate calendar for further action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Local Government - 3/21/2025 10:30 AM","oneSentenceSummary","Substitute Senate Bill 5558, which delays several Growth Management Act deadlines including a six‑month extension for 2026 plan updates and shifts some design-review/ADU requirements to the next plan update, was reported out of committee 7–0.","taxTitle","Local Government, House of Representatives, Legislative Sessions, Washington","taxId",20267,"location","Washington","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6116336,"Committee adopts amendment to bar local bans on non‑load‑bearing exterior cladding, exempting historic properties",1475,218924,1694669,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2733192-77ff54ab5019f4eaa74430d499b42442&start=218&end=1694","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2733192-77ff54ab5019f4eaa74430d499b42442/thumbnail_218924.jpg","/articles/6116336/Washington/Committee-adopts-amendment-to-bar-local-bans-on-nonloadbearing-exterior-cladding-exempting-historic-properties","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6116336-4e424cc7487a60c52820e21105952f12/orig.mp4?Expires=1771018389&Signature=TrPVBKETYJ26wiKdCK0LcZfP7vciOhK5vc7UCmjuG0xsSt31XCm6hTAynqIc0Kvj-gkbJRNoCO2oRygWhcZ8FKQtPGn1484EXaxBITOxH8QCKH0oydSi~MG-zHoCbADA3tVadhtV1xYkTUuRuhy1MNiuQ9Nagcmy0c1Bx-vgdCOl1Kb~in8xCaP4G3zqBLtlzbdhsskOCgHzynDvTWizNk~EIBNZq6pR9o08CJd2V2EfHXNwtQkQeqMlK9nPfECS8qOAnx4QUlErxLXKn89IZA08SU9cOt019s7e-xZDVZnJ0oOxZ78RsZZ8E8izG7Bp-SaMAnOZRC6HsUzwTGGFtg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Local Government Committee reported out Senate Bill 5571 on March 21 with an amendment exempting historic properties and districts from the bill's prohibitions.

The bill as briefed would prevent local jurisdictions from either requiring or excluding exterior cladding materials when those materials comply with the state building code, a change sponsors said was intended to avoid local exclusions of lower‑cost but code‑compliant materials that can raise construction costs. The committee adopted amendment Russ M 247 to exempt structures in locally designated historic districts, historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and locally, state or nationally designated historic landmarks, at the request of historical societies and landmark boards.

Representative Zahn said the bill reduces additional burdens on developers by preventing local exclusions of non‑load‑bearing cladding materials, while Representative Griffey cautioned that some materials (for example, vinyl siding in certain climate areas) may be a poor fit but emphasized consumer choice. The committee approved the measure by voice vote; staff announced six ayes, zero nays, and one excused.

The bill will proceed to the Senate calendar for consideration.","Senate Bill 5571, which would prohibit local jurisdictions from excluding or requiring specific non‑load‑bearing exterior cladding materials if the materials comply with the state building code, was reported out of committee 6–0 (1 excused) after adopting an amendment exempting historic districts and landmarks.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6116341,"Committee forwards bill to require childcare as permitted use in most zones",1221,195705,1417164,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2733192-77ff54ab5019f4eaa74430d499b42442&start=195&end=1417","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2733192-77ff54ab5019f4eaa74430d499b42442/thumbnail_195705.jpg","/articles/6116341/Washington/Committee-forwards-bill-to-require-childcare-as-permitted-use-in-most-zones","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6116341-df19f2c4c1d432c74be8bd8f6a2caee8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771018389&Signature=i5pAV~cgwuTcMy2nAyweBnJ6J8HFE-crnSqduZS2Dvbgka2e29ztAWvjlwqsyfXMjW1m812pmnUTTw3lbABYyC0~vUT9nmABk5HkMGAfpmz-qCJw-P1kYQ4o~aoah7eKXGvNBAf5OccoG5fogHlTQnN5CcDwzUS3dfupdHb4~WszHSmPlr0aI1ePSdwe~hfYsnMLceQVHEYu-Bhy9PbS33ReLqXYoc4rAXg2vQYn7daYHCoUKhlRHgrO~VPxDBGCKqzyVTtqotJugHrE2gqZmwSw8lduaeqZwNIHD9TdTsIBnEg9tVK9h~YTCjcEAfeergALF7p~XhBClWXSEa6htA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Local Government Committee on March 21 reported out Engrossed Senate Bill 5509, a measure to expand where childcare centers can locate, by a recorded vote of six ayes, zero nays and one excused.

As briefed to the committee, the bill would make childcare centers an outright permitted use in all zones except industrial; in industrial and light‑industrial zones, on‑site childcare centers would be conditionally permitted except in or around high‑hazard facilities. The committee recorded no amendments to the bill.

Representative Hunt, who described personal experience finding childcare, urged passage and said the measure would increase options for working families. Representative Seabee also voiced support. Committee staff announced the vote as six ayes, zero nays, and one excused.

The bill will move to the Senate floor for further consideration.","Engrossed Senate Bill 5509, which would require childcare centers to be outright permitted in all zones except industrial and allow conditional permitting in some industrial zones, was reported out of committee 6–0 with one excused member.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6116346,"Committee approves unit-lot subdivision bill to help middle housing ownership",1101,155865,1256870,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2733192-77ff54ab5019f4eaa74430d499b42442&start=155&end=1256","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2733192-77ff54ab5019f4eaa74430d499b42442/thumbnail_155865.jpg","/articles/6116346/Washington/Committee-approves-unit-lot-subdivision-bill-to-help-middle-housing-ownership","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6116346-36fe96058cb81679bf3d1f0d504008cb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771018389&Signature=NwGDmXaW0RJMyAvbhE7TZ6S9MzQjnOP43lvqaVdnDUdJUTcbsJTTi9D7eS4QN2KuUfXq8YLuDkPTsxYl1ncCDVnJLWpA1zHw3xld87gls4doHDwwy1c3HfZQN-OIOZdgsI559UijgIvLXvQDIMlo4LC7NSFmYS7p2DylSgXIbWIjkixt~Meo75~fzZBLSjapgKGHMUajiqXO9HEdsyQAZcrI-2jRqwAoJqXPauaazbrYnMtg1p6dGrfILd0oLzr8vYr3~aFsrxS~rqdPSQtoLPQnwQVKuLM70ATRutzRWdKTaek~ANz9~lPRopGLtboxoOZ1ULLvyvSPVcbYt9Bzrw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Local Government Committee reported out Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5559 on March 21, recommending passage after adopting a cleanup amendment clarifying definitions and applicability.

The bill requires cities and towns that plan under the Growth Management Act to adopt procedures and specific requirements for unit-lot subdivisions, a legal mechanism that lets occupants own the land under individual attached homes such as townhomes. The committee adopted amendment ALI 500, which clarified the definition of “clear and objective design and development standards,” required those criteria be knowable to the public as well as applicants and officials, specified that unit-lot subdivision applies only to residential development, and allowed public pre-decision meetings and hearings where shoreline substantial development permits are required.

Supporters said the bill will help make middle housing — such as townhomes — more attainable by letting owners hold title to the ground under their units. Representative Seabee expressed support for the amendment and the bill's housing goals. The committee approved the bill by voice vote; staff announced seven ayes, zero nays, and zero excused.

The bill moves on to the Senate calendar for further consideration.","The committee reported out Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5559, which requires cities planning under the Growth Management Act to adopt procedures for unit-lot subdivision for residential development; the committee adopted a clarifying amendment and voted 7–0 to report the bill.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6116351,"Committee advances bill limiting local minimum parking requirements after amendments",1015,19365,1035000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2733192-77ff54ab5019f4eaa74430d499b42442&start=19&end=1035","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2733192-77ff54ab5019f4eaa74430d499b42442/thumbnail_19365.jpg","/articles/6116351/Washington/Committee-advances-bill-limiting-local-minimum-parking-requirements-after-amendments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6116351-92046c983a579c05f467f463c2e037b2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771018389&Signature=PBRxhgj-Ux2WNu7FlKRHffM7W2s6SH200Abee-vxMCwucdHhovg~lGAA9TpILpfgV9frfaw97KTg6tfnakTRUSGe6rtJmkOrlL6Ym9nfWqBvr-cebLHfQaYwZR0AeEldbCrJx4aRra9f55GjGFEI318WEoynsh0CpEZn-mKNIdIKMCLZFc3~bqk7m08~JKKs0K49u00-SzCT4t-dDxNcnMQejq6pbHEhLbpcCkSyeIBjfhYqILyspOMcjA8SmznX2Lknu429a-5XZ6FyYP2~VoAoThFdZhW4vSkBZoDO39AhRPf-5FC4kxJecq7lMNPVoQVIDOlKNnMH3xNvcAcVbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Local Government Committee on Friday, March 21 reported out Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5184, a measure that limits how many minimum parking spaces cities and counties may require for residential and commercial buildings, after adopting three amendments.

The bill, as briefed to the committee, would prohibit certain local minimum parking requirements for specified building types, require the state building code council to research and adopt updated accessible-parking standards, and repeal some minimum-parking rules for jurisdictions planning under the Growth Management Act.

Representative Zahn offered amendment ALI 498, which the committee adopted. That amendment sets the parking standard at one space for single-family homes (instead of a fractional allowance) and 0.5 space per multifamily unit for other residential units; increases the commercial-parking metric to two spaces per 1,000 square feet (rather than one); clarifies that religious organizations and carpools may still be required to provide parking; and preserves a jurisdiction's ability to impose temporary or time‑restricted parking rules.

Representative Hunt's amendment ALI 501, also adopted, created implementation timelines tied to jurisdiction population size, established a process for jurisdictions that already have substantially similar minimums to seek a compliance determination from the Department of Commerce, exempted commercial buildings under 3,000 square feet from the new limitations (instead of 5,000), and added a variance pathway where compliance would be hazardous to life, health or safety as confirmed by a building official or fire marshal. The bill sponsor noted an effect statement for the amendment will be corrected later to reflect language about school buses and emergency vehicles.

Representative Stevie's amendment ALI 499, adopted as well, raised the population cutoff for an exemption from 20,000 to 30,000 residents.

Committee members debated balancing housing production and local concerns. Representative Hunt said the amendment package “tries to find a balance” by giving smaller jurisdictions more time and tools to implement the changes while pursuing the bill's intent to reduce excess parking and lower development costs. Representative Zahn described ALI 498 as “technical corrections” to clarify application for single‑family homes and commercial space. Chair Durer urged a yes vote, saying the provisions would help allow more affordable housing by reducing land dedicated to parking.

On a roll call, Representative Tuohr, Representative Parsley (recorded as voting aye), Representative Stevie, Representative Hunt and Representative Zahn voted yes. Representative Clicker and Representative Griffey voted no. Staff announced the final committee tally as five ayes and two nays; the committee reported the bill out with a due-pass-as-amended recommendation.

The bill will next move to the full Senate calendar for further consideration.","The Local Government Committee reported out Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5184 with amendments that change minimum parking formulas, add implementation timelines and variance processes, and exempt smaller cities. The final committee vote was 5–2.","actionData","errors"]

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