SB5452

SB5452 – Authorizing using impact fees for bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
Prime Sponsor – Senator Shewmake (D; 42nd District; Bellingham)
Current status – Passed by both houses.
Next step would be – To the Governor.
Legislative tracking page for the bill.
HB1135 is a companion bill in the House.

In the House – Passed
Had a hearing in the House Committee on Local Government March 14th, and passed out of committee March 21st. Referred to Rules; passed by the House April 7th.

In the Senate – Passed
Had a hearing in the Senate Committee on Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs January 24th, and passed out of committee on the 2nd. Referred to Transportation, and had a hearing there February 13th. Passed out of Transportation February 16th and referred to Rules. Passed by the Senate February 28th.

Summary –
The bill would expand the current definition of the public facilities on which impact fees may be spent to include bicycle and pedestrian facilities.