Committee considers SB 5558 to shift comprehensive‑plan deadlines and align implementation timing
SB 5558 would move the deadline for a group of GMA jurisdictions from June 30, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026 and align timing for design review, ADU rules and minimum‑density compliance with the next comprehensive‑plan update; local officials supported extra time for public engagement and legal risk reduction.
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Committee staff described substitute Senate Bill 5558 as a technical bill that changes Growth Management Act deadlines for a subset of counties and cities. The bill would move the comprehensive‑plan deadline for the third group of affected jurisdictions from June 30, 2026 to December 31, 2026, and make certain implementation deadlines (design review, accessory dwelling unit rules and some minimum‑density requirements) due at the time of the jurisdiction’s next comprehensive‑plan update rather than six months after that update.
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