Washington State House Bill 1099 proposes updates to the state's comprehensive planning framework to improve climate response, adding a new 'Climate Change' goal requiring counties and cities to adapt to and mitigate climate effects, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build resiliency to natural hazards. The bill amends several sections of state law governing how local governments develop comprehensive plans and development regulations. Note: This bill pertains to statewide land use and climate planning, not specifically to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.Open full document
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Washington State House Bill 1099 amends the Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A) to integrate climate change considerations into comprehensive planning frameworks. The bill adds a new ‘Climate change’ goal requiring comprehensive plans, development regulations, and regional policies to adapt to and mitigate climate effects, support greenhouse gas emissions reduction, and foster resiliency to climate impacts. It also updates transportation planning goals to include statewide targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and per capita vehicle miles traveled.