Bill

Freight rail dependent use

Concerning the responsibility of certain counties to include freight rail dependent use overlay as part of the transportation element of their comprehensive plan.

Sponsors

Senator CortesPrimary

Senator NoblesSecondarySenator ShewmakeSecondary

Official bill summary on app.leg.wa.gov →

Current status: Effective date 6/11/2026.

1. Mar 30, 2026
   Effective date 6/11/2026.
2. Mar 30, 2026
   Chapter 247, 2026 Laws.
3. Mar 30, 2026
   Governor signed.
4. Mar 9, 2026
   Delivered to Governor.
5. Mar 5, 2026
   Speaker signed.
6. Mar 4, 2026
   President signed.
7. Mar 3, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 54; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 5.
8. Feb 12, 2026
   First reading, referred to Local Government.
9. Feb 10, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0.
10. Jan 12, 2026
    First reading, referred to Local Government.