Establishes time limits for local governments to review project permit applications and requires refunds if deadlines are missed.

The bill mandates that local governments in Washington state must complete their review of project permit applications within specified time frames. If a local government fails to meet these deadlines, it must refund a portion of the permit fee to the applicant. The refund is 10% if the final decision is made after the deadline but within 20% of the original time period, or 20% if the delay exceeds 20% of the original time period.

Establishes time limits for local governments to review project permit applications and requires refunds if deadlines are missed.

The bill mandates that local governments in Washington state must complete their review of project permit applications within specified time frames. If a local government fails to meet these deadlines, it must refund a portion of the permit fee to the applicant. The refund is 10% if the final decision is made after the deadline but within 20% of the original time period, or 20% if the delay exceeds 20% of the original time period.