HB 1181 establishes guidance measures for climate compliance that local jurisdictions must align with in their comprehensive plans. Bellingham staff presented a cross-referencing system showing how the city's comprehensive plan policies align with Commerce guidance measures under this bill, with council discussion focusing on the need for more specific targets and baseline measurements for greenhouse gas reductions and tree canopy goals.
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Climate Compliance and Commerce Guidance Measures
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Meeting History
Discussed in 12 meetings
November 10, 2025
— Washington-Whatcom-Bellingham
Committee of the Whole
The Bellingham City Council held an intensive work session to finalize details for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update, following up on their November 3rd public hearing. The session focused on ...
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November 10, 2025
— Washington-Whatcom-Bellingham
Committee of the Whole
The Bellingham City Council held an intensive work session to finalize details for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update, following up on their November 3rd public hearing. The session focused on ...
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January 02, 2025
— Washington-Whatcom-Bellingham
Committee Meeting
The Bellingham Greenways Advisory Committee held their first meeting of 2025, focusing primarily on reviewing existing PROS Plan goals and launching the update process for both the Parks, Recreation ...
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February 18, 2025
— Washington-Whatcom-Bellingham
Design Review Committee
The Bellingham Design Review Board held a work session to receive an overview of the Bellingham Plan, the city's 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update, with specific focus on how new state legislation will ...
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February 25, 2025
— Washington-Whatcom-Bellingham
City Council Regular Meeting
The Bellingham Historic Preservation Commission held its first meeting in eight months on February 25, returning to regular operations with two new commissioners and significant updates on both local ...
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