State agencies have no legislative decision-making authority, and therefore, are not directly involved in the state legislative process. However, the legislature relies on state agencies to provide subject matter expertise as needed.
Throughout a legislative session, DLCD:
- Tracks bills related to statewide land use planning goals or those that may impact the department’s work or budget.
- Provides information to the legislature and governor about the effects of proposed legislation on state policy.
- Occasionally, proposes land use legislation with the support of the governor
DLCD takes no position on proposed legislation unless approved and coordinated through the governor’s office.
DLCD typically tracks legislation that falls into the following categories:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Urbanization, urban growth boundaries, urban reserves, and rural reserves
- Economic development
- Agriculture or ranching
- Forestry
- Natural or cultural resources
- Coastal and oceanic policy
State agencies are also widely responsible for implementing new legislation. This takes the form of rulemaking, providing education and technical assistance to local governments, and making agency-wide and programmatic updates as needed.
The
state legislative calendar provides information about the legislative session.
Land Use Legislation Reports
After a legislative session, DLCD publishes a land use legislation report detailing impacts to the land use planning program and local government planning responsibilities. To search for staff reports related to legislative action, search for "legislative report" on the
LCDC meeting page.
2026 Land Use Legislation Report
2025 Land Use Legislation Report
2024 Land Use Legislation Report
2024 Land Use Legislation Summary
2023 Land Use Legislation Report
2022 Land Use Legislation Report
2021 Land Use Legislation Report
2020 Land Use Legislation Report - Special Session
2020 Land Use Legislation Report
DLCD Policy Agendas
If a legislative change requires a rule change, it is listed in the department's Policy Agenda which is created once a biennium. New policy agendas are developed after a long legislative session and are updated after the short legislative session. The DLCD Policy Agenda also includes ongoing work and initiatives directed by the Land Conservation and Development Commission and department. Visit the
rulemaking webpage for more information on which rules are currently being updated.
2025-2027 Policy Agenda