State Sen. Pam Roach, R-Auburn is bringing the Senate Governmental Operations Committee to Black Diamond for a public hearing 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Eagles Lodge at 32618 Railroad Avenue.

Roach, chair of the committee, said the Growth Management Act has been in effect since 1990, yet there has never been a review of its demerits or effectiveness.

“Development efforts in the Black Diamond area are serving as a case study. Some have said it’s the ‘perfect storm’ because all the major components of the GMA are at play there,” Roach said.

Roach has arranged for proponents and opponents of the original GMA to make brief presentations before her committee. Lawmakers will then listen to stakeholders from the area and ask for public testimony.

“Legislative review is a vital part of the process,” said Roach. “We want to find out how we can help our communities as we prepare for the upcoming legislative session.”

She said the Senate committee will discuss proposed changes to the GMA during its 3:30 p.m. Nov. 21 meeting at the Capitol in Senate Hearing Room 2.