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Oppose (High Priority)HB 1074 - Landlord damage claimsAddressing documentation and processes governing landlords' claims for damage to residential premises. HB 1124 - Residential rent and fees (180 Day Notification)
DeadProtecting tenants from excessive rent and related fees by providing at least six months' notice for rent increases over a certain amount, allowing tenants the right to terminate a tenancy without penalty, and limiting late fees. HB 1388 - Residential rent practices (7% Cap)DeadProtecting tenants by prohibiting predatory residential rent practices and by applying the consumer protection act to the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act. HB 1389 - Residential rent practices (7% Cap)DeadConcerning residential rent increases under the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act. Supporting Washington's clean energy economy and transitioning to a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future. HB 1625 - Rent controls/local government (Removes Preemption)DeadEnabling local governments to plan and adopt programs to stabilize and control rents. HB 1628 - Real estate excise tax (REET)Increasing the supply of affordable housing by modifying the state and local real estate excise tax. SB 5060 - Rental & vacant properties DeadRequiring the registration of rental and vacant housing units. Addressing landlord-tenant relations by providing technical changes to eviction notice forms and modifying certain eviction processes SB 5435 - Residential increasesDeadConcerning residential rent increases under the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act. Supporting Washington's clean energy economy and transitioning to a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future SB 5615 - Rent controls/local government (Preemption)DeadEnabling local governments to plan and adopt programs to stabilize and control rents. SB 5707 - Housing court pilot program DeadEstablishing a housing court pilot program. Support (High priority)HB 1026 - Local Government Design Review DeadConcerning local government design review. HB 1350 - Multifamily unit conversion DeadExpanding the multifamily tax exemption program to include converting existing multifamily units. HB 1517 - Transt-oriented development DeadPromoting transit-orientd development DeadEstablishing a housing gap vucher pilot program SB 5118 - Multifamily Tax Exemption DeadConcerning modifying the multifamily property tax exemption to promote development of long-term affordable housing. SB 5301 - Commerce Housing Programs Concerning housing programs administered by the department of commerce. SB 5466 - Transit-oriented development Promoting transit-oriented development. SB 5491 - Residential Building Exits Allowing for residential buildings of a certain height to be served by a single exit under certain conditions DeadEstablishing a housing gap vucher pilot program Oppose (Medium Priority)HB 1709 - Commerce Housing Programs DeadConcerning housing programs administered by the department of commerce. HB 1723- GMA/Equity and Environmental Justice DeadConcerning equity and environmental justice in the growth management act. SB 5618 - Local Property Tax Limit DeadIncreasing the local property tax revenue growth limit. SB 5651 - GMA/Equity and Environmental Justice DeadConcerning equity and environmental justice in the growth management act. SJR 8206 - Property Tax Rebates DeadConcerning property tax rebates. |
Support (Medium Priority)
HB 1042 - Use of Exisiting Buildings Concerning the use of existing buildings for residential purposes. HB 1046 - Housing Development Income Limits Expanding housing supply by supporting the ability of public housing authorities to finance affordable housing developments by rebenchmarking area median income limits. HB 1070 - Property sale and leaseback Exempting the sale and leaseback of property by a seller from the residential landlord-tenant act when the seller agrees to a written lease at closing. Increasing middle housing in areas traditionally dedicated to single-family detached housing. HB 1149 - Housing Capital Expenditures DeadReducing homelessness in Washington state through capital expenditures for programs that address housing insecurity. Concerning residential housing regulations. Increasing housing options through lot splitting. HB 1276 - Accessory Dwelling Units DeadConcerning accessory dwelling units. HB 1337 - Accessory dwelling units Expanding housing options by easing barriers to the construction and use of accessory dwelling units. HB 1343 - Rent relief & housing DeadProviding local governments with options to grant rent relief and preserve affordable housing in their communities. HB 1401 - Housing Permit Process DeadAllowing cities and counties to create a simple, standardized housing permit process for affordable housing units in areas designated for housing. HB 1402 - Urban Growth Boundaries DeadAdjusting urban growth boundaries to account for situations where property owners have not developed property as expected in comprehensive plans and development regulations. HB 1404 - State building code council DeadReforming the state building code council, its operations and procedures, and its statutory authority. HB 1611 - Local Government Permitting DeadConcerning local government permitting. SB 5037 - Natural gas/energy code DeadEnsuring that the Washington state energy code may not prohibit the use of natural gas in buildings. SB 5056 - Habitual property offenders DeadEstablishing a special allegation for habitual property offenders. SB 5117 - State building code council DeadReforming the state building code council, its operations and procedures, and its statutory authority. DeadIncreasing middle housing in areas traditionally dedicated to single-family detached housing. SB 5202 - Housing/capital expenditures Reducing homelessness in Washington state through capital expenditures for programs that address housing insecurity. SB 5235 - Accessory Dwelling Units Concerning accessory dwelling units. SB 5337 Property Sale and Leaseback DeadExempting the sale and leaseback of property by a seller from the residential landlord-tenant act when the seller agrees to a written lease at closing. DeadIncreasing housing options through lot splitting. SB 5386 - Document Recording fees Reducing administrative complexity by increasing transparency of revenue flows for activities funded by document recording fees. SB 5387 - Property Tax/Homestead DeadConcerning property tax relief for homeowners and renters. SB 5637 - Graduated Rental Rates DeadProviding for graduated rental rate agreements under the transitional housing operating and rent program. |