BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

HB 1496: Aquatic residences

Defining "vessel occupation" as a water dependent use.

Summary

Declares that "vessel occupation" means the continuous occupation of a vessel designed for and ordinarily used for navigation. Vessel occupation is inherently a water-dependent use regardless of whether the vessel is occupied for recreational or commercial purposes.

From the Bill Digest (HB 1496), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to aquatic residences;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1496 (2025–26) Health care information · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1496 (2023–24) Naselle Youth Camp property · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1496 (2021–22) High valued assets tax · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1496 (2019–20) Climate science education · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1496 (2017–18) Vessel taxation & permitting · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1496 (2015–16) Vocational rehabilitation · Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2015
HB 1496 (2013–14) Tribes/hunting enforcement · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1496 (2011–12) Residential sharps waste · Did not pass · died in committee