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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1956

HB 1956: Homeless person encampments

Authorizing the housing of homeless persons on property owned or controlled by a church. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Authorizing religious organizations to host temporary encampments for homeless persons on property owned or controlled by a religious organization. )

Summary

  • Grants broad authority to religious organizations to provide shelter or housing to homeless persons on property owned or controlled by such organizations.
  • Prohibits local governments from enacting an ordinance or regulation that imposes conditions other than those necessary to protect the public health and safety and that do not substantially burden the decisions or actions of a religious organization with respect to the provision of homeless housing.
  • Prohibits the imposition of permit fees in excess of the actual costs associated with the review and approval of the required permit applications for homeless housing encampments.
  • Provides immunity to local governments, public agencies, and specified public officials for damages arising from permitting decisions and activities occurring within homeless housing encampments.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1956), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2010
  1. IntroducedFeb 4, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 20, 2009
  3. Passed HouseMar 3, 2009
  4. Passed SenateMar 2, 2010
  5. GovernorMar 23, 2010
  6. LawMar 23, 2010
Prime sponsor
Brendan Williams (D-22)
Introduced
February 4, 2009 in the House
Last action
March 23, 2010
Session law
Chapter 175, Laws of 2010
Versions
HB 1956, ESHB 1956

AN ACT Relating to the housing of homeless persons on property owned or controlled by a church;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brendan Williams (D-22)

6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Maralyn Chase D-32Timm Ormsby D-3Jeannie Darneille D-27Kevin Van De Wege D-24Mary Lou Dickerson D-36Geoff Simpson D-47

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 3, 2009
Version voted on: ESHB 1956
56 Yea 41 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56600
Republican03500
How each member voted

Yea (56)

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House · Final Passage

Passed February 10, 2010
Version voted on: ESHB 1956
57 Yea 39 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57301
Republican03601
How each member voted

Yea (57)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 2, 2010
Version voted on: ESHB 1956
40 Yea 5 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29101
Republican11403
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 6, 2010
Version voted on: ESHB 1956
57 Yea 38 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57202
Republican03601
How each member voted

Yea (57)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/10/2010. (ESHB 1956)
  2. Chapter 175, 2010 Laws. (ESHB 1956)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1956)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1956)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1956)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1956)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 57; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESHB 1956)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1956)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 40; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 4. (ESHB 1956)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1956)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 1956)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1956)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1956)
  14. HSC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1956)
  15. First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections. (ESHB 1956)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1956)
  17. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1956)
  18. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1956)
  19. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1956)
  20. First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections. (ESHB 1956)
  21. Third reading, passed; yeas, 56; nays, 41; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1956)
  22. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1956)
  23. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1956)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1956)
  25. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1956)
  27. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1956)
  29. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  30. LGH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1956)
  31. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1956)
  32. LGH - Executive action taken by committee.
  33. Minority; do not pass.
  34. LGH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  35. First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing.

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