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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6338

SB 6338: Intermediate tenancies

Concerning intermediate tenancies for persons with criminal backgrounds or substance abuse issues.

Summary

  • Creates a new category of tenancy agreement called an "intermediate tenancy" which is a voluntary agreement entered into between a landlord and eligible tenant to provide a supportive living program for persons with criminal backgrounds or chemical addictions.
  • Provides that a person is eligible for an intermediate tenancy if the person was released from a correctional facility or convicted of a crime within the 24 months prior to entering into the agreement or if the person is a recovering from an alcohol or drug addiction and participating in a recovery program.
  • Provides that intermediate tenancy agreements are governed by the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act unless inconsistent with the provisions of this act.

From the Substitute House Bill Analysis 2010 (SSB 6338), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2010
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2010
  3. Passed SenateFeb 15, 2010
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Debbie Regala (D-27)
Introduced
January 12, 2010 in the Senate
Last action
March 15, 2010
Versions
SB 6338, SSB 6338

AN ACT Relating to intermediate tenancies for persons with criminal backgrounds or substance abuse issues;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Debbie Regala (D-27)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Mike Carrell R-28Jim Hargrove D-24Paull Shin D-21Adam Kline D-37

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 15, 2010
Version voted on: SSB 6338
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31000
Republican17001
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 6338)
  2. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 6338)
  3. Referred to Human Services. (SSB 6338)
  4. Committee relieved of further consideration. (SSB 6338)
  5. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (SSB 6338)
  6. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 6338)
  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6338)
  8. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6338)
  9. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  10. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6338)
  11. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  12. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 6338)
  13. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  14. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6338)
  15. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6338)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  17. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  18. First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

SB 6338 in other sessions

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