BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 2397: Housing demolitions fee

Supporting affordable housing by permitting a local government fee on demolitions that reduce potential housing stock.

Summary

Authorizes cities and towns to impose a fee on the demolition of a residential building to support the development of affordable housing.

From the House Bill Analysis 2016 (HB 2397), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to supporting affordable housing by permitting a local government fee on demolitions that reduce potential housing stock;

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

Mar 10, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 13, 2016First reading, referred to Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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

HB 2397 (2025–26) Fire services mobilization · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2397 (2023–24) Assisted living/housing prov · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2397 (2019–20) Legislative staff F-1s/LEB · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2397 (2017–18) VA health plan reimbursement · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2397 (2013–14) Medal of Honor license plate · Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2014
HB 2397 (2011–12) State historical societies · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2397 (2009–10) Initiatives and referenda · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2397 (2007–08) Tax exemption restrictions · Did not pass · died in committee