BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 2676: Building code exemptions

Authorizing cities and counties to exempt certain housing from the state building code.

Summary

Authorizes the legislative authority of a city or county to adopt an ordinance that, for innovative housing, creates an exemption from requirements of the state building code. Prohibits a city or county from exempting innovative housing from requirements concerning fire alarms, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and means of egress.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2676), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to authorizing cities and counties to exempt innovative housing from the state building code;

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

Mar 10, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 18, 2016First reading, referred to Judiciary (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 2676 (2025–26) Public education funding · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2676 (2019–20) Autonomous vehicle testing · Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2020
HB 2676 (2017–18) Jail inmate medical payment · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2676 (2013–14) Hydroelectric generation/BPA · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2676 (2011–12) I-5 Columbia river crossing · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2676 (2009–10) Energy conservation loans · Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session
HB 2676 (2007–08) Dairy farms · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2676 (2005–06) Interlocal agreements · Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2006