BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1748: Affordable rural housing

Addressing affordable housing opportunities in rural communities.

Summary

Eliminates measures that must be included in the rural element of comprehensive plans under the Growth Management Act (GMA) that protect the rural character of rural areas.
Declares that rural development outside urban growth areas under the GMA includes the use of exempt wells without restriction.

From the House Bill Analysis 2017 (HB 1748), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to modifying provisions within the growth management act to improve affordable housing opportunities in rural communities;

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

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 27, 2017First reading, referred to Environment (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 1748 (2025–26) Insurance & credit study · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1748 (2023–24) Small rural hospital payment · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1748 (2021–22) Human trafficking/ABD prog. · Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2022
HB 1748 (2019–20) Hospital safety net assess. · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1748 (2015–16) Motorcycle helmet use · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1748 (2013–14) Dairy products B&O taxation · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1748 (2011–12) Manuf. housing communities · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1748 (2009–10) Senior fishing licenses · Did not pass · died in committee