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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2514

HB 2514: Discriminatory covenants

Regarding discriminatory provisions found in written instruments related to real property.

Summary

  • Authorizes an alternative to bringing a legal action in superior court for the purposes of striking discriminatory language from real property written instruments.
  • Permits the owner of real property to record a restrictive covenant modification document with the county auditor for purposes of striking provisions that are void and unenforceable under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD).
  • Prohibits the requirement of charging fees or surcharges for the filing or recording of modification documents.
  • Updates the list of basis for prohibited discrimination in homeowners associations governing documents to conform with WLAD.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2514), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2018
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2018
  2. Out of committeeJan 26, 2018
  3. Passed HouseFeb 8, 2018
  4. Passed SenateFeb 27, 2018
  5. GovernorMar 15, 2018
  6. LawMar 15, 2018
Prime sponsor
Chris Kilduff (D-28)
Introduced
January 10, 2018 in the House
Last action
March 15, 2018
Session law
Chapter 65, Laws of 2018
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2514, SHB 2514

AN ACT Relating to discriminatory provisions found in written instruments related to real property;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Chris Kilduff (D-28)

11 co-sponsors (10 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Dick Muri R-28David Sawyer D-29Noel Frame D-36Laurie Jinkins D-27Mia Gregerson D-33Javier Valdez D-46John Lovick D-44Derek Stanford D-1Gerry Pollet D-46Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Monica Jurado Stonier D-49

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 8, 2018
Version voted on: SHB 2514
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican47001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 27, 2018
Version voted on: SHB 2514
48 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25100
Republican23000
How each member voted

Nay (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/7/2018*. (SHB 2514)
  2. Chapter 65, 2018 Laws. (SHB 2514)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 2514)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 2514)
  5. President signed. (SHB 2514)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 2514)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 2514)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2514)
  9. Placed on second reading consent calendar. (SHB 2514)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2514)
  11. LAW - Majority; do pass. (SHB 2514)
  12. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (SHB 2514)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 2514)
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2514)
  15. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2514)
  16. Held on second reading. (SHB 2514)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  18. Held on second reading.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2514)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  21. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2514)
  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  23. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2514)
  24. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  25. First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2514 in other sessions

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