BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

HB 2608: Building code/projects

Addressing project review and approval under the state building code.

Summary

Allows a local code official to approve construction materials, methods, or designs outside of those provided for in the State Building Code if the proposed material, method, or design complies with the intent of the code and is at least the equivalent of what is provided for in the code.
Requires local code officials, upon the request of a permit applicant, to provide a citation to the law, code, or standard on which an adverse order is based.

From the House Bill Analysis 2020 (HB 2608), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to project review and approval under the state building code;

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

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

HB 2608 (2025–26) Nuclear facilities/tax pref. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2608 (2017–18) Sr's, disab. vets/prop tx ex · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2608 (2015–16) Student and teacher data · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2608 (2013–14) Classified school employees · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2608 (2011–12) Early learning guidelines · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2608 (2009–10) Residential mortgage loaning · Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2010
HB 2608 (2007–08) Workforce technical changes · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2608 (2005–06) VFF&RO's relief & pension · Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2006