BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1056

HB 1056: Public meetings/emergencies

Concerning open public meeting notice requirements and declared emergencies.

Summary

Allows a public agency to hold meetings of its governing body remotely or with limited in-person attendance after a declared emergency.
Requires that the public be allowed to listen in real time and at no cost to meetings that are held remotely or with limited in-person attendance.
Requires all public agencies, except for certain special purpose districts, cities, and towns, to post agendas online for regular meetings and for special meetings held remotely or with limited in-person attendance.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESHB 1056), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

AN ACT Relating to open public meeting notice requirements and declared emergencies;

Passed January 22, 2021

Version voted on: ESHB 1056

98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	57	0	0	0
Republican	41	0	0	0

How each member voted

Feb 22, 2022Returned to Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1056)
Feb 10, 2022Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on third reading. (ESHB 1056)
Jan 10, 2022By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1056)
Apr 25, 2021By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1056)
Mar 18, 2021Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1056)
Mar 17, 2021SGE - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1056)
Jan 28, 2021First reading, referred to State Government & Elections. (ESHB 1056)
Jan 22, 2021Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1056)
Jan 22, 2021Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1056)
Jan 22, 2021Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1056)
Jan 22, 20211st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1056)
Jan 22, 20211st substitute bill substituted.
Jan 19, 2021Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1056)
Jan 19, 2021Placed on second reading.
Jan 15, 2021LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1056)
Jan 15, 2021LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 11, 2021First reading, referred to Local Government.
Dec 28, 2020Prefiled for introduction.

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

HB 1056 (2025–26) Law enf. misconduct · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1056 (2023–24) Postretirement employment · Enacted · Chapter 410, Laws of 2023
HB 1056 (2019–20) Domestic violence/workplace · Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1056 (2017–18) Military/consumer protection · Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2018
HB 1056 (2015–16) Public land and water bodies · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1056 (2013–14) Corporate officers · Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2013
HB 1056 (2011–12) L & I mail requirements · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1056 (2009–10) Annual property revaluations · Did not pass · died in committee