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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1070

HB 1070: Housing/local tax revenue

Modifying allowed uses of local tax revenue for affordable housing and related services to include the acquisition and construction of affordable housing and facilities.

Summary

  • Expands the allowable uses of revenues from the housing and related services local sales and use tax to include acquiring facilities and land for affordable housing, housing-related services, and behavioral health services.
  • Expands the allowable uses of revenues from the state-shared lodging tax to include housing and facilities for homeless youth for counties with a population of at least 1.5 million.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESHB 1070), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2021
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 1, 2021
  3. Passed HouseFeb 25, 2021
  4. Passed SenateMar 30, 2021
  5. GovernorApr 14, 2021
  6. LawApr 14, 2021
Prime sponsor
Cindy Ryu (D-32)
Introduced
January 11, 2021 in the House
Last action
April 14, 2021
Session law
Chapter 27, Laws of 2021
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1070, ESHB 1070

AN ACT Relating to modifying allowed uses of local tax revenue for affordable housing and related services to include the acquisition and construction of affordable housing and facilities;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Cindy Ryu (D-32)

28 co-sponsors (28 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Nicole Macri D-43Amy Walen D-48Frank Chopp D-43Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Alex Ramel D-40Sharon Wylie D-49Bill Ramos D-5Jessica Bateman D-22Steve Tharinger D-24Tarra Simmons D-23Shelley Kloba D-1Strom Peterson D-21Mia Gregerson D-33Roger Goodman D-45Mike Sells D-38Dan Bronoske D-28Javier Valdez D-46Lisa Callan D-5David Hackney D-11Eileen Cody D-34Timm Ormsby D-3Marcus Riccelli D-3Larry Springer D-45Jake Fey D-27Lauren Davis D-32Gerry Pollet D-46Kirsten Harris-Talley D-37

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 25, 2021
Version voted on: ESHB 1070
56 Yea 42 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56100
Republican04100
How each member voted

Yea (56)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 30, 2021
Version voted on: ESHB 1070
36 Yea 13 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican71300
How each member voted
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History

  1. Governor signed. (ESHB 1070)
  2. Effective date 4/14/2021. (ESHB 1070)
  3. Chapter 27, 2021 Laws. (ESHB 1070)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1070)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1070)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1070)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 36; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1070)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1070)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1070)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1070)
  11. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1070)
  12. HLG - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 1070)
  13. First reading, referred to Housing & Local Government. (ESHB 1070)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 56; nays, 42; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1070)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1070)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1070)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1070)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1070)
  20. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  21. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1070)
  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  23. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1070)
  24. FIN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1070)
  25. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1070)
  26. FIN - Executive action taken by committee.
  27. Minority; without recommendation.
  28. FIN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. Minority; do not pass.
  30. First reading, referred to Finance.
  31. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 1070 in other sessions

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