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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1908

HB 1908: Surplus property for housing

Addressing surplus public property for affordable housing.

Summary

  • Expands the use of surplus public property for affordable housing to moderate-income households.
  • Establishes limits on monthly rental housing and homeownership costs for property to be considered a public benefit purpose.
  • Modifies the deed and lease requirements for transfers of surplus public property.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1908), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2022
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Mike Steele (R-12)
Introduced
January 11, 2022 in the House
Last action
February 22, 2022
Versions
HB 1908, SHB 1908

AN ACT Relating to surplus public property for affordable housing;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mike Steele (R-12)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Carolyn Eslick R-39Jenny Graham R-6Nicole Macri D-43

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1908)
  2. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.
  3. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1908)
  4. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  5. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1908)
  6. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1908)
  7. HHSV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1908)
  8. HHSV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  9. Minority; do not pass.
  10. HHSV - Executive action taken by committee.
  11. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  12. First reading, referred to Housing, Human Services & Veterans.

HB 1908 in other sessions

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