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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2064

HB 2064: Residential tenant deposits

Concerning security deposits and damages arising out of residential tenancies.

Summary

  • Authorizes landlords to offer tenants the option of paying an entirely or partially nonrefundable fee in lieu of a security deposit.
  • Requires that any entirely or partially nonrefundable fee in lieu of a security deposit collected by the landlord be used to purchase insurance coverage for the landlord's losses associated with unpaid rent or unit damage.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 2064), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2022
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2022
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 2022
  4. Passed SenateMar 2, 2022
  5. GovernorMar 17, 2022
  6. LawMar 17, 2022
Prime sponsor
Strom Peterson (D-21)
Introduced
January 20, 2022 in the House
Last action
March 17, 2022
Session law
Chapter 81, Laws of 2022
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2064, ESHB 2064

AN ACT Relating to security deposits and damages arising out of residential tenancies;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Strom Peterson (D-21)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Tarra Simmons D-23Frank Chopp D-43Debra Lekanoff D-40Jamila Taylor D-30

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2022
Version voted on: ESHB 2064
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican41000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 2, 2022
Version voted on: ESHB 2064
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican20000
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/9/2022. (ESHB 2064)
  2. Chapter 81, 2022 Laws. (ESHB 2064)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 2064)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 2064)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 2064)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 2064)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 2064)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2064)
  9. Placed on second reading consent calendar. (ESHB 2064)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2064)
  11. HLG - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 2064)
  12. First reading, referred to Housing & Local Government. (ESHB 2064)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 2064)
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2064)
  15. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2064)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2064)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 2064)
  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 2064)
  21. HHSV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2064)
  22. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2064)
  23. HHSV - Executive action taken by committee.
  24. Minority; without recommendation.
  25. HHSV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  26. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  27. First reading, referred to Housing, Human Services & Veterans.

HB 2064 in other sessions

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