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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1042

HB 1042: Use of existing buildings

Concerning the use of existing buildings for residential purposes.

Summary

  • Prohibits cities from imposing certain restrictions or requirements on existing buildings zoned for commercial or mixed use.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1042), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2023
  2. Out of committeeJan 23, 2023
  3. Passed HouseFeb 8, 2023
  4. Passed SenateApr 5, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 4, 2023
  6. LawMay 4, 2023
Prime sponsor
Amy Walen (D-48)
Introduced
January 9, 2023 in the House
Last action
May 4, 2023
Session law
Chapter 285, Laws of 2023
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1042, ESHB 1042

AN ACT Relating to the creation of additional housing units in existing buildings;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Amy Walen (D-48)

23 co-sponsors (22 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Cindy Ryu D-32Andrew Barkis R-2Tarra Simmons D-23Davina Duerr D-1Roger Goodman D-45Jessica Bateman D-22Julia Reed D-36Alex Ramel D-40Strom Peterson D-21Gerry Pollet D-46Beth Doglio D-22Nicole Macri D-43Kristine Reeves D-30Sharlett Mena D-29Steve Tharinger D-24Sharon Wylie D-49Mia Gregerson D-33Larry Springer D-45Steve Bergquist D-11My-Linh Thai D-41Shelley Kloba D-1Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Timm Ormsby D-3

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 8, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1042
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56002
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 5, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1042
45 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican17300
How each member voted

Nay (3)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 14, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1042
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023. (ESHB 1042)
  2. Chapter 285, 2023 Laws. (ESHB 1042)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1042)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1042)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1042)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1042)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1042)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1042)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1042)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1042)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1042)
  12. Committee amendment not adopted. (ESHB 1042)
  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1042)
  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1042)
  15. HSG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1042)
  16. First reading, referred to Housing. (ESHB 1042)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1042)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1042)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1042)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1042)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1042)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  24. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1042)
  25. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  26. HOUS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1042)
  27. HOUS - Executive action taken by committee.
  28. HOUS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  29. First reading, referred to Housing.
  30. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 1042 in other sessions

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