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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 1110

HB 1110: Middle housing

Increasing middle housing in areas traditionally dedicated to single-family detached housing.

Summary

  • Requires certain cities planning under the Growth Management Act to authorize minimum development densities in residential zones and include specific provisions related to middle housing in their development regulations.
  • Requires the Department of Commerce to provide technical assistance to cities in implementing the requirements, to develop model middle housing ordinances, and to establish a process for cities to seek approval of alternative local actions.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 1110), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2023
  3. Passed HouseMar 6, 2023
  4. Passed SenateApr 11, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 8, 2023
  6. LawMay 8, 2023
Prime sponsor
Jessica Bateman (D-22)
Introduced
January 9, 2023 in the House
Last action
May 8, 2023
Session law
Chapter 332, Laws of 2023
Companion bill
SB 5190
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1110, SHB 1110, E2SHB 1110

AN ACT Relating to creating more homes for Washington by increasing middle housing in areas traditionally dedicated to single-family detached housing;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jessica Bateman (D-22)

27 co-sponsors (26 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Andrew Barkis R-2Julia Reed D-36Jamila Taylor D-30Marcus Riccelli D-3Liz Berry D-36Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Strom Peterson D-21Davina Duerr D-1Debra Lekanoff D-40Emily Alvarado D-34Chipalo Street D-37Cindy Ryu D-32Alex Ramel D-40Julio Cortes D-38Beth Doglio D-22Nicole Macri D-43Sharlett Mena D-29Mia Gregerson D-33My-Linh Thai D-41Steve Bergquist D-11Darya Farivar D-46Sharon Wylie D-49Monica Jurado Stonier D-49Gerry Pollet D-46Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Mary Fosse D-38Timm Ormsby D-3

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2023
Version voted on: E2SHB 1110
75 Yea 21 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54301
Republican211801
How each member voted

Yea (75)

Excused (2)

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

Passed April 11, 2023
Version voted on: E2SHB 1110
35 Yea 14 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27200
Republican81200
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 18, 2023
Version voted on: E2SHB 1110
79 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican221800
How each member voted

Yea (79)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023. (E2SHB 1110)
  2. Chapter 332, 2023 Laws. (E2SHB 1110)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SHB 1110)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SHB 1110)
  5. Speaker signed. (E2SHB 1110)
  6. President signed. (E2SHB 1110)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 79; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 1. (E2SHB 1110)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (E2SHB 1110)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 35; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SHB 1110)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1110)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (E2SHB 1110)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 1110)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 1110)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1110)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1110)
  16. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 1110)
  17. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1110)
  18. And refer to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1110)
  19. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1110)
  20. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1110)
  21. HSG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 1110)
  22. First reading, referred to Housing. (E2SHB 1110)
  23. Third reading, passed; yeas, 75; nays, 21; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SHB 1110)
  24. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1110)
  25. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 1110)
  26. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 1110)
  27. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1110)
  28. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  29. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SHB 1110)
  30. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1110)
  31. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  32. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1110)
  33. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 1110)
  34. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1110)
  35. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SHB 1110)
  36. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1110)
  37. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1110)
  38. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1110)
  39. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1110)
  40. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1110)
  41. Minority; do not pass.
  42. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  43. Minority; without recommendation.
  44. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  45. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  46. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1110)
  47. Referred to Appropriations.
  48. HOUS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1110)
  49. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1110)
  50. Minority; without recommendation.
  51. HOUS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  52. HOUS - Executive action taken by committee.
  53. First reading, referred to Housing.
  54. Prefiled for introduction.

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