BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

HB 1276: Accessory dwelling units

Concerning accessory dwelling units.

Summary

Requires fully planning cities and counties to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in urban growth areas (UGAs).
Prohibits certain ADU regulations within UGAs.
Allows cities and counties to offer incentives for the construction or development of ADUs.

From the House Bill Analysis 2023 (HB 1276), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to accessory dwelling units;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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HB 1276 (2015–16) Impaired driving · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 3, Laws of 2015, 2nd Special Session
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