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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1337

HB 1337: Accessory dwelling units

Expanding housing options by easing barriers to the construction and use of 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 development or construction of ADUs within UGAs.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (EHB 1337), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 334, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2023
  3. Passed HouseMar 2, 2023
  4. Passed SenateApr 6, 2023
  5. Partly vetoedMay 8, 2023
  6. LawMay 8, 2023
Prime sponsor
Mia Gregerson (D-33)
Introduced
January 16, 2023 in the House
Last action
May 8, 2023
Session law
Chapter 334, Laws of 2023
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to expanding housing options by easing barriers to the construction and use of accessory dwelling units;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mia Gregerson (D-33)

19 co-sponsors (16 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Andrew Barkis R-2Liz Berry D-36Leonard Christian R-4Davina Duerr D-1Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Jamila Taylor D-30Alex Ramel D-40Kristine Reeves D-30Tarra Simmons D-23Amy Walen D-48Jenny Graham R-6Jessica Bateman D-22Julia Reed D-36Debra Lekanoff D-40Beth Doglio D-22Steve Tharinger D-24Julio Cortes D-38Nicole Macri D-43Monica Jurado Stonier D-49

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 2, 2023
Version voted on: EHB 1337
81 Yea 15 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat49702
Republican32800
How each member voted

Yea (81)

Excused (2)

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

Passed April 6, 2023
Version voted on: EHB 1337
39 Yea 7 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27002
Republican12701
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 14, 2023
Version voted on: EHB 1337
85 Yea 11 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55201
Republican30901
How each member voted

Yea (85)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Governor partially vetoed. (EHB 1337)
  2. Effective date 7/23/2023. (EHB 1337)
  3. Chapter 334, 2023 Laws. (EHB 1337)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (EHB 1337)
  5. President signed. (EHB 1337)
  6. Speaker signed. (EHB 1337)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 85; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 2. (EHB 1337)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (EHB 1337)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 39; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 3. (EHB 1337)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1337)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (EHB 1337)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1337)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1337)
  14. LGLT - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (EHB 1337)
  15. First reading, referred to Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs. (EHB 1337)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 81; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 2. (EHB 1337)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1337)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 1337)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1337)
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (EHB 1337)
  21. Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 1337)
  22. HOUS - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1337)
  23. HOUS - Executive action taken by committee. (EHB 1337)
  24. First reading, referred to Housing. (EHB 1337)

HB 1337 in other sessions

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