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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1797

HB 1797: Real estate appraisers

Concerning residential real estate appraisers being allowed to complete real property evaluations. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Concerning real property appraisers.)

Summary

  • Requires the Department of Licensing to adopt rules to require real estate appraisers to adhere to certain nondiscrimination and fair housing provisions and education criteria adopted by the Appraisal Standards Board and the Appraisal Qualifications Board.
  • Permits a state-licensed or state-certified appraiser to perform evaluations of real estate for financial institutions as long as a disclaimer is provided.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (EHB 1797), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 464, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedFeb 8, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2023
  3. Passed HouseFeb 27, 2023
  4. Passed SenateApr 5, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 15, 2023
  6. LawMay 15, 2023
Prime sponsor
Greg Cheney (R-18)
Introduced
February 8, 2023 in the House
Last action
May 15, 2023
Session law
Chapter 464, Laws of 2023
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to residential real estate appraisers being allowed to complete real property evaluations;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Greg Cheney (R-18)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Roger Goodman D-45Spencer Hutchins R-26Jenny Graham R-6

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 27, 2023
Version voted on: EHB 1797
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56002
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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

Passed April 5, 2023
Version voted on: EHB 1797
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 13, 2023
Version voted on: EHB 1797
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56002
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Contingent** (EHB 1797)
  2. Chapter 464, 2023 Laws. (EHB 1797)
  3. Governor signed. (EHB 1797)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (EHB 1797)
  5. President signed. (EHB 1797)
  6. Speaker signed. (EHB 1797)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (EHB 1797)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (EHB 1797)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (EHB 1797)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1797)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (EHB 1797)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1797)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1797)
  14. BFGT - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (EHB 1797)
  15. First reading, referred to Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade. (EHB 1797)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (EHB 1797)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1797)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 1797)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1797)
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (EHB 1797)
  21. CPB - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1797)
  22. CPB - Executive action taken by committee. (EHB 1797)
  23. First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business. (EHB 1797)

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