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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5190

SB 5190: 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 on lots zoned predominately for residential use and include specific provisions related to middle housing in their development regulations.
  • Requires the Department of Commerce to develop model middle housing ordinances, a process for cities to seek approval of required local actions, guidance to assist cities on items to include in a parking study, and provide technical assistance to cities to implement the requirements.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5190), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2023
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Yasmin Trudeau (D-27)
Introduced
January 9, 2023 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 2024
Companion bill
HB 1110
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5190, SSB 5190

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: Yasmin Trudeau (D-27)

12 co-sponsors (11 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Liz Lovelett D-40John Braun R-20Noel Frame D-36Bob Hasegawa D-11Senator D-22Patty Kuderer D-48Marko Liias D-21Joe Nguyen D-34T'wina Nobles D-28Jamie Pedersen D-43Sharon Shewmake D-42Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5190)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5190)
  4. Referred to Ways & Means.
  5. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5190)
  6. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5190)
  7. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5190)
  8. HSG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5190)
  9. HSG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  10. Minority; do not pass.
  11. And refer to Ways & Means.
  12. Minority; without recommendation.
  13. Referred to Housing.
  14. And refer to Housing.
  15. LGLT - Majority; without recommendation.
  16. First reading, referred to Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs.
  17. Prefiled for introduction.

SB 5190 in other sessions

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