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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5197

SB 5197: Eviction processes

Addressing landlord-tenant relations by providing technical changes to eviction notice forms and modifying certain eviction processes.

Summary

  • Revises certain eviction processes under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, including allowing remote participation in eviction proceedings, extending certain timelines for satisfying an unlawful detainer judgment and for suspending court action, and specifying certain exceptions to the prohibition on seeking good cause judicial discretion by tenants who have received three or more pay-or-vacate notices in the preceding 12 months.
  • Eliminates the requirement that landlords provide 14-day pay-or-vacate notices to dispute resolution centers upon expiration of the Eviction Resolution Pilot Program.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 5197), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 336, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 9, 2023
  3. Passed SenateMar 3, 2023
  4. Passed HouseApr 7, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 8, 2023
  6. LawMay 8, 2023
Prime sponsor
Patty Kuderer (D-48)
Introduced
January 9, 2023 in the Senate
Last action
May 8, 2023
Session law
Chapter 336, Laws of 2023
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5197, ESSB 5197

AN ACT Relating to addressing landlord-tenant relations by providing technical changes to eviction notice forms and modifying certain eviction processes;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Patty Kuderer (D-48)

6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Rebecca Saldaña D-37Noel Frame D-36Joe Nguyen D-34T'wina Nobles D-28Lisa Wellman D-41Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 3, 2023
Version voted on: ESSB 5197
28 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28100
Republican01901
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 7, 2023
Version voted on: ESSB 5197
57 Yea 40 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56101
Republican13900
How each member voted

Yea (57)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 14, 2023
Version voted on: ESSB 5197
28 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican01802
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023. (ESSB 5197)
  2. Chapter 336, 2023 Laws. (ESSB 5197)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5197)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5197)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5197)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 5197)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 28; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESSB 5197)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 5197)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 40; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5197)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5197)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESSB 5197)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 5197)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5197)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5197)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5197)
  16. HOUS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Housing. (ESSB 5197)
  17. HOUS - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5197)
  18. First reading, referred to Housing. (ESSB 5197)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 28; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5197)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5197)
  21. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5197)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5197)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5197)
  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  26. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESSB 5197)
  27. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5197)
  29. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  30. HSG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5197)
  31. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5197)
  32. Minority; do not pass.
  33. HSG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  34. First reading, referred to Housing.
  35. Prefiled for introduction.

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