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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1501

HB 1501: CIC unit owner inquiries

Concerning inquiries into association governance or operations by unit owners in common interest communities.

Summary

  • Establishes a process for common interest community unit owners to submit formal written inquiries to their associations regarding association governance or operations, and authorizes associations to adopt reasonable rules and regulations regarding the frequency and manner of responding to inquiries.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (EHB 1501), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2026
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 14, 2025
  3. Passed HouseJan 22, 2026
  4. Passed SenateFeb 26, 2026
  5. GovernorMar 23, 2026
  6. LawMar 23, 2026
Prime sponsor
Julia Reed (D-36)
Introduced
January 22, 2025 in the House
Last action
March 23, 2026
Session law
Chapter 128, Laws of 2026
Versions
HB 1501, EHB 1501

AN ACT Relating to inquiries into association governance or operations by unit owners in common interest communities;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Julia Reed (D-36)

13 co-sponsors (13 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Debra Entenman D-47Mia Gregerson D-33Strom Peterson D-21Mary Fosse D-38Darya Farivar D-46Beth Doglio D-22Emily Alvarado D-34Natasha Hill D-3Liz Berry D-36Debra Lekanoff D-40Tarra Simmons D-23Timm Ormsby D-3Nicole Macri D-43

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed January 22, 2026
Version voted on: EHB 1501
55 Yea 36 Nay 0 Absent 7 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54005
Republican13602
How each member voted

Yea (55)

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

Passed February 26, 2026
Version voted on: EHB 1501
33 Yea 15 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29001
Republican41500
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 9, 2026
Version voted on: EHB 1501
58 Yea 37 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57002
Republican13701
How each member voted

Yea (58)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026. (EHB 1501)
  2. Chapter 128, 2026 Laws. (EHB 1501)
  3. Governor signed. (EHB 1501)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (EHB 1501)
  5. President signed. (EHB 1501)
  6. Speaker signed. (EHB 1501)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 58; nays, 37; absent, 0; excused, 3. (EHB 1501)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (EHB 1501)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 33; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 1. (EHB 1501)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1501)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (EHB 1501)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1501)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1501)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 1501)
  15. HSG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (EHB 1501)
  16. First reading, referred to Housing. (EHB 1501)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 55; nays, 36; absent, 0; excused, 7. (EHB 1501)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1501)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 1501)
  20. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (EHB 1501)
  21. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (EHB 1501)
  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (EHB 1501)
  23. HOUS - Executive action taken by committee. (EHB 1501)
  24. Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 1501)
  25. Minority; do not pass. (EHB 1501)
  26. HOUS - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1501)
  27. First reading, referred to Housing. (EHB 1501)

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