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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 1974

HB 1974: Land banking authorities

Establishing land banking authorities.

Summary

  • Allows a city or county to authorize a public corporation, housing authority, or nonprofit organization to operate as a land bank authority and establish a land bank.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 1974), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2026
  1. IntroducedFeb 14, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 9, 2026
  3. Passed HouseFeb 12, 2026
  4. Passed SenateMar 5, 2026
  5. GovernorMar 27, 2026
  6. LawMar 27, 2026
Prime sponsor
Natasha Hill (D-3)
Introduced
February 14, 2025 in the House
Last action
March 27, 2026
Session law
Chapter 233, Laws of 2026
Companion bill
SB 6214
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1974, SHB 1974, 2SHB 1974, E2SHB 1974

AN ACT Relating to establishing land banking authorities;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Natasha Hill (D-3)

10 co-sponsors (10 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Strom Peterson D-21Lisa Parshley D-22Shaun Scott D-43Brianna Thomas D-34Julia Reed D-36Tarra Simmons D-23Chipalo Street D-37Gerry Pollet D-46Nicole Macri D-43Timm Ormsby D-3

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 12, 2026
Version voted on: E2SHB 1974
59 Yea 37 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58001
Republican13701
How each member voted

Yea (59)

Excused (2)

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

Passed March 5, 2026
Version voted on: E2SHB 1974
30 Yea 19 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30000
Republican01900
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 11, 2026
Version voted on: E2SHB 1974
59 Yea 37 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58001
Republican13701
How each member voted

Yea (59)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026. (E2SHB 1974)
  2. Chapter 233, 2026 Laws. (E2SHB 1974)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SHB 1974)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SHB 1974)
  5. President signed. (E2SHB 1974)
  6. Speaker signed. (E2SHB 1974)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 59; nays, 37; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SHB 1974)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (E2SHB 1974)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 1974)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SHB 1974)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1974)
  12. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (E2SHB 1974)
  13. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1974)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1974)
  15. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 1974)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 1974)
  17. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1974)
  18. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1974)
  19. And refer to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1974)
  20. HSG - Majority; do pass. (E2SHB 1974)
  21. First reading, referred to Housing. (E2SHB 1974)
  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 59; nays, 37; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SHB 1974)
  23. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1974)
  24. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 1974)
  25. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 1974)
  26. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1974)
  27. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  28. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SHB 1974)
  29. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1974)
  30. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  31. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SHB 1974)
  32. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1974)
  33. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  34. FIN - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 1974)
  35. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1974)
  36. FIN - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1974)
  37. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1974)
  38. FIN - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1974)
  39. FIN - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  40. Minority; without recommendation.
  41. FIN - Executive action taken by committee.
  42. Referred to Finance. (SHB 1974)
  43. Referred to Finance.
  44. HOUS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1974)
  45. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1974)
  46. HOUS - Executive action taken by committee.
  47. Minority; without recommendation.
  48. HOUS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  49. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  50. First reading, referred to Housing.

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