BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

HB 2141: Building codes

Concerning building codes.

Summary

Prohibits the State Building Code Council from adopting or implementing changes to the state building code and energy code for 10-years after the adoption of the 2024 codes.
Provides that, beginning with the adoption of the 2036 edition of the codes, the State Building Code Council may not update the codes more frequently than every six years.
Repeals requirement that the state energy code achieve a 70 percent reduction in annual net energy consumption, as compared to the 2006 energy code, by 2031.

From the House Bill Analysis 2026 (HB 2141), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to building codes;

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

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2141 (2023–24) Housing in unincorp. areas · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2141 (2019–20) Travel agent B&O tax rate · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2141 (2017–18) Water discharge permits · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2141 (2015–16) Tacoma Narrows bridge debt · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2141 (2013–14) Banks and trust companies · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2141 (2011–12) Emergency medical services · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2141 (2009–10) Lottery tickets and shares · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2141 (2007–08) Open public meetings act · Did not pass · died in committee