BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6018

SB 6018: Housing finance commission

Concerning the housing finance commission.

Summary

Removes a restriction on the Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Commission) from using public funds.
Authorizes the Commission to make mortgage loans to certain borrowers.
Extends a two-year cycle for selecting bond counsel to every four years.
Removes a requirement for advance notice to the State Finance Committee of Commission bond issuances.
Repeals a housing finance program and the housing finance plan.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6018), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to the housing finance commission;

No recorded floor votes.

Feb 26, 2026Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 6018)
Feb 26, 2026Senate Rules "X" file.
Feb 16, 2026Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6018)
Feb 16, 2026Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 9, 2026Minority; do not pass. (SSB 6018)
Feb 9, 2026WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Housing. (SSB 6018)
Feb 9, 2026Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 6018)
Feb 9, 2026Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6018)
Feb 9, 2026Minority; without recommendation.
Feb 9, 2026WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Housing.
Feb 9, 2026Minority; do not pass.
Feb 9, 2026Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 22, 2026Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 6018)
Jan 22, 2026Referred to Ways & Means.
Jan 21, 2026HSG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6018)
Jan 21, 2026Minority; do not pass. (SSB 6018)
Jan 21, 2026And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 6018)
Jan 21, 2026And refer to Ways & Means.
Jan 21, 2026Minority; do not pass.
Jan 21, 2026HSG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Housing.
Jan 7, 2026Prefiled for introduction.

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

SB 6018 (2023–24) Early learning coordinators · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6018 (2019–20) Health care employee breaks · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6018 (2017–18) Credit security freeze fees · Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2018
SB 6018 (2015–16) Rural cnty library districts · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6018 (2013–14) Code enforcement officials · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6018 (2011–12) Small alt energy facilities · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6018 (2009–10) Statewide telework program · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6018 (2007–08) Detention of persons · Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2007