Washington 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 7 D cosponsors

SB 6560 — Studying the feasibility of postsecondary student housing within retirement facilities.

Last action — Senate Rules "X" file.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to SB 6560 clarifies the definition of "retirement facility" by specifying that it includes not just nursing homes and assisted living facilities, but also affordable housing options for seniors. This change is important because it broadens the types of accommodations that can potentially support postsecondary students, allowing more flexible housing solutions during a time when housing affordability is a significant issue. By studying these options, the state aims to help both students and older adults, potentially reducing social isolation and improving living conditions for both groups.

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S-6168.1SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6560State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionBySenate Higher Education & Workforce Development (originally sponsored by Senators Wilson, C., Hunt, Salomon, Saldaña, Liias, Randall, Nguyen, Van De Wege, Das, Hasegawa, and Kuderer)READ FIRST TIME 02/07/20.AN ACT Relating to studying the feasibility of postsecondary student housing within retirement facilities;
S-5554.1SENATE BILL 6560State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionBySenators Wilson, C., Hunt, Salomon, Saldaña, Liias, Randall, Nguyen, Van De Wege, Das, Hasegawa, and KudererRead first time 01/22/20.Referred to Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development.AN ACT Relating to studying the feasibility of postsecondary student housing within retirement facilities;
and(iv) Regional housing needs of postsecondary students.(b) The student achievement council shall also identify postsecondary student placement options at retirement facilities in proximity to institutions of higher education.(2) By December 1, 2020, the student achievement council shall submit to the appropriate higher education committees of the legislature a report of the study's findings with recommendations on the development of the pilot program.(3) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(a) "Postsecondary student" has the same meaning as "resident student" as defined in RCW 28B.15.012.(b) "Retirement facility" includes nursing homes as defined in RCW 18.51.010, assisted living facilities as defined in RCW 18.20.020, affordable housing, as defined in RCW 43.185A.010, for seniors, and other long-term care providers as determined by the student achievement council.(4) This section expires July 1, 2021.--- END ---
and(iv) Regional housing needs of postsecondary students.(b) The student achievement council shall also identify postsecondary student placement options at retirement facilities in proximity to institutions of higher education.(2) By December 1, 2020, the student achievement council shall submit to the appropriate higher education committees of the legislature a report of the study's findings with recommendations on the development of the pilot program.(3) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(a) "Postsecondary student" has the same meaning as "resident student" as defined in RCW 28B.15.012.(b) "Retirement facility" includes nursing homes as defined in RCW 18.51.010, assisted living facilities as defined in RCW 18.20.020, and other long-term care providers as determined by the student achievement council.(4) This section expires July 1, 2021.--- END ---
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Action History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file.

  2. Senate Rules "X" file.

  3. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  4. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  5. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:00 AM

  6. Minority; do not pass.

  7. WM - Majority; without recommendation.

  8. Minority; do not pass.

  9. WM - Majority; without recommendation.

  10. Referred to Ways & Means.

  11. Referred to Ways & Means.

  12. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 01:30 PM

  13. And refer to Ways & Means.

  14. HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  15. And refer to Ways & Means.

  16. HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  17. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 01:30 PM

  18. First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 140 not signed on

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Not signed on (140)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 6560?
SB 6560 is sponsored by Jesse Salomon (Democrat), Rebecca Saldaña (Democrat), Marko Liias (Democrat), Randall, Das, Bob Hasegawa (Democrat), Kuderer, Joe Nguyen (Democrat), Victoria Hunt (Democrat), Claire Wilson (Democrat), and Van De Wege.
What is the current status of SB 6560?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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