Washington 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 2 R cosponsors

SB 6457 — Promoting housing affordability by incentivizing the construction of American dream homes.

Last action — Referred to Ways & Means.

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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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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Plain-language change summary

The key changes in Bill SB 6457 include the introduction of a definition for "American dream homes," which are now specified as low-cost, owner-occupied single-family homes aimed at assisting low-income households. Additionally, the updated version allows cities or counties to receive state tax distributions related to the construction of these homes and clarifies tax credits available to builders. These adjustments aim to promote affordable housing development by reducing financial barriers for both builders and buyers.

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S-5946.1SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6457State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionBySenate Housing Stability & Affordability (originally sponsored by Senators Fortunato, Zeiger, Warnick, and O'Ban)READ FIRST TIME 02/04/20.AN ACT Relating to promoting housing affordability by incentivizing the construction of American dream homes;
S-5408.1SENATE BILL 6457State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionBySenators Fortunato, Zeiger, Warnick, and O'BanRead first time 01/17/20.Referred to Committee on Housing Stability & Affordability.AN ACT Relating to promoting housing affordability by incentivizing the construction of American dream homes;
and adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW.BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:NEW SECTION.  Sec.
adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW;
adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW;
and providing an expiration date.BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:NEW SECTION.  Sec.
or(b) Labor and services rendered in respect to installing, during the course of constructing such dwellings, fixtures not otherwise eligible for the exemption under RCW 82.08.02565.(2) The eligibility requirements and conditions in section 2 of this act apply to this section.(3) This section is exempt from the provisions of RCW 82.32.805 and 82.32.808.--- END ---
or(b) Labor and services rendered in respect to installing, during the course of constructing such dwellings, fixtures not otherwise eligible for the exemption under RCW 82.08.02565.(2) The eligibility requirements and conditions in section 2 of this act apply to this section.(3) This section is exempt from the provisions of RCW 82.32.805 and 82.32.808.NEW SECTION.  Sec.
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A new section is added to chapter 82.04 RCW to read as follows:(1) The builder of an American dream home is allowed an annual credit against the tax due under this chapter as provided in this section.
The credit equals four percent of the gross selling price of the home.(2) The credit may be used against any tax due under this chapter, and may be carried over until used, except as provided in subsection (4) of this section.
No refund may be granted for credits under this section.(3) Credits earned under this section may be claimed only on returns filed electronically with the department using the department's online tax filing service or other method of electronic reporting as the department may authorize.
The taxpayer must keep records necessary for the department to determine eligibility under this section including records establishing the sale of an American dream home.(4) Credits allowed under this section can be earned for tax reporting periods through June 30, 2030.
No credits can be claimed after June 30, 2031.(5) This section is exempt from the provisions of RCW 82.32.808.(6) This section expires July 1, 2031.--- END ---
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Action History

  1. Referred to Ways & Means.

  2. Referred to Ways & Means.

  3. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Housing Stability & Affordability at 01:30 PM

  4. Minority; without recommendation.

  5. And refer to Ways & Means.

  6. HSA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  7. Minority; without recommendation.

  8. And refer to Ways & Means.

  9. HSA - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  10. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Housing Stability & Affordability at 01:30 PM

  11. First reading, referred to Housing Stability & Affordability.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 6457?
SB 6457 is sponsored by Phil Fortunato (Republican), Zeiger, Judy Warnick (Republican), and O'Ban.
What is the current status of SB 6457?
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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