Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 20 D cosponsors

HB 1687 — Concerning social housing public development authorities.

Last action — Effective date 6/11/2026.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson (Democratic) on March 09, 2026.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 20 sponsors

    1 primary, 19 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (20 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

18 added · 30 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to HB 1687 allow state public bodies to provide support, such as funds or resources, to housing authorities and public development authorities without expecting anything in return. This change simplifies the process by removing the requirement for a resolution from the governing body, permitting the executive of the state public body to authorize support directly. These updates are important because they may help streamline assistance for housing initiatives, potentially leading to faster and more effective responses to housing needs in the community.

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H-0836.1 HOUSE BILL 1687 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Representatives Reed, Scott, Berry, Simmons, Parshley, Gregerson, Peterson, Street, Hill, and Macri Read first time 01/29/25.
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL 1687 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Representatives Reed, Scott, Berry, Simmons, Parshley, Gregerson, Peterson, Street, Hill, and Macri Read first time 01/29/25.
and amending RCW 35.83.010, 35.83.020, 35.83.030, 35.83.040, 35.83.050, 35.83.060, and 35.83.080.
and amending RCW 35.83.010, 35.83.020, 35.83.030, 35.83.040, 35.83.050, and 35.83.080.
1 HB 1687 jurisdiction or any housing project located therein, as the state public body derives immediate benefits and advantages from such an authority or project;
1 EHB 1687 jurisdiction or any housing project located therein, as the state public body derives immediate benefits and advantages from such an authority or project;
2 HB 1687 (9) "Moderate-income household" means a single person, family, or unrelated persons living together whose adjusted income is at least 80 percent but below 120 percent of the median household income adjusted for household size, for the county where the household is located, as reported by the United States department of housing and urban development.
2 EHB 1687 (9) "Moderate-income household" means a single person, family, or unrelated persons living together whose adjusted income is at least 80 percent but below 120 percent of the median household income adjusted for household size, for the county where the household is located, as reported by the United States department of housing and urban development.
3 HB 1687 (5) Cause services to be furnished to the housing authority or social housing public development authority of the character which such state public body is otherwise empowered to furnish;
3 EHB 1687 (5) Cause services to be furnished to the housing authority or social housing public development authority of the character which such state public body is otherwise empowered to furnish;
4 HB 1687 of its construction or take any other action relating to such construction.
4 EHB 1687 of its construction or take any other action relating to such construction.
RCW 35.83.060 and 1965 c 7 s 35.83.060 are each amended to read as follows:
The exercise by a state public body of the powers herein granted may be authorized by ((resolution of the governing body of such state public body adopted by a majority of the members of its governing body present at a meeting of said governing body, which resolution may be adopted at the meeting at which such resolution is introduced.
Such a resolution or resolutions shall take effect immediately and need not be laid over or published or posted)) the executive of the state public body.
Such action shall take effect immediately.
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7.
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For the purpose of aiding the board of commissioners of a housing authority or social housing public development authority in carrying out the board's duties or powers under any applicable law, any state public body may, with or without consideration, provide monetary, in- kind, or other support to the board of commissioners of a housing authority or social housing public development authority.
5 HB 1687 For the purpose of aiding the board of commissioners of a housing authority or social housing public development authority in carrying out the board's duties or powers under any applicable law, any state public body may, with or without consideration, provide monetary, in- kind, or other support to the board of commissioners of a housing authority or social housing public development authority.
6 HB 1687
5 EHB 1687
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Action History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

  2. Chapter 1, 2026 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. President signed.

  6. Speaker signed.

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 32; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  11. Minority; without recommendation.

  12. HSG - Majority; do pass.

  13. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM.

  14. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM.

  15. First reading, referred to Housing.

  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  20. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  21. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  22. Minority; do not pass.

  23. CB - Majority; do pass.

  24. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM.

  25. Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 1:30 PM.

  26. Referred to Capital Budget.

  27. Minority; without recommendation.

  28. HOUS - Majority; do pass.

  29. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Housing at 4:00 PM.

  30. Public hearing in the House Committee on Housing at 8:00 AM.

  31. First reading, referred to Housing.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 19 co-sponsors · 131 not signed on · 55 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (19)

Not signed on (131)

131 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#14)

Passed 32 Yea · 17 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 30000
Republican 21700
Total 321700
% of votes cast 65%35%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Claudia Kauffman Democrat Yea
Deborah Krishnadasan Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Emily Alvarado Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
T'wina Nobles Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Nay
Curtis King Republican Nay
Drew MacEwen Republican Nay
Jeff Holy Republican Nay
Jeff Wilson Republican Nay
Jim McCune Republican Nay
John Braun Republican Nay
Judy Warnick Republican Nay
Keith Goehner Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Nay
Leonard Christian Republican Nay
Mark Schoesler Republican Nay
Matt Boehnke Republican Nay
Nikki Torres Republican Nay
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Perry Dozier Republican Nay
Phil Fortunato Republican Nay
Ron Muzzall Republican Nay
Shelly Short Republican Nay

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#25)

Passed 58 Yea · 38 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 03701
Democrat 58101
Total 583802
% of votes cast 59%39%0%2%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Adam Bernbaum Democrat Yea
Adison Richards Democrat Yea
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
April Berg Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Brandy Donaghy Democrat Yea
Brianna Thomas Democrat Yea
Chipalo Street Democrat Yea
Chris Stearns Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Clyde Shavers Democrat Yea
Dan Bronoske Democrat Yea
Darya Farivar Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
David Hackney Democrat Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Edwin Obras Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Greg Nance Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Janice Zahn Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Nay
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
Joe Timmons Democrat Yea
Julia Reed Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Lisa Parshley Democrat Yea
Liz Berry Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Mary Fosse Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Natasha Hill Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Osman Salahuddin Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharlett Mena Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shaun Scott Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Not Voting
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Zach Hall Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Nay
Andrew Barkis Republican Nay
Andrew Engell Republican Nay
April Connors Republican Nay
Brian Burnett Republican Nay
Carolyn Eslick Republican Nay
Chris Corry Republican Nay
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Nay
Dan Griffey Republican Nay
David Stuebe Republican Nay
Deb Manjarrez Republican Nay
Drew Stokesbary Republican Nay
Ed Orcutt Republican Nay
Gloria Mendoza Republican Nay
Hunter Abell Republican Nay
Jenny Graham Republican Nay
Jeremie Dufault Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Nay
Joel McEntire Republican Nay
John Ley Republican Nay
Joshua Penner Republican Nay
Kevin Waters Republican Nay
Mark Klicker Republican Nay
Mary Dye Republican Nay
Matt Marshall Republican Nay
Michael Keaton Republican Nay
Mike Steele Republican Nay
Mike Volz Republican Nay
Peter Abbarno Republican Nay
Rob Chase Republican Nay
Sam Low Republican Nay
Skyler Rude Republican Nay
Stephanie Barnard Republican Nay
Stephanie McClintock Republican Nay
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Nay
Tom Dent Republican Not Voting
Travis Couture Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1687?
HB 1687 is sponsored by Nicole Macri (Democrat), Natasha Hill (Democrat), Chipalo Street (Democrat), Strom Peterson (Democrat), Mia Gregerson (Democrat), Lisa Parshley (Democrat), Tarra Simmons (Democrat), Liz Berry (Democrat), Shaun Scott (Democrat), and Julia Reed (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1687?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2025. Enacted.
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