Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 13 D · 3 R cosponsors

HB 1175 — Allowing small business establishments in residential zones.

Last action — By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 07, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 16 sponsors

    1 primary, 15 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (13 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

34 added · 54 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to HB 1175 clarify definitions and requirements for neighborhood cafés and stores. Now, a neighborhood café must serve food if it offers alcoholic drinks, and the bill requires that these cafés operate for at least 12 consecutive hours. Additionally, the previous requirement for cities to adopt these regulations in their upcoming comprehensive plan updates has been removed, simplifying the implementation process for local governments. This matters because it streamlines how neighborhood businesses can operate and ensures that residents have access to essential food and beverage options in their communities.

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H-0888.1 SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1175 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By House Local Government (originally sponsored by Representatives Klicker, Leavitt, Taylor, Parshley, Richards, Ryu, Thai, Barkis, Fitzgibbon, Dye, Macri, Doglio, Wylie, Kloba, Nance, and Bernbaum) READ FIRST TIME 01/29/25.
H-0374.2 HOUSE BILL 1175 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Representatives Klicker, Leavitt, Taylor, Parshley, Richards, Ryu, Thai, Barkis, Fitzgibbon, Dye, Macri, Doglio, Wylie, Kloba, Nance, and Bernbaum Prefiled 01/07/25.
Read first time 01/13/25.
Referred to Committee on Local Government.
(5) Cities that plan under the growth management act and that are required to submit their next comprehensive plan update in 2027 pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130 must adopt or amend by ordinance, and incorporate into their development regulations, zoning regulations, p.
(5) For the purposes of this section, "neighborhood café" means an establishment that serves a limited menu of food items and has at least 500 square feet of gross floor area.
1 SHB 1175 and other official controls, the requirements of this section in their next comprehensive plan update.
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All other cities must implement the requirements of this section within two years of the effective date of this section.
1 HB 1175 NEW SECTION.
(6) For the purposes of this section:
(a) "Neighborhood café" means an establishment that has at least 500 square feet of gross floor area;
and (b) "Neighborhood store" means a convenience grocery store or mini-market that provides a variety of convenience items that may include, but are not limited to, food, beverages, and household items.
A neighborhood store must be at least 500 square feet of gross floor area.
NEW SECTION.
(5) Code cities that plan under the growth management act and that are required to submit their next comprehensive plan update in 2027 pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130 must adopt or amend by ordinance, and incorporate into their development regulations, zoning regulations, and other official controls, the requirements of this section in their next comprehensive plan update.
(5) For the purposes of this section:
All other code cities must implement the requirements of this section within two years of the effective date of this section.
(a) "Neighborhood café" means an establishment that serves a limited menu of food items and has at least 500 square feet of gross floor area;
(6) For the purposes of this section:
and (b) "Neighborhood store" means a convenience grocery store or mini-market that provides a variety of convenience items that may include, but are not limited to, food, beverages, and household items.
(a) "Neighborhood café" means an establishment that has at least 500 square feet of gross floor area;
and (b) "Neighborhood store" means a convenience grocery store or mini-market that provides a variety of convenience items that may include, but are not limited to, food, beverages, and household p.
2 SHB 1175 items.
3 SHB 1175
2 HB 1175
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Action History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

  2. First reading, referred to Local Government.

  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  4. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  5. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  6. 2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25).

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

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

  9. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.

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

  11. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  12. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  13. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.

  14. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM.

  15. Referred to Appropriations.

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

  17. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM.

  18. Public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM.

  19. First reading, referred to Local Government.

  20. Prefiled for introduction.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 135 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (135)

135 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#1)

Passed 94 Yea · 2 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 36200
Democrat 58002
Total 94202
% of votes cast 96%2%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 Not Voting
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 Yea
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 Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Andrew Engell Republican Yea
April Connors Republican Yea
Brian Burnett Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Chris Corry Republican Yea
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
David Stuebe Republican Yea
Deb Manjarrez Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Gloria Mendoza Republican Yea
Hunter Abell Republican Yea
Jenny Graham Republican Yea
Jeremie Dufault Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Joel McEntire Republican Yea
John Ley Republican Yea
Joshua Penner Republican Yea
Kevin Waters Republican Yea
Mark Klicker Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Matt Marshall Republican Yea
Michael Keaton Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Peter Abbarno Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Yea
Sam Low Republican Yea
Skyler Rude Republican Yea
Stephanie Barnard Republican Yea
Stephanie McClintock Republican Yea
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea
Travis Couture Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1175?
HB 1175 is sponsored by Adam Bernbaum (Democrat), Greg Nance (Democrat), Shelley Kloba (Democrat), Sharon Wylie (Democrat), Beth Doglio (Democrat), Nicole Macri (Democrat), Mary Dye (Republican), Joe Fitzgibbon (Democrat), Andrew Barkis (Republican), My-Linh Thai (Democrat), Cindy Ryu (Democrat), Adison Richards (Democrat), Lisa Parshley (Democrat), Jamila Taylor (Democrat), Mari Leavitt (Democrat), and Mark Klicker (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1175?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 07, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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