2025 legislative review
HB 1096 lot splitting
Passed / AWB Supported sponsor: Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia
This bill increases housing options by allowing homeowners to split their lots into smaller parcels and build additional housing. It passed the House 94-4 and the Senate 43-4.
HB 1254 international wildland code
Failed / AWB Opposed sponsor: Rep. Davina Duerr, D-Bothell
This bill would have required implementation of the International Wildland Urban Interface Code. That would have negatively impacted the number of homes that could be built in an area and drive up costs. The bill passed the House Local Government Committee but did not advance.
HB 1491 transportation-oriented development
Passed / AWB Opposed sponsor: Rep. Julia Reed, D-Seattle
This bill increases housing density near major transit stops. AWB supported the concept but opposed the bill because it includes affordability requirements that may hamper new construction. The House passed the final bill 57-39 and the Senate 30-18.
HB 1345 adus in rural areas
Failed / AWB Supported sponsor: Rep. Sam Low, R-Lake Stevens
This bill would have allowed accessory dwelling units, like backyard cottages and mother-in-law units, to be built outside cities. This would have increased housing options. The bill passed the House Housing Committee but did not advance.
HB 1164 expanding urban growth boundaries
Failed / AWB Supported sponsor: Rep. April Connors, R-Kennewick
This bill would have modified the state’ s Growth Management Act to support housing development. The bill had a hearing in the House Local Government Committee but unfortunately failed to advance.
Legislative leaders on transportation issues, from left: Rep. Jake Fey, D-Tacoma; Sen. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds; Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia; and Sen. Curtis King, R-Yakima.
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