WA SB5497 | 2025-2026 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)
Status: Introduced on January 27 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-05 - Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM
Pending: Senate Housing Committee
Hearing: Feb 5 @ 10:30 am in Senate Committee on Housing
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 27 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-05 - Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM
Pending: Senate Housing Committee
Hearing: Feb 5 @ 10:30 am in Senate Committee on Housing
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Concerning compliance with siting, development permit processes and standards, and requirements for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters.
Title
Concerning compliance with siting, development permit processes and standards, and requirements for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters.
Sponsors
| Sen. Emily Alvarado [D] | Sen. Jessica Bateman [D] | Sen. T'wina Nobles [D] | Sen. Rebecca Saldana [D] |
| Sen. Yasmin Trudeau [D] | Sen. Lisa Wellman [D] | Sen. Claire Wilson [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-05 | Senate | Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM |
| 2025-01-27 | Senate | First reading, referred to Housing. |
Same As/Similar To
HB1195 (Crossfiled) 2025-02-03 - Referred to Appropriations.
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 21 | 683 | Amended Code | See Bill Text |
| 35a | 21 | 430 | Amended Code | See Bill Text |
| 36 | 70a | New Code | See Bill Text | |
| 43 | 330 | New Code | See Bill Text |
Washington State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5497&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Text | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5497.pdf |
