Concerning residential development in commercial and mixed-use zones.

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H-2901.1

HOUSE BILL 2480

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Representatives Street, Ramel, Berry, Ryu, Parshley, Farivar, Mena, Salahuddin, Gregerson, Peterson, Obras, Macri, Nance, and Hill

Read first time 01/14/26. Referred to Committee on Local Government.

AN ACT Relating to residential development in commercial and mixed-use zones; adding a new section to chapter 36.70A RCW; and creating a new section.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that Washington continues to experience a shortage of homes affordable to its residents at all income levels. The legislature further finds that zoning reforms can support an environment that expands opportunities for housing development.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 36.70A RCW to read as follows:

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PASSAGE PROBABILITY

17.7% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 41%, measured from WA's completed sessions
Momentum -1 45/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 250 days quiet

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