Tag: 2023 washington legislative session

2023 washington legislative session articles

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  How the Washington Legislature Burst the Housing Abundance Dam

  Making 2023 the year of reform.

  May 8, 2023
  May 8, 2023

  Dan Bertolet

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/danbertolet/

  

  Senior Director, Housing and Cities
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  Poll: Washington Voters Out Ahead Of Local Leaders On Zoning Reforms

  Statewide survey shows broad voter receptivity—across partisan, demographic, and geographic lines—to zoning changes to allow more homes like duplexes and small apartment buildings.

  Feb 15, 2023
  February 15, 2023

  Anna Fahey

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/anna-fahey/

  

  Senior Director of Strategy
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  UPDATED: 50 Housing Bills and How They Fared in Olympia

  In 2023, Washington state leaders considered dozens of bills across the critical policy pillars of supply, stability, and subsidy.

  Feb 15, 2023
  Dan Bertolet

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/danbertolet/

  

  Senior Director, Housing and Cities
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  Washington Lot Split Bills Would Create Starter Homes, Support Community Stability

  HB 1245 and SB 5364 advance affordability, financial security, wealth-building, and other benefits for Washingtonians in all kinds of communities.

  Jan 24, 2023
  January 24, 2023

  Dan Bertolet

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/danbertolet/

  

  Senior Director, Housing and Cities
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  Washington Bill Would Boost In-law Apartments Throughout the State

  Evidence is more conclusive than ever that the reforms proposed in HB 1337 are effective.

  Jan 21, 2023
  January 21, 2023

  Dan Bertolet

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/danbertolet/

  

  Senior Director, Housing and Cities
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  The Vast Potential of Pairing Transit and Homes in Washington State

  SB 5466 could support hundreds of thousands of needed new homes closer to where residents work, learn, and recreate.

  Jan 18, 2023
  January 18, 2023

  Dan Bertolet

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/danbertolet/

  

  Senior Director, Housing and Cities
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  New Washington Bill Would Legalize More Homes and Businesses by Transit

  Eliminating parking mandates is a simple solution to a big problem.

  Jan 16, 2023
  January 16, 2023

  Catie Gould

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/catie-gould/

  

  Senior Researcher, Transportation
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  Washington’s 2023 Middle Housing Bill, Explained

  HB 1110 addresses the state’s acute housing shortage, opening up affordable options for families, workers, and elderly and young home seekers.

  Jan 3, 2023
  January 3, 2023

  Dan Bertolet

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/danbertolet/

  

  Senior Director, Housing and Cities