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Committee reports out bill easing rules for converting existing buildings to housing; vote 16–1
Summary
House Bill 17 57, which revises regulation for using existing buildings for residential purposes, was reported out of the House Housing Committee with a due‑pass recommendation by a 16–1 vote. The committee cited the bill as a supply measure to ease conversions and add housing supply.
The House Housing Committee on Feb. 13 voted to report House Bill 17 57 out of committee with a due‑pass recommendation. The motion to report passed 16–1.
The bill modifies regulations governing the conversion of existing buildings for residential use, aiming to reduce barriers and ‘‘cut some red tape’’ to increase housing supply, committee members said during final remarks before the roll call. Vice Chair Hill moved the motion; a member seconded the motion (the transcript records the motion as "moved and seconded"). Rep. Engel spoke in favor, calling the bill a good way to allow more flexible and affordable options.
Roll call and outcome: The clerk read a roll call; recorded votes were: Peterson (aye), Hill (aye), Richards (aye), Lowe (aye), Jacobson (aye), Manjares (aye), Barcas (aye), Connors (aye), Dufo (nay without recommendation), Engel (aye), Entenmann (aye), Gregersen (aye), Lukanoff (aye), Reed (aye), Thomas (aye), Timmons (aye), Zahn (aye). The clerk announced the final tally as 16 ayes, 1 nay.
Why it matters: Supporters said the bill builds on prior committee work and would ease the conversion of commercial or other existing structures to residential purposes — a potentially lower‑cost pathway to increase housing supply in some markets.
Next steps: The bill was reported out with a due‑pass recommendation and will move to the next stage of the legislative process as determined by House rules.
Ending: Committee leadership closed the meeting after the vote and noted upcoming cutoff deadlines; the committee adjourned.
