House Housing - 1/20/2026 4:00 PM

Washington State House Housing Committee · January 20, 2026

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Call to order and overview

Presentation

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Chair called the January 20 Housing Committee to order and said the committee would hear two public hearings and a Commerce work session; introduced Department of Commerce staff and invited Ted Kelleher to present an overview of HUD Continuum of Care funding issues.

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Washington House Housing Committee held public hearings on House Bill 2,266 (step housing siting and permitting) and House Bill 2,489 (limits on criminalizing life-sustaining activities on public property). Testimony included state Commerce staff, housing providers, cities, counties, police and advocacy groups. Debate centered on balancing statewide access to shelters with local operational and safety concerns.

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