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Housing and Property Issue Summary

Key Votes

Date	State	Bill No.	Title	Outcome
April 14, 2021	Washington	HB 1220	Requires Housing Goals in the Growth Management Act to Include Affordable Housing	Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 40)
April 10, 2021	Washington	HB 1220	Requires Housing Goals in the Growth Management Act to Include Affordable Housing	Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 24)
March 28, 2021	Washington	HB 1277	Establishes a State-Funded Rental Assistance Program	Bill Passed - House (57 - 40)
March 7, 2021	Washington	HB 1236	Prohibits Rental Terminations or Evictions by Landlords Except on Certain Enumerated Grounds	Bill Passed - House (54 - 44)
March 10, 2020	Washington	SB 6617	Expands Access to Accessory Dwelling Unit Construction	Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 8)

Date	No.	Title	Outcome
4/14	HB 1220	Requires Housing Goals in the Growth Management Act to Include Affordable Housing	Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 40)
4/10	HB 1220	Requires Housing Goals in the Growth Management Act to Include Affordable Housing	Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 24)
3/28	HB 1277	Establishes a State-Funded Rental Assistance Program	Bill Passed - House (57 - 40)
3/07	HB 1236	Prohibits Rental Terminations or Evictions by Landlords Except on Certain Enumerated Grounds	Bill Passed - House (54 - 44)
3/10	SB 6617	Expands Access to Accessory Dwelling Unit Construction	Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (41 - 8)

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Public Statements

Date	Title	Politician
Jan. 14, 2022	Tweet - "I spoke with Spokane renters & @SNAPSpokane about how the American Rescue Plan has been a lifeline for keeping a roof over people's heads."	Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 13, 2022	Senator Murray Hears from Spokane Renters About How the American Rescue Plan is Lowering their Housing Costs, Announces Major Utility Assistance for Washington State	Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 9, 2022	Tweet - "Funding from the American Rescue Plan is helping Spokane address housing costs, keep child care providers open, fix up local city parks, and support people working in the arts. This is helping the community get through the pandemic."	Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 4, 2022	Tweet - "We have a duty to our servicemembers and their families--at Fairchild and across WA state--to make sure they have a safe and affordable place to call home. I'll keep working to make sure they do."	Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 28, 2021	Tweet - "Like many people, veterans who bravely served our country have been hit hard during COVID-19. We took steps to support health care and housing for veterans in the American Rescue Plan, and I'll keep fighting to make sure we do right by those who served."	Sen. Patty Murray

Date	Title	Politician
Jan. 14, 2022	Tweet - "I spoke with Spokane renters & @SNAPSpokane about how the American Rescue Plan has been a lifeline for keeping a roof over people's heads."	Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 13, 2022	Senator Murray Hears from Spokane Renters About How the American Rescue Plan is Lowering their Housing Costs, Announces Major Utility Assistance for Washington State	Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 9, 2022	Tweet - "Funding from the American Rescue Plan is helping Spokane address housing costs, keep child care providers open, fix up local city parks, and support people working in the arts. This is helping the community get through the pandemic."	Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 4, 2022	Tweet - "We have a duty to our servicemembers and their families--at Fairchild and across WA state--to make sure they have a safe and affordable place to call home. I'll keep working to make sure they do."	Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 28, 2021	Tweet - "Like many people, veterans who bravely served our country have been hit hard during COVID-19. We took steps to support health care and housing for veterans in the American Rescue Plan, and I'll keep fighting to make sure we do right by those who served."	Sen. Patty Murray

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Interest Group Ratings

Year(s)	Special Interest Group
2019-2020	Building Industry Association of Washington
2019-2020	Building Industry Association of Washington

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Ballot Measures

Election Date	State	Title	Outcome
Nov. 5, 2019	Washington	Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5998: Advisory Vote No. 29	Passed
Nov. 5, 2019	Washington	Substitute House Bill 1652: Advisory Vote No. 22	Passed
Nov. 7, 2017	Washington	Engrossed House Bill 2242: Advisory Vote No. 18	Failed
Nov. 5, 2013	Washington	Advisory Vote No. 7: Concerns Estate Tax on Certain Property Transfers and Increased Rates for Estates Over $4,000,000	Failed
Nov. 2, 2010	Washington	Initiative Measure 1098: Concerning Establishing a State Income Tax and Reducing Other Taxes	Failed

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