ESHB 1042 — Concerning the use of existing buildings for residential purposes.

What this bill does

Prohibits cities from imposing certain restrictions or requirements on new housing units constructed within an existing building that is located in a zone that permits multifamily housing.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 8, 2023
  96 yea · 0 nay · 2 not voting
• House — Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 14, 2023
  96 yea · 0 nay · 2 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 5, 2023
  45 yea · 3 nay · 1 not voting

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