HB 1516 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Conducting a study of insurance coverage options for permanently affordable homeownership units.

House Bill 1516 directs the Office of the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study on insurance coverage options for permanently affordable homeownership units. The study's purpose is to explore ways to reduce costs related to condominium construction defect liability for homes sponsored by nonprofit organizations or government entities. It requires consultation with various stakeholders, including insurers, sponsoring organizations, and the construction industry. The Insurance Commissioner will submit a report to the legislature by December 31, 2026, including an analysis of risk pools and recommendations for new insurance mechanisms to lower these costs.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Signed May 7, 2025
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The document was updated to include a formal Certification of Enrollment page, confirming that Second Substitute House Bill 1516 was passed by both the House and Senate in the 2025 Regular Session. This addition serves as an official record of the bill's legislative approval and does not alter the bill's substantive policy content, scope, or requirements.
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Added a Certification of Enrollment page containing the official dates of passage, vote counts, and signatures from the Chief Clerk and Secretary of State to validate the bill's enactment.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 16, 2025 · House Mar 11, 2025

How they voted

438
Passed
Total votes 51
Apr 16, 2025
D Democratic31
31 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican20
12 Yea 8 Nay
60% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
34
Key actions
17
Committee
14
May 7, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
executive
Apr 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Apr 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (43-8)
senate
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Minority; do not pass.
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
BFT - Majority; do pass.
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services & Trade at 9:00 AM.
upper
Mar 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services & Trade at 8:00 AM.
upper
Mar 11, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (59-39-2)
house
Feb 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Minority; do not pass.
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM.
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.
lower
Feb 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to Appropriations.
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Minority; do not pass.
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM.
lower
Feb 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM.
lower
Feb 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM.
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors

Sponsors