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WA HB1733

Bill

Status

Passed

5/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brianna Thomas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the reimbursement cap for reestablishment expenses for displaced farms, nonprofit organizations, or small businesses from $50,000 to $200,000 when displaced by a government agency program or project.

  • Creates a temporary lower cap of $100,000 for state agency displacements until August 1, 2030, after which the full $200,000 cap applies.

  • Requires annual inflation adjustments of 2% to the reimbursement caps beginning August 1, 2025.

  • Maintains alternative reimbursement option tied to federal standards under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 4622 if that amount is greater than the state cap.

  • Takes effect July 27, 2025; passed unanimously in both chambers (House 94-0, Senate 49-0).

Legislative Description

Increasing the reimbursement cap for moving and relocation expenses incurred by persons affected by agency displacements.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

5/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/8/2025
Transportation3/28/2025
Law & Justice3/13/2025
Rules2/28/2025
Transportation2/18/2025
Civil Rights & Judiciary1/30/2025

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