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WA HB1733
Bill
Status
5/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brianna Thomas
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AI Summary
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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.
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Creates a temporary lower cap of $100,000 for state agency displacements until August 1, 2030, after which the full $200,000 cap applies.
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Requires annual inflation adjustments of 2% to the reimbursement caps beginning August 1, 2025.
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Maintains alternative reimbursement option tied to federal standards under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 4622 if that amount is greater than the state cap.
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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