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WA HB2236
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Janice Zahn
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AI Summary
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Clarifies the Washington State Housing Finance Commission operates as a "constituted authority" that issues nonrecourse revenue bonds without lending state or local government credit, removing reference to "using public funds"
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Extends the bond counsel selection cycle from every two calendar years to every four calendar years, while maintaining requirements for fee schedule review and competitive selection
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Removes the requirement that the chair of the state finance committee be notified in advance of commission bond issuances
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Updates terminology throughout the statute, changing "disabled persons" to "individuals with disabilities"
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Repeals four existing sections of law: RCW 43.180.220 (mortgage financing investments), 43.180.230 (housing finance program elements), 43.180.240 (annual legislative reporting), and 43.180.070 (housing finance plan)
Legislative Description
Concerning the housing finance commission.
Last Action
House Rules "X" file.
2/19/2026