[Legislativecommittee1] we have 8 new bills that need review

Wed Jan 21 16:04:08 PST 2026

For HB 2590 - 2025-26: Recommend Neutral. No negative impact on title or
escrow practices

George

George Peters, WTP

Sean Holland, WTP

Co-Executive Directors

Washington Land Title Association

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Subject: [Legislativecommittee1] we have 8 new bills that need review
Importance: High

HB 2559 - 2025-26

Providing a local government option for the funding of essential affordable
housing programs.

<https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2559&Year=2026&Initiative=fal
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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2559&Year=2026&Initiative=fals
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HB 2576 - 2025-26

Concerning the address confidentiality program.

<https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2576&Year=2026&Initiative=fal
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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2576&Year=2026&Initiative=fals
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HB 2590 - 2025-26

Exempting limited equity cooperatives from the Washington uniform common
interest ownership act.

<https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2590&Year=2026&Initiative=fal
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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2590&Year=2026&Initiative=fals
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For business in our industry

HB 2611 - 2025-26

Reducing the standard workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours.

<https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2611&Year=2026&Initiative=fal
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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2611&Year=2026&Initiative=fals
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SB 6211 - 2025-26

Creating uniformity for the process by which cities planning under the
growth management act implement real estate excise taxes.

<https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6211&Year=2026&Initiative=fal
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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6211&Year=2026&Initiative=fals
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SB 6214 - 2025-26

Establishing land banking authorities.

<https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6214&Year=2026&Initiative=fal
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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6214&Year=2026&Initiative=fals
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SB 6216 - 2025-26

Updating timber sale process efficiencies and adopting consistent language
for the department's land sales.

<https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6216&Year=2026&Initiative=fal
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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6216&Year=2026&Initiative=fals
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HB 1500 - 2025-26

Concerning resale certificates for units in common interest communities.

<https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1500&Year=2026&Initiative=fal
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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1500&Year=2026&Initiative=fals
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Maureen

Maureen Pfaff, President and CEO

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HB 2559 - 2025-26