Affordable housing bills that still need action: 2SSB 6478/Nguyen Modifying Sanctions for Economic Assistance Programs, including for families experiencing homelessness. SHB 2441/Entenman Improving access to temporary assistance for low-income families. SHB 2950/Macri Addressing affordable housing needs through the multifamily housing tax exemption by providing an extension of the exemption until January 1, 2022, for certain properties currently receiving a twelve-year exemption and by convening a work group. SHB 1590/Doglio Allowing the local option for a 1/10 of 1% sales tax for affordable housing and behavioral health facilities to be implemented councilmanically by local elected officials. ESHB 2849/Tharinger Concerning housing programs administered by the Department of Commerce. SHB 2384/Doglio Modernizing the property tax exemption for affordable rental housing for very low-income households. SHB 2634/Walen Creating a Real Estate Excise Tax exemption when selling to a nonprofit who acquires the property for affordable housing. EHB 2797/Robinson Making important fixes to HB 1406 re: the local sales and use tax for affordable and supportive housing. EHB 2610/Duerr Opportunity to purchase and preserve manufactured housing communities. HB 2948/Springer Granting additional and progressive tax authority for counties with populations exceeding two million and cities therein to impose an excise tax on businesses that addresses the affordable housing crisis and reduces homelessness through evidence-based practices that will save lives and improve public safety, while also ensuring certainty and predictability for businesses. Thanks for all you do! I know we’ve asked you to take action a lot lately – that’s because we’re so close to the finish line, and your messages are making a difference! In gratitude, Michele Michele Thomas Director of Policy and Advocacy | 
