Housing legislation addressing rent stabilization, currently progressing through legislative committees. Relevant to Bellingham's rental fee ordinance discussions and broader housing policy considerations.
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Bill #HB-1217
Rent Stabilization
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Summary
Meeting History
January 14, 2026
— Bellingham
City of Bellingham Hearing Examiner
The Bellingham Hearing Examiner conducted a consolidated public hearing on the Woods at Viewcrest subdivision proposal, a controversial 38-lot development on 37.7 acres at 352 Viewcrest Road in the ...
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June 09, 2025
— Bellingham
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole held an intensive work session that completed two major landlord-tenant ordinances after months of development. Both the manufactured home fee ordinance (AB24502) and the ...
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June 02, 2025
— Bellingham
City Council Committee of the Whole
The Bellingham City Council held an intensive three-hour work session to refine two landmark ordinances restricting rental fees, with the manufactured home ordinance receiving full consideration ...
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May 19, 2025
— Bellingham
Committee of the Whole
The Bellingham City Council Committee of the Whole convened for a comprehensive session addressing major policy initiatives from state legislative outcomes to local housing regulations. The meeting ...
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April 14, 2025
— Bellingham
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole convened for a comprehensive 5-item agenda focusing on major economic development, health services strategy, and tenant protection legislation. The meeting highlighted ...
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March 24, 2025
— Bellingham
Committee of the Whole
The Bellingham City Council's Committee of the Whole received critical updates on two major policy fronts during its March 24 session. First, contracted lobbyists Luke Esser and Nick Federici ...
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