This bill amends several sections of the Washington housing authorities law to include provisions for social housing public development authorities. It recognizes the need for safe and sanitary housing for low-income individuals and establishes that public bodies can assist both housing authorities and social housing public development authorities. Key definitions are introduced, including "social housing," which refers to subsidized and cross-subsidized rental housing available to households of all income levels, and "social housing public development authority," defined as a public corporation created for the purpose of developing and operating social housing.

The bill also outlines the powers and responsibilities of state public bodies in relation to housing projects, allowing them to provide support and resources to both housing authorities and social housing public development authorities. It includes provisions for financial contributions, property agreements, and the ability to lend or donate money to these authorities. Additionally, the bill streamlines the process for authorizing actions by state public bodies, shifting the authority from a governing body resolution to the executive of the state public body, thereby facilitating quicker responses to housing needs.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 35.83.010, 35.83.020, 35.83.030, 35.83.040, 35.83.050, 35.83.060, 35.83.080