This bill amends various 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 traditional housing authorities and social housing public development authorities. Key definitions are introduced, including "social housing," which refers to subsidized rental housing available to households of all income levels, and "social housing public development authority," which is a public corporation created for the purpose of developing and maintaining such housing.

The bill also outlines the powers and responsibilities of state public bodies in relation to housing projects, allowing them to provide support, financial contributions, and other resources to both housing authorities and social housing public development authorities. It streamlines the process for these public bodies to engage in agreements and financial transactions, ensuring that they can effectively collaborate on housing initiatives. Additionally, it modifies the authorization process for state public bodies to exercise their powers, shifting from a governing body resolution to executive authorization, thereby facilitating quicker action in addressing 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