Update Homeless Program Statutes
Agency
Commerce, Department of
Title of action
Update Homeless Program Statutes
Date significant agency action was initiated
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Category
Agency-request legislation
Brief description of significant agency actions for which the agency is initiating an environmental justice assessment.
Amend RCW 43.185C to modernize and streamline the statute. The key changes include:
- Replacing outdated terminology to ensure language reflects current understanding and values around homelessness and equity.
- Aligning timelines for the State Homeless Housing Strategic Plan and the Annual Report to reduce redundancy and improve strategic coherence.
- Removing obsolete statutory requirements that are no longer operational or relevant to current systems or funding streams
Methods for providing public comment for agency consideration as part of the environmental justice assessment.
Surveys, web-based comments form
Link to agency webpage where the action is posted.
Status
