2266-S AMH LOW MORI 361
SHB 2266 - H AMD 2000
By Representative Low |
ADOPTED 02/16/2026
On page 2, line 26, after "(5)" strike "and (6)" and insert "through (7)"
On page 2, line 37, after "(3)" strike "A" and insert "Except as provided in subsections (5) through (7) of this section, a"
On page 3, after line 38, insert the following:
"(7)(a) Upon receipt of a permit application for an indoor emergency shelter or indoor emergency housing with a proposed location within 500 feet of walking distance from another indoor emergency shelter or other indoor emergency housing, or within 500 feet of walking distance from the physical grounds of a public school as defined in RCW 28A.150.010 or a private school approved by the board of education under chapter 28A.195 RCW, the city in which the indoor emergency shelter or indoor emergency shelter is proposed, or the county if the indoor emergency shelter or indoor emergency housing is not proposed in a city, may enter into good faith negotiations with the sponsor of the indoor emergency shelter or indoor emergency housing to establish additional and reasonable requirements pertaining to health and safety protocols.
(b) If the parties are unable to come to an agreement under (a) of this subsection (7) within 90 days of the permit being submitted, the county or city may deny the permit.
(c) This subsection (7) does not apply to an indoor emergency shelter or indoor emergency housing designated for individuals under the age of 18, families, or victims of domestic violence.
(d) Nothing in this subsection (7) allows a county or city to limit indoor emergency shelters or indoor emergency housing in a manner where the capacity of indoor emergency shelters and indoor emergency housing is insufficient to meet the projected needs identified under RCW 36.70A.070(2)(a)(ii)."
On page 4, line 32, after "(5)" strike "and (6)" and insert "through (7)"
On page 5, line 3, after "(3)" strike "A" and insert "Except as provided in subsections (5) through (7) of this section, a"
On page 6, line 12, after "(7)" insert "(a) Upon receipt of a permit application for an indoor emergency shelter or indoor emergency housing with a proposed location within 500 feet of walking distance from another indoor emergency shelter or other indoor emergency housing, or within 500 feet of walking distance from the physical grounds of a public school as defined in RCW 28A.150.010 or a private school approved by the board of education under chapter 28A.195 RCW, a city may enter into good faith negotiations with the sponsor of the indoor emergency shelter or indoor emergency housing to establish additional and reasonable requirements pertaining to health and safety protocols.
(b) If the parties are unable to come to an agreement under (a) of this subsection (7) within 90 days of the permit being submitted, the city may deny the permit.
(c) This subsection (7) does not apply to an indoor emergency shelter or indoor emergency housing designated for individuals under the age of 18, families, or victims of domestic violence.
(d) Nothing in this subsection (7) allows a city to limit indoor emergency shelters or indoor emergency housing in a manner where the capacity of indoor emergency shelters and indoor emergency housing is insufficient to meet the projected needs identified under RCW 36.70A.070(2)(a)(ii).
(8)"
On page 7, line 8, after "(5)" strike "and (6)" and insert "through (7)"
On page 7, line 19, after "(3)" strike "A" and insert "Except as provided in subsections (5) through (7) of this section, a"
On page 8, line 30, after "(7)" insert "(a) Upon receipt of a permit application for an indoor emergency shelter or indoor emergency housing with a proposed location within 500 feet of walking distance from another indoor emergency shelter or other indoor emergency housing, or within 500 feet of walking distance from the physical grounds of a public school as defined in RCW 28A.150.010 or a private school approved by the board of education under chapter 28A.195 RCW, a code city may enter into good faith negotiations with the sponsor of the indoor emergency shelter or indoor emergency housing to establish additional and reasonable requirements pertaining to health and safety protocols.
(b) If the parties are unable to come to an agreement under (a) of this subsection (7) within 90 days of the permit being submitted, the code city may deny the permit.
(c) This subsection (7) does not apply to an indoor emergency shelter or indoor emergency housing designated for individuals under the age of 18, families, or victims of domestic violence.
(d) Nothing in this subsection (7) allows a code city to limit indoor emergency shelters or indoor emergency housing in a manner where the capacity of indoor emergency shelters and indoor emergency housing is insufficient to meet the projected needs identified under RCW 36.70A.070(2)(a)(ii).
(8)"
| EFFECT: Allows, upon receipt of a permit application for an indoor emergency shelter or indoor emergency housing located within 500 feet of walking distance of a public or private school or another emergency shelter or other emergency housing, a city (or a county if the proposed location is not in a city) to enter good faith negotiations with the sponsor to establish additional and reasonable requirements pertaining to health and safety protocols. Allows the city or county to deny the permit if the parties are unable to come to an agreement within 90 days. Exempts indoor emergency shelters and indoor emergency housing designated for individuals under the age of 18, families, or victims of domestic violence from these requirements. Declares that these requirements not allow a county or city to limit indoor emergency shelters and indoor emergency housing in a manner where the capacity of indoor emergency shelters and indoor emergency housing is insufficient to meet the projected needs identified in the comprehensive plan. |
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