HOUSING Republicans in Washington Legislature bristle over collapse of rural housing bills
Heading into this year’s state legislative session, there was bipartisan support for bills that might’ve expanded housing in rural parts of Washington, including by allowing for more backyard cottages and subdividing of lots.
Now, as the session enters its final weeks, those proposals appear to be dead.
Republicans say Democrats, who have focused heavily on housing legislation over the past two years, are neglecting the need for more affordable homes outside of cities.
Democrats counter that they are responding to concerns about putting too much strain on drinking water supplies and allowing for housing to sprawl in areas where there isn’t enough infrastructure or services to support it.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/02/17/republicans-in-washington-legislature-bristle-over-collapse-of-rural-housing-bills/