The House Housing Committee considers a broad array of issues relating to housing, including accessibility, affordability, assistance, and supply; local land use, zoning, building and energy codes; housing impacts under the Growth Management Act; landlord-tenant law; homelessness; farmworker housing; manufactured housing; housing authorities; and the Housing Finance Commission.
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee status
Standing
(Please note: This is a general description of issue areas considered by committees; not a definitive or exhaustive listing. It is provided solely to assist the public in understanding the general roles of House committees.)
Contact
Office of Program Research (OPR)
MAILING ADDRESS
John L. O'Brien Building
P.O. Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
Upcoming committee activity
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Committee members and staff
13 members
in the House Housing Committee| Chair: | Peterson, Strom |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair: | Alvarado, Emily |
| Vice Chair: | Leavitt, Mari |
| Ranking Minority Member: | Klicker, Mark |
| Assistant Ranking Minority Member: | Connors, April |
Committee members and staff
Legislative Members
| Member | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Peterson, Strom (D) Chair |
324 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7950 |
| Alvarado, Emily (D) Vice Chair |
425 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7978 |
| Leavitt, Mari (D) Vice Chair |
332 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7890 |
| Klicker, Mark (R) Ranking Minority Member |
122H Legislative Building | 360-786-7836 |
| Connors, April (R) Assistant Ranking Minority Member |
426A Legislative Building | 360-786-7882 |
| Barkis, Andrew (R) |
427A Legislative Building | 360-786-7824 |
| Bateman, Jessica (D) |
317 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7642 |
| Chopp, Frank (D) |
429A Legislative Building | 360-786-7920 |
| Entenman, Debra (D) |
325 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7918 |
| Hutchins, Spencer (R) |
122D Legislative Building | 360-786-7964 |
| Low, Sam (R) |
122D Legislative Building | 360-786-7967 |
| Reed, Julia (D) |
326 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7814 |
| Taylor, Jamila (D) |
418 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7898 |
Committee Staff
| Staff | Position | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolly, Serena | Research Analyst | 266 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7150 |
| Vasek, Audrey | Counsel | 251 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7383 |
| Loughlin, Emily | Committee Assistant | 257A John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7160 |
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The Legislature will convene for the 2025 regular session on January 13, 2025
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