Housing (Senate 2025)

Overview:

During the 2025 session, Legislative Pages (students ages 14-16) had the opportunity to interview legislators from both the Majority party and the Minority party about issues of interest. In this lesson, students will learn about where the Majority Party, currently the Democrats, and the Minority Party, currently the Republicans, stand on three important policies addressed by the House Education Committee.

Essential Questions:

• What are the challenges regarding housing in Washington State?
• To what extent can the government help right past wrongs?
• How does the government balance the need for regulations with the need for growth?

Senate Housing Committee

The Senate Housing Committee considers issues relating to:

• Homelessness prevention
• Housing affordability and stability
• Mobile home parks
• Landlord tenant issues
• Land use issues primarily related to housing