Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington SR8697: Habitat for humanity
Status: Passed both chambers, March 5, 2026
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of habitat for humanity Seattle-King and Kittitas counties.
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SENATE RESOLUTION BySenators Alvarado, Hasegawa, Slatter, Valdez, and Wagoner WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity is a global movement bringing people together to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter, and serves communities in the United States and more than 70 countries around the world; and WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity creates a world of inclusion and community where every family has the opportunity to achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance that comes with homeownership; and WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King and Kittitas Counties has been transforming lives and strengthening communities across the region since its founding in 1986 and will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2026; and WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King and Kittitas Counties has constructed or renovated 458 homes and completed 650 home repairs, serving more than 2,700 individuals and families, including essential workers like educators, health care professionals, bus drivers, and social workers; and WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King and Kittitas Counties has advocated for 87 landmark housing policies resulting in $4.35 billion in public funding for affordable housing, improving the lives of more than 2.2 million people across Washington state; and WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King and Kittitas Counties has mobilized over 600,000 hours of volunteer support, demonstrating the power of community commitment to solving the housing crisis; and WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King and Kittitas Counties provides …
Sponsors
- Emily Alvarado (D, 34) · primary sponsor
- Robert Hasegawa (D)
- Vandana Slatter (D)
- Javier Valdez (D)
- Keith Wagoner (R)
Latest actions
- : Adopted.
Common questions
- What is SR8697?
- SR8697 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Habitat for humanity.
- What does SR8697 do?
- Celebrating the 40th anniversary of habitat for humanity Seattle-King and Kittitas counties.
- What is the status of SR8697?
- Passed both chambers as of March 5, 2026. Latest action: Adopted. (March 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR8697?
- Emily Alvarado (D, 34), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR8697?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=8697&Year=2025
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