Establishes a task force to analyze housing cost drivers in Washington state.

The bill creates a legislative task force to research and analyze the primary cost drivers for housing in Washington state. The task force includes members from various housing-related sectors and is supported by staff from the senate and house of representatives. Legislative members are reimbursed for travel expenses, while nonlegislative members are not unless they are not elected officials or representing an employer, governmental entity, or organization. The task force must report its findings and recommendations to the appropriate legislative committees by December 1, 2026.

Establishes a task force to analyze housing cost drivers in Washington state.

The bill creates a legislative task force to research and analyze the primary cost drivers for housing in Washington state. The task force includes members from various housing-related sectors and is supported by staff from the senate and house of representatives. Legislative members are reimbursed for travel expenses, while nonlegislative members are not unless they are not elected officials or representing an employer, governmental entity, or organization. The task force must report its findings and recommendations to the appropriate legislative committees by December 1, 2026.