House Bill 2489 did not advance out of the House Rules Committee and has missed today’s 5:00 cutoff, effectively ending its path forward this legislative session.

As we’ve discussed, the bill would have stalled the progress Spokane has been making through a balanced approach that pairs compassion with timely and clear engagement.

Thank you to everyone who stayed engaged, informed, and steady throughout this process. This moment reinforces the importance of thoughtful advocacy and strong local voices and working together.

We also thank our legislators for their thoughtful consideration and support of local flexibility, allowing our city to continue the approach we believe is making a real difference by prioritizing recovery, housing stability, and human life.