Advocacy and Accomplishments in 2026

Bill on Statute of Limitations

Although our Statute of Limitations bill did not advance to the floor for a vote due to the short legislative session for 2026, we are very pleased to share that our bill did receive a unanimous vote to advance through the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee.

Ref: WA HB2477 2025-2026 Regular Session

This marks the first time in the Coalition's history of having a unanimously approved bill that was passed and ready to be moved forward to the floor for a vote. To read details about why that didn't happen, click to read the March Update: President's Letter or the Current Issues page. While we acknowledge that it is frustrating for HB2477 to not have advanced, we are very excited to focus our energy on continuing this momentum by reintroducing it for the longer 2027 session.

We will re-engage with the trial lawyers, hone our strategies, and work closely with our legislative champions, who we are so grateful for, to take it to the finish line next year. We are in a good position to prefile the bill this November and will have our sponsors ready to go at the opening bell. 

AQB Comments on Exposure Draft and Concept Papers

The Coalition responded with comments to the Appraiser Qualifications Board's request for feedback on proposed changes in the First Exposure Draft of Proposed Changes to the Real Property Appraiser Qualifications Criteria as well as two Concept Papers on a Skills Based Pathway and Examination Only Pathway. Our comments can be viewed here. 

ASB Comments on Exposure Draft of Advisory Opinion 41

The Coalition responded with comments to the Appraiser Qualifications Board's request for feedback on proposed changes in the First Exposure Draft on Advisory Opinion 41, Use of Technology in an Appraisal or Appraisal Review Assignment. Our comments can be viewed here.