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HB 2313·WA·house

Concerning publicly owned grocery stores.

IntroducedFiled Jan 7, 2026
Sponsor: Farivar
Latest Action

Public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM.

Jan 27, 2026

Summary

The bill authorizes cities and code cities to establish grocery stores that are owned by the public to serve areas with limited food access. It lets municipalities acquire land, build or lease facilities, use state commerce grants and tax‑increment financing, and choose city employees, private, nonprofit, or cooperative operators. The law also requires annual reports on the store’s finances, jobs, and community impact.

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