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Tuesday, January 7, 2025

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Bill	Short Description	Sponsors	Long Description	Actions
PREFILED FOR INTRODUCTION.
HB 1174 Court Interpreter Standards Peterson, Thai Enhances language access in legal proceedings by updating interpreter standards and procedures. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1174	Court Interpreter Standards	Peterson, Thai	Enhances language access in legal proceedings by updating interpreter standards and procedures.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1175 Residential Zone Businesses Klicker, Leavitt Permits neighborhood stores and cafés to operate in residential zones. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1175	Residential Zone Businesses	Klicker, Leavitt	Permits neighborhood stores and cafés to operate in residential zones.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1176 Minor Health Consent Walsh Standardizes the age of consent for health care services at 17, requiring parental involvement for minors under this age. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1176	Minor Health Consent	Walsh	Standardizes the age of consent for health care services at 17, requiring parental involvement for minors under this age.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1177 Child Welfare Housing Ortiz-Self, Callan Expands child welfare housing assistance to support families beyond child welfare intervention. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1177	Child Welfare Housing	Ortiz-Self, Callan	Expands child welfare housing assistance to support families beyond child welfare intervention.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1178 Sentencing Enhancements Reform Goodman, Hackney Grants courts discretion over sentencing enhancements and removes certain restrictions on earned release time. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1178	Sentencing Enhancements Reform	Goodman, Hackney	Grants courts discretion over sentencing enhancements and removes certain restrictions on earned release time.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1179 Property Tax Valuation Freeze Volz, Leavitt Removes income restrictions for property tax valuation freeze for senior citizens and disabled veterans. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1179	Property Tax Valuation Freeze	Volz, Leavitt	Removes income restrictions for property tax valuation freeze for senior citizens and disabled veterans.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1180 Sex Offender Registration Farivar, Goodman Reclassifies and refines penalties for failure to register as a sex offender. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1180	Sex Offender Registration	Farivar, Goodman	Reclassifies and refines penalties for failure to register as a sex offender.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1181 Labor Standards Reform Mena, Berry Increases minimum wage and expands labor protections for employees and TNC drivers. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1181	Labor Standards Reform	Mena, Berry	Increases minimum wage and expands labor protections for employees and TNC drivers.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1182 Interest Arbitration Rights Paul, Ybarra Extends interest arbitration rights to certain Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission employees. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1182	Interest Arbitration Rights	Paul, Ybarra	Extends interest arbitration rights to certain Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission employees.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1183 Affordable Housing Incentives Duerr, Leavitt Facilitates affordable and sustainable housing development by easing regulatory constraints and promoting energy efficiency. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1183	Affordable Housing Incentives	Duerr, Leavitt	Facilitates affordable and sustainable housing development by easing regulatory constraints and promoting energy efficiency.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1184 Overtime Exemption Expansion Schmidt, Couture Exempts certain nonprofit and small business employees from overtime requirements. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1184	Overtime Exemption Expansion	Schmidt, Couture	Exempts certain nonprofit and small business employees from overtime requirements.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1185 Correctional Industries Committee Fosse Expands the correctional industries advisory committee by adding two voting members appointed by the governor from underrepresented populations with direct lived experience. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1185	Correctional Industries Committee	Fosse	Expands the correctional industries advisory committee by adding two voting members appointed by the governor from underrepresented populations with direct lived experience.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1186 Emergency Medication Access Parshley, Rule Expands circumstances for dispensing medications from hospitals and health care entities. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1186	Emergency Medication Access	Parshley, Rule	Expands circumstances for dispensing medications from hospitals and health care entities.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1187 Ambulance Billing Practices Ryu Mandates timely insurance billing and consumer education by ambulance services for motor vehicle accident patients. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1187	Ambulance Billing Practices	Ryu	Mandates timely insurance billing and consumer education by ambulance services for motor vehicle accident patients.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1188 Local and Tribal Approval Dye, Klicker Mandates local and tribal approval for wind and solar facility siting recommendations. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1188	Local and Tribal Approval	Dye, Klicker	Mandates local and tribal approval for wind and solar facility siting recommendations.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1189 Parental Volunteer Eligibility Simmons, Ortiz-Self Facilitates parental volunteering in schools by establishing a process for evaluating applications from parents with criminal convictions. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1189	Parental Volunteer Eligibility	Simmons, Ortiz-Self	Facilitates parental volunteering in schools by establishing a process for evaluating applications from parents with criminal convictions.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1190 Library Access Fees Marshall Expands access to the University of Washington health sciences library for psychological and mental health counselor associates. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1190	Library Access Fees	Marshall	Expands access to the University of Washington health sciences library for psychological and mental health counselor associates.	Prefiled for introduction (H).

Bill	Short Description	Sponsors	Long Description	Actions
PREFILED FOR INTRODUCTION.
SB 5141 Insurance Rate Transparency Cortes Mandates detailed rate manual filings for experience-rated group disability income insurers. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5141	Insurance Rate Transparency	Cortes	Mandates detailed rate manual filings for experience-rated group disability income insurers.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5142 Eminent Domain Repurchase Hasegawa Establishes a right of first refusal for property owners to repurchase land acquired by school districts through eminent domain if not used for its intended purpose. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5142	Eminent Domain Repurchase	Hasegawa	Establishes a right of first refusal for property owners to repurchase land acquired by school districts through eminent domain if not used for its intended purpose.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5143 Public Service Ethics Gildon, Pedersen Amends ethics regulations for state officers and employees regarding gifts and use of state resources. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5143	Public Service Ethics	Gildon, Pedersen	Amends ethics regulations for state officers and employees regarding gifts and use of state resources.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5144 Legislative Oversight of Tort Payouts Gildon Mandates legislative hearings for state tort payouts exceeding $1,000,000 to enhance oversight and prevent future liabilities. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5144	Legislative Oversight of Tort Payouts	Gildon	Mandates legislative hearings for state tort payouts exceeding $1,000,000 to enhance oversight and prevent future liabilities.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5145 Spending Program Review Gildon Mandates expiration dates and performance reviews for new state spending programs. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5145	Spending Program Review	Gildon	Mandates expiration dates and performance reviews for new state spending programs.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5146 Government Efficiency Portal Gildon Establishes a government efficiency portal for reporting inefficiencies in state services. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5146	Government Efficiency Portal	Gildon	Establishes a government efficiency portal for reporting inefficiencies in state services.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5147 Criminal Insanity Reform Torres Establishes a task force to review and reform laws on criminal insanity and competency to stand trial. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5147	Criminal Insanity Reform	Torres	Establishes a task force to review and reform laws on criminal insanity and competency to stand trial.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5148 Housing Plan Compliance Bateman Mandates state review and compliance confirmation of local housing plans to align with Growth Management Act requirements. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5148	Housing Plan Compliance	Bateman	Mandates state review and compliance confirmation of local housing plans to align with Growth Management Act requirements.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5149 Early Childhood Courts Expansion Cortes Expands eligibility and support for Washington's early childhood court program to include children under six and at-risk families. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5149	Early Childhood Courts Expansion	Cortes	Expands eligibility and support for Washington's early childhood court program to include children under six and at-risk families.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5150 Juvenile Interrogation Exceptions Gildon Expands circumstances under which law enforcement can question juveniles without attorney access. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5150	Juvenile Interrogation Exceptions	Gildon	Expands circumstances under which law enforcement can question juveniles without attorney access.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5151 State Spending Cap Gildon Limits state spending growth to median wage increases and allocates excess revenues to property tax relief. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5151	State Spending Cap	Gildon	Limits state spending growth to median wage increases and allocates excess revenues to property tax relief.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5152 Journal Access Study Warnick Mandates a study on the feasibility of a statewide subscription model for peer-reviewed journals for state employees. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5152	Journal Access Study	Warnick	Mandates a study on the feasibility of a statewide subscription model for peer-reviewed journals for state employees.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5153 Juvenile Offender Transfers Gildon Mandates transfer of individuals convicted of serious violent offenses from juvenile to adult correctional facilities at age 18 without hearings. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5153	Juvenile Offender Transfers	Gildon	Mandates transfer of individuals convicted of serious violent offenses from juvenile to adult correctional facilities at age 18 without hearings.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5154 County Auditor Responsibilities Goehner, Bateman Redefines the roles and responsibilities of county auditors and county commissioners in Washington State. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5154	County Auditor Responsibilities	Goehner, Bateman	Redefines the roles and responsibilities of county auditors and county commissioners in Washington State.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5155 Salmon Recovery Permitting Salomon, Shewmake Makes permanent and expands a streamlined permitting process for salmon recovery projects. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5155	Salmon Recovery Permitting	Salomon, Shewmake	Makes permanent and expands a streamlined permitting process for salmon recovery projects.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5156 Elevator Safety Standards Salomon, Bateman Mandates updated elevator safety standards for smaller apartment buildings. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5156	Elevator Safety Standards	Salomon, Bateman	Mandates updated elevator safety standards for smaller apartment buildings.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5157 Habitat Restoration Sales Salomon, Chapman Permits direct sales of valuable state materials for habitat restoration projects with increased value limits and specific conditions. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5157	Habitat Restoration Sales	Salomon, Chapman	Permits direct sales of valuable state materials for habitat restoration projects with increased value limits and specific conditions.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5158 Student Athlete Insurance Valdez, Boehnke Allows public four-year institutions to provide insurance for intercollegiate student athletes. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5158	Student Athlete Insurance	Valdez, Boehnke	Allows public four-year institutions to provide insurance for intercollegiate student athletes.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5159 Weekend Halloween Observance Shewmake, Frame Establishes "Trick-or-Treat Day" on the weekend before November 1st to enhance safety and convenience. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5159	Weekend Halloween Observance	Shewmake, Frame	Establishes "Trick-or-Treat Day" on the weekend before November 1st to enhance safety and convenience.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5160 Transportation Funding Adjustments Liias, King Reallocates transportation funds to prioritize zero-emission infrastructure and safety improvements. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5160	Transportation Funding Adjustments	Liias, King	Reallocates transportation funds to prioritize zero-emission infrastructure and safety improvements.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5161 Transportation Funding Appropriations Liias, King Adopts the transportation budget and allocates funds for infrastructure improvements, safety, and sustainability initiatives in Washington State. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5161	Transportation Funding Appropriations	Liias, King	Adopts the transportation budget and allocates funds for infrastructure improvements, safety, and sustainability initiatives in Washington State.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5162 Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention Lovick, Saldaña Mandates comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans and reporting in health care settings. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5162	Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention	Lovick, Saldaña	Mandates comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans and reporting in health care settings.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5163 Orwall, Shewmake, Dhingra, Conway, Cleveland, Wellman, Hasegawa, Riccelli, Saldaña Expands child fatality review scope and enhances data handling and confidentiality measures. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5163		Orwall, Shewmake, Dhingra, Conway, Cleveland, Wellman, Hasegawa, Riccelli, Saldaña	Expands child fatality review scope and enhances data handling and confidentiality measures.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5164 Postsecondary Enrollment Support Nobles, Hansen, Dhingra, Trudeau, Saldaña, Nguyen, Valdez, Liias, Kauffman, Chapman, Bateman, Stanford, Wilson, C., Salomon Establishes a program to enhance postsecondary enrollment support for high school students in Washington State. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5164	Postsecondary Enrollment Support	Nobles, Hansen, Dhingra, Trudeau, Saldaña, Nguyen, Valdez, Liias, Kauffman, Chapman, Bateman, Stanford, Wilson, C., Salomon	Establishes a program to enhance postsecondary enrollment support for high school students in Washington State.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SCR 8402 State of Judiciary Riccelli, Short Convenes a joint session of the Washington State Legislature to receive the State of the Judiciary message from the Chief Justice. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SCR 8402	State of Judiciary	Riccelli, Short	Convenes a joint session of the Washington State Legislature to receive the State of the Judiciary message from the Chief Justice.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SJM 8006 Legal Technician Program Torres Requests reinstatement and expansion of the Limited License Legal Technician program to improve access to legal services. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SJM 8006	Legal Technician Program	Torres	Requests reinstatement and expansion of the Limited License Legal Technician program to improve access to legal services.	Prefiled for introduction (S).