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Wednesday, January 8, 2025

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Bill	Short Description	Sponsors	Long Description	Actions
PREFILED FOR INTRODUCTION.
HB 1191 Manufactured Homes Reclassification Connors, Peterson Streamlines the process for classifying manufactured homes as real property by eliminating vehicle titles. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1191	Manufactured Homes Reclassification	Connors, Peterson	Streamlines the process for classifying manufactured homes as real property by eliminating vehicle titles.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1192 Corrections Disciplinary Standards Simmons, Peterson Raises the standard of proof for disciplinary violations within the Department of Corrections. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1192	Corrections Disciplinary Standards	Simmons, Peterson	Raises the standard of proof for disciplinary violations within the Department of Corrections.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1193 Child Welfare Worker Protections Couture Enhances protections for child welfare workers by classifying assaults against them as a felony and providing safety measures. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1193	Child Welfare Worker Protections	Couture	Enhances protections for child welfare workers by classifying assaults against them as a felony and providing safety measures.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1194 Collector Vehicle Regulations Goodman, Eslick Mandates stricter insurance and eligibility requirements for collector and horseless carriage vehicle license plates. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1194	Collector Vehicle Regulations	Goodman, Eslick	Mandates stricter insurance and eligibility requirements for collector and horseless carriage vehicle license plates.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1195 Supportive Housing Permitting Peterson, Macri, Alvarado Streamlines the permitting process for supportive and emergency housing by removing local regulatory barriers and establishing a dispute resolution mechanism. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1195	Supportive Housing Permitting	Peterson, Macri, Alvarado	Streamlines the permitting process for supportive and emergency housing by removing local regulatory barriers and establishing a dispute resolution mechanism.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1196 Voting Rights Restoration Simmons, Mena Redefines voting rights revocation to only apply to convictions of crimes punishable by death. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1196	Voting Rights Restoration	Simmons, Mena	Redefines voting rights revocation to only apply to convictions of crimes punishable by death.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1197 State Budget Adjustments Ormsby, Gregerson Adjusts appropriations for state agencies to address fiscal priorities and emergent public service needs for 2024 and 2025. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1197	State Budget Adjustments	Ormsby, Gregerson	Adjusts appropriations for state agencies to address fiscal priorities and emergent public service needs for 2024 and 2025.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1198 State Budget Appropriations Ormsby, Gregerson Allocates state funds for various agencies and programs for the 2025-2027 biennium. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1198	State Budget Appropriations	Ormsby, Gregerson	Allocates state funds for various agencies and programs for the 2025-2027 biennium.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1199 Insurer Accountability Enforcement Taylor, Berry Enhances consumer protection by increasing insurer accountability for insurance code violations. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1199	Insurer Accountability Enforcement	Taylor, Berry	Enhances consumer protection by increasing insurer accountability for insurance code violations.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1200 Parental Caregiver Compensation Taylor, Low Authorizes payment to parents for providing extraordinary care to their minor children with developmental disabilities. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1200	Parental Caregiver Compensation	Taylor, Low	Authorizes payment to parents for providing extraordinary care to their minor children with developmental disabilities.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1201 Pet-Friendly Emergency Shelters Leavitt Mandates inclusion of pet accommodations in local emergency management plans. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1201	Pet-Friendly Emergency Shelters	Leavitt	Mandates inclusion of pet accommodations in local emergency management plans.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1202 State Bond Issuance Tharinger Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds to finance state projects for multiple biennia. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1202	State Bond Issuance	Tharinger	Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds to finance state projects for multiple biennia.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1203 Flavored Tobacco Ban Reeves, Entenman, Nance, Peterson, Pollet, Ryu, Stonier, Reed Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products in Washington State. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1203	Flavored Tobacco Ban	Reeves, Entenman, Nance, Peterson, Pollet, Ryu, Stonier, Reed	Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products in Washington State.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1204 Senior Homesharing Rights Eslick, Walen Facilitates shared housing for seniors in manufactured home communities by allowing tenants aged 55 or older to have roommates. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1204	Senior Homesharing Rights	Eslick, Walen	Facilitates shared housing for seniors in manufactured home communities by allowing tenants aged 55 or older to have roommates.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1205 Digital Forgery Impersonation Ryu Expands criminal impersonation laws to include the distribution of forged digital likenesses. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1205	Digital Forgery Impersonation	Ryu	Expands criminal impersonation laws to include the distribution of forged digital likenesses.	Prefiled for introduction (H).

Bill	Short Description	Sponsors	Long Description	Actions
PREFILED FOR INTRODUCTION.
SB 5165 Wildlife Damage Compensation Short Allocates 20% of wildlife damage compensation funds to frontier counties. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5165	Wildlife Damage Compensation	Short	Allocates 20% of wildlife damage compensation funds to frontier counties.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5166 State Budget Adjustments Robinson Adjusts appropriations for state agencies to address fiscal priorities and implement new legislative measures. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5166	State Budget Adjustments	Robinson	Adjusts appropriations for state agencies to address fiscal priorities and implement new legislative measures.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5167 State Budget Appropriations Robinson Allocates state budget for fiscal biennium 2025-2027 to enhance public services and support economic and environmental initiatives. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5167	State Budget Appropriations	Robinson	Allocates state budget for fiscal biennium 2025-2027 to enhance public services and support economic and environmental initiatives.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5168 State Actuary Governance Robinson Centralizes authority over the state actuary's appointment, removal, and salary within the pension funding council. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5168	State Actuary Governance	Robinson	Centralizes authority over the state actuary's appointment, removal, and salary within the pension funding council.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5169 Child Testimony Protections Nobles, Dhingra Expands admissibility of children's testimony and conditions for testifying via closed-circuit television in abuse and violent offense cases. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5169	Child Testimony Protections	Nobles, Dhingra	Expands admissibility of children's testimony and conditions for testifying via closed-circuit television in abuse and violent offense cases.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5170 Public Land Boundaries Short Mandates notification and involvement of affected landowners in DNR land boundary surveys and adjustments. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5170	Public Land Boundaries	Short	Mandates notification and involvement of affected landowners in DNR land boundary surveys and adjustments.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5171 Wolf Predation Compensation Short Expands compensation for livestock owners to include indirect damages from wolf-related stress and disruptions. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5171	Wolf Predation Compensation	Short	Expands compensation for livestock owners to include indirect damages from wolf-related stress and disruptions.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5172 Civil Service Dissolution Christian, Chapman Allows fire protection districts to dissolve their civil service systems with board resolution and employee approval. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5172	Civil Service Dissolution	Christian, Chapman	Allows fire protection districts to dissolve their civil service systems with board resolution and employee approval.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5173 Comprehensive Plan Timeline Short Allows counties and cities to opt for a 10-year review cycle for comprehensive plans and development regulations. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5173	Comprehensive Plan Timeline	Short	Allows counties and cities to opt for a 10-year review cycle for comprehensive plans and development regulations.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5174 Wood Burning Regulations Shewmake Updates regulations and standards for wood burning devices to align with federal guidelines and improve air quality management. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5174	Wood Burning Regulations	Shewmake	Updates regulations and standards for wood burning devices to align with federal guidelines and improve air quality management.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5175 Photovoltaic Module Recycling Shewmake Amends the photovoltaic module stewardship program to extend deadlines, establish an advisory committee, and incorporate environmental justice considerations. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5175	Photovoltaic Module Recycling	Shewmake	Amends the photovoltaic module stewardship program to extend deadlines, establish an advisory committee, and incorporate environmental justice considerations.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5176 Public Works Payments Valdez, Wilson, J. Mandates prompt payment and interest penalties for late payments on public works projects. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5176	Public Works Payments	Valdez, Wilson, J.	Mandates prompt payment and interest penalties for late payments on public works projects.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5177 Inclusive Education Training Nobles, Wilson, C. Enhances inclusivity of professional development resources for school staff by incorporating experiences of marginalized and underrepresented groups. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5177	Inclusive Education Training	Nobles, Wilson, C.	Enhances inclusivity of professional development resources for school staff by incorporating experiences of marginalized and underrepresented groups.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5178 Sodium Nitrite Regulation Trudeau, Harris Regulates the sale and labeling of sodium nitrite to prevent misuse and enhance public safety. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5178	Sodium Nitrite Regulation	Trudeau, Harris	Regulates the sale and labeling of sodium nitrite to prevent misuse and enhance public safety.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5179 Education Compliance Complaints Wilson, C., Lovelett Establishes a complaint process for addressing noncompliance with state education laws in Washington. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5179	Education Compliance Complaints	Wilson, C., Lovelett	Establishes a complaint process for addressing noncompliance with state education laws in Washington.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5180 Gender-Inclusive Education Policies Wilson, C., Liias Mandates adoption of gender-inclusive policies in Washington state schools to protect student rights and privacy. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5180	Gender-Inclusive Education Policies	Wilson, C., Liias	Mandates adoption of gender-inclusive policies in Washington state schools to protect student rights and privacy.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5181 Parental Education Rights Wilson, C., Pedersen Expands parental rights and access to educational materials and records in public schools. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5181	Parental Education Rights	Wilson, C., Pedersen	Expands parental rights and access to educational materials and records in public schools.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5182 Incarcerated Parent Support Nobles, Frame Expands support for incarcerated parents by enhancing access to midwifery and doula services and broadening eligibility for parenting programs. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5182	Incarcerated Parent Support	Nobles, Frame	Expands support for incarcerated parents by enhancing access to midwifery and doula services and broadening eligibility for parenting programs.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5183 Flavored Tobacco Ban Nobles, Lovick, Harris, Wellman, Dhingra, Trudeau, Valdez, Liias, Stanford, Orwall, Robinson Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products in Washington State. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5183	Flavored Tobacco Ban	Nobles, Lovick, Harris, Wellman, Dhingra, Trudeau, Valdez, Liias, Stanford, Orwall, Robinson	Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products in Washington State.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5184 Parking Requirement Reductions Bateman, Trudeau Reduces mandatory parking minimums for residential and commercial developments. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5184	Parking Requirement Reductions	Bateman, Trudeau	Reduces mandatory parking minimums for residential and commercial developments.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5185 International Medical Licensure Saldaña, Cortes, Cleveland, Wellman, Stanford, Nguyen, Chapman, Orwall, Dhingra, Valdez, Riccelli Facilitates alternative licensure pathways for international medical graduates in Washington State. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5185	International Medical Licensure	Saldaña, Cortes, Cleveland, Wellman, Stanford, Nguyen, Chapman, Orwall, Dhingra, Valdez, Riccelli	Facilitates alternative licensure pathways for international medical graduates in Washington State.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5186 School Bond Approval Threshold Krishnadasan, Wellman, Orwall, Riccelli, Chapman, Hasegawa, Frame, Hansen, Liias, Saldaña Lowers voter approval threshold for school district bond issues to 55 percent. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5186	School Bond Approval Threshold	Krishnadasan, Wellman, Orwall, Riccelli, Chapman, Hasegawa, Frame, Hansen, Liias, Saldaña	Lowers voter approval threshold for school district bond issues to 55 percent.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5187 Student Transportation Funding Wellman, Dhingra, Conway, Shewmake, Bateman, Salomon, Riccelli, Hasegawa, Saldaña Reforms student transportation funding to better support special populations and districts with unique challenges. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5187	Student Transportation Funding	Wellman, Dhingra, Conway, Shewmake, Bateman, Salomon, Riccelli, Hasegawa, Saldaña	Reforms student transportation funding to better support special populations and districts with unique challenges.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5188 Broadband Infrastructure Repair Wellman, Hansen, Lovick, Kauffman Facilitates loans for the repair and replacement of broadband infrastructure in unserved areas. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5188	Broadband Infrastructure Repair	Wellman, Hansen, Lovick, Kauffman	Facilitates loans for the repair and replacement of broadband infrastructure in unserved areas.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5189 Competency-Based Education Wellman, Dhingra, Harris, Nobles, Wilson, C., Kauffman Facilitates the implementation and funding of competency-based education in Washington State. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5189	Competency-Based Education	Wellman, Dhingra, Harris, Nobles, Wilson, C., Kauffman	Facilitates the implementation and funding of competency-based education in Washington State.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5190 School Energy Compliance Extensions Wellman, Conway, Shewmake, Bateman, Riccelli, Hasegawa, Saldaña, Lovick Allows K-12 school districts to request 10-year extensions for compliance with state energy performance standards. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5190	School Energy Compliance Extensions	Wellman, Conway, Shewmake, Bateman, Riccelli, Hasegawa, Saldaña, Lovick	Allows K-12 school districts to request 10-year extensions for compliance with state energy performance standards.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SJR 8200 School Funding Thresholds Cortes, Wellman, Dhingra, Shewmake, Riccelli, Bateman, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Conway, Orwall, Pedersen, Salomon, Saldaña, Wilson, C. Lowers voter approval thresholds for school district levies and bonds. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SJR 8200	School Funding Thresholds	Cortes, Wellman, Dhingra, Shewmake, Riccelli, Bateman, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Conway, Orwall, Pedersen, Salomon, Saldaña, Wilson, C.	Lowers voter approval thresholds for school district levies and bonds.	Prefiled for introduction (S).