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Thursday, January 9, 2025

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Bill	Short Description	Sponsors	Long Description	Actions
PREFILED FOR INTRODUCTION.
HB 1206 Multifamily Tax Exemption Expansion Low Expands eligibility for the multifamily tax exemption program to more counties by broadening definitions and simplifying criteria for residential targeted areas. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1206	Multifamily Tax Exemption Expansion	Low	Expands eligibility for the multifamily tax exemption program to more counties by broadening definitions and simplifying criteria for residential targeted areas.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1207 Superior Court Clerk Fees Thai Imposes a $100 surcharge on certain court filing fees to fund county clerk operations. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1207	Superior Court Clerk Fees	Thai	Imposes a $100 surcharge on certain court filing fees to fund county clerk operations.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1208 Salmon Recovery Permitting Tharinger Makes permanent and expands the streamlined permitting process for salmon recovery projects. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1208	Salmon Recovery Permitting	Tharinger	Makes permanent and expands the streamlined permitting process for salmon recovery projects.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1209 Sodium Nitrite Regulation Mena, Walen Regulates the sale and transfer of sodium nitrite to prevent suicides and protect public health. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1209	Sodium Nitrite Regulation	Mena, Walen	Regulates the sale and transfer of sodium nitrite to prevent suicides and protect public health.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1210 Clean Energy Tax Preferences Barnard, Springer Extends targeted urban area tax preferences to clean energy transformation businesses. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1210	Clean Energy Tax Preferences	Barnard, Springer	Extends targeted urban area tax preferences to clean energy transformation businesses.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1211 Clergy Mandatory Reporting Walen, Taylor Mandates clergy to report child abuse and neglect, overriding privileged communication. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1211	Clergy Mandatory Reporting	Walen, Taylor	Mandates clergy to report child abuse and neglect, overriding privileged communication.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1212 Child Care Zoning Alvarado, Duerr Mandates allowance of child care centers as permitted use in most zoning areas. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1212	Child Care Zoning	Alvarado, Duerr	Mandates allowance of child care centers as permitted use in most zoning areas.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1213 Paid Family Leave Expansion Berry, Fosse Expands worker protections and clarifies employer responsibilities under the Paid Family and Medical Leave program. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1213	Paid Family Leave Expansion	Berry, Fosse	Expands worker protections and clarifies employer responsibilities under the Paid Family and Medical Leave program.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1214 Tax Credit Expansion Thai Expands eligibility for the working families' tax credit to individuals aged 18 and older. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1214	Tax Credit Expansion	Thai	Expands eligibility for the working families' tax credit to individuals aged 18 and older.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1215 Pregnancy Directive Exception Taylor, Stonier Removes pregnancy exception from life-sustaining treatment directives. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1215	Pregnancy Directive Exception	Taylor, Stonier	Removes pregnancy exception from life-sustaining treatment directives.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1216 State Capital Budget Tharinger Allocates funding for statewide infrastructure, environmental, and community development projects. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1216	State Capital Budget	Tharinger	Allocates funding for statewide infrastructure, environmental, and community development projects.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1217 Rent Stabilization Measures Alvarado, Macri, Ramel, Peterson Implements rent stabilization and tenant protections in Washington. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1217	Rent Stabilization Measures	Alvarado, Macri, Ramel, Peterson	Implements rent stabilization and tenant protections in Washington.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1218 Forensic Mental Health Reform Farivar, Macri Reforms the forensic mental health care system by streamlining competency restoration processes and incentivizing behavioral health diversion. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1218	Forensic Mental Health Reform	Farivar, Macri	Reforms the forensic mental health care system by streamlining competency restoration processes and incentivizing behavioral health diversion.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1219 Interbranch Advisory Committee Taylor, Farivar Establishes an interbranch advisory committee to enhance communication and collaboration between government branches. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1219	Interbranch Advisory Committee	Taylor, Farivar	Establishes an interbranch advisory committee to enhance communication and collaboration between government branches.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1220 Behavioral Health Assault Exceptions Farivar, Macri Exempts individuals in behavioral health crises from third-degree assault charges against healthcare professionals. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1220	Behavioral Health Assault Exceptions	Farivar, Macri	Exempts individuals in behavioral health crises from third-degree assault charges against healthcare professionals.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1221 Emergency Powers Oversight Volz, Corry Increases legislative oversight and limits the governor's emergency powers. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1221	Emergency Powers Oversight	Volz, Corry	Increases legislative oversight and limits the governor's emergency powers.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1222 Gambling Information Exemptions Stearns Expands exemptions for disclosing proprietary financial and security information in the gambling industry. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1222	Gambling Information Exemptions	Stearns	Expands exemptions for disclosing proprietary financial and security information in the gambling industry.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1223 Voter Registration Challenges Doglio, Mena Tightens requirements and processes for voter registration challenges to reduce frivolous claims. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1223	Voter Registration Challenges	Doglio, Mena	Tightens requirements and processes for voter registration challenges to reduce frivolous claims.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1224 Working Families Tax Credit Thai, Entenman Enhances administration and participation of the working families' tax credit through improved assessment procedures and data-sharing agreements. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1224	Working Families Tax Credit	Thai, Entenman	Enhances administration and participation of the working families' tax credit through improved assessment procedures and data-sharing agreements.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1225 State Budget Reform Couture, Connors Reforms the state budgeting process by prioritizing essential functions and implementing zero-based budget reviews. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1225	State Budget Reform	Couture, Connors	Reforms the state budgeting process by prioritizing essential functions and implementing zero-based budget reviews.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1226 Transportation Funding Adjustments Fey Reallocates transportation funds to prioritize infrastructure, safety, and environmental projects. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1226	Transportation Funding Adjustments	Fey	Reallocates transportation funds to prioritize infrastructure, safety, and environmental projects.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1227 Transportation Funding Appropriations Fey Allocates funding for Washington State's transportation infrastructure and operations for the 2025-2027 biennium. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1227	Transportation Funding Appropriations	Fey	Allocates funding for Washington State's transportation infrastructure and operations for the 2025-2027 biennium.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1228 DUI Toxicology Testing Hackney, Barkis Expands authorization for DUI toxicology testing to include ISO/IEC 17025 certified laboratories. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1228	DUI Toxicology Testing	Hackney, Barkis	Expands authorization for DUI toxicology testing to include ISO/IEC 17025 certified laboratories.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1229 Persistent Offender Resentencing Hackney, Goodman Expands eligibility for resentencing of individuals affected by robbery in the second degree convictions under persistent offender laws. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1229	Persistent Offender Resentencing	Hackney, Goodman	Expands eligibility for resentencing of individuals affected by robbery in the second degree convictions under persistent offender laws.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1230 Insurance Rate Transparency Hackney Mandates disclosure of detailed rating formulas for experience-rated group disability income insurance to enhance regulatory oversight. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1230	Insurance Rate Transparency	Hackney	Mandates disclosure of detailed rating formulas for experience-rated group disability income insurance to enhance regulatory oversight.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1231 Later School Start Times Mcentire, Callan Facilitates the transition to later school starting times by providing resources and grants to school districts. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1231	Later School Start Times	Mcentire, Callan	Facilitates the transition to later school starting times by providing resources and grants to school districts.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1232 Private Detention Standards Ortiz-Self, Fey Enhances regulatory standards and oversight for private detention facilities. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1232	Private Detention Standards	Ortiz-Self, Fey	Enhances regulatory standards and oversight for private detention facilities.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1233 Voluntary Prison Labor Simmons, Scott Mandates voluntary participation in work programs for incarcerated individuals and ensures fair compensation and protections against punitive measures. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1233	Voluntary Prison Labor	Simmons, Scott	Mandates voluntary participation in work programs for incarcerated individuals and ensures fair compensation and protections against punitive measures.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HB 1234 Advisory Committee Composition Simmons, Rule Modifies the composition and eligibility criteria for the mental health advisory committee. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HB 1234	Advisory Committee Composition	Simmons, Rule	Modifies the composition and eligibility criteria for the mental health advisory committee.	Prefiled for introduction (H).
HJM 4000 Road Naming Extension Gregerson, Obras Extends the naming of Martin Luther King, Jr. Way along specific state routes in Washington. Prefiled for introduction (H).	HJM 4000	Road Naming Extension	Gregerson, Obras	Extends the naming of Martin Luther King, Jr. Way along specific state routes in Washington.	Prefiled for introduction (H).

Bill	Short Description	Sponsors	Long Description	Actions
PREFILED FOR INTRODUCTION.
SB 5191 Dockworker Premium Collection Conway Clarifies responsibility for paid family leave premium collection by including employer representatives of dockworkers under collective bargaining agreements. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5191	Dockworker Premium Collection	Conway	Clarifies responsibility for paid family leave premium collection by including employer representatives of dockworkers under collective bargaining agreements.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5192 School Funding Allocation Nobles, Wellman Revises state funding allocations for school districts' materials, supplies, and operating costs with inflation adjustments and specific reporting requirements. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5192	School Funding Allocation	Nobles, Wellman	Revises state funding allocations for school districts' materials, supplies, and operating costs with inflation adjustments and specific reporting requirements.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5193 Remote Student Testing Cortes Allows remote testing options for students in online school programs. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5193	Remote Student Testing	Cortes	Allows remote testing options for students in online school programs.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5194 State Bond Issuance Trudeau, Schoesler Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds to finance state projects for multiple biennia. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5194	State Bond Issuance	Trudeau, Schoesler	Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds to finance state projects for multiple biennia.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5195 Washington Capital Budget Trudeau, Schoesler Allocates funding for infrastructure, environmental conservation, and public facilities projects across Washington State. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5195	Washington Capital Budget	Trudeau, Schoesler	Allocates funding for infrastructure, environmental conservation, and public facilities projects across Washington State.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5196 Gambling Information Exemptions Conway Expands exemptions for proprietary financial and security information related to gambling operations from public disclosure. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5196	Gambling Information Exemptions	Conway	Expands exemptions for proprietary financial and security information related to gambling operations from public disclosure.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5197 Growth Management Compliance Salomon, Liias Enhances enforcement of the Growth Management Act by requiring compliant replacements for repealed noncompliant plans or regulations. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5197	Growth Management Compliance	Salomon, Liias	Enhances enforcement of the Growth Management Act by requiring compliant replacements for repealed noncompliant plans or regulations.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5198 Driver License Alternatives Valdez, Holy Provides an alternative to driver license suspension by allowing completion of a safe driving course for certain traffic infractions. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5198	Driver License Alternatives	Valdez, Holy	Provides an alternative to driver license suspension by allowing completion of a safe driving course for certain traffic infractions.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5199 Board Member Compensation Wilson, C. Provides compensation and travel reimbursement for oversight board members with direct lived experience. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5199	Board Member Compensation	Wilson, C.	Provides compensation and travel reimbursement for oversight board members with direct lived experience.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5200 Veteran Medical Foster Homes Wagoner Exempts medical foster homes for veterans from certain residential facility regulations. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5200	Veteran Medical Foster Homes	Wagoner	Exempts medical foster homes for veterans from certain residential facility regulations.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5201 Psychedelic Substances Regulation Salomon, Nobles, Bateman, Trudeau, Lovelett, Frame, Chapman, Hasegawa, Wellman Establishes a regulatory framework for the use and distribution of psychedelic substances for adults in Washington State. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5201	Psychedelic Substances Regulation	Salomon, Nobles, Bateman, Trudeau, Lovelett, Frame, Chapman, Hasegawa, Wellman	Establishes a regulatory framework for the use and distribution of psychedelic substances for adults in Washington State.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5202 Protection Order Reforms Salomon, Cortes Enhances protection order processes and firearm restrictions for abuse survivors. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5202	Protection Order Reforms	Salomon, Cortes	Enhances protection order processes and firearm restrictions for abuse survivors.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5203 Wildlife Connectivity Enhancement Salomon, Shewmake, Cortes Establishes a framework to enhance wildlife connectivity and reduce vehicle collisions through habitat protection and crossing structures. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5203	Wildlife Connectivity Enhancement	Salomon, Shewmake, Cortes	Establishes a framework to enhance wildlife connectivity and reduce vehicle collisions through habitat protection and crossing structures.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5204 Ibogaine Therapy Research Salomon, Trudeau Mandates a study of ibogaine-assisted therapy for opioid use disorder. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5204	Ibogaine Therapy Research	Salomon, Trudeau	Mandates a study of ibogaine-assisted therapy for opioid use disorder.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5205 Nondiscrimination Grant Eligibility Conway, Nobles Links eligibility for adjusted Washington college grant awards to compliance with nondiscrimination policies by higher education institutions. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5205	Nondiscrimination Grant Eligibility	Conway, Nobles	Links eligibility for adjusted Washington college grant awards to compliance with nondiscrimination policies by higher education institutions.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5206 Cannabis Advertising Regulations Macewen Expands and clarifies restrictions on cannabis advertising to enhance youth protection and compliance with local regulations. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5206	Cannabis Advertising Regulations	Macewen	Expands and clarifies restrictions on cannabis advertising to enhance youth protection and compliance with local regulations.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5207 Subscription Refunds Macewen Mandates pro rata refunds for early cancellation of electronic media service subscriptions. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5207	Subscription Refunds	Macewen	Mandates pro rata refunds for early cancellation of electronic media service subscriptions.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5208 Clean Energy Funding Macewen Establishes a clean energy fund program to provide loans for projects supporting Washington's clean energy goals. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5208	Clean Energy Funding	Macewen	Establishes a clean energy fund program to provide loans for projects supporting Washington's clean energy goals.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5209 Law Enforcement Classification Lovick, Holy Classifies the Department of Labor and Industries as a limited authority Washington law enforcement agency. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5209	Law Enforcement Classification	Lovick, Holy	Classifies the Department of Labor and Industries as a limited authority Washington law enforcement agency.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5210 Ninth Grade Success Liias, Harris Establishes a statewide Ninth Grade Success Grant Program to improve student graduation rates. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5210	Ninth Grade Success	Liias, Harris	Establishes a statewide Ninth Grade Success Grant Program to improve student graduation rates.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5211 Parental Caregiver Compensation Frame, Harris Authorizes payment to parents for providing extraordinary care to their minor children with developmental disabilities. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5211	Parental Caregiver Compensation	Frame, Harris	Authorizes payment to parents for providing extraordinary care to their minor children with developmental disabilities.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5212 Precode Water Rights Shewmake, Short Allows filing of adjudication claims for precode water uses in WRIA 1 without certification by the Pollution Control Hearings Board. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5212	Precode Water Rights	Shewmake, Short	Allows filing of adjudication claims for precode water uses in WRIA 1 without certification by the Pollution Control Hearings Board.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5213 Fentanyl Possession Penalties Mccune Reclassifies fentanyl possession as a class C felony to enhance penalties. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5213	Fentanyl Possession Penalties	Mccune	Reclassifies fentanyl possession as a class C felony to enhance penalties.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5214 Mobile Market Program Shewmake, Harris, Wellman, Kauffman, Stanford, Chapman, Riccelli, Saldaña Establishes a mobile market program to enhance access to fresh foods for WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program participants. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5214	Mobile Market Program	Shewmake, Harris, Wellman, Kauffman, Stanford, Chapman, Riccelli, Saldaña	Establishes a mobile market program to enhance access to fresh foods for WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program participants.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5215 Load Securement Regulations Shewmake, Wellman, Bateman, Trudeau, Valdez, Chapman, Saldaña, Stanford, Orwall, Dhingra, Cleveland, Frame Mandates securement and covering of vehicle loads on public highways to prevent debris-related accidents. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5215	Load Securement Regulations	Shewmake, Wellman, Bateman, Trudeau, Valdez, Chapman, Saldaña, Stanford, Orwall, Dhingra, Cleveland, Frame	Mandates securement and covering of vehicle loads on public highways to prevent debris-related accidents.	Prefiled for introduction (S).
SB 5216 Renewable Energy Tax Credits Shewmake, Chapman Redirects state tax revenue from renewable energy projects to local school districts and nonprofits through tax credits for contributing businesses. Prefiled for introduction (S).	SB 5216	Renewable Energy Tax Credits	Shewmake, Chapman	Redirects state tax revenue from renewable energy projects to local school districts and nonprofits through tax credits for contributing businesses.	Prefiled for introduction (S).