Washington Bill Actions

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

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FIRST READING, REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES.

HB 1294 Pesticide Safety Committee Extension

Dent, Reeves

Extends the lifespan of the pesticide application safety committee to 2035.

First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO APPROPRIATIONS.

HB 1260 Homeless Housing Funding

Schmidt, Ormsby

Amends the distribution and administrative handling of document recording fee surcharge funds for county and city homeless housing programs.

First reading, referred to Appropriations (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1267 Special Education Funding

Couture, Pollet

Modifies special education funding and oversight by adjusting cost multipliers, setting phased enrollment limits, and establishing corrective measures for overidentification.

First reading, referred to Appropriations (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1270 Local Government Retirement Enrollment

Bronoske

Expands automatic enrollment in deferred compensation plans to include local government employees.

First reading, referred to Appropriations (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1280 Middle School CTE Expansion

Shavers

Expands career and technical education to include sixth grade and streamlines funding conditions.

First reading, referred to Appropriations (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1292 Retirement Benefits COLA

Leavitt

Establishes ongoing cost-of-living adjustments for Plan 1 retirees of TRS and PERS with a new funding policy.

First reading, referred to Appropriations (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Appropriations (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO CIVIL RIGHTS & JUDICIARY.

HB 1281 Technical Code Corrections

Goodman

Streamlines and updates the Revised Code of Washington by correcting technical errors and removing obsolete language.

First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary (H).

HB 1297 Self-Employed Reporting Requirements

Walen

Mandates reporting of self-employed service providers for child support enforcement.

First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO COMMUNITY SAFETY.

HB 1265

Stearns, Taylor

Reclassifies and increases penalties for commercial sexual exploitation offenses.

First reading, referred to Community Safety (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Community Safety (H).

HB 1274 Juvenile Conviction Resentencing

Stearns, Hackney

Allows resentencing of individuals whose sentences were increased due to now-excludable juvenile adjudications.

First reading, referred to Community Safety (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Community Safety (H).

HB 1276 Organized Retail Theft

Leavitt, Griffey

Increases sentencing enhancements for organized retail theft based on the value of stolen property.

First reading, referred to Community Safety (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Community Safety (H).

HB 1286 Controlled Substance Endangerment

Dye, Graham

Expands the definition of endangerment with a controlled substance to include exposure to any Schedule I-IV substances, with exemptions for prescribed medications.

First reading, referred to Community Safety (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Community Safety (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & BUSINESS.

HB 1268 Virtual Currency Kiosks

Hackney

Mandates licensing and compliance for virtual currency transaction kiosks.

First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business (H).

HB 1269 Pawnbroker Loan Regulations

Hackney, Mcclintock

Amends pawnbroker regulations by increasing fees and interest rates while reducing loan terms.

First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO EARLY LEARNING & HUMAN SERVICES.

HB 1263 Essential Needs Program Updates

Cortes, Low

Expands eligibility and funding flexibility for the Essential Needs and Housing Support program.

First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (H).

HB 1272 Children in Crisis

Callan, Eslick

Extends and refines the program supporting children in crisis by renaming roles, altering reporting requirements, and ensuring immediate implementation.

First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (H).

HB 1282 Child Care Transparency

Pollet

Enhances transparency and modifies liability insurance requirements for child care providers.

First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO EDUCATION.

HB 1285 Financial Education Requirement

Rude, Stonier

Mandates financial education as a graduation requirement for Washington public high school students.

First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Education (H).

HB 1289 Public School Feedback

Mcclintock, Santos

Mandates a voluntary survey to understand reasons for student transfers and withdrawals from public schools.

First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Education (H).

HB 1295 Literacy Instruction Enhancement

Pollet, Rude

Mandates evidence-based literacy instruction and teacher training in Washington public elementary schools.

First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Education (H).

HB 1296 Student Rights Protections

Stonier, Macri

Enhances student safety, rights, and privacy in public education.

First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Education (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY.

HB 1288 Outdoor Recreation Investments

Dye, Klicker

Establishes the Outdoor Recreation and Climate Adaptation Account to fund projects enhancing outdoor recreation and climate resilience.

First reading, referred to Environment & Energy (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Environment & Energy (H).

HB 1290 Water Quality Trading

Dye, Klicker

Establishes a watershed-based water quality trading program for non-compliant NPDES permittees to enhance climate resiliency.

First reading, referred to Environment & Energy (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Environment & Energy (H).

HB 1293 Littering Penalty Increase

Klicker, Dye

Increases penalties for littering and establishes a task force to develop litter reduction policies.

First reading, referred to Environment & Energy (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Environment & Energy (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO FINANCE.

HB 1261 Agritourism Tax Relief

Low, Berg

Expands permissible incidental uses of open space land for agritourism activities while providing tax relief.

First reading, referred to Finance (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Finance (H).

HB 1277 Critical Access Hospital Tax Exemption

Shavers

Exempts critical access hospitals on islands from sales and use taxes on medical equipment and supplies.

First reading, referred to Finance (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Finance (H).

HB 1284 Investment Income Taxation

Pollet, Berry

Eliminates the B&O tax deduction for investment income for corporations and business entities.

First reading, referred to Finance (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Finance (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS.

HB 1262 Health Justice Council

Santos, Thai

Renames and expands the Governor's Interagency Coordinating Council to address health justice and equity.

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (H).

HB 1287 Health Information Disclosure

Rule, Richards

Expands permissible health information disclosures for care coordination.

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (H).

HB 1291 Maternity Cost Sharing

Rule, Stonier

Exempts labor and delivery services from health plan deductibles.

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO LABOR & WORKPLACE STANDARDS.

HB 1264 Ferry Employee Compensation

Fey, Macri

Enhances ferry employee salary competitiveness through mandated salary surveys and data-driven collective bargaining.

First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards (H).

HB 1275 Self-Insured Employer Decertification

Scott, Berry

Mandates reimbursement from decertified self-insured employers to the Department of Labor & Industries for compensation payments.

First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION & WORKFORCE.

HB 1273 Dual Credit Programs

Paul, Eslick

Enhances access to career and technical education dual credit programs.

First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce (H).

HB 1278 Student Trustee Inclusion

Pollet, Leavitt

Mandates inclusion of a student trustee on college district boards in Washington State.

First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce (H).

HB 1279 Postsecondary Consumer Protections

Pollet, Leavitt

Enhances consumer protections for students at degree-granting institutions.

First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO STATE GOVERNMENT & TRIBAL RELATIONS.

HB 1266 Commission on Boys and Men

Dye, Walen

Establishes the Washington State Commission on Boys and Men to address issues affecting boys and men across various sectors.

First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO TECHNOLOGY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, & VETERANS.

HB 1245 Transmission Infrastructure Upgrades

Couture, Walen, Fitzgibbon

Facilitates transmission line upgrades by incentivizing the use of advanced conductors and streamlining regulatory processes.

First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans (H).

HB 1271 Fire Resource Mobilization

Nance, Dent

Expands conditions for early deployment of state fire service resources.

First reading, referred to Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION.

HB 1283 Electronic Vehicle Titles

Low

Transitions vehicle and vessel titling to electronic records with an option for paper titles upon request.

First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Transportation (H).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY SAFETY AT 4:00 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

HB 1091 Supervision Compliance Credits

Couture, Leavitt, Schmidt, Low, Jacobsen

Prohibits sexually violent predators under less restrictive supervision from earning compliance credits.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1119 Supervision Compliance Credit

Goodman

Simplifies criteria and expands ineligibility for earning supervision compliance credit.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1133 Sexually Violent Predators

Leavitt, Couture

Amends procedures and definitions for managing sexually violent predators in Washington State.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1137 Corrections Procedures Reform

Peterson, Gregerson, Berry

Standardizes procedures for administrative segregation and disciplinary hearings in correctional facilities.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1192 Corrections Disciplinary Standards

Simmons, Peterson

Raises the standard of proof for disciplinary violations within the Department of Corrections.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (H).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION & BUSINESS AT 1:30 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

HB 1005 Prearrangement Funeral Services

Ryu, Corry

Modernizes regulations for prearrangement funeral services by updating definitions and financial requirements.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1006 Service Contract Regulations

Ryu, Mcclintock

Expands regulatory requirements and consumer protections for service contracts and protection product guarantees.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1066 Regulated Substances Dashboard

Reeves, Morgan

Mandates creation of a data dashboard to track metrics related to regulated substances.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AT 4:00 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

HB 1003 Eviction Notice Procedures

Abbarno, Barkis, Jacobsen, Connors, Peterson, Hill

Standardizes the process for serving eviction notices by certified mail and extends response time for recipients.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Housing at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1022 Workforce Housing Assistance

Connors, Mcclintock, Low, Barkis, Schmidt, Marshall, Taylor, Barnard, Klicker, Reed

Establishes a pilot program to provide down payment and closing cost assistance to essential workers in Washington State.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Housing at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1108 Housing Cost Analysis

Klicker, Peterson, Barkis, Ybarra, Low, Leavitt, Schmidt, Eslick, Penner, Connors, Paul, Ramel, Jacobsen

Establishes a task force to analyze housing cost drivers in Washington State.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Housing at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (H).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION & WORKFORCE AT 1:30 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

HB 1161 Veteran Reentry Support

Ryu, Obras

Establishes a reentry program for justice-involved veterans to enhance employability and support reintegration.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT & TRIBAL RELATIONS AT 1:30 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

HB 1012 Commission Fundraising Authority

Taylor, Mena, Ryu, Reed

Authorizes the Women's Commission to solicit financial contributions from public and private sources.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1013 Civil Service Exemptions

Schmidt, Fosse, Berry

Expands exemptions from civil service rules for DSHS personnel.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1017 Cultural Recognition Day

Ryu, Mena, Leavitt, Berry, Morgan, Reed

Recognizes November 22nd as "Kimchi Day" in Washington State.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1030 Election Audit Procedures

Low, Mena

Mandates enhanced election audits to improve accuracy and integrity of election results.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1116 Election Day Recognition

Mena, Ramel, Berry, Reed

Recognizes election day as a significant day in Washington state without making it a legal holiday.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

SPEAKER SIGNED.

HCR 4400 Joint Legislative Sessions

Fitzgibbon, Corry

Schedules joint legislative sessions for canvassing votes, honoring officials, and receiving addresses.

Speaker signed (H).

HCR 4401 Legislative Cutoff Dates

Fitzgibbon, Corry

Establishes cutoff dates for legislative processes during the 2025 Regular Session in Washington State.

Speaker signed (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES.

SB 5261 Nonconsumptive Hydropower Permits

Shewmake

Authorizes nonconsumptive hydropower permits in areas not meeting instream flow requirements under specific environmental and tribal consultation conditions.

First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO BUSINESS, FINANCIAL SERVICES & TRADE.

SB 5251 Lodging Tax Uses

Christian

Expands permissible uses of lodging tax revenues to include capital expenditures for nonprofit-owned tourism facilities.

First reading, referred to Business, Financial Services & Trade (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Business, Financial Services & Trade (S).

SB 5262 Insurance Regulation Updates

Kauffman, Wilson, J.

Updates and streamlines insurance regulations to enhance data protection and align with federal standards.

First reading, referred to Business, Financial Services & Trade (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Business, Financial Services & Trade (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO EARLY LEARNING & K-12 EDUCATION.

SB 5235 Public School Statutes

Wellman

Repeals and reorganizes outdated statutes related to public education in Washington State.

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education (S).

SB 5240 School Anaphylaxis Management

Wellman, Slatter

Expands the administration and liability protections for epinephrine use in schools, including private, charter, and tribal institutions.

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education (S).

SB 5253 Special Education Extension

Cortes

Extends special education services for students with disabilities until age 22.

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education (S).

SB 5263 Special Education Funding

Pedersen, Braun

Enhances funding mechanisms for special education services in Washington State.

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY.

SB 5236 Anesthetic Gas Emissions

Slatter

Mandates study and guidance development to reduce emissions from anesthetic gases.

First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (S).

SB 5241 Fusion Energy Siting

Liias, Boehnke

Includes fusion energy facilities in the site certification process for energy facilities.

First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (S).

SB 5246 Energy Facility Permitting

Shewmake

Streamlines EFSEC's application process for energy facility sites with clear timelines and criteria.

First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO HEALTH & LONG-TERM CARE.

SB 5233 Single-Payer Health System

Hasegawa

Establishes a single-payer health care system to provide universal coverage in Washington State.

First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care (S).

SB 5239 Hospital Records Retention

Slatter

Extends the retention period for hospital medical records to 26 years.

First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care (S).

SB 5242 Healthcare Provider Mental Health

Orwall, Harris

Establishes an interactive screening program to support healthcare providers' mental health through a licensing fee surcharge.

First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care (S).

SB 5244 WIC Clinic Testing

Riccelli, Bateman

Allows WIC clinic staff to perform specific hematological screening tests.

First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care (S).

SB 5254 Patient Information Access

Orwall, Trudeau

Enhances patients' rights to access and control their health care information.

First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care (S).

SB 5258 Medicaid Enrollment Oversight

Gildon

Reduces improper Medicaid payments by enhancing cross-state coordination and data analysis.

First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO HOUSING.

SB 5249 Kit Homes Zoning

Wilson, J.

Facilitates the use of kit homes as temporary housing in residential and emergency zones.

First reading, referred to Housing (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Housing (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO HUMAN SERVICES.

SB 5230 Juvenile Interrogation Exceptions

Wagoner

Expands exceptions for law enforcement to question juveniles without attorney access in serious offense cases.

First reading, referred to Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Human Services (S).

SB 5231 Prison Communication Services

Hansen

Mandates free communication services for individuals in state facilities.

First reading, referred to Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Human Services (S).

SB 5232 Essential Needs Program Expansion

Wilson, C.

Expands eligibility and funding flexibility for the Essential Needs and Housing Support program.

First reading, referred to Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Human Services (S).

SB 5255 Juvenile Detention Criteria

Christian

Expands criteria for juvenile detention related to firearm and motor vehicle offenses.

First reading, referred to Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Human Services (S).

SB 5256 Victim Participation Enhancement

Christian

Enhances victim participation in parole and release hearings.

First reading, referred to Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Human Services (S).

SB 5257 Juvenile Firearm Sentencing

Christian

Increases penalties for juvenile firearm offenses.

First reading, referred to Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Human Services (S).

SB 5260 Juvenile Transfer Options

Christian

Allows individuals aged 18 or older in juvenile facilities to request transfer to adult correctional facilities.

First reading, referred to Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Human Services (S).

SB 5266 Juvenile Sentencing Reform

Frame, Wilson, J., Wilson, C., Trudeau, Orwall, Bateman

Allows individuals convicted of crimes as minors to petition for early release at age 24 or older.

First reading, referred to Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Human Services (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE.

SB 5265 Electrical Inspector Qualifications

King

Expands eligibility for electrical inspectors by recognizing out-of-state experience.

First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO LAW & JUSTICE.

SB 5237 Unattended Children in Vehicles

Muzzall, Lovick

Expands legal prohibitions against leaving young children unattended in vehicles.

First reading, referred to Law & Justice (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Law & Justice (S).

SB 5238 Reckless Driving Expansion

Muzzall, Lovick

Expands the definition of reckless driving to include intentional speeding over 30 miles per hour above the posted limit.

First reading, referred to Law & Justice (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Law & Justice (S).

SB 5250 Antisquatting Enforcement

Wilson, J.

Expands legal measures for immediate removal of squatters by law enforcement.

First reading, referred to Law & Justice (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Law & Justice (S).

SB 5267 Incarcerated Murder Death Penalty

Wagoner

Establishes a review process for pursuing the death penalty for murders committed by incarcerated individuals.

First reading, referred to Law & Justice (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Law & Justice (S).

SB 5268 Firearm Offense Reclassification

Wagoner, Dozier

Reclassifies unlawful firearm possession as a violent offense.

First reading, referred to Law & Justice (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Law & Justice (S).

SB 5269 Sentence Modification Process

Frame, Lovick, Valdez, Wellman, Hasegawa, Trudeau, Saldaña

Allows judicial discretion to modify lengthy felony sentences in the interest of justice.

First reading, referred to Law & Justice (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Law & Justice (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO STATE GOVERNMENT, TRIBAL AFFAIRS & ELECTIONS.

SB 5243 Health Premiums Lobbying Restrictions

Hasegawa

Restricts health insurance companies from using premiums for political lobbying activities.

First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections (S).

SB 5245 Legislative Oath Standardization

Krishnadasan, Valdez

Standardizes the oath of office process for Washington State legislators.

First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections (S).

SB 5247 Property Transfer to Tribe

Wilson, J.

Transfers ownership of the Naselle Youth Camp property to the Chinook Indian Nation for tribal government use.

First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections (S).

SJM 8007 Nuclear Disarmament Advocacy

Hasegawa

Urges federal action to reduce the threat of nuclear war and implement checks on presidential authority to launch nuclear weapons.

First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections (S).

SJM 8008 Constitutional Convention Rescission

Krishnadasan, Pedersen

Rescinds all historical applications by Washington State for a constitutional convention.

First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION.

SB 5234 Snowmobile Registration Fees

Shewmake

Increases registration fees for snowmobiles and vintage snowmobiles.

First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Transportation (S).

SB 5248 Vessel-Bridge Collision Prevention

Wilson, J.

Establishes a work group to assess and recommend strategies for mitigating vessel collisions with Washington State bridges.

First reading, referred to Transportation (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Transportation (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO WAYS & MEANS.

SB 5252 Nonprofit Property Tax Exemption

Shewmake

Removes acreage limits on property tax exemptions for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places.

First reading, referred to Ways & Means (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5259 Commercial Fishing Tax Exemption

Shewmake

Exempts bait used in commercial fishing from sales and use taxes.

First reading, referred to Ways & Means (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5264 Tribal Tax Revenue Sharing

Robinson

Increases revenue-sharing percentages for tribes completing qualified capital investments in retail tax compacts.

First reading, referred to Ways & Means (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Ways & Means (S).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EARLY LEARNING & K-12 EDUCATION AT 8:00 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5030 Educational Enrollment Access

Wilson, C.

Waives fees for birth certificates and expands acceptable enrollment documentation for educational programs.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5130 Child Care Licensing

Wilson, C.

Eliminates child care licensing fees.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5134 Chinese American Education

Mccune, Trudeau

Mandates inclusion of Chinese American history in public school curricula and designates January for commemoration activities.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AT 1:30 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5029 Prisoner Reentry Support

Wilson, C.

Enhances reentry support by allowing flexible transportation and coordinating with nonprofits for individuals released from custody.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5103 Clemency Immigration Provisions

Hasegawa

Expedites clemency reviews for deportation cases and clarifies eligibility regardless of immigration status.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM in anticipation of other legislative action (S). Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5131 Religious Dietary Accommodations

Wilson, C.

Mandates accommodation of religious dietary needs in state correctional facilities.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON LAW & JUSTICE AT 8:00 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5006 Corporate Governance Updates

Pedersen, Holy

Amends corporate governance and operational procedures for corporations and nonprofit entities in Washington.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5021 Court Exhibit Retention

Wagoner

Reduces the retention period for court exhibits from six to five years.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5065 Traveling Animal Acts

Liias, Lovick, Stanford

Prohibits the use of certain animals in traveling performances.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5067 Lower BAC Limit

Lovick, Mccune

Lowers the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers from 0.08 to 0.05.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5098 Expanded Weapon Restrictions

Valdez, Saldaña

Expands weapon-free zones to include parks, public buildings, and county fairs.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT, TRIBAL AFFAIRS & ELECTIONS AT 1:30 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5000 State Nickname Designation

Wilson, J., Chapman

Designates "The Evergreen State" as the official nickname of Washington.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5017 Military and Overseas Voting

Nobles

Aligns Washington State's voting laws with federal standards for military and overseas voters.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5069 Voters' Pamphlet Distribution

Valdez, Dozier

Mandates distribution of voters' pamphlets for all primary and general elections.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5102 Public Risk Pools

Hasegawa

Exempts proprietary financial data of public risk pools from public disclosure.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AT 4:00 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5161 Transportation Funding Appropriations

Liias, King

Adopts the transportation budget and allocates funds for infrastructure improvements, safety, and sustainability initiatives in Washington State.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (S).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS AT 4:00 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5166 State Budget Adjustments

Robinson

Adjusts appropriations for state agencies to address fiscal priorities and implement new legislative measures.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (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.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (S).