Washington Bill Actions

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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COMMITTEE RELIEVED OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

HB 1098 County Road Improvement

Low, Barkis, Paul, Nance, Timmons

Establishes a county local road improvement program targeting non-arterial roads in Washington State.

Committee relieved of further consideration (H). Referred to Transportation (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES.

HB 1309 Burrowing Shrimp Management

Mcentire, Bernbaum, Griffey, Tharinger, Couture, Walsh

Establishes a research program to develop new control methods for burrowing shrimp impacting shellfish farming.

Not yet introduced (H). 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).

HB 1311 Gray Wolf Reclassification

Engell, Dye

Reclassifies the gray wolf from "endangered" to "sensitive" species in Washington State.

Not yet introduced (H). 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 1300 Professional Licensing Funds

Donaghy

Consolidates professional licensing accounts into the business and professions account.

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

HB 1310 Special Education Funding

Pollet, Couture

Reforms special education funding by eliminating enrollment caps and increasing funding multipliers.

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

HB 1312 Retirement Benefits Payment

Fitzgibbon

Extends state retirement benefit payments to the end of the month in which a retiree or beneficiary dies.

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

HB 1316 Student Homelessness Support

Leavitt, Caldier

Expands support programs for homeless and former foster youth students to include university campuses and tribal colleges.

Not yet introduced (H). 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 CAPITAL BUDGET.

HB 1314 Early Learning Facilities

Callan, Abbarno

Enhances funding and administration of the early learning facilities grant and loan program.

Not yet introduced (H). First reading, referred to Capital Budget (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Capital Budget (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO COMMUNITY SAFETY.

HB 1301 Prison Communication Costs

Peterson

Mandates free communication services for individuals in state facilities.

Not yet introduced (H). 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 1315 Lowering BAC Limit

Donaghy, Berry, Goodman, Pollet, Nance, Doglio

Lowers the legal BAC limit for DUI offenses to 0.05.

Not yet introduced (H). 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 1317 Youth Sentencing Reform

Hackney, Goodman, Simmons, Ormsby, Springer, Pollet, Doglio

Modifies sentencing and release provisions for offenders who committed crimes before age 21, considering youth and rehabilitation potential.

Not yet introduced (H). 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 EARLY LEARNING & HUMAN SERVICES.

HB 1322 Juvenile Justice Reform

Goodman, Cortes

Expands community placement options and refines procedural requirements for juvenile offenders.

Not yet introduced (H). 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 ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY.

HB 1302 Industrial Symbiosis Incentives

Cortes, Barnard

Allows local governments to waive utility connection charges for organizations practicing industrial symbiosis.

Not yet introduced (H). 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 1303 Environmental Justice Integration

Mena, Berry, Reeves, Reed, Ormsby, Salahuddin, Ramel, Pollet, Nance, Doglio, Scott

Mandates integration of environmental justice considerations into decision-making for projects in pollution burdened communities.

Not yet introduced (H). 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 1307 Child Care Tax Exemption

Caldier, Mcclintock, Graham, Connors, Manjarrez, Barnard, Jacobsen, Dye, Schmidt, Eslick, Mendoza

Exempts essential child care products from state and local sales and use taxes.

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

HB 1318 Diaper Tax Exemption

Rule

Exempts children's diapers from sales and use taxes.

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

HB 1319 Wealth Tax Implementation

Street

Imposes a wealth tax on financial intangible assets exceeding $100 million for Washington's wealthiest residents.

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

HB 1320 Business Tax Adjustments

Street

Increases business and occupation tax rates across various sectors to fund state programs and services.

Not yet introduced (H). 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 1306 International Medical Licensure

Reed, Thai, Doglio, Cortes, Mena, Obras, Scott, Taylor, Macri, Ryu, Ortiz-Self, Salahuddin, Berry, Duerr

Facilitates alternative licensure pathways for international medical graduates in Washington State.

Not yet introduced (H). 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 1308 Employee Personnel Records

Reed, Fosse, Alvarado, Thai, Doglio, Cortes, Mena, Obras, Scott, Taylor, Macri, Ortiz-Self, Pollet, Salahuddin, Berry, Duerr

Mandates employer compliance with employee requests to access and correct personnel files, with penalties for non-compliance.

Not yet introduced (H). 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 1313 Mass Layoff Notifications

Scott, Farivar, Berry

Mandates 60-day notice for mass layoffs by large employers in Washington State.

Not yet introduced (H). 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 LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

HB 1299 Parking Requirement Reduction

Peterson

Reduces mandatory minimum parking requirements for residential and commercial developments.

Not yet introduced (H). First reading, referred to Local Government (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Local Government (H).

HB 1304 Boundary Review Process

Donaghy, Duerr

Streamlines the process for determining the sufficiency of notices of intention with boundary review boards.

Not yet introduced (H). First reading, referred to Local Government (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Local Government (H).

HB 1305 Infrastructure Reimbursement Extensions

Donaghy, Duerr

Extends reimbursement periods for property owners funding infrastructure projects.

Not yet introduced (H). First reading, referred to Local Government (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Local Government (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION & WORKFORCE.

HB 1298 Student Athlete Insurance

Berg, Reed

Authorizes public four-year institutions to provide and finance insurance for current and former student athletes.

Not yet introduced (H). 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 1321 Out-of-State Militias

Mena, Ortiz-Self

Mandates governor's approval for out-of-state militias to operate in Washington.

Not yet introduced (H). 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).

NOT YET INTRODUCED.

HB 1323 Highway Obstruction Penalties

Barkis, Hackney

Establishes penalties for intentionally obstructing state highways in Washington.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1324 Transportation Infrastructure Funding

Barkis, Low, Schmidt, Griffey, Couture, Graham, Ley, Volz, Marshall, Walsh, Penner, Keaton, Klicker, Orcutt, Stuebe, Dent, Connors, Abbarno, Abell

Redirects Climate Commitment Act revenues to fund major highway and bridge projects.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1325 Fish and Wildlife Enforcement

Goodman

Expands enforcement options for fish and wildlife violations.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1326 Obesity Treatment Coverage

Thai

Mandates comprehensive coverage for obesity treatment in health plans and Medicaid.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1327 Horse Racing Regulations

Schmick

Amends regulations to streamline horse racing operations and enhance financial support for the equine industry in Washington State.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1328 Clean Energy Development

Doglio, Hunt, V

Establishes a Clean Energy Development Office to accelerate clean energy and transmission projects in Washington State.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1329 Wholesale Power Purchases

Hunt, V, Ybarra

Expands permissible durations for certain wholesale power purchases by electric utilities and clarifies conditions for transactions with the Bonneville Power Administration.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1330 Public Employee Benefits Consolidation

Lekanoff

Consolidates the PEBB and SEBB into the WERBB to streamline public employee benefits administration in Washington State.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1331 Drug Delivery Manslaughter

Low

Elevates penalties for unlawful delivery of controlled substances resulting in death.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1332 TNC Vehicle Eligibility

Obras, Gregerson

Mandates transparency and fairness in TNC vehicle eligibility and driver trip records.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1333 Pregnancy Loss Reporting

Taylor, Stonier

Mandates annual reporting of pregnancy loss in detention facilities to the Department of Health.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1334 Property Tax Limits

Pollet, Duerr

Modifies property tax revenue growth limits by incorporating inflation and population changes with a 3 percent cap.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1335 Military Spouse Protections

Richards, Reeves

Extends anti-discrimination protections to military spouses in employment and labor practices.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1336 Utility Meter Choice

Walsh

Grants utility consumers the right to choose analog meters over digital meters without incurring costs.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1337 Higher Education Transparency

Pollet, Mcentire

Mandates transparent and public involvement procedures for appointing presidents at public higher education institutions.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1338 School Funding Adjustments

Berg, Bergquist, Ramel, Stonier, Santos, Tharinger, Taylor, Alvarado, Wylie, Berry, Nance, Ryu, Donaghy, Street, Goodman, Doglio, Mena, Kloba, Pollet, Paul, Walen

Adjusts funding formulas for school districts to enhance support for skill center programs, MSOC, and CTE, with inflation adjustments and periodic reviews.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1339 Even-Year Local Elections

Gregerson, Farivar, Mena, Nance, Stonier, Parshley, Thai, Scott, Goodman, Fey, Street, Doglio, Ramel, Simmons, Alvarado, Berg, Reed, Springer, Macri, Ryu, Peterson, Callan, Salahuddin, Duerr, Reeves

Allows local governments to hold elections in even-numbered years to increase voter participation.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1340 Prepared Food Tax Exemption

Manjarrez, Connors

Expands sales tax exemption to include prepared food.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1341 Excise Tax Verification

Wylie

Authorizes the Liquor and Cannabis Board to verify excise tax exemptions using the medical cannabis authorization database.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1342 Unlawful Detainer Notices

Connors, Barkis

Streamlines service methods for unlawful detainer notices by eliminating personal delivery requirements.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1343 Student Aid Eligibility

Pollet, Leavitt

Narrows conditions under which student aid eligibility is revoked for participation in demonstrations.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1344 Respite Care Access

Barnard, Cortes

Expands access to respite care by integrating it into the Basic Plus and CIIBS waivers.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1345 Accessory Dwelling Units

Low, Peterson

Regulates the development of detached accessory dwelling units outside urban growth areas in Washington State.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1346 Cannabis Investment Reform

Hackney, Waters, Reeves, Walen

Removes in-state residency requirement for cannabis business investors.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1347 Cannabis Lab Accreditation

Reeves, Corry

Mandates acceptance of Department of Agriculture accreditation for cannabis testing labs by the Liquor and Cannabis Board.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1348 Cannabis Business ESOPs

Hackney, Waters, Reeves, Low, Corry

Facilitates employee ownership in cannabis businesses by allowing ESOPs to own up to 100% and redefining regulatory oversight.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1349 Pension Service Credit

Griffey, Bronoske, Bergquist

Allows retiring LEOFF Plan 2 members to purchase pension service credit for authorized unpaid leaves based on adjusted salary.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1350 Child Care Reimbursement Rates

Alvarado, Cortes, Reeves, Scott, Macri, Taylor, Stonier, Thai, Bernbaum, Reed, Farivar, Berry

Modernizes reimbursement rates for child care providers in Washington's Working Connections Child Care program.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1351 ECEAP Eligibility Expansion

Bernbaum, Eslick

Expands eligibility for the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program by adjusting age and income criteria.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1352 School Nurse Mentorship

Bernbaum, Eslick

Mandates mentorship for novice school nurses in the beginning educator support team program.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1353 ADU Self-Certification Program

Ramel, Duerr

Establishes a self-certification program for accessory dwelling unit permit applications by registered architects in Washington State.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1354 Legislative Employee Benefits

Caldier, Simmons, Volz, Nance, Rude, Couture, Marshall, Pollet, Griffey, Lekanoff, Ybarra, Bronoske, Orcutt, Low

Extends insurance benefits to legislative session employees.

Not yet introduced (H).

HJM 4001 Transportation Infrastructure Memorial

Fey

Requests the naming of the future 34th Avenue East overpass in Fife as the Russ Blount Memorial Bridge.

Not yet introduced (H).

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS & JUDICIARY AT 8:00 AM.

HB 1014 Child Support Reform

Schmidt, Walen, Timmons, Fey, Ormsby, Hill

Updates child support calculations and procedures to reflect economic changes and address incapacitation due to behavioral health treatment.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM (H).

HB 1144 Superior Court Judges

Lekanoff, Low, Ramel, Shavers, Paul

Increases the number of superior court judges in Skagit County from four to five.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM (H).

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON LABOR & WORKPLACE STANDARDS AT 8:00 AM.

HB 1128 Child Care Workforce Standards

Fosse, Stonier, Berry, Bronoske, Davis, Taylor, Wylie, Nance, Pollet, Ormsby, Scott, Mena, Doglio, Alvarado, Berg, Peterson, Goodman, Reeves, Reed, Parshley, Stearns, Simmons, Cortes, Ramel, Ryu, Timmons, Hackney, Kloba, Callan, Farivar, Ortiz-Self, Paul, Morgan, Shavers, Macri, Obras, Rule, Fey, Lekanoff, Bergquist, Salahuddin, Bernbaum, Hill

Establishes a Child Care Workforce Standards Board to improve compensation and working conditions for child care workers in Washington State.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM (H).

HB 1141 Cannabis Worker Bargaining

Ortiz-Self, Fosse, Ryu, Leavitt, Stearns, Farivar, Berry, Reed, Ramel, Fitzgibbon, Macri, Cortes, Obras, Doglio, Bronoske, Gregerson, Simmons, Peterson, Street, Goodman, Wylie, Kloba, Ormsby, Scott, Hill

Extends collective bargaining rights to agricultural workers in the cannabis industry.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM (H).

HB 1162 Healthcare Workplace Safety

Leavitt, Schmidt, Berry, Ryu, Macri, Bronoske, Pollet, Nance, Timmons, Ormsby, Hill

Mandates comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans in health care settings.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM (H).

HB 1173 Journeyperson Wage Standards

Bronoske, Berry, Reed, Ramel, Obras, Fosse, Simmons, Ortiz-Self, Goodman, Gregerson, Pollet, Nance, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Hill

Standardizes wages for skilled journeypersons in high-hazard facilities to align with prevailing wage rates.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM (H).

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION & WORKFORCE AT 1:30 PM.

HB 1023 Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Ryu, Leavitt, Schmidt, Jacobsen, Reed, Eslick, Doglio, Simmons, Berg, Reeves, Donaghy

Establishes a multistate licensure compact for cosmetology to enhance workforce mobility and regulatory cooperation.

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

HB 1114 Respiratory Therapy Licensure Compact

Leavitt, Ybarra, Schmidt, Ryu, Reed, Macri, Doglio, Simmons, Ormsby, Hill

Establishes an interstate compact to facilitate cross-state practice for licensed respiratory therapists.

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

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, & VETERANS AT 8:00 AM.

HB 1073 National Guard Retention

Leavitt, Abbarno, Ryu, Shavers, Paul, Timmons, Simmons, Rule, Barnard, Nance, Reeves, Donaghy

Establishes a retention program with reenlistment bonuses for the Washington National Guard.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 8:00 AM (H).

HB 1102 Veterans Benefits Access

Shavers, Ryu, Leavitt, Callan, Simmons, Goodman, Wylie, Nance, Fosse, Reeves

Expands support for veterans by enhancing the veterans service officer program in underserved counties.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 8:00 AM (H).

RULES SUSPENDED. PLACED ON THIRD READING.

SCR 8402 State of Judiciary

Riccelli, Short, Dozier

Convenes a joint session of the Washington State Legislature to receive the State of the Judiciary message from the Chief Justice.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Adopted (H).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS & JUDICIARY AT 8:00 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

HB 1218 Forensic Mental Health Reform

Farivar, Macri, Reed

Reforms the forensic mental health care system by streamlining competency restoration processes and incentivizing behavioral health diversion.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H).

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

HB 1080 Lodging Fee Transparency

Donaghy, Ryu, Ramel, Morgan

Mandates comprehensive fee disclosure for lodging accommodations.

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

HB 1081 Solicited Real Estate Protections

Donaghy, Connors, Ryu

Establishes consumer protections for owners of solicited real estate transactions.

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

HB 1103 Unwanted Call Protections

Shavers, Ryu

Expands protections against unwanted telephone calls and text messages for cellular users.

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 HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS AT 1:30 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

HB 1009 Pharmacy Commission Composition

Low, Ramel

Modifies the composition of the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission to include a new member category with business expertise.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1090 Contraceptive Coverage Expansion

Alvarado, Parshley, Ryu, Ramel, Berry, Reed

Mandates coverage for a 12-month supply of contraceptive drugs in health benefit plans.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1157 Vital Records Access

Steele

Expands access to birth and death records to great grandchildren.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON LABOR & WORKPLACE STANDARDS AT 8:00 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

HB 1155 Noncompete Agreement Ban

Berry, Walen, Ramel, Reed, Ryu

Prohibits noncompetition covenants and clarifies nonsolicitation agreements in Washington State.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1184 Overtime Exemption Expansion

Schmidt, Couture, Jacobsen

Exempts certain nonprofit and small business employees from overtime requirements.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H).

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

HB 1036 Labor Representation on Boards

Ortiz-Self, Reed, Ramel

Mandates inclusion of labor representatives on college and university boards of trustees.

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 1055 Transparency Ombuds Study

Abbarno, Low, Leavitt, Penner, Marshall

Commissions a study to evaluate the feasibility of establishing the Washington Office of Transparency Ombuds.

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

HB 1146 Incarcerated Voting Access

Simmons, Farivar, Ryu

Facilitates voting access for incarcerated individuals in jails and state hospitals.

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

HB 1147 Incarcerated Civic Engagement

Farivar, Simmons, Ryu, Ramel

Ensures civic engagement rights for incarcerated and institutionalized individuals in Washington.

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

HB 1196 Voting Rights Restoration

Simmons, Mena, Ryu

Redefines voting rights revocation to only apply to convictions of crimes punishable by death.

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

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

HB 1226 Transportation Funding Adjustments

Fey

Reallocates transportation funds to prioritize infrastructure, safety, and environmental projects.

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

HB 1227 Transportation Funding Appropriations

Fey

Allocates funding for Washington State's transportation infrastructure and operations for the 2025-2027 biennium.

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

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

SB 5280 Virtual Currency Kiosks

Kauffman, Christian, Nobles, Stanford, Valdez

Imposes stricter regulations on virtual currency kiosks to enhance consumer protection against fraud.

Not yet introduced (S). 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 5270 Novice School Nurse Mentorship

Wellman, Cleveland

Mandates mentorship for novice school nurses under the BEST program.

Not yet introduced (S). 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 5271 School Nurse Employment

Wellman, Slatter

Mandates employment of certified school nurses in first-class school districts.

Not yet introduced (S). 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 5272 School Safety Penalties

Lovick

Enhances penalties for interference and intimidation at schools and extracurricular activities.

Not yet introduced (S). 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 5279 Child Care Provider Qualifications

Wilson, C.

Allows child care providers to demonstrate experience-based competency as an alternative to educational certification.

Not yet introduced (S). 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 5283 Energy Storage Siting

Wagoner, Wilson, J., Dozier, Boehnke, Schoesler, Muzzall, Warnick

Limits EFSEC's authority to preempt local prohibitions on siting electricity storage facilities in critical areas.

Not yet introduced (S). 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 5284 Extended Producer Responsibility

Lovelett, Shewmake, Nobles, Bateman, Salomon, Saldaña, Stanford, Wilson, C., Frame, Pedersen, Hasegawa, Liias

Establishes extended producer responsibility programs for packaging and paper products to enhance recycling and reduce waste in Washington.

Not yet introduced (S). 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 5273 Community Violence Prevention

Orwall

Establishes funding and training standards for community violence prevention and intervention services.

Not yet introduced (S). 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 HIGHER EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

SB 5275 Financial Aid Expansion

Nobles, Slatter

Expands eligibility and funding for the Passport to Careers program by integrating it into Washington's financial aid framework.

Not yet introduced (S). First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO HUMAN SERVICES.

SB 5274 Body Camera Regulations

Braun

Establishes a pilot program for body worn cameras at Green Hill School and expands authorized users within the DCYF.

Not yet introduced (S). 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 5276 Institutional Reimbursement Rates

Braun

Mandates reimbursement to local governments for criminal justice costs related to state institution offenders.

Not yet introduced (S). 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 5277 Juvenile Justice Reform

Braun

Repeals extended juvenile rehabilitation to age 25 and aligns juvenile justice processes with adult standards.

Not yet introduced (S). 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 5278 Juvenile Offender Transfers

Braun

Establishes transfer protocols for juvenile offenders to manage overcrowding and enhance safety in correctional facilities.

Not yet introduced (S). 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 5291 Long-Term Care Program

Conway, Saldaña, Cleveland, Frame, Nobles, Stanford, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Strengthens the WACares program by enhancing administration, eligibility, and benefits for long-term services and supports.

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

SB 5292 Premium Rate Adjustment

Conway, Saldaña, Cortes, Nobles, Salomon, Wilson, C.

Shifts premium rate determination for paid family and medical leave to actuarial analysis.

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

SB 5293 Prevailing Wage Determination

King

Amends prevailing wage determination by prioritizing collective bargaining agreements until 2027 and establishing a new methodology thereafter.

Not yet introduced (S). 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 5282 Missing Children Task Force

Wellman, Dhingra

Establishes an advisory board for the Missing and Exploited Children Task Force within the Washington State Patrol.

Not yet introduced (S). 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 5286 Community Policing Support

Holy, Dhingra, King, Liias, Wilson, J.

Establishes and funds community partnership programs to support policing around Eastern and Western State Hospitals.

Not yet introduced (S). 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 5290 Substance Abuse Diversion

Salomon, Dhingra

Allows dismissal of certain controlled substance charges upon successful completion of a treatment program.

Not yet introduced (S). 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 LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

SB 5285 Law Enforcement Funding

Holy, Lovick, Wilson, J., Warnick

Authorizes local governments to impose a sales tax to fund the hiring of additional law enforcement officers.

Not yet introduced (S). First reading, referred to Local Government (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Local Government (S).

SB 5288 County Commission Vacancies

Schoesler, Boehnke, Dozier, Holy, Wilson, J., Salomon, Warnick, Wagoner

Repeals procedures for filling vacancies on county boards of commissioners.

Not yet introduced (S). First reading, referred to Local Government (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Local Government (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION.

SB 5281 Nonresident Vessel Permits

Chapman, King, Liias, Harris

Extends eligibility and adjusts fees for nonresident vessel permits to include vessels up to 300 feet, directing new fee revenues to youth swim programs.

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

SB 5287 Ignition Interlock Assistance

Christian, Torres

Limits monetary assistance for ignition interlock devices to two vehicles per person or household.

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

SJM 8009 Memorial Overpass Designation

Macewen

Designates the State Route 3 overpass at Chico Way NW in Bremerton as the "Joe Mentor Memorial Overpass."

Not yet introduced (S). 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 5289 Farm Equipment Tax Exemption

Schoesler, Boehnke, Dozier, Wilson, J., Macewen, Holy, Warnick, Wagoner

Exempts qualifying farm machinery and equipment from sales and use taxes through a remittance process.

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

NOT YET INTRODUCED.

SB 5294 Professional Licensing Funds

Gildon, Stanford

Consolidates professional licensing funds into a single business and professions account.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5295 Sexual Assault Survivors Rights

Orwall, Dhingra

Enhances transparency and control for sexual assault survivors over their evidence handling and preservation.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5296 Juvenile Justice Reform

Wilson, C.

Expands community placement options and refines procedural requirements for juvenile offenders.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5297 Early Learning Facilities

Trudeau, Torres

Streamlines and enhances the early learning facilities grant and loan program in Washington State.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5298 Manufactured Home Sales

Frame, Bateman

Mandates notification and opportunity for tenants to purchase manufactured/mobile home communities before sale.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5299 Radiologic Technologist Supervision

Riccelli, Muzzall

Allows general supervision for intravenous contrast procedures by radiologic technologists.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5300 State Park Leasing

Stanford, Valdez

Standardizes leasing terms for St. Edward State Park with other state parks by removing special provisions for extended leases.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5301 Urban Services to Tribes

Braun

Authorizes agreements for extending urban services to tribal lands beyond urban growth areas.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5302 Foreign Drone Restrictions

Boehnke

Restricts state and local agencies from acquiring and using small unmanned aircraft systems from certain foreign entities.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5303 Yakima Basin Water Plan

Warnick, Chapman

Extends the water supply milestone for the Yakima River Basin Integrated Plan to 2035.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5304 Tribal College Support

Kauffman, Nobles

Expands eligibility of the students experiencing homelessness and foster youth program to include accredited tribal colleges.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5305 Environmental Regulatory Flexibility

Muzzall, Chapman

Establishes an environmental accelerator to provide regulatory flexibility for salmon recovery and ecological resiliency projects.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5306 Pension Service Credit

Holy, Riccelli

Expands eligibility for pension service credit to LEOFF Plan 2 members retiring directly from unpaid leave.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5307 Special Education Funding

Wellman

Enhances funding and support for special education by removing enrollment caps and increasing funding multipliers.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5308 Higher Education Access

Hansen

Establishes a guaranteed admissions program to enhance access to higher education for Washington high school students.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5309 Motorcycle Weight Fees

Cortes, Macewen

Establishes a flat $15 motor vehicle weight fee for motorcycles.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5310 Child Care Subsidy Rates

Braun

Modifies child care subsidy rate calculations to align with market conditions and maintain collective bargaining rights.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5311 Public Assistance Compliance

Braun

Enforces stricter work requirements and penalties for public assistance recipients.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5312 Sex Offender Registration

Wellman

Adjusts registration and supervision requirements for individuals involved in net nanny operations.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5313 Tenant Rights Protections

Pedersen, Goehner

Expands tenant protections by prohibiting certain unfair provisions in rental agreements.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5314 Capital Gains Tax Adjustments

Stanford, Harris

Modifies capital gains tax provisions to close loopholes and enhance compliance.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5315 Local Tax Notifications

Gildon, Salomon

Standardizes notification requirements for local tax changes and bond retirements to the Department of Revenue.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5316 Unclaimed Property Management

Harris, Hasegawa

Amends unclaimed property procedures, including prearrangement funeral contracts and virtual currency liquidation.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5317 Energy Facility Siting

Goehner, Chapman, Christian, Dozier, Boehnke

Exempts local government actions from appeals in energy facility siting processes.

Not yet introduced (S).

PRESIDENT SIGNED.

HCR 4400 Joint Legislative Sessions

Fitzgibbon, Corry

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

President signed (S). Filed with Secretary of State.

HCR 4401 Legislative Cutoff Dates

Fitzgibbon, Corry

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

President signed (S). Filed with Secretary of State.

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AT 1:30 PM.

SB 5129 Common Interest Communities

Pedersen, Harris, Nobles

Modernizes governance and enhances transparency in common interest communities.

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

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AT 8:00 AM.

SB 5052 Juvenile Legal Rights

Salomon, Dhingra, Frame, Liias, Saldaña, Wellman

Expands exceptions for law enforcement to question juveniles without attorney access.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S).

SB 5079 Overpayment Waiver Policy

Muzzall, Christian, Dozier, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Trudeau

Allows waiver of overpayment collections for certain older adults and adults with disabilities.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S).

SB 5214 Mobile Market Program

Shewmake, Harris, Wellman, Kauffman, Stanford, Chapman, Riccelli, Saldaña, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Slatter, Valdez

Establishes a mobile market program to enhance access to fresh foods for WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program participants.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EARLY LEARNING & K-12 EDUCATION AT 1:30 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5003 School Security Grants

Torres

Establishes a grant program to enhance physical security in K-12 public schools.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5004 School Emergency Systems

Torres

Mandates development of advanced emergency response systems in public schools.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (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.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5193 Remote Student Testing

Cortes

Allows remote testing options for students in online school programs.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5210 Ninth Grade Success

Liias, Harris

Establishes a statewide Ninth Grade Success Grant Program to improve student graduation rates.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).