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Friday, January 17, 2025

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EXECUTIVE ACTION TAKEN IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS AT 8:00 AM.

HB 1009 Pharmacy Commission Composition

Low, Ramel, Eslick

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (H). HCW - Majority; do pass (H).

HB 1090 Contraceptive Coverage Expansion

Alvarado, Parshley, Ryu, Ramel, Berry, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Taylor, Macri, Callan, Obras, Farivar, Doglio, Fosse, Ortiz-Self, Simmons, Peterson, Goodman, Wylie, Pollet, Kloba, Duerr, Berg, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Salahuddin, Stonier, Reeves, Bernbaum, Tharinger, Hill

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (H). HCW - Majority; do pass (H).

HB 1157 Vital Records Access

Steele

Expands access to birth and death records to great grandchildren.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (H). HCW - Majority; do pass (H).

EXECUTIVE ACTION TAKEN IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT & TRIBAL RELATIONS AT 8:00 AM.

HB 1012 Commission Fundraising Authority

Taylor, Mena, Ryu, Reed, Macri, Cortes, Doglio, Gregerson, Ortiz-Self, Simmons, Street, Pollet, Fey, Duerr, Berg, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Parshley, Reeves, Hill

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 8:00 AM (H).

HB 1013 Civil Service Exemptions

Schmidt, Fosse, Berry, Reeves

Expands exemptions from civil service rules for DSHS personnel.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 8:00 AM (H). SGOV - Majority; do pass (H).

HB 1017 Cultural Recognition Day

Ryu, Mena, Leavitt, Berry, Morgan, Reed, Cortes, Tharinger, Ortiz-Self, Simmons, Peterson, Duerr, Gregerson, Berg, Ormsby, Scott, Reeves, Donaghy, Hill

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 8:00 AM (H). SGOV - Majority; do pass (H).

HB 1030 Election Audit Procedures

Low, Mena, Eslick, Reeves, Hill

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 8:00 AM (H). SGOV - Majority; do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

HB 1116 Election Day Recognition

Mena, Ramel, Berry, Reed, Paul, Macri, Farivar, Doglio, Ortiz-Self, Simmons, Peterson, Nance, Ormsby, Fosse, Salahuddin, Reeves, Richards, Hill

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 8:00 AM (H). SGOV - Majority; do pass (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO APPROPRIATIONS.

HB 1356 K-12 Education Funding

Bergquist, Berg, Ramel, Ormsby, Gregerson, Macri

Adjusts K-12 funding mechanisms to enhance enrichment levies, special education support, and equity in Washington State.

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 1357 Special Education Funding

Stonier

Enhances funding for special education and promotes inclusionary practices through adjusted multipliers and pilot school grants.

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 1383 Diaper Bank Grants

Hill, Eslick, Obras, Callan, Nance, Cortes, Alvarado, Jacobsen, Ormsby

Establishes a grant program to support diaper banks in providing essential baby products to marginalized communities.

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 CIVIL RIGHTS & JUDICIARY.

HB 1359 Criminal Insanity Reform

Thai, Abbarno

Establishes a task force to review and recommend reforms to Washington State's laws on criminal insanity and competency to stand trial.

Not yet introduced (H). 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 1361 Process Service Updates

Hill, Taylor

Updates process service requirements for business entities and motorists in Washington State.

Not yet introduced (H). 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 1362 Gambling Treatment Court

Stearns, Mena

Establishes a pilot gambling treatment diversion court program for eligible offenders with gambling-related disorders.

Not yet introduced (H). 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 1378 Eluding Police Penalties

Shavers

Enhances penalties and monitoring for eluding police vehicles and resisting arrest.

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 1363 Child Care Licensing

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

Modifies licensing requirements for child care providers by setting group sizes, staff ratios, and space standards while eliminating certain training pathways.

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 FINANCE.

HB 1355 Tribal Tax Compacts

Berg, Ryu, Lekanoff, Peterson

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

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 1373 Rural Senior Programs Tax

Orcutt

Authorizes rural counties to impose a local sales tax to fund senior citizen programs.

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 1374 Sales Tax Reduction

Orcutt

Reduces the state sales tax rate from 6.5% to 6.0%.

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 1375 Estate Tax Adjustment

Orcutt

Adjusts the estate tax exclusion amount for inflation in Washington State.

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 1376 Capital Gains Prepayment

Orcutt

Allows taxpayers to prepay capital gains taxes up to six months early without incurring interest on overpayments.

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 1384 Small Winery Tax Exemption

Wylie, Waters

Exempts small wineries from certain taxes on their first 20,000 gallons of wine or cider sold annually.

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 1379 Primary Care Reporting

Lekanoff

Mandates annual public reporting of primary care expenditures by health carriers.

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).

HB 1382 Health Data Management

Tharinger, Macri, Stonier, Thai, Parshley, Obras, Lekanoff, Davis

Modernizes the all-payer health care claims database by updating management flexibility, data disclosure standards, and patient identifier protections.

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 HOUSING.

HB 1358 Mobile Home Sales

Gregerson, Hill

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

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

HB 1365 Mobile Home Rental Assistance

Orcutt

Establishes a rental assistance program for low-income seniors in manufactured/mobile home parks.

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

HB 1380 Homelessness Regulation Framework

Gregerson, Peterson

Establishes a framework for regulating public property use concerning homelessness in Washington State.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO STATE GOVERNMENT & TRIBAL RELATIONS.

HB 1364 Charitable Gaming Revenue

Orcutt

Increases revenue thresholds for charitable gaming activities without a license.

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).

HB 1372 Legislative Audit Reforms

Orcutt, Pollet

Extends sunset provisions and removes barriers for JLARC studies.

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).

HB 1381 Language Assistance in Elections

Shavers

Mandates multilingual election materials in certain Washington counties to enhance access for language minority groups.

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).

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

HB 1360 Quantum Technology Development

Ryu

Establishes an advisory committee and grant program to promote quantum technology development in Washington.

Not yet introduced (H). 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 1366 Military Surplus Vehicles

Orcutt

Authorizes limited highway use of military surplus vehicles as collectible and collector vehicles.

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

HB 1367 Motorcycle Shoulder Use

Orcutt

Permits motorcycles to use the right shoulder of limited access roadways under specific conditions.

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

HB 1368 Special License Plates

Orcutt, Donaghy

Creates new special license plates to support various causes and allocates funds for designated purposes.

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

HB 1369 Working Forests License Plates

Orcutt

Creates a special license plate to fund sustainable management of working forests.

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

HB 1370 Mount St. Helens License Plate

Orcutt

Creates a Mount St. Helens special license plate to fund educational and stewardship programs.

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

HB 1371 Disabled Veteran Parking

Orcutt

Extends parking privileges to veterans with significant disabilities who use service animals.

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

HB 1377 Ferry Procurement Emergency

Caldier, Barkis

Facilitates emergency procurement and design flexibility for Washington State Ferries to expedite the acquisition of hybrid electric and non-hybrid ferries.

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

NOT YET INTRODUCED.

HB 1385 Fingerprint Background Checks

Taylor, Burnett

Expands fingerprint-based background checks for individuals working with vulnerable populations.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1387 Prevailing Wage Determination

Schmidt

Amends prevailing wage determination processes for public works projects, emphasizing collective bargaining agreement rates and introducing a phased methodology.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1388 Mobile Food Access

Bernbaum, Parshley, Scott, Hill, Richards, Salahuddin, Berg, Simmons

Establishes a mobile market program to expand access to fresh food for WIC and SFMNP participants in underserved areas.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1389 Timber Sale Reporting

Bernbaum, Orcutt, Springer, Dent, Schmick, Parshley, Richards, Simmons

Extends reporting requirements for large private timber sales to 2029.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1390 Community Protection Repeal

Goodman, Farivar

Repeals the Community Protection Program and removes it as a placement option for sexually violent predators.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1391 Juvenile Diversion Reform

Cortes, Eslick

Expands and standardizes juvenile diversion programs statewide.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1392 Medicaid Reimbursement Rates

Macri

Establishes a program to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates to Medicare levels through assessments on health carriers and managed care organizations.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1393 Cultural Graduation Attire

Mcentire, Morgan

Allows students to wear culturally significant items at high school graduation ceremonies.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1394 Hospital Record Retention

Parshley, Obras, Thai, Macri, Lekanoff, Stonier, Bronoske

Extends hospital medical record retention period to 26 years from the date of creation.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1395 Home Care Background Checks

Farivar, Fosse, Nance, Reeves, Simmons, Obras, Berry, Mena, Scott, Doglio, Macri, Peterson, Salahuddin, Parshley, Cortes, Paul, Alvarado

Streamlines background check processes for home care workers while maintaining protections for vulnerable populations.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1396 Corrections Ombuds Oversight

Farivar, Peterson

Establishes an advisory council to enhance transparency and stakeholder input in the Office of Corrections Ombuds' operations.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1397 Local Property Tax Levies

Orcutt

Mandates counties to levy property taxes for veterans, developmental disabilities, and mental health services with offsets against the state property tax.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1398 Interest Arbitration Expansion

Scott

Includes adult family home providers in the interest arbitration framework for publicly reimbursed care providers.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1399 Law Enforcement Standards

Goodman

Standardizes eligibility, certification, and accountability requirements for sheriffs, police chiefs, and marshals.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1400 Law enforcement certification

Goodman

Standardizes certification, training, and oversight requirements for law enforcement and corrections officers.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1401 Special License Plates

Paul

Establishes a "Nautical Northwest" special license plate to fund Whidbey Island maritime historic resources.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1402 Job Posting Requirements

Scott, Farivar

Restricts employers from requiring driver's licenses in job postings unless driving is essential and alternatives are unreasonable.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1403 Condominium Construction Warranties

Taylor, Connors

Simplifies condominium construction and defect resolution processes.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1404 Universal Free School Meals

Berg, Rude

Expands access to free school meals for all public school students.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1405 Complete Streets Exemptions

Walsh

Narrows the scope of transportation projects required to follow complete streets principles and expands exemptions for maintenance and emergency work.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1406 ADO Funding Adjustments

Barnard, Ryu

Standardizes performance reporting and increases funding flexibility for associate development organizations.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1407 Graffiti Penalties

Barkis, Hackney

Enhances penalties and mandates community restitution for graffiti offenses.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1408 Stadium Tax Allocation

Santos, Orcutt

Redirects a portion of state sales tax revenue from large stadiums to fund community preservation and development initiatives.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1409 Clean Fuels Program

Fitzgibbon, Doglio

Accelerates carbon intensity reductions and strengthens enforcement under Washington’s Clean Fuels Program.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1410 Inactive Cannabis Licenses

Low

Suspends inactive cannabis producer licenses to address market oversupply.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1411 Revenue Forecast Adjustments

Couture, Orcutt

Eliminates growth-based revenue adjustments in state budget forecasts.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1412 MENA Community Representation

Farivar, Salahuddin

Establishes a state commission to address inequities and improve representation for Middle Eastern and North African communities.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1413 Opioid Reversal Purchases

Reeves

Prohibits state and local governments from purchasing opioid overdose reversal medications from entities involved in opioid epidemic settlements.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1414 CTE Student Employment

Connors, Paul, Rude, Springer, Couture, Keaton, Mcclintock, Penner

Establishes a work group to identify and recommend changes to laws and rules that limit career opportunities for minors in career and technical education programs.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1415 Long-Term Care

Macri, Tharinger

Amends WA Cares and establishes regulations for supplemental long-term care insurance.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1416 Tobacco Tax Increases

Reeves

Increases taxes on cigarettes, vapor products, and other tobacco products while directing new revenue to the state general fund.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1417 Cigarette Carbon Tax

Reeves

Imposes an embodied carbon tax on cigarettes with periodic rate adjustments.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1418 Transit Board Representation

Timmons, Ramel, Duerr

Adds transit-using members to public transportation benefit area governing bodies.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1419 Interpreter Background Checks

Low

Mandates FBI fingerprint background checks for interpreters providing services under state contracts.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1420 Textile Waste Management

Reeves

Establishes an extended producer responsibility program for textiles and apparel.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1421 Wildfire Prevention Funding

Donaghy

Creates a Smokey Bear special license plate to fund wildfire prevention programs.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1422 Drug Take-Back Program

Peterson

Strengthens oversight and enforcement of Washington State’s drug take-back program.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1423 Vehicle Noise Enforcement

Donaghy

Authorizes the use of automated cameras to enforce vehicle noise and racing violations in designated zones.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1424 Jail Oversight Reform

Obras, Farivar

Establishes an independent Jail Oversight Board to monitor jail conditions, ensure transparency, and promote reforms.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1425 Pharmacogenetic Testing Coverage

Davis, Obras, Rule, Stonier, Parshley, Macri, Tharinger

Mandates insurance coverage for pharmacogenetic testing for psychotropic medications.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1426 Impaired Driving Prevention

Davis, Jacobsen, Walen, Griffey

Establishes civil protection orders to prevent alcohol-impaired driving.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1427 Peer Support Expansion

Davis, Caldier, Obras, Eslick

Expands access to and reimbursement for certified peer support services in behavioral health and crisis systems.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1428 Criminal Justice Funding

Rule, Richards

Increases funding and expands eligibility for county and municipal criminal justice assistance accounts.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1429 Foster Youth Housing

Taylor, Cortes

Establishes a state-funded housing assistance program for youth in extended foster care to prevent homelessness and support transitions to independence.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1430 Provider Reimbursement Parity

Simmons, Leavitt, Macri, Thai, Tharinger, Parshley, Reeves, Alvarado, Pollet, Rule, Stonier, Berg, Street, Goodman, Ormsby, Mena, Farivar, Entenman, Fosse, Callan, Davis, Ramel, Taylor, Lekanoff

Mandates equal reimbursement rates for APRNs, PAs, and physicians providing the same health care services.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1431 Rental Car Fees

Santos, Reeves

Prohibits rental car companies from separately stating vehicle license cost recovery fees in rental agreements.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1432 Mental Health Parity

Simmons, Eslick, Rule, Davis, Macri

Strengthens mental health parity requirements for insurance coverage.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1433 Psychedelic Regulation Framework

Macri, Couture, Ramel, Griffey, Lekanoff, Ormsby, Nance, Walen, Cortes, Fosse, Doglio, Reeves, Goodman, Mcentire, Bernbaum, Waters, Street, Pollet, Gregerson, Rude

Establishes a regulated framework for the legal use, production, and distribution of psychedelics for adults.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1434 Islamic State Holidays

Salahuddin, Mena, Farivar, Taylor, Cortes, Scott, Obras, Bernbaum

Establishes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state legal holidays.

Not yet introduced (H).

REFERRED TO RULES 2 REVIEW.

HB 1052 Hate Crime Intent

Ryu, Ramel, Leavitt, Berry, Taylor, Reed, Thai, Obras, Macri, Cortes, Callan, Parshley, Fosse, Gregerson, Goodman, Pollet, Kloba, Berg, Davis, Ormsby, Salahuddin, Reeves, Hill

Clarifies intent requirement for hate crime offenses by including actions committed "in whole or in part" due to perception of victim's protected characteristics.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1149 Animal Cruelty Prevention

Hackney, Low, Ramel, Leavitt, Obras, Timmons, Peterson, Wylie, Pollet, Kloba, Farivar, Berg, Ormsby, Fosse, Hill, Walen

Strengthens animal cruelty laws by clarifying care standards and increasing penalties for violations.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SCHEDULED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION & WORKFORCE AT 8:00 AM (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 executive session in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS & JUDICIARY AT 10:30 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

HB 1007 Small Claims Judgments

Low, Taylor, Walen, Eslick, Goodman

Introduces discretion in entering default judgments for non-appearing defendants in small claims court.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1046 Vehicle Rescue Immunity

Leavitt, Low, Ryu, Walen, Fitzgibbon, Callan, Bronoske, Peterson, Pollet, Nance, Berg, Fosse

Grants civil liability immunity for rescuing vulnerable persons or domestic animals from locked vehicles.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1065 Private Family Burial Grounds

Walsh, Orcutt

Allows establishment of family burial grounds on private property with specific conditions and restrictions.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1112 Municipal Court Judges

Farivar, Davis, Berry, Reed, Macri, Bergquist, Scott, Ryu, Fitzgibbon, Taylor, Obras, Gregerson, Street, Ormsby, Hill

Removes the city residency requirement for judges pro tempore in large municipal courts.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION & BUSINESS AT 8:00 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

HB 1067 Cannabis Regulation Transfer

Reeves, Morgan, Wylie, Hill

Transfers regulatory authority over cannabis production and processing to the Department of Agriculture.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1078 Pet Insurance Protections

Walen, Ryu, Leavitt

Prohibits pet insurers from canceling or non-renewing policies based on age or health conditions and mandates consistent terms during business transfers between affiliated companies.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1209 Sodium Nitrite Regulation

Mena, Walen, Reed, Ryu, Berry, Alvarado, Macri, Farivar, Doglio, Pollet, Ormsby, Salahuddin, Hill

Regulates the sale and transfer of sodium nitrite to prevent suicides and protect public health.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON LABOR & WORKPLACE STANDARDS AT 10:30 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

HB 1002 PTSD Occupational Disease

Abbarno, Rude, Marshall

Expands recognition of PTSD as an occupational disease to include county coroners and medical examiner personnel.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1068 Interest Arbitration Rights

Doglio, Bronoske, Reeves, Tharinger, Street, Scott, Nance, Goodman, Fosse, Ryu, Leavitt, Ramel, Berry, Reed

Grants interest arbitration rights to Washington Management Service employees at the Department of Corrections.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1069 Supplemental Retirement Bargaining

Fosse, Low, Peterson, Griffey, Bronoske, Timmons, Nance, Goodman, Cortes, Volz, Ormsby, Scott, Mena, Davis, Macri, Stonier, Alvarado, Doglio, Bernbaum, Ryu, Ramel, Berry, Reed

Allows collective bargaining over contributions to supplemental retirement benefits.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1070 PTSD Coverage Expansion

Davis, Low, Peterson, Griffey, Reeves, Tharinger, Street, Nance, Goodman, Ormsby, Scott, Mena, Macri, Volz, Stonier, Alvarado, Fosse, Doglio, Bernbaum, Ryu, Leavitt, Berry

Extends PTSD occupational disease coverage to correctional facility workers.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1105 DOC Bargaining Exemption

Fosse, Low, Stearns, Leavitt, Berry, Ryu, Cortes, Farivar, Doglio, Paul, Goodman, Wylie, Pollet, Fey, Kloba, Nance, Lekanoff, Bernbaum

Exempts Department of Corrections employees' bargaining representatives with interest arbitration rights from coalition bargaining requirements.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AT 10:30 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

HB 1015 Residential Energy Labeling

Duerr, Ramel, Ryu, Berry, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Macri, Doglio, Simmons, Peterson, Pollet, Kloba, Parshley

Mandates disclosure of home energy performance reports for single-family homes before sale, with provisions to mitigate impacts on low-income sellers.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1037 Public Facilities Districts

Dent, Ybarra

Allows partial inclusion of unincorporated county areas in public facilities districts and adjusts governance structures accordingly.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1054 Ferry Maintenance Contracts

Leavitt, Ramel, Paul, Shavers, Bronoske, Timmons, Nance, Berg

Extends permissible contract terms for county ferry vessel maintenance and repair to up to 10 years.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1135 Growth Management Compliance

Duerr, Parshley, Berry, Fitzgibbon, Doglio, Peterson, Wylie, Berg, Davis, Lekanoff, Hill

Clarifies the compliance process for local government planning under the Growth Management Act.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION & WORKFORCE AT 8:00 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

HB 1035 Higher Education Mental Health

Ortiz-Self, Reed, Timmons, Fosse, Simmons, Peterson, Pollet, Nance, Scott

Mandates development and implementation of policies to address secondary traumatic stress in Washington State's higher education workforce.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1136 Postsecondary Enrollment Support

Leavitt, Shavers, Callan, Bronoske, Simmons, Pollet, Nance, Bernbaum

Establishes a program to enhance postsecondary enrollment through targeted financial aid support and outreach in high schools.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, & VETERANS AT 10:30 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

HB 1057 Federal Funding Access

Barnard, Ryu, Leavitt, Barkis, Taylor, Jacobsen, Reed, Callan, Keaton, Timmons, Tharinger, Simmons, Duerr, Nance, Davis, Bernbaum, Donaghy

Enhances access to federal funds by providing state matching dollars for economic development projects.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1168 AI Data Transparency

Shavers, Taylor, Ryu, Fosse

Mandates disclosure of datasets used to train generative AI systems.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1170 AI Content Disclosure

Shavers, Taylor, Ryu, Ramel, Fosse, Wylie, Pollet, Ormsby, Hill

Mandates AI providers to implement disclosure and detection tools for AI-generated content.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES.

SB 5319 Surface Mine Fees

Shewmake

Revises fee structure and application process for surface mine reclamation permits.

Not yet introduced (S). 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).

SB 5322 Burrowing Shrimp Management

Chapman, Wilson, J., Macewen

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

Not yet introduced (S). 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).

SB 5334 DNR Enforcement Appeals

Short, Chapman

Expands the Pollution Control Hearings Board's jurisdiction to include appeals of DNR's civil enforcement decisions.

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 Agriculture & Natural Resources (S).

SB 5343 Wolf-Livestock Management

Short, Chapman

Expands permissible uses of the northeast Washington wolf-livestock management account funds.

Not yet introduced (S). 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).

SB 5354 Gray Wolf Management

Short

Allows collaborative management of gray wolves between WDFW and local governments in certain Washington counties.

Not yet introduced (S). 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 5328 Earned Wage Access Regulation

Lovick, Dozier

Establishes a licensing and regulatory framework for earned wage access services.

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).

SB 5331 Insurer Accountability

Cortes

Enhances consumer protection by increasing insurer accountability for insurance code violations.

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 5327 Computer Science Education

Wellman

Integrates computer science competencies into high school graduation requirements and updates state learning standards.

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 5346 Student Mobile Restrictions

Liias, Harris, Shewmake, Dozier

Restricts mobile device use by public school students during instructional hours.

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 5352 Universal Free School Meals

Riccelli, Nobles, Harris, Cortes, Slatter, Orwall, Chapman, Ramos, Trudeau, Kauffman, Muzzall, Lovelett, Valdez, Krishnadasan, Hasegawa, Lovick, Liias, Saldaña, Dhingra, Conway, Bateman, Holy, Christian, Cleveland, King

Mandates free meals for all public school students in Washington State.

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 HEALTH & LONG-TERM CARE.

SB 5324 Prior Authorization APIs

Cleveland, Muzzall

Aligns state prior authorization API requirements with federal CMS guidelines.

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).

SB 5326 Emergency Insulin Access

Cleveland, Muzzall

Establishes an emergency insulin program providing a 30-day supply at a maximum $10 cost for eligible Washington residents.

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).

SB 5335 Rural Nursing Education

Slatter, Harris

Establishes a Rural Nursing Education Program to address nursing shortages in underserved Washington communities.

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).

SB 5337 Dementia Care Certification

Orwall

Establishes certification requirements for memory care facilities in Washington.

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).

SB 5344 Nursing Home Worker Benefits

Riccelli, Harris, Lovick, Cleveland, Lovelett, Liias, Saldaña

Establishes a health care program for nursing home workers to improve workforce stability and care quality.

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).

SB 5351 Dental Insurance Reform

King, Chapman, Cleveland, Muzzall, Orwall, Christian, Nobles, Harris, Salomon

Reforms dental insurance practices to enhance patient choice and transparency.

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).

SB 5353 Obesity Treatment Coverage

Cleveland, Muzzall, Riccelli

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

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 5321 Medication Abortion Access

Nobles, Bateman

Mandates access to medication abortion at public postsecondary institutions in Washington State.

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 HOUSING.

SB 5329 Smoke Detector Enforcement

Liias, Boehnke

Centralizes enforcement of smoke detection device compliance under the Washington State Patrol.

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

SB 5332 Mobile Dwellings Zoning

Shewmake, Wilson, J.

Mandates allowance of homes on wheels in residential areas with utility connection standards.

Not yet introduced (S). 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 5318 Fingerprint Background Checks

Kauffman

Mandates fingerprint-based background checks for individuals in roles with unsupervised access to vulnerable populations.

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 5342 Legislator Facility Access

Christian

Facilitates timely access for state legislators to state-operated facilities for oversight and constituent engagement.

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 5330 Drink Spiking Prevention

Dhingra, Holy, Wellman, Trudeau, Kauffman, Cortes, Riccelli, Cleveland, Hasegawa, Braun, Salomon, Slatter, Orwall, Lovelett, Nobles

Mandates sale of drink spiking drug test kits at certain licensed venues.

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 5336 Isolated Employee Protections

Orwall, Saldaña

Expands protections for isolated employees by mandating employer policies, training, and panic buttons.

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 5339 Minimum Wage Adjustment

Fortunato

Links state minimum wage increases to federal minimum wage changes.

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 5345 Personnel Records Access

Saldaña, Trudeau, Valdez, Slatter, Lovick, Cortes, Kauffman

Mandates annual employee access to personnel files and establishes penalties for non-compliance.

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 5323 First Responder Equipment Theft

Warnick, Lovick, Fortunato, Holy, Boehnke, Wilson, J., Schoesler, Muzzall, Dozier, Christian, Torres, Wagoner, Goehner, King, Braun

Enhances penalties for theft or possession of first responder equipment.

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 5333 Eluding Police Penalties

Lovick, Torres

Enhances penalties and enforcement for attempting to elude police and resisting arrest.

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 5347 Organized Retail Theft

Fortunato

Expands criteria for prosecuting organized retail theft.

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 5348 Organized Retail Theft

Fortunato

Mandates a 12-month sentencing enhancement for organized retail theft involving stolen property valued over $25,000.

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 5349 Assault Weapon Importation

Fortunato

Allows concealed pistol license holders to import assault rifles into Washington State.

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 5350 Firearms Background Checks

Fortunato

Repeals the framework for firearms background checks in Washington State.

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 STATE GOVERNMENT, TRIBAL AFFAIRS & ELECTIONS.

SB 5325 State Cactus Designation

Warnick

Designates the Pediocactus nigrispinus as the official state cactus of Washington.

Not yet introduced (S). 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 5338 Veterans Affairs Committee

Nobles, Boehnke

Revises the composition and appointment process of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee to enhance representation and streamline operations.

Not yet introduced (S). 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 5320 Smokey Bear License Plates

Nobles, Harris

Creates a Smokey Bear special license plate to fund wildfire prevention 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).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO WAYS & MEANS.

SB 5340 Sales Tax Exemptions

Fortunato

Exempts bottled water, prepared food, and clothing from sales and use tax.

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).

SB 5341 Child Product Tax Exemption

Fortunato

Exempts sales and use taxes on products for young children.

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 5355 Campus Sexual Misconduct

Orwall, Slatter

Mandates comprehensive reforms to support survivors and prevent sex-based and gender-based violence at higher education institutions.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5356 Law Enforcement Training

Orwall

Expands and updates training requirements for law enforcement and Title IX investigators on responding to sexual and gender-based violence.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5357 Public Pension Funding

Conway

Adjusts funding mechanisms and contribution rates for Washington State public pension systems.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5358 Career Technical Education

Braun

Expands career and technical education funding to include sixth-grade courses and streamlines program accounting.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5359 Clean Energy Development

Shewmake

Establishes a Clean Energy Development Office to support and accelerate clean energy and transmission projects.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5360 Environmental Criminal Penalties

Trudeau, Lovelett

Establishes a tiered system of criminal penalties for environmental law violations based on intent and harm caused.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5361 ASAM Criteria Delay

Dhingra, Robinson

Delays implementation of the 4th edition of the ASAM Criteria for Medicaid managed care organizations and carriers by two years.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5362 Victim Services Funding

Dhingra

Establishes a state funding requirement to stabilize and enhance victim services programs.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5363 Credit Card Fees

Lovick, Wilson, J.

Allows regulated businesses to charge credit card transaction fees under specified conditions.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5364 Law Enforcement Eligibility

Lovick, Valdez

Modernizes eligibility, certification, and accountability standards for sheriffs, police chiefs, and marshals statewide.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5365 Community Center Libraries

Wilson, J.

Expands allowable uses of community centers in park and recreation districts to include limited library space.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5366 Rape Sentencing Enhancement

Dhingra

Expands eligibility for aggravated exceptional sentences in rape cases resulting in pregnancy.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5367 Law Enforcement Grants

Orwall

Establishes a community immersion grant program for newly hired law enforcement officers and makes an existing community engagement grant program permanent.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5368 Alcohol Taxation Study

Chapman

Requires a study of Washington State's alcohol taxation and fee system with historical, comparative, and revenue analysis.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5369 School Social Workers

Orwall

Expands access to school social workers to address student mental health needs.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5370 Port Commissioner Terms

Harris, Chapman

Allows port districts to extend port commissioner terms from four to six years with voter approval.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5371 Liquor Sales Limits

Macewen

Removes per-transaction volume limits on wine and spirits sales to on-premises retailers.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5372 Medicaid Reimbursement Rates

Riccelli, Harris

Establishes a program to raise Medicaid reimbursement rates to Medicare levels through assessments on insurers and managed care organizations.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5373 Even-Year Local Elections

Ramos, Nobles, Slatter, Saldaña, Frame, Orwall, Trudeau, Stanford, Riccelli, Shewmake, Liias

Allows local governments to shift general elections to even-numbered years to increase voter participation.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5374 Tribal Transportation Coordination

Kauffman, Liias, Valdez

Enhances tribal coordination and representation in transportation planning and safety initiatives.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5375 Clergy Mandatory Reporting

Frame, Wilson, C.

Expands mandatory child abuse reporting requirements to include clergy and eliminates the privilege exemption.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5376 Animal Cruelty Penalties

Chapman, Lovick, Stanford, Orwall, Macewen, Liias

Strengthens animal cruelty laws by expanding care standards, enforcement authority, and penalties for violations.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5377 Manufacturer-Owned Dealerships

Saldaña, Chapman

Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers from owning or operating dealerships under a previously allowed exemption.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5378 PFML Grant Expansion

Stanford, Cortes, Harris, Wellman, Slatter

Expands eligibility for Paid Family and Medical Leave grants to include small school districts.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5379 Interest Arbitration Expansion

Stanford, Macewen

Extends interest arbitration rights to certain employees of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.

Not yet introduced (S).

ON MOTION, REFERRED TO WAYS & MEANS.

SB 5098 Expanded Weapon Restrictions

Valdez, Saldaña, Dhingra, Frame, Nobles, Orwall, Pedersen, Salomon, Stanford, Wellman, Wilson, C.

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

On motion, referred to Ways & Means (S).

PASSED TO RULES COMMITTEE FOR SECOND READING.

SB 5006 Corporate Governance Updates

Pedersen, Holy, Nobles, Wellman

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5021 Court Exhibit Retention

Wagoner, Dhingra, Dozier, Wilson, J.

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5065 Traveling Animal Acts

Liias, Lovick, Stanford, Bateman, Frame, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Riccelli, Saldaña

Prohibits the use of certain animals in traveling performances.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

PRESIDENT SIGNED.

SCR 8401 Legislative Procedures Reform

Riccelli, Short, Dozier

Establishes new joint rules for legislative procedures, ethics, and conduct in the Washington State Legislature.

President signed (S).

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.

President signed (S).

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION.

SB 5067 Lowering BAC Limit

Lovick, Mccune, Dhingra, Liias, Nobles, Orwall, Pedersen, Valdez, Wellman

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

Referred to Transportation (S).

SB 5067 Lower BAC Limit

Lovick, Mccune, Dhingra, Liias, Nobles, Orwall, Pedersen, Valdez, Wellman

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

Referred to Transportation (S).

SCHEDULED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT, TRIBAL AFFAIRS & ELECTIONS AT 10:30 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5000 State Nickname Designation

Wilson, J., Chapman

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (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 executive session in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5069 Voters' Pamphlet Distribution

Valdez, Dozier

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5102 Public Risk Pools

Hasegawa

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY AT 10:30 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5175 Photovoltaic Module Recycling

Shewmake

Amends the photovoltaic module stewardship program to extend deadlines, establish an advisory committee, and incorporate environmental justice considerations.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AT 10:30 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5156 Elevator Safety Standards

Salomon, Bateman, Liias, Nobles, Riccelli, Shewmake, Stanford

Mandates updated elevator safety standards for smaller apartment buildings.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

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

SB 5070 Interchange Fee Restrictions

Saldaña, Hasegawa

Prohibits interchange fees on tips and taxes in electronic payment transactions.

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

SB 5191 Dockworker Premium Collection

Conway, Chapman, Cleveland, Nobles, Stanford

Clarifies responsibility for paid family leave premium collection by including employer representatives of dockworkers under collective bargaining agreements.

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

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT, TRIBAL AFFAIRS & ELECTIONS AT 10:30 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5011 Ballot Drop Box Labeling

Wilson, J., Dozier, Fortunato, Krishnadasan, Valdez

Mandates specific labeling requirements for ballot drop boxes to enhance security and transparency.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5176 Public Works Payments

Valdez, Wilson, J., Conway, Hasegawa, Nobles

Mandates prompt payment and interest penalties for late payments on public works projects.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).