HB 1005 Prearrangement Funeral Services

Ryu, Corry, Reeves

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM (H). CPB - Majority; do pass (H).

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 executive session in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 1:30 PM (H). PEW - Majority; do pass (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 executive session in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 1:30 PM (H).

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 executive session in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM (H).

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 executive session in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM (H). TEDV - Majority; do pass (H).

HB 1435 Law enforcement hiring

Abell, Richards

Establishes a grant program to subsidize local and tribal law enforcement officer hiring.

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 1454 Drug Task Force Grants

Griffey, Couture, Burnett, Graham

Establishes a grant program to fund multijurisdictional drug task forces through the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.

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 1455 Toxicology Lab Timelines

Griffey

Mandates faster processing of drug and alcohol impairment tests by state toxicology labs.

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 1465 Probation Cost Sharing

Fitzgibbon

Requires counties to reimburse the state for 25% of supervision costs for certain defendants unless they assume supervision responsibilities.

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 1466 Hospital Medicaid Funding

Fitzgibbon

Increases biennial contributions from the Hospital Safety Net Assessment Fund for Medicaid hospital services and post-acute transitions.

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 1467 Public Pension Funding

Fitzgibbon

Extends amortization periods and adjusts contribution rates to address unfunded liabilities in Washington State pension systems.

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 1468 State Account Consolidation

Macri

Consolidates and redirects funds by eliminating underutilized state accounts.

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 1471 Budget Stabilization Transfer

Ormsby

Transfers $1.63 billion from the Budget Stabilization Account to the General Fund for critical state services with a mandated repayment by 2029.

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 1473 Wildfire Suppression Funding

Gregerson

Appropriates emergency funds for wildfire suppression costs during the 2024 fire season.

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 1474 Retiree Benefit Increases

Gregerson

Extends cost-of-living adjustments for retirees in TRS 1 and PERS 1.

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 1475 Teacher Bonus Suspension

Gregerson

Suspends National Board certification bonuses for teachers for four school years.

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 1476 Nursing Home Payments

Ormsby

Delays rebasing of nursing home payment rates to fiscal year 2028.

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 1477 Trust Account Renaming

Reeves

Renames and updates administrative provisions for the Washington Saves Program trust 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 1487 Victim Services Funding

Davis, Couture

Establishes a state funding requirement to supplement federal Victims of Crime Act funding for crime victim services.

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 1440 Civil Asset Forfeiture

Goodman, Hackney

Standardizes civil asset forfeiture procedures and strengthens property owner protections statewide.

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 1451

Griffey, Leavitt, Couture, Graham, Burnett

Strengthens regulations and oversight for housing and conditional release of sexually violent predators.

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 1452 Theft Penalties Reform

Griffey, Couture, Graham

Increases penalties and prosecutorial resources for motor vehicle and retail theft offenses.

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 1456 Law Enforcement Recruitment

Griffey

Supports law enforcement recruitment and retention by restoring legal protections, clarifying use-of-force standards, and allowing honoraria for educational presentations.

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 1457 Sexually Violent Predator Monitoring

Griffey, Couture, Burnett, Graham, Leavitt, Davis

Mandates electronic monitoring and proximity restrictions for sexually violent predators on conditional release.

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 1449 Home Cannabis Cultivation

Kloba, Donaghy

Legalizes limited home cultivation of cannabis for personal use by adults.

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

HB 1453 Stolen Copper Penalties

Griffey, Couture

Increases penalties for scrap metal businesses involved in stolen copper transactions that disrupt emergency telecommunication services.

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

HB 1459

Bernbaum, Fey, Leavitt, Stonier

Modernizes the child fatality review process to enhance data access, confidentiality, and prevention efforts.

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).

HB 1463 TANF Time Limit Exemptions

Cortes, Bernbaum

Expands TANF time limit exemptions to include families facing financial distress.

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).

HB 1470 Developmental Disabilities Caseload

Macri

Eliminates requirements for managing, reporting, and providing case management services for the no-paid services caseload in the Developmental Disabilities Administration.

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).

HB 1472 Residential Facility Closures

Ormsby

Mandates the closure of two residential habilitation centers and establishes a transition framework for residents and staff.

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).

HB 1490 Fingerprint Background Checks

Obras, Gregerson

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

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).

HB 1450 Kindergarten Transition Program

Santos, Rude

Establishes a state-funded "Transition to Kindergarten" program to replace existing Transitional Kindergarten programs by 2026.

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

HB 1461 Procurement Rules Standardization

Stearns, Barnard

Aligns procurement rules for joint operating agencies with those of public utility districts.

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 1462 Hydrofluorocarbon Emissions Reduction

Duerr

Phases out high-GWP hydrofluorocarbons and promotes transition to low-GWP refrigerants.

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 1436 Law enforcement staffing

Abell, Richards

Authorizes a local sales tax to fund increased law enforcement staffing and training.

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 1480 Affordable Housing Tax

Ramel, Lekanoff

Expands county authority to impose a real estate excise tax for affordable housing with voter approval.

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 1488 Conservation District Funding

Berg

Caps county treasurer cost recovery for collecting conservation district revenues.

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 1444 Pediatric Genetic Testing

Thai, Corry, Stonier, Bergquist, Macri, Callan, Reeves

Mandates Medicaid coverage for rapid whole genome sequencing for critically ill infants with undiagnosed conditions.

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 1445 Single-payer healthcare

Parshley, Scott

Establishes a single-payer health care system providing universal coverage for Washington residents.

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 1469 Substance Use Treatment

Macri

Delays implementation of the ASAM Criteria, 4th edition, for addiction treatment by two years.

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 1478 Death Certificate Corrections

Lekanoff

Allows families to request death certificate updates to "homicide" after controlled substance homicide convictions.

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 1443 Homes on Wheels

Gregerson, Barkis, Peterson, Low

Allows placement of homes on wheels on residential lots under specific conditions.

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 1438 Housing Permit Timelines

Connors, Klicker

Mandates automatic approval of certain residential projects and requires annual reporting on housing permit processing performance.

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 1447 WASFA Aid Reporting

Jacobsen

Requires tracking and reporting of state financial aid awarded through the WASFA.

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).

HB 1485 Student Fee Increases

Salahuddin, Pollet

Increases the annual cap on services and activities (S&A) fee hikes at public universities from 4% to 6%.

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).

HB 1486 Student Board Membership

Salahuddin, Pollet

Adds a student member to the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

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).

HB 1446 Holiday Renaming

Abell

Renames the state holiday "Presidents' Day" to "George Washington's Birthday (observed)."

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 1437 Sustainable Tourism Funding

Walen, Ryu

Establishes an advisory group to explore an industry-funded assessment for statewide tourism promotion.

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).

HB 1495 College Tuition Assistance

Hill, Schmidt

Establishes a pilot program to provide financial assistance for postsecondary education to low-income students in eastern Washington.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1496 Patient Records Access

Berry, Bronoske

Caps fees and strengthens enforcement for patient access to health care information.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1497 Organic Waste Management

Doglio, Reeves

Enhances organic waste management and food waste reduction through education, infrastructure requirements, and sustainability initiatives.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1498 Domestic Violence Response

Davis, Couture, Macri, Griffey

Establishes and funds domestic violence co-responder programs through a new marriage license fee.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1499 Legal Financial Obligations

Reed, Goodman, Mena, Scott, Entenman, Cortes, Farivar, Taylor, Berry

Eliminates and reduces legal financial obligations for indigent individuals in the criminal justice system.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1500 Resale Certificate Requirements

Reed, Entenman, Gregerson, Peterson, Fosse, Farivar, Doglio, Alvarado, Hill

Limits fees and increases disclosure requirements for resale certificates in common interest communities.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1501 Association Inquiry Responses

Reed, Entenman, Gregerson, Peterson, Fosse, Farivar, Doglio, Alvarado, Hill

Mandates timely responses from common interest community associations to written inquiries from owners.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1502 Behavioral Health Workforce

Rule, Macri

Establishes enhanced Medicaid reimbursement for behavioral health agencies that train interns and trainees.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1503 Digital Equity Expansion

Gregerson, Ryu

Expands broadband speed standards and strengthens state efforts to promote digital equity and adoption.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1504 Firearm Liability Insurance

Reeves

Mandates financial responsibility requirements for firearm ownership, purchases, and range operations.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1505 Insurance Statute Updates

Walen

Modernizes and streamlines state insurance laws by updating provisions, aligning with federal standards, and repealing outdated statutes.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1506 Credit Union Taxation

Walen

Imposes a B&O tax on state-chartered credit unions that merge with or acquire commercial banks.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1507 Medical Nondisclosure Prohibition

Scott, Berry

Prohibits health care providers from using or enforcing nondisclosure and nondisparagement provisions related to medical malpractice, torts, or crimes.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1508 Ecosystem Services Monetization

Reeves

Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to generate revenue by selling ecosystem service credits from public lands.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1509 Family Reconciliation Services

Taylor, Dent

Expands access to family reconciliation services through community-based providers and enhanced reporting requirements.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1510 Judicial Retirement Benefits

Hill, Taylor

Expands eligibility for enhanced judicial retirement benefits to supreme court and court of appeals commissioners.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1511 Ferry Captain Bargaining

Parshley, Fosse

Revises collective bargaining rules and clarifies responsibilities for Washington State Ferries captains.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1512 Traffic Enforcement Reform

Street, Simmons, Macri, Taylor, Duerr, Farivar, Reed, Alvarado, Morgan, Mena, Peterson, Pollet, Parshley, Berry, Gregerson, Lekanoff, Santos, Thai, Scott

Limits traffic stops for nonmoving violations and establishes nonpunitive programs to support low-income road users.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1513 Beach Vehicle Restrictions

Stearns, Doglio, Ramel, Street, Hunt, Kloba

Restricts motorized vehicle use near salmon-bearing streams during spawning season.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1514 Thermal Energy Regulation

Ramel, Berry

Establishes a regulatory framework to support the development and oversight of low-carbon thermal energy networks.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1515 Expanded Alcohol Service

Reed, Walen

Expands alcohol service options in public spaces and civic campuses.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1516 Affordable Housing Insurance

Hill, Taylor

Requires a study of insurance options to reduce construction defect liability costs for permanently affordable homeownership projects.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1517 Smart device tax

Gregerson, Ryu

Establishes a tax on smart wireless devices to fund digital equity programs.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1518 Collision Liability Standards

Reed, Doglio

Establishes a rebuttable presumption of negligence for vehicle collisions involving pedestrians, bicycles, and minor motor vehicles.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1519 Vehicle transaction fees

Fey, Barkis

Increases service and filing fees for vehicle transactions.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1520 Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority

Thai

Expands pharmacists' authority to diagnose and prescribe medications independently.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1521 Caregiver Payment Program

Rule, Callan

Establishes a payment and training framework for caregivers providing complex medical care to children under 18 on Medicaid.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1522 Wildfire Mitigation Plans

Dent, Reeves

Establishes a framework for UTC approval and oversight of electric utility wildfire mitigation plans.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1523 Nursing Home Worker Benefits

Macri, Low, Lekanoff, Fosse, Thai, Farivar

Establishes a Medicaid-funded program to improve health care benefits for nursing home workers.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1524 Isolated Employee Protections

Obras, Scott, Fosse, Hill, Gregerson, Reed, Berry, Parshley, Salahuddin

Enhances workplace protections and enforcement for isolated employees.

Not yet introduced (H).

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 executive session in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1118 Firearm Rights Restoration

Simmons, Mcentire, Leavitt, Walsh

Expands eligibility for firearm rights restoration for certain drug offenders and clarifies petition filing locations.

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

HB 1132 Firearm Purchase Limits

Farivar, Ormsby, Ryu, Ramel, Berry, Mena, Alvarado, Reed, Parshley, Fitzgibbon, Callan, Macri, Obras, Doglio, Gregerson, Simmons, Peterson, Street, Goodman, Wylie, Pollet, Berg, Davis, Fosse, Salahuddin, Hill, Tharinger

Restricts bulk purchases and transfers of firearms and ammunition.

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

HB 1152 Firearm Storage Requirements

Doglio, Walen, Ryu, Ramel, Farivar, Berry, Leavitt, Alvarado, Mena, Duerr, Reed, Parshley, Fitzgibbon, Callan, Macri, Cortes, Obras, Gregerson, Simmons, Peterson, Rule, Street, Goodman, Wylie, Pollet, Nance, Berg, Davis, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Fosse, Salahuddin, Hill, Tharinger

Mandates secure storage of firearms in vehicles and residences and enhances public education on firearm safety.

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

HB 1074 Hit and Run Exclusion

Jacobsen, Schmidt, Burnett, Caldier

Excludes hit and run resulting in death from first-time offender waiver eligibility.

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

HB 1101 Vehicular Homicide Reclassification

Jacobsen, Klicker

Reclassifies vehicular homicide by removing conditions for it being a most serious or violent offense.

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

HB 1110 DUI Conviction Vacation

Ortiz-Self, Goodman, Reed, Simmons, Peterson, Wylie

Allows vacating of certain DUI-related convictions while maintaining their impact on future DUI prosecutions.

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

HB 1104 Engineering Registration Updates

Waters, Bernbaum, Reeves

Modernizes the professional engineers' registration act by updating language and processes.

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

HB 1242 Professional Licensing Reports

Jacobsen, Barnard, Dye, Penner

Expands reporting requirements and explores fee reductions for professional licenses.

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

HB 1028 Child Advocacy Centers

Goodman, Eslick, Reed, Fey, Davis, Lekanoff

Updates definitions and procedures for children's advocacy centers and child forensic interviews to improve responses to child exposure to violence.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1243 Overpayment Waivers

Simmons, Eslick, Leavitt, Farivar, Wylie

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1150 Extended Producer Responsibility

Berry, Donaghy, Ryu, Ramel, Farivar, Mena, Alvarado, Duerr, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Callan, Macri, Doglio, Fosse, Simmons, Street, Pollet, Kloba, Nance, Davis, Ormsby, Salahuddin, Hill

Establishes extended producer responsibility programs for packaging and paper products.

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

HB 1290 Water Quality Trading

Dye, Klicker

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

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

HB 1126 Local Tax Notification

Walen, Reeves, Ryu, Wylie, Hill

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

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

HB 1206 Multifamily Tax Exemption Expansion

Low, Leavitt, Jacobsen

Expands eligibility for the multifamily tax exemption program to more counties by broadening definitions and simplifying criteria for residential targeted areas.

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

HB 1034 Nonopioid Pain Management

Ortiz-Self, Peterson, Simmons, Kloba, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Donaghy, Hill

Ensures equitable health plan coverage for nonopioid pain management drugs.

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

HB 1062 Biomarker Testing Coverage

Stonier, Corry, Parshley, Thai, Macri, Ryu, Leavitt, Berry, Reed, Alvarado, Callan, Tharinger, Fosse, Simmons, Davis, Ormsby, Reeves, Bernbaum, Donaghy, Hill

Mandates coverage for biomarker testing in health plans across Washington State.

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

HB 1129 Infertility Insurance Coverage

Stonier, Macri, Street, Shavers, Farivar, Simmons, Tharinger, Parshley, Obras, Fosse, Reeves, Bernbaum, Mena, Fey, Taylor, Berry, Pollet, Entenman, Alvarado, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Callan, Cortes, Timmons, Ortiz-Self, Peterson, Goodman, Wylie, Berg, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Salahuddin, Hill

Mandates insurance coverage for infertility diagnosis, treatment, and fertility preservation services.

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

HB 1195 Supportive Housing Permitting

Peterson, Macri, Alvarado, Ryu, Berry, Ramel, Fitzgibbon, Mena, Callan, Obras, Farivar, Doglio, Gregerson, Simmons, Street, Duerr, Nance, Berg, Davis, Ormsby, Hill

Streamlines the permitting process for supportive and emergency housing by removing local regulatory barriers and establishing a dispute resolution mechanism.

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

HB 1204 Senior Homesharing Rights

Eslick, Walen, Jacobsen, Ryu, Leavitt, Macri, Obras, Doglio, Gregerson, Peterson, Paul, Wylie, Kloba, Duerr, Nance, Timmons, Bernbaum

Facilitates shared housing for seniors in manufactured home communities by allowing tenants aged 55 or older to have roommates.

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

HB 1235 Housing Compliance Enforcement

Peterson, Berry, Ramel, Alvarado, Macri, Cortes, Ryu, Doglio, Simmons, Street, Duerr, Nance, Lekanoff

Mandates state review and compliance approval of local housing plans to align with state housing goals.

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

HB 1045 Law Enforcement Bargaining

Bronoske, Griffey, Reeves, Fosse, Low, Leavitt, Nance, Donaghy

Expands collective bargaining eligibility to all law enforcement officers regardless of jurisdiction size.

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

HB 1182 Interest Arbitration Rights

Paul, Ybarra, Berry, Leavitt, Stearns, Shavers, Doglio, Bronoske, Fosse, Simmons, Rule, Ormsby, Bernbaum, Hill

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

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

HB 1213 Paid Family Leave Expansion

Berry, Fosse, Reed, Obras, Fitzgibbon, Alvarado, Mena, Macri, Ryu, Farivar, Doglio, Simmons, Peterson, Street, Wylie, Pollet, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Salahuddin, Hill

Expands worker protections and clarifies employer responsibilities under the Paid Family and Medical Leave program.

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

HB 1264 Ferry Employee Compensation

Fey, Macri, Fitzgibbon, Lekanoff, Berry, Bronoske, Leavitt, Callan, Ryu, Ramel, Reed, Paul, Parshley, Nance, Alvarado

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

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

HB 1175 Residential Zone Businesses

Klicker, Leavitt, Taylor, Parshley, Richards, Ryu, Thai, Barkis, Fitzgibbon, Dye, Macri, Doglio, Wylie, Kloba, Nance, Bernbaum

Permits neighborhood stores and cafés to operate in residential zones.

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

HB 1183 Affordable Housing Incentives

Duerr, Leavitt, Berry, Parshley, Reed, Ryu, Fitzgibbon, Taylor, Doglio, Berg, Davis

Facilitates affordable and sustainable housing development by easing regulatory constraints and promoting energy efficiency.

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

HB 1143 Higher Education Nondiscrimination

Mena, Simmons, Nance, Salahuddin

Links Washington college grant adjustments to institutional compliance with nondiscrimination policies.

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

HB 1222 Gambling Information Exemptions

Stearns, Kloba

Expands exemptions for disclosing proprietary financial and security information in the gambling industry.

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

SB 5384 Riparian Program Review

Dozier

Mandates a review of state-funded riparian programs to evaluate effectiveness and recommend improvements.

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 5385 Timberland Taxation Adjustment

Chapman

Expands the definition of "timberland" to apply the reduced REET rate to certain land transfers to governmental entities.

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 5380 Environmental Justice Reviews

Lovelett, Trudeau

Requires environmental justice impact assessments for certain projects in pollution burdened communities.

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 5387 Corporate Practice Restrictions

Robinson

Restricts non-licensed entities from owning, managing, or influencing medical practices and clinical decision-making.

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 5397 Non-Tenure Faculty Limits

Ramos, Slatter, Cortes, Cleveland

Caps the percentage of courses taught by non-tenure-track faculty at community and technical colleges.

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).

SB 5388 Prison Treatment Standards

Dhingra

Shifts oversight of prison-based behavioral health services to national accreditation 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 5393 RHC Closures

Robinson

Mandates the closure of two residential habilitation centers for individuals with developmental disabilities by 2027.

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 5381 Self-Insured Decertification

Conway

Establishes a process for L&I to pay workers' compensation claims for decertified self-insured employers and recover costs from them.

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 5396 Pilot Medical Leave

Liias, Harris, Nobles, Chapman, Saldaña, Cleveland

Expands protections and financial support for pilots undergoing FAA medical certification for mental and neurologic conditions.

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 5399 Liquor License Timelines

Schoesler, Conway

Establishes deadlines and default approval mechanisms for liquor license applications.

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 5400 Local Journalism Grants

Liias, Boehnke

Establishes a grant program to support local journalism in underserved communities.

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 5403 Cannabis Direct Sales

Saldaña

Allows licensed cannabis producers and processors to sell cannabis flower directly to consumers under limited conditions.

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 5382 Petition Signature Verification

Valdez, Liias

Enhances verification and fraud prevention measures for initiative and referendum petitions.

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 5383 Salmon Recovery Tax Exemption

Dozier, Boehnke

Exempts sales and use taxes for materials and services used in state-funded salmon recovery projects.

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 5389 Liquor Revenue Distribution

Wagoner

Revises the distribution formula for liquor sales revenue to prioritize the state general fund and local governments while eliminating funding for municipal research.

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 5392 Rainy Day Fund Transfer

Robinson

Transfers $1.63 billion from the rainy day fund to the general fund in 2026 with repayment by 2029.

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 5398 Veterans Property Tax

Conway, Schoesler

Expands property tax exemptions for veterans with disabilities and their surviving spouses.

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 5405 Estate Tax Adjustment

Schoesler

Updates the estate tax exclusion amount and inflation adjustment method using the Seattle-area Consumer Price Index.

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 5409 Correctional Officer Wellness

Wilson, C.

Establishes a four-year pilot program to improve conditions for correctional officers, staff, and incarcerated individuals at the Washington State Penitentiary East Complex.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5410 Disabled Veteran Parking

Braun

Expands parking privileges for veterans with disabilities who use service animals.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5411 Pilates Tax Exemption

Nobles, Riccelli

Exempts certain pilates and gymnastics activities from retail sales tax when conducted outside traditional fitness facilities.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5412 School District Loans

Robinson

Allows financially distressed school districts to take temporary interfund loans from capital projects funds under specific conditions.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5413 Rural Accessory Dwelling Units

Lovelett

Authorizes and regulates detached accessory dwelling units outside urban growth areas with strict development and enforcement requirements.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5414 Social Equity Audits

Hasegawa

Requires inclusion of social equity impact analysis in State Auditor performance audits.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5415 Collective Bargaining Constraints

Gildon

Restricts funding of public employee collective bargaining agreements by prohibiting reliance on tax increases or supermajority withdrawals from the budget stabilization account.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5416 Child Care Deregulation

Gildon

Reduces regulatory requirements for child care providers and makes participation in the Early Achievers Program voluntary.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5417 Vehicle Noise Enforcement

Lovick

Authorizes the use of automated noise enforcement cameras to detect and enforce vehicle racing and noise violations.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5418 Charter School Exemptions

Wellman

Allows charter schools to seek exemptions from basic education requirements through charter contracts.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5419 Fire Loss Reporting

Lovick, Muzzall

Centralizes fire loss reporting with the Insurance Commissioner and strengthens confidentiality and reporting requirements for suspected criminal fire losses.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5420 Veterans and Spouses Benefits

Lovick, Wagoner

Expands benefits, employment preferences, and protections for uniformed service members, veterans, and their spouses.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5421 Neighborhood Business Zoning

Shewmake, Wilson, J.

Allows small neighborhood businesses to operate in residential zones under specific conditions.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5422 AI Collective Bargaining

Bateman, Conway

Requires collective bargaining over the adoption or modification of AI technology affecting public employees' working conditions.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5423 Digital Repair Access

Stanford, Shewmake

Requires manufacturers of digital electronic products to provide independent repair providers and owners with access to parts, tools, and documentation.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5424 Evergreen College Closure

Braun

Abolishes The Evergreen State College and establishes a University of Washington health sciences campus to address health care workforce needs.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5425 Energy Policy Streamlining

Boehnke

Eliminates renewable energy mandates under the Energy Independence Act while retaining conservation requirements.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5426 Juvenile Diversion Programs

Wilson, C.

Expands and standardizes juvenile diversion programs with an emphasis on restorative justice and data accountability.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5427 Children in Crisis

Wilson, C.

Extends and modifies the state program addressing complex cases of children in crisis.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5428 Community Inclusion Services

Harris

Standardizes and expands community inclusion services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5429 Building Code Council

Short, Bateman

Expands and diversifies the membership and appointment process of the Washington State Building Code Council.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5430 Wildfire Mitigation Plans

Chapman, Short, Boehnke, Liias

Establishes a regulatory framework for electric utility wildfire mitigation plans and increases utility fees to fund oversight.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5431 Tax Administration Updates

Schoesler, Robinson

Updates tax administration and exemptions, including property tax assessor qualifications, data center incentives, and sales tax collection rules.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5432 License Plate Shortages

Liias, Wilson, J., Conway, Chapman, Wilson, C., Shewmake, Goehner, Macewen

Establishes contingency plans for license plate shortages, including temporary plate extensions and third-party production.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5433 DOC Collective Bargaining

Ramos, Holy, Bateman, Krishnadasan, Valdez, Frame

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

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5434 Emergency Powers Oversight

Wagoner, Wilson, J., Chapman, Wellman, Christian, Short, Boehnke, Dozier, Muzzall, Dhingra, Braun, Warnick, King, Goehner

Limits gubernatorial emergency powers by requiring legislative approval to extend orders or maintain declarations.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5435 Public Bargaining Reorganization

Ramos, King

Reorganizes public employee collective bargaining laws into subchapters for clarity and usability.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5436 Religious Access Protections

Salomon, Valdez, Wellman

Establishes penalties for obstructing access to places of worship or disrupting religious exercise.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5437 Noncompetition Covenants

Stanford, Dhingra, Saldaña, Valdez, Riccelli, Conway

Prohibits the use and enforcement of noncompetition covenants statewide.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5438 Hydrofluorocarbon Emissions Reduction

Lovelett, Bateman, Saldaña, Trudeau, Shewmake, Cleveland

Phases out high-GWP hydrofluorocarbons and promotes low-GWP and reclaimed refrigerants.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5439 Thermal Coal Divestment

Frame, Lovelett

Mandates divestment of state-managed funds from thermal coal companies by 2030.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5440 Single License Plates

Macewen, Chapman

Allows certain vehicles under 12,000 pounds to be issued a single rear license plate.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5441 State Account Consolidation

Stanford

Consolidates and eliminates state accounts to streamline financial management and reallocate funds.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5000 State Nickname Designation

Wilson, J., Chapman, Christian, Cleveland, Dozier, Fortunato, Frame, Gildon, Krishnadasan, Mccune, Nobles, Saldaña, Valdez, Wagoner, Warnick

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5017 Military and Overseas Voting

Nobles, Dhingra, Liias, Pedersen, Saldaña, Trudeau, Wellman

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5123 Student Inclusivity Protections

Nobles, Wilson, C., Hasegawa, Liias, Lovelett, Saldaña, Slatter, Stanford, Valdez

Expands protections for diverse student identities in Washington public schools.

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

SB 5179 Education Compliance Complaints

Wilson, C., Lovelett, Cortes, Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Lovick, Nobles, Trudeau, Wellman

Establishes a complaint process for addressing noncompliance with state education laws in Washington.

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

SB 5180 Gender-Inclusive Education Policies

Wilson, C., Liias, Dhingra, Lovick, Nobles, Orwall, Pedersen, Saldaña, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, Wellman

Mandates adoption of gender-inclusive policies in Washington state schools to protect student rights and privacy.

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

SB 5241 Fusion Energy Siting

Liias, Boehnke, Christian, Cortes, Dozier, Hasegawa, Macewen, Nobles, Saldaña, Salomon, Shewmake, Wilson, J.

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5051 Nursing Assistant Regulation

Bateman, Riccelli, Cleveland, Nobles, Wellman

Consolidates regulatory authority for nursing assistants under the Washington State Board of Nursing.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5075 Maternity Care Cost-Sharing

Muzzall, Cleveland, Bateman, Braun, Cortes, Dozier, Frame, Harris, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Riccelli, Shewmake, Trudeau, Warnick, Wilson, C.

Eliminates cost-sharing for specified prenatal and postnatal services in most health plans.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5005 Jail System Oversight

Saldaña, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Lovelett, Nobles, Orwall, Salomon, Valdez, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Establishes independent oversight of jails to enhance transparency and safety.

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

SB 5031 Health Care Coordination

Wilson, C., Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Saldaña, Trudeau, Wellman

Establishes a council to enhance health care coordination for individuals in confinement facilities.

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

SB 5139 Reentry Council Expansion

Wilson, C., Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles

Expands and compensates the reentry council's membership to enhance representation and functionality.

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

SB 5182 Incarcerated Parent Support

Nobles, Frame, Bateman, Hasegawa, Saldaña, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands support for incarcerated parents by enhancing access to midwifery and doula services and broadening eligibility for parenting programs.

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

SB 5041 Unemployment Benefits Strikes

Riccelli, Conway, Hasegawa, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Dhingra, Nobles, Trudeau, Valdez, Bateman, Lovelett, Cleveland, Frame, Orwall, Pedersen, Slatter, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Extends unemployment benefits to workers involved in strikes and lockouts.

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

SB 5101 Hate Crime Victim Protections

Valdez, Hansen, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Orwall, Pedersen, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Expands workplace protections and accommodations for victims of hate crimes and bias incidents.

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

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.

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

SB 5060 Law Enforcement Grants

Holy, Dhingra, Chapman, Christian, Cortes, Gildon, Krishnadasan, Liias, Orwall, Short, Slatter, Wagoner, Wellman

Establishes a grant program to financially support local and tribal law enforcement agencies in hiring officers.

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

SB 5068 Public Sector Employment Eligibility

Lovick, Hansen, Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Salomon, Trudeau, Valdez, Wellman

Expands eligibility for public sector employment to all individuals legally authorized to work in the U.S.

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

SB 5099 Firearms Dealer Regulations

Lovick, Pedersen, Conway, Cortes, Dhingra, Frame, Liias, Nobles, Saldaña, Salomon, Slatter, Stanford, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Imposes stricter regulations and licensing requirements on firearms dealers.

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

SB 5209 Law Enforcement Classification

Lovick, Holy, Conway, Dhingra, Nobles

Classifies the Department of Labor and Industries as a limited authority Washington law enforcement agency.

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

SB 5014 Election System Security

Boehnke, Bateman, Chapman, Dozier, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Riccelli, Valdez, Wellman

Mandates enhanced cybersecurity measures for election systems in Washington State.

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

SB 5034 Infrastructure Coordination Continuation

Boehnke, Wellman, Warnick, Short, Lovelett, Stanford, Dhingra, Dozier, Hasegawa, Nobles, Slatter

Eliminates the expiration date for the SYNC team to ensure ongoing infrastructure coordination in Washington.

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

SB 5077 Voter Registration Expansion

Valdez, Riccelli, Bateman, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Salomon

Expands voter registration services through automatic registration and electronic platforms.

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

SB 5143 Public Service Ethics

Gildon, Pedersen, Nobles

Amends ethics regulations for state officers and employees regarding gifts and use of state resources.

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