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Monday, February 3, 2025

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FIRST READING, REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1775 Fur Farming Ban

Walen

Prohibits fur farming and fur product manufacturing in Washington State by 2026.

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

HJM 4004 Pinniped Management Flexibility

Chase, Nance, Dent, Mcclintock, Bernbaum, Engell, Schmick, Orcutt, Springer

Requests federal amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act to expand lethal management of pinnipeds for salmon recovery.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO APPROPRIATIONS (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1776 Firearm Background Check Reimbursements

Volz, Schmidt

Mandates reimbursement of firearm background check fees collected during a system outage in November 2024.

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

HB 1778 Sales Tax Redistribution

Dufault, Corry

Reallocates 20% of state sales tax revenues to local governments based on their local sales tax collections.

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

HB 1790 Public Employee Pensions

Kloba

Increases retirement benefits for public employees with more than 30 years of service.

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

HB 1794 Elimination of OFM

Dufault

Eliminates the Office of Financial Management and redistributes its duties and resources to other state agencies.

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

HB 1810 Seismic Retrofit Incentives

Donaghy, Reeves, Walen, Ramel, Bernbaum, Low, Reed

Requires studies and inventories to address seismic risks posed by unreinforced masonry buildings.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO CAPITAL BUDGET (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1796 School District Debt

Callan, Berg

Restricts school districts' ability to issue nonvoted debt for construction by requiring voter-approved levies and financial stability.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO CIVIL RIGHTS & JUDICIARY (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1787 Involuntary SUD Commitment

Griffey, Couture

Expands involuntary commitment standards to include individuals with substance use disorders and increases treatment facility capacity.

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 COMMUNITY SAFETY (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1799 Firearm Offense Sentencing

Graham, Griffey, Burnett, Stuebe

Restricts earned early release credits for offenders convicted of violent firearm-related offenses.

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

HB 1801 Sentencing Commission Membership

Graham, Burnett, Griffey

Adds four state legislators as voting members to the Sentencing Guidelines Commission.

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

HB 1802 Obstruction of First Responders

Graham, Burnett, Marshall, Walsh, Keaton, Griffey, Stuebe

Expands obstruction laws to include first responders and establishes a 25-foot buffer zone.

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 CONSUMER PROTECTION & BUSINESS (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1793 Fire Loss Reporting

Griffey, Bronoske

Centralizes fire loss reporting with the Insurance Commissioner and enhances confidentiality and coordination with law enforcement.

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

HB 1807 Catered Alcohol Events

Springer

Expands eligibility for sponsoring alcohol service at catered events to include individuals, businesses, and other entities.

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 EARLY LEARNING & HUMAN SERVICES (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1797 Juvenile Facility Searches

Burnett, Dent, Orcutt, Abbarno

Mandates cooperation between DCYF and law enforcement in criminal investigations involving juvenile facilities.

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

HB 1803 Youth Sports Safety

Rule, Bernbaum

Enhances child safety in youth sports by requiring abuse prevention training, background checks, and mandatory reporting policies.

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 EDUCATION (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1795 Student Restraint Policies

Callan, Santos

Restricts the use of isolation and restraint in schools while enhancing reporting, training, and accountability measures.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1789 Solar Recycling Program

Kloba

Extends deadlines and establishes an advisory committee to improve Washington's solar module recycling program.

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

HB 1804 Community Solar Expansion

Fey, Klicker, Duerr, Ybarra, Stuebe

Expands eligibility and incentives for community solar projects to increase accessibility and support low-income participation.

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 FINANCE (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1785 Executive Pay Surcharge

Doglio, Berry

Imposes a tax surcharge on companies with high CEO-to-worker pay ratios.

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

HB 1786 Public Safety Financing

Volz, Griffey, Low

Expands allowable uses of local infrastructure financing revenues to include public safety facilities.

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

HB 1791 Real Estate Excise Tax

Paul, Low

Expands local government flexibility in using real estate excise tax revenues for affordable housing, community services, and capital project maintenance.

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

HB 1805 Children's Services Funding

Tharinger, Ramel, Bernbaum, Ormsby, Stonier, Fosse, Callan, Mena, Doglio, Simmons, Lekanoff, Macri, Thomas, Bergquist, Leavitt

Authorizes counties to impose a 0.01% sales tax to fund services for children and families.

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

HB 1806 Fishing Tax Revenue

Tharinger, Mcentire, Lekanoff, Bernbaum, Ramel

Redirects a portion of the enhanced food fish excise tax revenue to municipalities where commercial fish landings occur.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1780 Healthcare Title Restrictions

Marshall

Prohibits nurse practitioners and physician assistants from using the title "doctor" in clinical settings.

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

HB 1784 Medical Assistant Orders

Marshall, Simmons

Expands medical assistants' scope of practice to include entering and approving health care orders under supervision.

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

HB 1792 Nursing Assistant Regulation

Obras, Stonier

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

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

HB 1809 Behavioral Health Training

Nance, Griffey, Davis

Enhances first responder and co-responder capacity to address behavioral health emergencies through training, certification, and reimbursement.

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

HB 1811 Co-Response Services

Salahuddin, Davis

Integrates co-response teams into emergency and behavioral health systems while expanding protections and support for co-response professionals.

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 HOUSING (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1800 Homelessness Grant Oversight

Graham, Burnett, Griffey, Stuebe

Establishes accountability and reporting requirements for homeless housing and assistance grants.

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

HB 1808 Affordable Homeownership Loans

Zahn, Low, Parshley, Thomas, Scott

Establishes a revolving loan fund to support nonprofit developers in creating permanently affordable homeownership for low-income households.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO LABOR & WORKPLACE STANDARDS (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1779 Agricultural Overtime Exception

Dufault, Mendoza

Allows agricultural employers to designate up to 26 weeks annually during which employees can work up to 50 hours without overtime pay.

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

HB 1788 Workers' Compensation Benefits

Richards, Bronoske

Revises workers' compensation benefit calculations and payment structures for injured workers, dependents, and legal custodians.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1798 Pension Board Designees

Volz

Allows county auditors and treasurers to appoint designees to serve on firefighters' pension boards.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION & WORKFORCE (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1777 Apprenticeship Program Reforms

Schmidt, Walen, Reed, Rule, Tharinger, Ybarra, Nance, Doglio, Pollet, Gregerson, Reeves, Stonier, Griffey, Eslick, Volz, Dent, Stuebe, Ley, Klicker, Mendoza, Schmick, Connors, Rude, Keaton, Couture

Streamlines the approval process for apprenticeship programs and limits competitor objections.

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

HB 1783 Law Enforcement Education

Mendoza, Springer, Corry, Dufault, Jacobsen, Manjarrez, Orcutt, Dent

Allows law enforcement officers to receive honoraria for delivering presentations in criminal justice and related college courses.

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 STATE GOVERNMENT & TRIBAL RELATIONS (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1781 Campaign Finance Enforcement

Marshall, Barkis

Standardizes Public Disclosure Commission enforcement processes and prohibits consideration of partisan affiliation in complaint resolutions.

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

HB 1782 Campaign Finance Reporting

Marshall, Barkis

Adjusts campaign finance reporting deadlines and requirements for pre-election contributions and expenditures.

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 TRANSPORTATION (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1774 Highway Land Leasing

Fey

Allows WSDOT to lease unused highway land for community purposes based on social, environmental, and economic benefits.

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

NOT YET INTRODUCED.

HB 1812 Anesthesia Service Reimbursement

Rule, Caldier

Prohibits insurers from imposing time-based limits on anesthesia services and mandates equitable reimbursement for providers.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1813 Medicaid Crisis Services

Macri

Transfers responsibility for Medicaid behavioral health crisis services from Managed Care Organizations to Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organizations.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1814 Trail Development Exemption

Fitzgibbon, Duerr

Exempts certain urban trail projects from SEPA compliance while requiring tribal consultation.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1815 Prison Riot Resentencing

Peterson, Cortes

Allows vacating convictions and resentencing for prison riot offenses committed in DCYF-operated facilities.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1816 Civilian Crisis Teams

Scott

Authorizes large cities to establish civilian crisis response teams independent of law enforcement for certain 911 calls.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1817 School Sexual Assault

Scott, Pollet

Enhances support for K-12 sexual assault survivors through improved reporting, training, and resources.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1818 Subdivision Process Modernization

Penner, Parshley, Klicker, Nance, Stuebe, Barkis, Barnard, Low

Streamlines and modernizes subdivision processes by consolidating approvals, mandating administrative review, and preempting conflicting local regulations.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1819 Electric Transmission Upgrades

Barnard, Doglio

Incentivizes the use of advanced conductors and streamlines permitting for transmission line upgrades.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1820 Child Influencer Protections

Reeves

Establishes compensation and deletion rights for minors featured in monetized family vlog content.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1821 Prevailing Wage Oversight

Cortes, Stonier

Expands oversight of prevailing wage laws by broadening "interested party" eligibility and granting access to payroll records.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1822 Driver Safety Education

Low

Requires driver's license applicants under 26 to complete an online course on work zone and first responder safety.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1823 Transportation Improvement Board

Low

Expands access to transportation improvement funds and updates Transportation Improvement Board programs and terminology.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1824 Birthing Center Licensure

Barnard

Exempts accredited birthing centers from initial on-site inspections under specific conditions.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1825 Grizzly Bear Management

Springer, Fitzgibbon

Repeals restrictions on grizzly bear transplantation and management in Washington State.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1826 Mobility Device Repairs

Gregerson, Farivar

Requires manufacturers of mobility devices to provide repair resources to independent repair providers and equipment owners.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1827 Justice-Involved Education

Callan, Mcentire

Extends the timeline and expands requirements for OSPI to oversee education services for justice-involved students.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1828 Plasma Donation Staffing

Obras, Stonier

Expands medical assistant-EMTs' scope of practice to include working as physician substitutes in plasma donation centers.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1829 Tribal Warrant Enforcement

Lekanoff

Enhances recognition and enforcement of tribal court warrants by state authorities.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1830 Background Check Requirements

Richards, Rude

Expands and clarifies background check requirements for individuals with unsupervised access to children or persons with developmental disabilities.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1831 Wage Disclosure Enforcement

Springer, Walen

Establishes a safe harbor for employers to correct noncompliant wage disclosure postings before facing penalties.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1832 Student Literacy Reform

Keaton, Rude

Mandates evidence-based literacy programs and accountability measures to improve student performance in reading and math.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1833 AI Innovation Grants

Keaton, Barnard

Establishes a grant program to fund innovative and ethical artificial intelligence projects with statewide benefits.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1834 Online Child Protections

Callan, Paul

Establishes protections for minors from harmful online practices and data misuse.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1835 Cannabis Licensing Zoning

Burnett, Graham, Ley, Abell

Aligns cannabis licensing decisions with local zoning laws and expands local and tribal authority in the licensing process.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1836 Local Journalism Grants

Ramel, Mena, Tharinger, Stonier, Peterson, Parshley, Thai, Doglio, Taylor, Farivar

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

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1837 Intercity Passenger Rail

Reed

Establishes performance targets and reporting requirements for improving Amtrak Cascades intercity passenger rail service.

Not yet introduced (H).

REFERRED TO APPROPRIATIONS.

HB 1101 Vehicular Homicide Reclassification

Jacobsen, Klicker

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

Referred to Appropriations (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

Preempts local zoning barriers to expedite permitting and development of supportive and emergency housing.

Referred to Appropriations (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.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1233 Voluntary Prison Labor

Simmons, Scott, Peterson, Davis, Ormsby, Hill

Mandates voluntary participation in work programs for incarcerated individuals and ensures fair compensation and protections against punitive measures.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1380 Homelessness Regulation Framework

Gregerson, Peterson, Parshley, Simmons, Alvarado, Pollet, Macri, Hill, Ormsby

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

REFERRED TO CAPITAL BUDGET.

HB 1461 Procurement Rules Standardization

Stearns, Barnard

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

Referred to Capital Budget (H).

REFERRED TO RULES 2 REVIEW.

HB 1061 Residential Driveway Parking

Low, Jacobsen

Allows local governments to permit residents to park across their own driveways under certain conditions.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1061 Residential Driveway Parking

Low, Jacobsen

Allows residential property owners to park across their driveways with local approval.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1066 Regulated Substances Dashboard

Reeves, Morgan, Wylie, Davis

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1104 Engineering Registration Updates

Waters, Bernbaum, Reeves

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1104 Professional Engineers Licensing

Waters, Bernbaum, Reeves

Modernizes regulations for professional engineers and land surveyors in Washington State.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1296 Student Rights Protections

Stonier, Macri, Lekanoff, Doglio, Berry, Salahuddin, Davis, Ramel, Obras, Reed, Ormsby, Scott, Nance, Bergquist, Fitzgibbon, Parshley, Alvarado, Kloba, Pollet, Peterson, Fey, Simmons, Hill, Fosse

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1296 Student and Parental Rights

Stonier, Macri, Lekanoff, Doglio, Berry, Salahuddin, Davis, Ramel, Obras, Reed, Ormsby, Scott, Nance, Bergquist, Fitzgibbon, Parshley, Alvarado, Kloba, Pollet, Peterson, Fey, Simmons, Hill, Fosse

Expands student protections, parental rights, and employee safeguards in public education.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1317 Youth Sentencing Reform

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1371 Disabled Veteran Parking

Orcutt, Klicker, Couture, Jacobsen, Leavitt, Ley, Simmons, Shavers, Dufault

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1371 Disabled Veteran Parking

Orcutt, Klicker, Couture, Jacobsen, Leavitt, Ley, Simmons, Shavers, Dufault

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

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

HB 1217 Rent Stabilization Measures

Alvarado, Macri, Ramel, Peterson, Berry, Mena, Thai, Reed, Obras, Farivar, Parshley, Ortiz-Self, Cortes, Duerr, Street, Berg, Taylor, Fitzgibbon, Doglio, Timmons, Tharinger, Fosse, Gregerson, Simmons, Wylie, Pollet, Kloba, Nance, Davis, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Bergquist, Scott, Stonier, Hill

Implements rent stabilization and tenant protections in Washington.

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

HB 1217 Rent Stabilization Measures

Alvarado, Macri, Ramel, Peterson, Berry, Mena, Thai, Reed, Obras, Farivar, Parshley, Ortiz-Self, Cortes, Duerr, Street, Berg, Taylor, Fitzgibbon, Doglio, Timmons, Tharinger, Fosse, Gregerson, Simmons, Wylie, Pollet, Kloba, Nance, Davis, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Bergquist, Scott, Stonier, Hill

Caps annual rent increases at 7% and strengthens tenant protections under Washington’s landlord-tenant laws.

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

HB 1338 School Funding Adjustments

Berg, Bergquist, Ramel, Stonier, Santos, Tharinger, Taylor, Alvarado, Wylie, Berry, Nance, Ryu, Donaghy, Street, Goodman, Doglio, Mena, Kloba, Pollet, Paul, Walen, Shavers, Duerr, Davis, Salahuddin, Macri, Reed, Callan, Fosse

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

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

HB 1404 Universal Free School Meals

Berg, Rude, Leavitt, Stonier, Simmons, Davis, Berry, Mena, Stearns, Thai, Walen, Rule, Ryu, Parshley, Peterson, Reed, Paul, Gregerson, Alvarado, Reeves, Goodman, Cortes, Obras, Fey, Salahuddin, Springer, Bernbaum, Fosse, Pollet, Street, Hill, Macri, Timmons, Scott

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

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

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY SAFETY AT 1:30 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

HB 1113 Misdemeanor Charge Dismissal

Farivar, Goodman, Simmons, Taylor, Macri, Scott, Fosse, Street, Reed, Senn, Berry, Alvarado, Morgan, Mena, Peterson, Stonier, Walen, Pollet, Wylie, Cortes, Obras, Gregerson, Ormsby, Bergquist, Salahuddin, Hill

Allows dismissal of misdemeanor charges upon compliance with court-ordered conditions.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1180 Sex Offender Registration

Farivar, Goodman, Reed, Obras, Simmons, Ormsby, Hill

Reclassifies and refines penalties for failure to register as a sex offender.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1220 Behavioral Health Assault Exceptions

Farivar, Macri, Reed, Obras, Doglio, Simmons, Pollet, Davis, Ormsby, Salahuddin, Hill

Exempts individuals in behavioral health crises from third-degree assault charges against healthcare professionals.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1252 Pretrial Release Conditions

Davis, Griffey, Couture

Tightens pretrial release conditions by establishing rebuttable presumptions and requiring detailed judicial documentation.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1484 Rape Pregnancy Sentencing

Salahuddin, Davis, Duerr, Doglio, Ryu, Reed, Parshley

Expands aggravating circumstances for exceptional sentences to include pregnancies resulting from rape of adult victims.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1604 Transgender Jail Searches

Salahuddin, Walen, Peterson, Farivar, Ramel, Gregerson, Parshley, Reed, Ormsby, Kloba, Duerr, Hill

Establishes standards for respectful and gender-appropriate searches of transgender, intersex, and gender nonconforming individuals in local jails.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

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

HB 1051 IEP Meeting Recordings

Walsh, Penner, Jacobsen, Couture

Allows parents or guardians to audio record IEP team meetings without consent from other participants.

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

HB 1257 Special Education Extension

Pollet, Couture, Taylor, Callan, Simmons, Penner, Wylie, Kloba, Timmons, Bergquist, Salahuddin

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

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

HB 1273 Dual Credit Programs

Paul, Eslick, Salahuddin, Bergquist, Reed, Nance, Timmons, Pollet, Fey, Simmons

Enhances access to career and technical education dual credit programs.

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

HB 1651 Teacher Preparation Pathways

Ortiz-Self, Reed, Eslick

Establishes teacher residency and apprenticeship programs while updating certification terminology and related statutes.

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

HB 1676 Charter School Reassignment

Rude, Springer

Limits the total number of operational charter schools to 24 while allowing reassignment of inactive charter contracts.

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

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

HB 1607 Beverage Container Recycling

Stonier, Waters, Fitzgibbon, Peterson, Ramel, Parshley, Reed, Reeves, Kloba, Duerr, Zahn, Fosse

Establishes a statewide recycling refund program for beverage containers with extended producer responsibility requirements.

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

HB 1673 Electric Transmission Infrastructure

Ramel, Doglio, Berry, Reed, Ormsby, Parshley

Establishes a state office to plan and coordinate electric transmission infrastructure improvements.

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

HB 1690 Water and Sewer Infrastructure

Wylie, Berry, Fosse, Hunt, Parshley, Fey, Doglio, Berg, Scott, Pollet, Nance, Stonier, Duerr

Requires ongoing assessment of water and sewer infrastructure needs statewide.

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

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

HB 1500 Resale Certificate Requirements

Reed, Entenman, Gregerson, Peterson, Fosse, Farivar, Doglio, Alvarado, Hill, Berry, Simmons, Ormsby, Macri

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

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

HB 1501 Association Inquiry Responses

Reed, Entenman, Gregerson, Peterson, Fosse, Farivar, Doglio, Alvarado, Hill, Berry, Lekanoff, Simmons, Ormsby, Macri

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

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

HB 1542 Senior Independent Housing

Reeves, Peterson

Establishes resident rights and oversight mechanisms for senior independent housing.

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

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

HB 1605 WSP Retention Incentives

Fey, Barkis, Leavitt, Shavers, Bronoske, Schmidt, Ormsby, Davis, Timmons

Establishes a retention incentive and clarifies the longevity bonus program for senior Washington State Patrol personnel.

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

HB 1616 Ferry Passenger Conduct

Reed, Berry, Ramel, Parshley, Leavitt, Bernbaum, Thai, Ormsby, Ryu, Nance

Expands unlawful transit conduct rules to include Washington State Ferries.

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

HB 1643 Utility Relocation Costs

Barkis

Expands authority to require utility franchise holders to pay for facility relocation during public roadway projects tied to private development agreements.

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

HB 1653 Impounded Vehicle Assistance

Donaghy, Barkis, Low, Parshley, Ramel, Obras, Kloba, Shavers, Fosse, Berg, Taylor, Eslick, Ormsby, Gregerson, Simmons

Establishes a program to assist indigent vehicle owners in reclaiming impounded vehicles by compensating tow truck operators.

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

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

SB 5637 Civics and Media Literacy

Fortunato

Expands civics education requirements to include media literacy and voter engagement topics.

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 5641 Blood Donation Education

Harris

Expands high school health education to include blood donation awareness alongside bone marrow donation.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY.

SB 5628 Lead in Cookware

Harris, Shewmake

Expands restrictions on lead in cookware and utensils to protect public health.

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 5630 Agricultural Fuel Exemptions

Dozier

Provides financial support for exempt agricultural fuel users and makes their fuel transportation exemption permanent.

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 5634 Community Solar Expansion

Lovelett

Expands access to community solar projects with incentives for low-income participation and labor standards for larger projects.

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 5640 Energy Facility Water Use

Boehnke

Requires energy facility applicants to provide detailed water supply plans, conservation measures, and mitigation strategies during certification.

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

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

SB 5629 Prosthetic Coverage Mandate

Harris

Mandates health insurance coverage for prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces.

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 5642 Maternal and Cancer Care

Torres

Improves Medicaid maternal health and cancer screening outcomes through performance measures, incentives, and accountability mechanisms.

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 5639 Homicide Victim Tuition

Christian

Expands tuition waivers to children of homicide victims who were subject to dependency proceedings.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO HUMAN SERVICES.

SB 5643 Juvenile Fatality Reviews

Christian

Expands child fatality and near fatality reviews to include youth and individuals in juvenile rehabilitation.

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 LAW & JUSTICE.

SB 5632 Health Care Confidentiality

Hansen

Expands protections against out-of-state enforcement of laws targeting lawful health care services in Washington.

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 5644 Gift Card Crimes

Wagoner

Creates specific offenses and penalties for theft, fraud, and misuse of gift cards.

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 5646 Assault on Outreach Workers

Harris

Expands third-degree assault protections to include outreach workers.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

SB 5633 Subdivision Law Overhaul

Lovelett

Overhauls subdivision laws to streamline land division processes and promote housing supply.

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

SB 5635 Alternative Sewage Systems

Christian

Mandates approval of advanced alternative on-site sewage systems near phosphorus-impaired water bodies if strict treatment and environmental standards are met.

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

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

SB 5631 Back Country Rescue

Goehner, Wagoner

Establishes a grant program to support back country search and rescue operations and volunteers.

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 5636 Mount St. Helens License Plates

Cortes

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

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

SB 5649 Supply Chain Infrastructure

Liias, King, Chapman, Torres, Wilson, J., Boehnke

Establishes a program to fund and prioritize supply chain infrastructure projects for public and tribal ports.

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 5638 Hospital Executive Tax

Saldaña

Imposes a tax on excessive hospital executive compensation to fund health care access and equity programs.

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 5645 Estate Tax Allocation

Braun

Redirects a portion of excess estate tax revenues to fund services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

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 5647 Affordable Housing Exemption

Alvarado

Creates a real estate excise tax exemption for the sale of affordable ownership housing by nonprofit developers.

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 5648 ABLE Program Expansion

Braun

Enhances participation in the ABLE program by reducing fees, providing financial incentives, and expanding eligibility.

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).

ON MOTION, REFERRED TO RULES COMMITTEE FOR SECOND READING.

SB 5104 Immigration Status Coercion

Hasegawa, Bateman, Conway, Nobles, Saldaña, Stanford, Valdez, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Prohibits workplace coercion based on immigration status and establishes penalties for violations.

On motion, referred to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5282 Missing Children Oversight

Wellman, Dhingra, Frame, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Riccelli, Saldaña, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Establishes an advisory board to oversee and evaluate the Missing and Exploited Children Task Force.

On motion, referred to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5282 Missing Children Task Force

Wellman, Dhingra, Frame, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Riccelli, Saldaña, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

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

On motion, referred to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

PASSED TO RULES COMMITTEE FOR SECOND READING.

SB 5076 Nonspot Shrimp Licensing

Muzzall, Chapman, Cortes, Dozier, Lovelett, Shewmake, Trudeau

Establishes a limited entry licensing framework for the commercial fishing of nonspot shrimp in Puget Sound.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5081 Unattended Vehicle Regulations

Fortunato, Christian, Mccune, Wilson, J.

Clarifies conditions under which a vehicle with a remote starter system is considered unattended.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5142 Eminent Domain Repurchase

Hasegawa, Chapman, Nobles, Schoesler, Wellman

Establishes a right of first refusal for property owners to repurchase land acquired by school districts through eminent domain if not used for its intended purpose.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5142 Eminent Domain Repurchase

Hasegawa, Chapman, Nobles, Schoesler, Wellman

Establishes a right of first refusal for previous property owners when school districts sell or repurpose land acquired through eminent domain or under threat of condemnation.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5165 Wildlife Damage Compensation

Short, Chapman, Dozier, Wagoner, Warnick

Allocates a minimum of 20% of wildlife damage compensation funds to claims from frontier one counties.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5165 Wildlife Damage Compensation

Short, Chapman, Dozier, Wagoner, Warnick

Allocates 20% of wildlife damage compensation funds to frontier counties.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5169 Child Witness Testimony

Nobles, Dhingra, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands admissibility of child statements and use of closed-circuit testimony in cases involving abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and violent offenses.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5170 Land Survey Procedures

Short, Chapman, Dozier

Establishes new notification, consultation, and procedural requirements for DNR land boundary surveys and dispute resolutions on non-aquatic public lands.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5212 Water Rights Adjudication

Shewmake, Short, Chapman, Nobles

Allows water users in WRIA 1 to file adjudication claims for precode water uses while protecting existing water rights.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5212 Precode Water Rights

Shewmake, Short, Chapman, Nobles

Allows filing of adjudication claims for precode water uses in WRIA 1 without certification by the Pollution Control Hearings Board.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5215 Load Securement Regulations

Shewmake, Wellman, Bateman, Trudeau, Valdez, Chapman, Saldaña, Stanford, Orwall, Dhingra, Cleveland, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Mandates securement and covering of vehicle loads on public highways to prevent debris-related accidents.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5215 Vehicle Load Securing

Shewmake, Wellman, Bateman, Trudeau, Valdez, Chapman, Saldaña, Stanford, Orwall, Dhingra, Cleveland, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Strengthens load-securing requirements for vehicles transporting materials on public highways.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5223 Fingerprinting and Identification

Wagoner, Holy, Nobles

Expands fingerprinting and photographing authority for individuals involved in criminal proceedings.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5238 Reckless Driving Expansion

Muzzall, Lovick, Saldaña, Shewmake, Trudeau, Wagoner, Wilson, C.

Expands the definition of reckless driving to include intentionally speeding more than 30 mph over the limit.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5268 Firearm Offense Reclassification

Wagoner, Dozier, Fortunato

Reclassifies unlawful firearm possession as a violent offense.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5268 Firearm Possession Sentencing

Wagoner, Dozier, Fortunato

Expands and later modifies community custody requirements for unlawful firearm possession offenses.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5286 Community Policing Support

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5291 Long-Term Care Reform

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5303 Yakima Basin Water

Warnick, Chapman, Dozier, Nobles, Torres

Extends deadlines and updates provisions for the Yakima River Basin Integrated Water Resource Management Plan.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5303 Yakima Basin Water Plan

Warnick, Chapman, Dozier, Nobles, Torres

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5313 Tenant Rights Protections

Pedersen, Goehner, Cleveland, Hasegawa, Nobles, Valdez

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5323 First Responder Equipment Theft

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

Enhances penalties for theft or possession of first responder equipment.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5343 Wolf-Livestock Management

Short, Chapman, Dozier, Krishnadasan

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5435 Public Bargaining Reorganization

Ramos, King, Nobles, Saldaña

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SJM 8000 Highway Naming Extension

Kauffman, Lovelett, Valdez, Wellman, Liias, Orwall, Hasegawa, Frame, Riccelli, Nobles, Nguyen, Krishnadasan, Stanford, Wilson, C.

Requests the extension of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Way designation along portions of State Routes 900 and 515.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SJM 8000 Highway Naming Extension

Kauffman, Lovelett, Valdez, Wellman, Liias, Orwall, Hasegawa, Frame, Riccelli, Nobles, Nguyen, Krishnadasan, Stanford, Wilson, C.

Requests the extension of Martin Luther King, Jr. Way along specific state routes in Washington to honor Dr. King's legacy.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

REFERRED TO WAYS & MEANS.

SB 5039 Interest Arbitration Rights

Conway, Saldaña, Stanford, Chapman, Hasegawa, Nobles, Valdez, Wellman

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

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5054 Small Winery Tax Exemption

Warnick, Stanford, Boehnke, Chapman, Dozier, Nobles

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

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5062 Child Care Workforce Standards

Stanford, Wilson, C., Saldaña, Trudeau, Conway, Dhingra, Shewmake, Frame, Nobles, Pedersen, Salomon, Valdez

Establishes a board to set minimum compensation and employment standards for child care workers.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5062 Child Care Workforce

Stanford, Wilson, C., Saldaña, Trudeau, Conway, Dhingra, Shewmake, Frame, Nobles, Pedersen, Salomon, Valdez

Establishes a board to set and enforce minimum compensation and employment standards for child care workers.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5101 Hate Crime Protections

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

Expands workplace protections to include victims of hate crimes.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5217 Pregnancy Workplace Protections

Nobles, Lovelett, Hasegawa, Liias, Riccelli, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands pregnancy-related workplace accommodations and establishes a jury service exemption for individuals with infants.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5229 Opioid Overdose Commitment

Wagoner

Expands criteria for civil commitment to include individuals revived from opioid overdoses.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5234 Snowmobile Registration Fees

Shewmake, Nobles

Increases registration fees for snowmobiles and vintage snowmobiles.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5332 Mobile Dwelling Units

Shewmake, Wilson, J., Bateman, Chapman, Nobles, Valdez

Allows mobile dwelling units on residential lots in urban areas under specific conditions.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES AT 1:30 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5391 Sustainable Agriculture Grants

Shewmake, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Saldaña, Valdez

Modifies grant eligibility, prioritization, and carbon metrics under the Sustainable Farms and Fields Program.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5474 Organic Agriculture Expansion

Liias, Muzzall, Chapman, Hasegawa, Nobles, Stanford

Expands support for organic and sustainable agriculture through an action plan, microgrants, and reduced certification costs.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5479 Agritourism Tax Relief

Liias, Chapman, Nobles

Provides tax relief and flexibility for incidental and agritourism uses on open space and agricultural land.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5485 Livestock Inspection Program

Warnick, Chapman, Wilson, J.

Extends the expiration dates for Washington's livestock inspection program and related provisions to 2030.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AT 10:30 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5355 Campus Sexual Misconduct

Orwall, Slatter, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Nobles, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5442 College Promise Program

Riccelli, Christian, Holy, Bateman, Chapman, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Lovick, Nobles, Saldaña, Schoesler, Short, Trudeau, Valdez, Warnick

Establishes a regionally focused pilot program to provide financial assistance for postsecondary education in eastern Washington.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5523 Student Trustee Governance

Riccelli, Lovelett, Slatter, Nobles, Kauffman, Warnick, Trudeau, Hasegawa, Saldaña, Valdez, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Mandates inclusion of student trustees on community and technical college boards and requires student government reporting at higher education board meetings.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

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

SB 5260 Juvenile Transfer Options

Christian, Braun

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

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

SB 5278 Juvenile Offender Transfers

Braun, Christian, Dozier, Wilson, J.

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

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

SB 5296 Juvenile Justice Reform

Wilson, C., Frame, Nobles, Slatter, Trudeau

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

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

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

SB 5090 Professional Engineers Regulation

Liias, Chapman, Dozier, Nobles, Shewmake, Wellman

Modernizes regulations for professional engineers and land surveyors in Washington State.

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

SB 5265 Electrical Inspector Qualifications

King, Boehnke, Chapman, Dozier, Harris

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

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

SB 5378 PFML Grant Expansion

Stanford, Cortes, Harris, Wellman, Slatter, Krishnadasan, Lovelett, Nobles, Valdez

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

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

SB 5459 Call Center Relocations

Stanford, Saldaña, Conway, Hasegawa, Valdez, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Imposes penalties and restrictions on call center employers relocating operations to foreign countries.

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

SB 5525 Layoff Notification Requirements

Cleveland, Saldaña, Hasegawa, Riccelli, Dhingra, Conway, Nobles, Valdez

Establishes state-specific notice and benefit requirements for employees affected by business closures or mass layoffs.

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

SB 5528 EV Installer Certification

Liias, Wilson, J., Lovick, Saldaña, Pedersen, Stanford, Valdez

Mandates EVITP certification for workers installing EV chargers at state-funded facilities.

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

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

SB 5356 Law Enforcement Training

Orwall, Hasegawa, Nobles, Wilson, C.

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

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

SB 5362 Victim Services Funding

Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Salomon, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

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

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

SB 5367 Law Enforcement Grants

Orwall, Conway, Hasegawa

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

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

SB 5453 Public Defense Workforce

Slatter, Torres, Chapman, Frame, Hasegawa, Holy, Saldaña, Valdez

Establishes training programs and a paralegal support pool to address public defense workforce shortages.

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

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

SB 5370 Port Commissioner Terms

Harris, Chapman, Krishnadasan, Lovelett, Nobles

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

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

SB 5461 Rural Housing Density

Lovelett, Short, Chapman, Nobles, Wilson, J.

Allows higher-density residential development in rural LAMIRDs under the Growth Management Act.

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

SB 5554 Historic Landmark Designations

Salomon, Bateman, Goehner, Gildon

Restricts historic landmark designations by requiring a 40-year age minimum and property owner consent for use limitations.

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

SB 5558 Growth Management Deadlines

Goehner, Riccelli, Trudeau, Harris, Dozier, Boehnke, Gildon, Christian, Torres, Short, Holy, Warnick, Krishnadasan, Nobles

Extends the deadline for certain counties and cities to update comprehensive plans under the Growth Management Act.

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

SB 5559 Unit Lot Subdivisions

Lovelett, Nobles, Trudeau

Streamlines the subdivision process in urban growth areas by establishing procedures for unit lot subdivisions.

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

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

SB 5218 Vehicle and Driver Licensing

Nobles, Goehner, Liias, Wellman

Streamlines vehicle and driver licensing laws to align with federal standards and improve administrative efficiency.

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

SB 5287 Ignition Interlock Assistance

Christian, Torres

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

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

SB 5410 Disabled Veteran Parking

Braun, Boehnke, Chapman, Conway, Dozier, King, Liias, Lovick, Salomon, Warnick, Wellman, Wilson, J.

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

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

SB 5417 Vehicle Noise Enforcement

Lovick, King, Orwall, Saldaña

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

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

SB 5462 Vehicle Inspection Exemptions

Braun, Chapman, Wilson, J.

Exempts certain off-road and recreational vehicles from VIN inspection requirements.

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

SB 5464 CDL Eligibility Standards

King, Torres, Chapman, Dozier

Aligns state commercial driver’s license processes with federal motor carrier safety standards on domicile and immigration status.

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

SB 5527 State Patrol Incentives

Ramos, Christian, Krishnadasan, Macewen, Shewmake, Valdez, Lovick, Conway

Establishes a retention incentive and clarifies provisions for Washington State Patrol longevity bonuses.

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

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

SB 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 Ways & Means at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5032 Juvenile Rehabilitation Oversight

Wilson, C., Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles, Trudeau, Wellman

Expands oversight of juvenile rehabilitation facilities by the Office of the Family and Children's Ombuds.

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

SB 5060 Law Enforcement Hiring

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

Establishes a grant program to support law enforcement hiring and staffing in Washington State.

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

SB 5069 Voters' Pamphlet Distribution

Valdez, Dozier, Chapman, Cleveland, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Riccelli

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

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

SB 5079 Overpayment Waiver Policy

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

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

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

SB 5110 Tribal Elder Tuition Waivers

Kauffman, Chapman, Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Lovelett, Nobles, Riccelli, Saldaña, Shewmake, Slatter, Valdez, Wellman

Authorizes tuition waivers for tribal elders at Washington's community and technical colleges.

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

SB 5147 Criminal Insanity Laws

Torres, Dhingra, Frame, Harris, Trudeau

Establishes a task force to review and recommend updates to laws on criminal insanity and competency to stand trial.

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

SB 5147 Criminal Insanity Reform

Torres, Dhingra, Frame, Harris, Trudeau

Establishes a task force to review and reform laws on criminal insanity and competency to stand trial.

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

SB 5266 Juvenile Sentencing Reform

Frame, Wilson, J., Wilson, C., Trudeau, Orwall, Bateman, Hasegawa, Nobles, Valdez

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

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

SB 5266 Juvenile Sentencing Reform

Frame, Wilson, J., Wilson, C., Trudeau, Orwall, Bateman, Hasegawa, Nobles, Valdez

Expands eligibility and support for early release of individuals convicted of crimes committed as minors.

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

SB 5310 Child Care Subsidy Rates

Braun, Boehnke, Christian

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

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

SB 5541 Poverty Reduction Grants

Trudeau, Harris, Valdez, Lovick, Salomon, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Kauffman, Wilson, C., Riccelli, Saldaña, Frame, Nobles, Slatter

Establishes a pilot program to provide $25,000 grants to Washington residents born into poverty for education, homeownership, or entrepreneurship.

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