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 Appropriations at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM (H).

HB 1116 Election Day Recognition

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM (H).

HB 1123 Public Employee Healthcare Reimbursement

Macri, Berry, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Alvarado, Callan, Obras, Farivar, Doglio, Simmons, Wylie, Nance, Berg, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Reeves, Hill

Mandates reimbursement rate caps for hospital and healthcare services for public employees in Washington State.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM (H).

HB 1230 Insurance Rate Transparency

Hackney

Mandates disclosure of detailed rating formulas for experience-rated group disability income insurance to enhance regulatory oversight.

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).

HB 1341 Excise Tax Verification

Wylie

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

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).

HB 1160 Design Review Streamlining

Walen, Ramel, Leavitt, Duerr

Streamlines local government design review processes for housing developments.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 8:00 AM (H). LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H).

HB 1160 Design Review Reform

Walen, Ramel, Leavitt, Duerr

Streamlines local design review processes and aligns middle housing regulations with single-family standards.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 8:00 AM (H). LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H).

HB 1305 Infrastructure Reimbursement Extensions

Donaghy, Duerr

Extends reimbursement periods for property owners funding infrastructure projects.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 8:00 AM (H). LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H).

HB 1406 ADO Funding Adjustments

Barnard, Ryu, Leavitt, Waters, Rule, Ybarra, Schmidt, Ramel, Paul, Reeves, Springer

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 8:00 AM (H). TEDV - Majority; do pass (H).

HB 1838 Financial Aid Expansion

Parshley, Leavitt

Expands eligibility for the Washington College Grant to students in high-demand certificate programs.

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 1845 Cash Assistance Standards

Scott

Establishes minimum payment levels and caps annual increases for certain cash assistance programs.

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 1853 Shared Schoolyards Access

Abbarno, Street, Klicker, Stearns, Ramel, Wylie, Stuebe, Mena, Doglio

Encourages shared community use of public school recreational spaces through policy incentives and funding adjustments.

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 1842 Public Utility Insurance

Steele, Barnard

Authorizes public utility districts to form, own, or use captive insurance companies.

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 1844 Alternative Jet Fuels

Gregerson, Fitzgibbon

Promotes the development and use of alternative jet fuels through grants, tax incentives, and regulatory support.

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 1847 Distributed Energy Development

Doglio, Reed, Parshley, Ramel

Prioritizes distributed renewable energy development on low-conflict lands and structures while supporting agrivoltaic projects and streamlining permitting.

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 1856 Municipal Gas Emissions

Hunt, Callan, Parshley, Scott, Ramel

Creates an alternative compliance pathway for small municipal gas utilities to meet greenhouse gas reduction targets outside the Climate Commitment Act.

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 1849 Prescription Drug Donations

Graham, Griffey, Stuebe, Keaton

Expands eligibility for donated prescription drugs by relaxing expiration date requirements.

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 1840 Middle Housing Expansion

Peterson, Low

Authorizes and streamlines middle housing development in urban and certain rural areas while limiting legal challenges.

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 1858 Deed Recording Fees

Scott

Removes fee exemptions for assignments or substitutions of previously recorded deeds of trust.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1859 Religious Property Housing

Salahuddin, Peterson

Expands opportunities for affordable housing development on properties owned or leased by religious organizations.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1860 Supply Chain Infrastructure

Reed

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

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1861 Smoke Impact Notifications

Dufault

Enhances public notification requirements for smoke impacts from DNR-initiated and silvicultural burns.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1862 Train Length Limits

Santos, Wylie, Reed, Pollet, Doglio, Hackney

Limits the length of trains operating in Washington State to 8,500 feet with enforcement by the UTC.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1863 Cardiac Emergency Preparedness

Rule, Thai

Mandates cardiac emergency response plans, AED access, and staff training in Washington schools.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1864 Non-Emergency Ambulance Transport

Thomas, Griffey

Expands ambulance transport services to non-emergency facilities and requires insurance coverage for such transports.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1865 Child Care Eligibility

Bergquist, Couture, Eslick

Expands child care assistance eligibility to small business employees while delaying previously scheduled income threshold increases.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1866 Nonprofit Grant Advances

Cortes

Establishes a pilot program to provide advance funding to eligible nonprofits awarded state grants.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1867 Affordable Housing Tax

Ramel, Lekanoff, Doglio, Duerr

Allows cities and counties to impose a voter-approved real estate excise tax for affordable housing development.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1868 Athletic Trainer Grants

Schmick

Establishes a matching grant program to help critical access hospitals hire athletic trainers for free student services.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1869 Out-of-State Transit Funding

Ley, Abbarno, Orcutt, Barkis, Stuebe, Burnett, Waters, Walsh, Mcclintock, Klicker, Volz, Manjarrez, Keaton, Dye, Eslick, Dent, Mendoza, Griffey, Schmidt

Prohibits state funding for capital projects benefiting transit agencies in neighboring states.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1870 Public Health Funding

Zahn, Thai, Salahuddin, Macri, Street

Authorizes counties to levy a property tax to fund public health clinics.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1871 Residential Battery Incentives

Hunt, Klicker

Establishes an incentive program to reduce costs and expand adoption of residential battery energy storage systems.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1872 Firearm Exemptions Expansion

Marshall

Expands firearm exemptions for certain individuals, including access to assault weapons and large-capacity magazines.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1873 Child Care Access

Zahn

Expands child care assistance eligibility to include graduate and professional students with reduced or waived copayments.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1874 Textured Hair Training

Morgan, Entenman, Reeves, Hill, Donaghy, Reed, Street, Berg, Taylor, Scott, Thomas, Ryu, Thai, Salahuddin

Requires cosmetology training on the care and styling of textured hair.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1431 Rental Car Fees

Santos, Reeves, Pollet, Ormsby

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

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

HB 1453 Stolen Copper Penalties

Griffey, Couture, Caldier, Davis, Nance, Scott, Simmons

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

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

HB 1171 Attorney Reporting Exemption

Pollet, Goodman

Exempts higher education institution attorneys from mandated child abuse reporting when obtained through legal representation.

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

HB 1322 Juvenile Justice Reform

Goodman, Cortes, Simmons, Reed, Ormsby, Salahuddin, Nance, Doglio

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

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

HB 1385 Fingerprint Background Checks

Taylor, Burnett, Leavitt, Ley, Davis, Reeves, Obras, Salahuddin, Wylie

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

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

HB 1570 Student Employee Bargaining

Timmons, Fosse, Berry, Taylor, Parshley, Berg, Cortes, Stonier, Scott, Reed, Peterson, Ryu, Obras, Gregerson, Macri, Nance, Mena, Goodman, Reeves, Ramel, Shavers, Simmons, Doglio, Pollet, Salahuddin

Expands collective bargaining rights to certain student employees at four public universities.

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

HB 1622 AI Collective Bargaining

Parshley, Doglio, Fosse, Ramel, Ortiz-Self, Bergquist, Couture, Timmons, Obras, Reed, Bronoske, Bernbaum, Low, Nance, Schmidt, Simmons, Cortes, Stonier, Farivar, Scott, Peterson, Macri, Paul, Mena, Tharinger, Stearns, Berry, Donaghy, Gregerson, Taylor, Goodman, Hill, Kloba, Fitzgibbon, Salahuddin, Caldier, Thai, Fey, Davis, Shavers, Santos, Hunt, Griffey, Richards, Duerr, Zahn, Thomas

Requires collective bargaining over public employers' adoption or modification of AI technologies affecting employment conditions.

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

HB 1557 Guaranteed College Admissions

Reed, Salahuddin, Scott, Morgan, Street, Ramel, Walen, Macri, Berry, Obras, Bernbaum, Fosse, Mena, Bergquist, Ortiz-Self, Lekanoff, Duerr, Ryu, Leavitt, Gregerson, Parshley, Kloba, Goodman, Peterson, Zahn, Pollet, Doglio

Establishes a guaranteed admissions program for eligible high school students at participating public higher education institutions.

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

HB 1565 Dual Enrollment Scholarships

Paul, Pollet, Ramel, Reed, Santos, Doglio, Fosse

Expands and makes permanent the Washington Dual Enrollment Scholarship program.

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

HB 1587 Local Scholarship Programs

Bergquist, Rude, Reed, Pollet, Reeves, Zahn, Timmons, Doglio, Salahuddin, Nance

Encourages local governments to create scholarship programs under the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship framework.

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

HB 1196 Voting Rights Restoration

Simmons, Mena, Ryu, Ormsby, Hill

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

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

HB 1710 Voting Rights Preclearance

Mena, Salahuddin, Gregerson, Berg, Reeves, Cortes, Stonier, Timmons, Thomas, Reed, Hill, Berry, Simmons, Parshley, Farivar, Zahn, Fosse, Peterson, Goodman, Street, Doglio, Scott, Pollet, Nance, Ormsby, Ryu, Macri, Ramel, Obras

Establishes a preclearance process for voting-related changes in jurisdictions with histories of discrimination or disparities.

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

HB 1058 Freight Railroad Incentives

Barkis, Leavitt, Corry, Fey, Connors, Simmons, Orcutt, Street, Griffey, Reed, Ybarra, Nance, Low, Bernbaum, Cortes, Springer, Santos, Ryu, Schmidt, Marshall, Jacobsen, Richards, Callan, Doglio, Timmons, Barnard, Berg, Salahuddin, Reeves, Donaghy

Incentivizes improvements in freight railroad infrastructure through tax credits and exemptions.

Referred to Appropriations (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.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1182 Parks Employee Arbitration

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

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1208 Salmon Recovery Permitting

Tharinger, Ryu, Ramel, Doglio, Nance, Lekanoff, Hill

Makes permanent and expands the streamlined permitting process for salmon recovery projects.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1360 Quantum Technology Development

Ryu, Shavers, Parshley, Entenman, Ortiz-Self, Nance

Promotes quantum technology development through an advisory committee, grant program, and public disclosure exemptions.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1360 Quantum Technology Development

Ryu, Shavers, Parshley, Entenman, Ortiz-Self, Nance

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1437 Sustainable Tourism Funding

Walen, Ryu, Donaghy, Reed, Barkis, Paul, Nance, Bernbaum, Cortes

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1060 Newspaper Tax Exemptions

Santos, Orcutt, Shavers, Duerr

Mandates annual tax performance reporting for newspaper and digital content tax exemptions.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1321 Out-of-State Militias

Mena, Ortiz-Self, Parshley, Berry, Reeves, Walen, Gregerson, Ryu, Alvarado, Street, Simmons, Reed, Ormsby, Macri, Ramel, Tharinger, Pollet, Nance, Cortes, Doglio, Scott

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1321 Interstate Military Entry

Mena, Ortiz-Self, Parshley, Berry, Reeves, Walen, Gregerson, Ryu, Alvarado, Street, Simmons, Reed, Ormsby, Macri, Ramel, Tharinger, Pollet, Nance, Cortes, Doglio, Scott

Restricts entry of armed out-of-state military forces without the governor's approval.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1003 Eviction Notice Procedures

Abbarno, Barkis, Jacobsen, Connors, Peterson, Hill

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1018 Fusion Energy Certification

Shavers, Ryu, Barnard, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Leavitt, Bronoske, Tharinger, Gregerson, Peterson, Wylie

Expands eligibility for site certification to include fusion energy facilities.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (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.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1054 Ferry Maintenance Contracts

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

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1066 Regulated Substances Dashboard

Reeves, Morgan, Wylie, Davis

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1066 Substance Use Data

Reeves, Morgan, Wylie, Davis

Requires the Liquor and Cannabis Board to create a public dashboard tracking data on regulated substances.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1069 Supplemental Retirement Bargaining

Fosse, Low, Peterson, Griffey, Bronoske, Timmons, Nance, Goodman, Cortes, Volz, Ormsby, Scott, Mena, Davis, Macri, Stonier, Alvarado, Doglio, Bernbaum, Ryu, Ramel, Berry, Reed, Callan, Obras, Farivar, Ortiz-Self, Simmons, Street, Pollet, Fey, Berg, Lekanoff, Salahuddin, Reeves, Donaghy, Hill

Allows collective bargaining over contributions to supplemental retirement benefits.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1142 Caregiver Training Requirements

Macri, Ryu, Reed, Callan, Farivar, Simmons, Street, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Reeves, Hill, Tharinger

Standardizes training requirements for long-term care workers providing in-home care for spouses or domestic partners.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1142 Long-term Care Training

Macri, Ryu, Reed, Callan, Farivar, Simmons, Street, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Reeves, Hill, Tharinger

Standardizes training and certification requirements for long-term care workers providing in-home care to family members, including spouses or domestic partners.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1149 Animal Cruelty Prevention

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

Enhances penalties and enforcement for animal cruelty and fighting.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1149 Animal Cruelty Prevention

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

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1209 Sodium Nitrite Regulation

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

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1209 Sodium Nitrite Restrictions

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

Restricts the sale and labeling of high-concentration sodium nitrite to prevent misuse and reduce suicides.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1253 Utility Joint Agreements Expansion

Ybarra, Doglio

Expands collaboration opportunities for consumer-owned utilities in developing renewable energy and storage projects.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1253 Utility Joint Agreements

Ybarra, Doglio

Expands consumer-owned utilities' authority to develop and partner on renewable energy and energy storage projects.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1270 Local Government Retirement Enrollment

Bronoske, Ryu, Mena, Reed, Jacobsen, Paul, Duerr, Kloba, Macri, Simmons

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1298 Student Athlete Insurance

Berg, Reed, Wylie, Fosse, Ryu, Callan, Street, Morgan, Simmons, Leavitt, Salahuddin, Macri, Nance, Donaghy, Doglio, Timmons, Scott

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1300 Professional Licensing Funds

Donaghy, Reeves, Ormsby

Consolidates professional licensing accounts into the business and professions account.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1349 Pension Service Credit

Griffey, Bronoske, Bergquist, Couture, Rule, Ormsby, Hill, Nance

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (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.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1311 Gray Wolf Reclassification

Engell, Dye, Rude, Waters, Abell, Schmick, Springer

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

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

HB 1114 Respiratory Therapy Licensure Compact

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

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

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

HB 1144 Superior Court Judges

Lekanoff, Low, Ramel, Shavers, Paul

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

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

HB 1162 Health Care Workplace Safety

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

Strengthens workplace violence prevention requirements for health care settings.

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

HB 1162 Healthcare Workplace Safety

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

Mandates comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans in health care settings.

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

HB 1428 Criminal Justice Funding

Rule, Richards, Timmons, Walen, Bergquist, Shavers, Pollet, Leavitt

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

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

HB 1435 Law enforcement hiring

Abell, Richards, Corry, Schmidt, Klicker, Paul, Low, Connors, Rude, Caldier, Mendoza, Jacobsen, Davis, Ley, Barkis, Springer, Schmick, Nance, Bernbaum, Manjarrez, Engell, Dufault, Pollet

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

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

HB 1552 Real Estate Research

Peterson, Low, Reed, Ormsby, Hill

Extends funding and operations of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research through 2035.

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

HB 1359 Criminal Insanity Reform

Thai, Abbarno, Eslick, Goodman, Davis

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

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

HB 1504 Firearm Liability Insurance

Reeves, Doglio, Davis, Reed, Ormsby, Ramel, Pollet, Thai

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

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

HB 1518 Collision Liability Standards

Reed, Doglio

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

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

HB 1433 Psychedelic Regulation Framework

Macri, Couture, Ramel, Griffey, Lekanoff, Ormsby, Nance, Walen, Cortes, Fosse, Doglio, Reeves, Goodman, Mcentire, Bernbaum, Waters, Street, Pollet, Gregerson, Rude, Simmons, Berry, Fitzgibbon, Parshley, Peterson, Reed, Farivar, Tharinger, Hill

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

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

HB 1546 Radiologic Technologist Supervision

Parshley, Schmick, Ryu, Macri

Allows radiologic technologists to perform IV contrast procedures under general supervision.

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

HB 1566 Prior Authorization Reform

Rule, Marshall, Shavers, Pollet, Kloba

Regulates prior authorization processes and limits the use of AI in health care coverage decisions.

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

HB 1567 Health Administrator Licensure

Stonier, Fosse, Salahuddin, Macri, Mena, Berry, Obras, Taylor, Reed, Stearns, Nance, Gregerson, Ortiz-Self, Hill, Scott, Farivar, Peterson, Ryu, Parshley, Cortes, Simmons, Ormsby, Doglio, Pollet

Establishes licensure requirements for health care administrators in Washington hospitals.

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

HB 1571 Occupational Disease Presumption

Bronoske, Low, Parshley, Doglio, Pollet, Reed, Nance

Broadens the presumption of heart problems as occupational diseases for firefighters and law enforcement officers.

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

HB 1619 Dockworker Paid Leave

Parshley, Low, Fitzgibbon, Berry, Reed, Fosse

Clarifies paid family leave premium reporting responsibilities for employer representatives of dockworkers under collective bargaining agreements.

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

HB 1458 Embodied Carbon Reduction

Duerr, Doglio, Hunt, Mena, Berry, Reed, Ramel, Parshley, Peterson, Scott, Pollet, Hill

Establishes embodied carbon reduction requirements for large building projects.

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

SB 5191 Dockworker Premium Collection

Conway, Chapman, Cleveland, Nobles, Stanford

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

1st substitute bill substituted (LC 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5181 Parental Education Rights

Wilson, C., Pedersen, Dhingra, Frame, Liias, Lovick, Nobles, Stanford, Trudeau, Wellman

Expands parental rights and access to educational materials and records in public schools.

1st substitute bill substituted (EDU 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5071 Controlled Substance Endangerment

Braun, Dhingra, Christian, Dozier, Fortunato, Gildon, King, Krishnadasan, Mccune, Wagoner, Warnick, Wilson, J.

Broadens liability for endangerment with controlled substances by changing the mental state requirement and expanding substance scope.

1st substitute bill substituted (LAW 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 42; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5071 Fentanyl Exposure Endangerment

Braun, Dhingra, Christian, Dozier, Fortunato, Gildon, King, Krishnadasan, Mccune, Wagoner, Warnick, Wilson, J.

Expands the crime of endangerment with a controlled substance to include fentanyl exposure and lowers the mental state requirement to recklessness.

1st substitute bill substituted (LAW 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 42; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5093 Pregnancy Loss Reporting

Dhingra, Wellman, Cleveland, Bateman, Pedersen, Wilson, C., Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Salomon, Slatter, Stanford, Valdez

Modifies handling and reporting of pregnancy loss in detention facilities.

1st substitute bill substituted (LAW 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5093 Pregnancy Loss Protections

Dhingra, Wellman, Cleveland, Bateman, Pedersen, Wilson, C., Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Salomon, Slatter, Stanford, Valdez

Removes punitive provisions and reporting requirements related to pregnancy outcomes to prevent criminalization and ensure dignity for individuals experiencing pregnancy loss.

1st substitute bill substituted (LAW 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5105

Orwall, Christian, Dhingra, Nobles, Salomon, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Expands criminal prohibitions to include AI-generated and digitally fabricated depictions of minors in sexually explicit conduct.

1st substitute bill substituted (LAW 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5178 Sodium Nitrite Regulation

Trudeau, Harris, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Orwall, Pedersen, Salomon, Shewmake

Regulates the sale and labeling of sodium nitrite to prevent misuse and enhance public safety.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services & Trade at 8:00 AM (S). BFT - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

SB 5451 Quantum technology development

Slatter, Boehnke, Nobles, Shewmake, Stanford

Promotes economic development of quantum technologies through an advisory committee and a grant program.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services & Trade at 8:00 AM (S). BFT - Majority; do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

SB 5009 Student Transportation Vehicles

Braun, Wellman, Bateman, Christian, Conway, Cortes, Dozier, Gildon, Harris, King, Krishnadasan, Lovelett, Nobles, Schoesler, Shewmake, Short, Slatter, Wagoner, Warnick, Wilson, J.

Expands allowable vehicle types for student transportation and adjusts related funding, reporting, and driver requirements.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S). EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5025 Educational Interpreter Standards

Lovick, Nobles, Salomon, Trudeau, Valdez, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Establishes certification standards for educational interpreters serving deaf and deaf-blind students.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S). EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S).

SB 5025 Educational Interpreter Certification

Lovick, Nobles, Salomon, Trudeau, Valdez, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Establishes certification standards and requirements for educational interpreters in public schools.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S). EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (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.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S). EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

SB 5123 School Anti-Discrimination Protections

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

Expands anti-discrimination protections in public schools to include new categories and updated definitions.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S). EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

SB 5177 Inclusive Education Training

Nobles, Wilson, C., Hasegawa, Lovelett, Orwall, Trudeau, Valdez

Enhances inclusivity of professional development resources for school staff by incorporating experiences of marginalized and underrepresented groups.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S). EDU - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S). HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5082 Foster Youth Housing

Wilson, C., Bateman, Cleveland, Cortes, Frame, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Liias, Lovelett, Nobles, Orwall, Salomon, Trudeau, Valdez, Wellman

Establishes a housing assistance program for youth in extended foster care to prevent homelessness and support their transition to independence.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S). HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

SB 5149 Early Childhood Courts Expansion

Cortes, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Saldaña, Salomon, Shewmake, Wilson, C.

Expands eligibility and support for Washington's early childhood court program to include children under six and at-risk families.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S). HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S).

SB 5149 Early Childhood Courts

Cortes, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Saldaña, Salomon, Shewmake, Wilson, C.

Expands eligibility for the Early Childhood Court Program to include children under six years old.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S). HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S).

SB 5219 Partial Confinement Reform

Wilson, C., Frame, Lovick, Nobles, Wellman

Extends partial confinement duration and modifies eligibility criteria for rehabilitation programs.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S). HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

SB 5219 Partial Confinement Reform

Wilson, C., Frame, Lovick, Nobles, Wellman

Expands partial confinement programs and mandates substance use disorder evaluations and treatment for eligible incarcerated individuals.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S). HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

SB 5231 Inmate Communication Services

Hansen, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles, Pedersen, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Mandates free communication services and tablets for incarcerated individuals while enhancing transparency in DOC telecommunications contracts.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S). HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5342 Legislator Facility Access

Christian, Frame

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S). HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5375 Clergy Mandatory Reporting

Frame, Wilson, C., Bateman, Dhingra, Nobles, Valdez

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S). HS - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S).

SB 5388 Prison Treatment Standards

Dhingra, Nobles, Saldaña, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Shifts oversight of prison-based behavioral health services to national accreditation standards.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S). HS - Majority; do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

SB 5426 Juvenile Diversion Reform

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

Expands and standardizes juvenile diversion programs while prioritizing restorative justice and community-based approaches.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S). HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5488 Foster Youth Finances

Alvarado, Warnick, Wilson, C., Chapman, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Trudeau, Valdez

Prohibits the Department of Children, Youth, and Families from using individuals' benefits for cost recovery and mandates improved financial management and literacy for youth in its care.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S). HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

SB 5052 Juvenile Legal Rights

Salomon, Dhingra, Frame, Liias, Saldaña, Wellman

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S).

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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S).

SB 5668 Newborn Screening Updates

Harris

Updates and funds Washington's newborn screening program to align with federal standards and improve efficiency.

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 5663 Virtual Campus Expansion

Slatter, Nobles

Establishes a virtual campus to expand access to online courses and enable cross-enrollment among 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 5673 Manufacturing Tax Exemptions

Boehnke

Establishes temporary sales and use tax exemptions for construction and renovation of manufacturing and green manufacturing facilities.

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 5674 Manufacturing Tax Exemption

Boehnke

Establishes a property tax exemption for new and expanded manufacturing facilities.

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 5004 School Emergency Systems

Torres, Christian, Dozier, Harris, Krishnadasan, Mccune, Salomon, Schoesler, Wilson, J.

Mandates development of advanced emergency response systems in public schools.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5017 Military and Overseas Voting

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

Aligns Washington's election laws with federal standards to improve ballot access and security for military and overseas voters.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5077 Voter Registration Expansion

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

Expands voter registration services through automatic registration and electronic platforms.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5104 Workplace Immigration Coercion

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

Establishes penalties for employers coercing employees based on immigration status.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5128 Juvenile Medical Assistance

Wilson, C., Hasegawa, Nobles, Saldaña, Valdez, Wellman

Expands medical assistance eligibility and reentry services for individuals in juvenile and correctional facilities.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5128 Juvenile Detention Healthcare

Wilson, C., Hasegawa, Nobles, Saldaña, Valdez, Wellman

Ensures continuous medical assistance coverage for juveniles in detention facilities.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5202 Protection Orders Reform

Salomon, Cortes, Dhingra, Hasegawa

Enhances procedures for protection orders and expands firearm restrictions for individuals subject to such orders.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5202 Protection Order Reforms

Salomon, Cortes, Dhingra, Hasegawa

Enhances protection order processes and firearm restrictions for abuse survivors.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5214 Mobile Market Program

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

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5214 Mobile Food Benefits

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

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5224 Officer Certification Process

Lovick, Shewmake

Enhances certification and commissioning processes for law enforcement and corrections officers.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5238 Reckless Driving Expansion

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

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5239 Hospital Records Retention

Slatter, Nobles, Wilson, C.

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5323 Emergency 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 equipment critical to firefighters and EMS providers.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5343 Wolf-Livestock Management

Short, Chapman, Dozier, Krishnadasan

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5435 Public Bargaining Reorganization

Ramos, King, Nobles, Saldaña

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5084 Primary Care Reporting

Robinson, Muzzall, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Salomon

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

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5129 Common Interest Communities

Pedersen, Harris, Nobles

Modernizes governance and enhances transparency in common interest communities.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5138 Lodging Excise Taxes

Saldaña, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Nobles

Amends language in the law governing lodging excise taxes by public facilities districts without changing substantive provisions.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5170 Public Land Boundaries

Short, Chapman, Dozier

Mandates notification and involvement of affected landowners in DNR land boundary surveys and adjustments.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (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.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (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.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (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.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5221 Delinquent Tax Collection

Bateman, Nobles, Wagoner

Allows county treasurers to cancel uncollectible personal property taxes and streamline processes for tax sales and title issuance.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5221 Property Tax Distraint

Bateman, Nobles, Wagoner

Simplifies processes for distraint and sale of personal property for unpaid taxes.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5244 WIC Clinic Testing

Riccelli, Bateman, Nobles, Saldaña, Wilson, C.

Allows WIC clinic staff to perform specific hematological screening tests.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (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.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5288 County Commission Vacancies

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

Repeals procedures for filling vacancies on county boards of commissioners.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5496 Investor Housing Restrictions

Alvarado, Orwall, Bateman, Conway, Frame, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Nobles, Saldaña, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Restricts large business and investment entities from acquiring single-family residential properties.

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

SB 5427 Children in Crisis

Wilson, C., Hasegawa, Nobles, Trudeau

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

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

SB 5095 School District Indebtedness

Dhingra, Wellman, Riccelli, Cleveland, Pedersen, Cortes, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Salomon, Shewmake, Slatter, Stanford

Expands school districts' authority to incur debt for construction without voter approval under specific conditions.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5095 School District Debt

Dhingra, Wellman, Riccelli, Cleveland, Pedersen, Cortes, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Salomon, Shewmake, Slatter, Stanford

Imposes new conditions on school districts contracting nonvoted debt for construction projects.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5189 Competency-Based Education

Wellman, Dhingra, Harris, Nobles, Wilson, C., Kauffman, Hasegawa, Saldaña

Facilitates the implementation and funding of competency-based education in Washington State.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5210 Ninth Grade Success

Liias, Harris, Cortes, Gildon, Hasegawa, Nobles, Pedersen, Salomon, Shewmake, Wilson, C.

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

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5335 Rural Nursing Education

Slatter, Harris, Bateman, Chapman, Hasegawa, Holy, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Salomon, Trudeau, Valdez

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

Referred to Ways & Means (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.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5006 Corporate Governance Updates

Pedersen, Holy, Nobles, Wellman

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

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5016 Funeral Service Regulations

Lovick

Modernizes regulations for prearrangement funeral service contracts by adjusting trust fund requirements and definitions.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5021 Court Exhibit Retention

Wagoner, Dhingra, Dozier, Wilson, J.

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

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5037 Custodial Trusts Framework

Holy, Pedersen, Dhingra, Nobles, Shewmake, Wellman

Establishes a legal framework for creating and managing custodial trusts in Washington.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (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.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5108 Service Contract Regulation

Kauffman, Dozier, Nobles

Enhances regulation of service contracts and protection product guarantees.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5122 Premerger Notification Requirements

Trudeau, Pedersen, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Salomon, Wellman

Mandates premerger notification filings with the Washington Attorney General for entities meeting specific criteria.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5158 Student Athlete Insurance

Valdez, Boehnke, Nobles

Allows public four-year institutions to provide insurance for intercollegiate student athletes.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5199 Board Member Compensation

Wilson, C., Frame, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Lovick, Nobles, Riccelli

Provides compensation and travel reimbursement for oversight board members with direct lived experience.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SJM 8005 Reinstating Glass-Steagall Act

Hasegawa, Stanford, Trudeau, Wellman

Advocates for reinstating the Glass-Steagall Act to separate commercial and investment banking.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 44; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5148 Housing Plan Compliance

Bateman, Liias, Nobles, Stanford

Mandates state review and compliance confirmation of local housing plans to align with Growth Management Act requirements.

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

SB 5231 Prison Communication Services

Hansen, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles, Pedersen, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Mandates free communication services for individuals in state facilities.

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

SB 5386 School Sexual Assault

Orwall, Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Saldaña, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5412 School District Loans

Robinson, Chapman, Nobles, Saldaña

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5188 Broadband Infrastructure Repair

Wellman, Hansen, Lovick, Kauffman, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Riccelli

Facilitates loans for the repair and replacement of broadband infrastructure in unserved areas.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S).

SB 5423 Digital Repair Access

Stanford, Shewmake, Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Lovelett, Nobles, Pedersen, Ramos, Riccelli, Salomon, Valdez

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S).