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.

1st substitute bill substituted (CS 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2 (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.

1st substitute bill substituted (TR 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2 (H).

HB 1066 Regulated Substances Dashboard

Reeves, Morgan, Wylie, Davis

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

1st substitute bill substituted (CPB 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 87; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 3 (H).

HB 1489 Child Care Delays

Ormsby

Delays implementation of early childhood education and child care program expansions and eligibility increases.

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

HB 1606 Journal Access Feasibility

Engell, Bernbaum, Orcutt, Corry, Reeves, Waters, Ramel, Parshley, Reed, Ormsby, Nance

Directs a study on providing state employees electronic access to peer-reviewed journals.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM (H). APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H).

HB 1281 Technical Code Corrections

Goodman, Simmons, Hill

Streamlines and updates the Revised Code of Washington by correcting technical errors and removing obsolete language.

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

HB 1281 RCW Technical Updates

Goodman, Simmons, Hill

Updates and streamlines the Revised Code of Washington by correcting technical errors, modernizing terminology, and removing obsolete provisions.

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

HB 1720 Medication Assistance Expansion

Schmick, Low

Expands nonpractitioners' ability to assist with self-administration of medications, including controlled substances and injectable drugs, in care settings.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM (H).

HB 1135 Growth Management Compliance

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

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

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 1135 Growth Management Compliance

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

Strengthens requirements and procedures for Growth Management Act compliance hearings.

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 1353 ADU Self-Certification Program

Ramel, Duerr, Reed, Doglio, Nance

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

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).

HB 1353 ADU Permit Streamlining

Ramel, Duerr, Reed, Doglio, Nance

Establishes a framework for cities to allow architects to self-certify accessory dwelling unit permit applications.

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).

HB 1610 Energy Infrastructure Exemptions

Hunt, Doglio, Fitzgibbon, Parshley, Duerr, Zahn

Exempts critical energy infrastructure information from public disclosure.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM (H). SGOV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

HB 1610 Energy Infrastructure Security

Hunt, Doglio, Fitzgibbon, Parshley, Duerr, Zahn

Exempts critical energy infrastructure information from public disclosure.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM (H). SGOV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

HB 1759 Seahawks Fan Recognition

Mena, Cortes, Farivar, Street, Ybarra, Obras, Waters, Barnard, Stuebe, Stearns, Berg, Taylor, Zahn, Simmons, Scott, Paul, Salahuddin, Fosse, Ormsby, Nance, Reed

Designates December 12th as a state-recognized day honoring Seattle Seahawks fans, the "12s."

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM (H). SGOV - Majority; do pass (H).

HCR 4403 State Building Renaming

Tharinger, Steele, Mcclintock, Abbarno, Waters, Leavitt, Ormsby, Kloba

Renames the Joel Pritchard State Library as the Joel Pritchard Building.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM (H).

HB 1953 Unclaimed Property Transfers

Walen

Streamlines the process for transferring unclaimed property to local governments.

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

HB 1952 Special License Plates

Donaghy, Reed

Establishes a task force to review the special license plate program and imposes a moratorium on new plate approvals until 2029.

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

HB 1961 Mileage Tax Allocation

Walsh

Requires revenue from mileage-based vehicle charges to be used exclusively for highway purposes.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1962 Spring Blade Knives

Walsh

Decriminalizes spring blade knives while restricting their possession in schools, child care centers, and certain public spaces.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1963 Civics and Media Literacy

Salahuddin, Zahn

Expands high school civics education to include media literacy, voter registration, and civic engagement tools.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1964 Public Records Requests

Fosse, Farivar

Requires public records requestors seeking lists of individuals to sign a declaration of noncommercial purpose under penalty of perjury.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1965 Precious Metal Taxation

Ramel, Scott

Repeals the tax exemption for sales of precious metal bullion and monetized bullion.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1966 Public Works Contracting

Zahn

Standardizes public works contracting rules and limits in-house personnel use for exigent projects.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1967 Design-Build Bonding

Zahn, Griffey

Limits bonding requirements in design-build public works contracts to the construction portion of the contract.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1968 Controlled Substance Endangerment

Rule

Expands the crime of endangerment with a controlled substance to include fentanyl and synthetic opioids while exempting DCYF personnel.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1969 Law Enforcement Aviation

Burnett, Low, Griffey, Graham, Dent, Ley, Volz, Schmidt

Establishes a grant program for law enforcement aviation units and expands sheriff’s offices' role in aerial wildfire response.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1970 DOT Contracting Procedures

Zahn, Donaghy

Expands and streamlines the Department of Transportation's use of alternative public works contracting methods.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1971 Hormone Therapy Access

Macri

Requires health plans to cover a 12-month supply of prescription hormone therapy dispensed at one time, with exceptions.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1972 Violent Offense Expansion

Rule

Expands the definition of "violent offense" to include certain drug crimes and requires individualized bail determinations for those offenses.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1645 Vehicle Damage Appraisals

Peterson, Reed, Doglio, Salahuddin, Scott, Berry, Gregerson, Macri, Simmons, Nance

Establishes a mandatory appraisal process for resolving disputes over vehicle damage claims between insurers and insureds.

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 1714 Small Business Self-Insurance

Cortes, Walen, Parshley, Callan, Zahn, Peterson, Shavers, Salahuddin, Street, Reed, Nance, Ormsby, Hill

Authorizes small businesses to form joint self-insurance programs for pooling property and liability risks.

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 1660 Child Welfare Disparities

Ortiz-Self, Taylor, Reed, Doglio, Ramel, Scott, Parshley, Simmons

Requires biennial reporting on racial disproportionality in the child welfare system.

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 1640 Medical License Discipline

Zahn, Bronoske, Ormsby, Thai

Subjects licenses issued under chapters 18.71B and 18.71C RCW to the Uniform Disciplinary Act.

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

HB 1686 Health Care Transparency

Bronoske, Fosse, Reed, Scott, Nance, Hill, Macri

Establishes a registry requiring health care entities to report ownership, financial, and organizational information to the Department of Health.

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

HB 1718 Physician Well-Being Programs

Thai, Shavers, Parshley, Zahn, Scott

Establishes and regulates confidential physician well-being programs to address career fatigue and wellness.

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

HB 1725 Biosimilar Drug Substitution

Thai, Shavers, Parshley, Duerr, Macri

Facilitates the use of biosimilar medicines to reduce prescription drug costs.

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

HB 1722 CTE Age Restrictions

Connors, Schmidt, Dufault, Barnard

Removes age restrictions limiting high school students' participation in career and technical education programs and related professions.

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 1788 Workers' Compensation Benefits

Richards, Bronoske, Berry, Wylie, Fosse, Taylor, Ormsby, Nance, Salahuddin, Pollet, Obras

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

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 1821 Prevailing Wage Oversight

Cortes, Stonier, Doglio, Berry, Parshley, Street, Obras, Ormsby, Macri, Fosse, Scott, Pollet

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

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 1695 Unincorporated Village Planning

Engell, Klicker, Schmidt

Allows counties to plan for and extend urban services to unincorporated villages under specific conditions.

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

HB 1485 Student Fee Increases

Salahuddin, Pollet, Reed, Parshley, Nance, Scott

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

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 1486 Student Board Membership

Salahuddin, Pollet, Doglio, Davis, Reed, Ramel, Goodman, Peterson, Nance, Scott, Hill, Simmons

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

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 1572 Higher Education Accreditation

Pollet, Entenman, Reed, Nance

Strengthens accreditation and exemption standards for higher education institutions in Washington.

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 1705 Large Animal Veterinarians

Dent, Reeves, Parshley, Connors, Bernbaum

Creates a work group to study and recommend solutions to the shortage of large animal veterinarians in Washington.

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 1692 Tribal Data Privacy

Lekanoff, Parshley, Ormsby, Kloba, Hill, Ramel

Exempts certain data related to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Indian tribes from public disclosure.

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 1765 Email Privacy Exemption

Simmons, Waters, Ormsby, Nance

Exempts email addresses provided to local agencies for subscription communications from public disclosure.

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 1128 Child Care Workforce

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

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1128 Child Care Workforce Standards

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

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1146 Incarcerated Voting Access

Simmons, Farivar, Ryu, Mena, Macri, Obras, Doglio, Gregerson, Pollet, Ormsby, Hill

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1146 Incarcerated Voting Access

Simmons, Farivar, Ryu, Mena, Macri, Obras, Doglio, Gregerson, Pollet, Ormsby, Hill

Expands voting access for incarcerated and hospitalized individuals.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1213 Paid Family Leave Expansion

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

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1213 Paid Family Leave

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

Expands worker protections and small business support under the Paid Family and Medical Leave program.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1294 Pesticide Safety Committee Extension

Dent, Reeves, Timmons, Hill

Extends the lifespan of the pesticide application safety committee to 2035.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1381 Election Language Access

Shavers, Santos, Pollet, Springer, Wylie, Ramel

Requires certain counties to provide election materials and assistance in languages other than English for designated language minority groups.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1381 Language Assistance in Elections

Shavers, Santos, Pollet, Springer, Wylie, Ramel

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1524 Isolated Worker Protections

Obras, Scott, Fosse, Hill, Gregerson, Reed, Berry, Parshley, Salahuddin, Peterson, Simmons, Ormsby, Macri, Pollet

Expands workplace protections for isolated employees by requiring panic buttons, training, and enhanced enforcement.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1023 Cosmetology License Compact

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

Establishes a multistate licensure system for cosmetologists to improve workforce mobility and regulatory consistency.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1023 Cosmetology Licensure Compact

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1065 Private Family Burial Grounds

Walsh, Orcutt

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1098 County Road Improvements

Low, Barkis, Paul, Nance, Timmons

Establishes a funding program for improvements to non-arterial county roads.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1098 County Road Improvement

Low, Barkis, Paul, Nance, Timmons

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1332 TNC Vehicle Eligibility

Obras, Gregerson, Berry, Alvarado, Ormsby, Davis, Ramel, Salahuddin, Ryu, Parshley, Macri, Taylor, Reed, Hill, Doglio, Scott, Nance

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1332 TNC Driver Protections

Obras, Gregerson, Berry, Alvarado, Ormsby, Davis, Ramel, Salahuddin, Ryu, Parshley, Macri, Taylor, Reed, Hill, Doglio, Scott, Nance

Establishes new transparency and fairness requirements for TNC vehicle eligibility and driver trip records.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1439 Motor Vehicle Regulations

Bernbaum, Abell, Donaghy, Reed, Tharinger

Modernizes motor vehicle and driver licensing laws to align with federal standards and improve administrative processes.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1439 Motor Vehicle Regulations

Bernbaum, Abell, Donaghy, Reed, Tharinger

Aligns motor vehicle and driver licensing laws with federal standards and modernizes administrative processes.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1519 Vehicle transaction fees

Fey, Barkis, Goodman

Increases service and filing fees for vehicle transactions.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1519 Vehicle Transaction Fees

Fey, Barkis, Goodman

Increases service and filing fees for vehicle title and registration transactions.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1537 WATV Roadway Funding

Barkis

Expands funding eligibility and uses of the Multiuse Roadway Safety Account to support wheeled all-terrain vehicle access and safety.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HJM 4000 Road Naming Extension

Gregerson, Obras, Street, Ormsby, Hill

Extends the naming of Martin Luther King, Jr. Way along specific state routes in Washington.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HJM 4000 Highway Naming Extension

Gregerson, Obras, Street, Ormsby, Hill

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HJM 4001 Bridge Naming Memorial

Fey, Dufault, Barkis

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HJM 4001 Transportation Infrastructure Memorial

Fey, Dufault, Barkis

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1174 Court Interpreter Standards

Peterson, Thai, Ryu, Taylor, Ortiz-Self, Simmons, Goodman, Davis, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Salahuddin, Hill

Enhances language access in legal proceedings by updating interpreter standards and procedures.

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

HB 1346 Cannabis Investment Reform

Hackney, Waters, Reeves, Walen, Springer, Hill

Removes in-state residency requirement for cannabis business investors.

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

HB 1410 Inactive Cannabis Licenses

Low

Suspends inactive cannabis producer licenses to address market oversupply.

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

HB 1551 Cannabis Social Equity

Reeves, Entenman, Morgan, Kloba, Ormsby, Santos, Doglio, Hill

Extends and temporarily pauses Washington’s cannabis social equity program to allow for evaluation and improvement.

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

HB 1503 Digital Equity Expansion

Gregerson, Ryu, Ortiz-Self, Berry, Peterson, Reed, Goodman, Ormsby, Parshley, Macri, Ramel, Hill, Bergquist

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

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

HB 1539 Wildfire Mitigation Standards

Reeves, Dent, Springer, Walen, Ryu, Ramel, Bernbaum, Salahuddin

Establishes a work group to develop recommendations on wildfire mitigation and resiliency standards.

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

HB 1563 Prescribed Fire Liability

Bernbaum, Dent, Timmons, Orcutt, Nance, Reeves, Hackney, Tharinger, Ybarra, Springer, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Cortes, Hill, Obras, Lekanoff, Paul, Mcclintock, Couture, Griffey, Berry, Leavitt, Zahn, Scott

Establishes a pilot program to reimburse losses from prescribed and cultural burns to reduce liability barriers and promote wildfire prevention.

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

HB 1096 Administrative Lot Splitting

Barkis, Ryu, Connors, Leavitt, Klicker, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Richards, Couture, Macri, Callan, Doglio, Bronoske, Tharinger, Wylie, Duerr, Timmons, Ormsby, Fosse, Stonier, Bernbaum, Hill

Streamlines the process for splitting residential lots in GMA cities to promote middle housing development.

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

HB 1096 Lot Splitting Simplification

Barkis, Ryu, Connors, Leavitt, Klicker, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Richards, Couture, Macri, Callan, Doglio, Bronoske, Tharinger, Wylie, Duerr, Timmons, Ormsby, Fosse, Stonier, Bernbaum, Hill

Facilitates lot splitting in certain Washington cities to increase housing options.

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

HB 1195 Supportive Housing Permitting

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

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

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

HB 1195 Supportive Housing Permitting

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

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

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

HB 1275 Self-Insured Employer Decertification

Scott, Berry, Ramel, Reed, Ormsby, Parshley, Pollet, Simmons, Hill

Mandates reimbursement from decertified self-insured employers to the Department of Labor & Industries for compensation payments.

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

HB 1743 Correctional Health Care

Simmons, Couture, Street, Kloba, Griffey, Ormsby, Hill, Nance, Davis

Establishes a state-funded reimbursement program to address medical malpractice liability for community-based health care providers in local correctional facilities.

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

HB 1033 Child Care Regulation Decentralization

Couture, Low, Marshall, Jacobsen, Eslick

Decentralizes child care licensing and regulation to counties.

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

HB 1363 Child Care Licensing

Caldier, Manjarrez, Barnard, Connors, Eslick, Mcclintock, Dye, Schmidt, Jacobsen, Graham, Mendoza, Couture, Corry, Waters, Engell

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

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

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.

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

1st substitute bill substituted (LC 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 40; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 0 (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.

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

SB 5170 Public Land Boundaries

Short, Chapman, Dozier

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

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

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

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

1st substitute bill substituted (ANR 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 5004 School Emergency Systems

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

Enhances school emergency response systems by requiring specific technologies and updated reporting.

1st substitute bill substituted (EDU 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 5239 Hospital Record Retention

Slatter, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Extends hospital medical record retention requirements to 26 years.

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

SB 5129 Common Interest Communities

Pedersen, Harris, Nobles

Modernizes governance and enhances transparency in common interest communities.

1st substitute bill substituted (HSG 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 5202 Protection Order Reforms

Salomon, Cortes, Dhingra, Hasegawa

Enhances protection order processes and firearm restrictions for abuse survivors.

1st substitute bill substituted (LAW 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 36; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 0 (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.

1st substitute bill substituted (LAW 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 36; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 0 (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.

1st substitute bill substituted (LAW 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0 (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.

1st substitute bill substituted (LAW 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0 (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.

1st substitute bill substituted (LAW 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5221 Property Tax Distraint

Bateman, Nobles, Wagoner

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

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

1st substitute bill substituted (SGTE 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 39; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5358 Career Technical Education

Braun, Chapman, Christian, Cortes, Liias, Macewen, Nobles, Salomon, Wellman, Wilson, C.

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). 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 5358 Middle School CTE Expansion

Braun, Chapman, Christian, Cortes, Liias, Macewen, Nobles, Salomon, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Expands career and technical education programs to include sixth-grade 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). And refer to Ways & Means (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.

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).

SB 5412 School District Loans

Robinson, Chapman, Nobles, Saldaña

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

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). Minority; do not pass (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.

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). Minority; do not pass (S).

SB 5500 Child Care Subsidies

Alvarado, Wilson, C., Trudeau, Valdez, Wellman, Lovelett, Frame, Salomon, Bateman, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Saldaña

Modernizes child care subsidy reimbursement rates to reflect the actual costs of high-quality care, including living wages for providers.

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). Minority; do not pass (S).

SB 5470 Rural Accessory Dwelling Units

Goehner, Bateman, Chapman, Frame, Gildon, Nobles, Saldaña

Authorizes counties to permit detached accessory dwelling units outside urban growth areas with strict development and environmental regulations.

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

SB 5470 Rural Accessory Dwelling Units

Goehner, Bateman, Chapman, Frame, Gildon, Nobles, Saldaña

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

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM (S). HSG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM (S). HSG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Minority; do not pass (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 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).

SB 5052 Juvenile Law Enforcement

Salomon, Dhingra, Frame, Liias, Saldaña, Wellman

Clarifies law enforcement authority to contact juvenile witnesses and victims not suspected of criminal activity.

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).

SB 5409 Correctional Officer Wellness

Wilson, C., Boehnke, Hasegawa, Nobles, Saldaña, Trudeau

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

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). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Minority; without recommendation (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 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).

SB 5499 Prison Body Scanners

Christian, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Wagoner, Wilson, C.

Establishes operational standards and reporting requirements for body scanner use in state correctional 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; do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5506 Residential School Licensing

Christian, Wilson, C., Nobles, Wellman

Delays implementation of licensing requirements for residential private schools by one year.

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).

SB 5508 Child Welfare Housing

Krishnadasan, Saldaña, Alvarado, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Nobles, Salomon, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Expands and formalizes the Child Welfare Housing Assistance Program to support housing stability for families in the child welfare system.

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). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5508 Child Welfare Housing

Krishnadasan, Saldaña, Alvarado, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Nobles, Salomon, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Expands housing assistance and reporting requirements for families involved in the child welfare system.

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). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5643 Juvenile Fatality Reviews

Christian

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

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 5732 Housing Supply Accountability

Braun, Dozier

Increases accountability and planning requirements for local governments to address housing supply under the Growth Management Act.

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

SB 5737 Teacher Bonus Suspension

Robinson

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

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

SB 5738 Retiree Reemployment Benefits

Wellman, Short, Cortes, Warnick, Cleveland, Liias

Extends allowances for certain public retirees to work up to 1,040 hours annually without losing pension benefits.

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

SB 5740 Eviction Procedure Reform

Braun

Streamlines eviction processes and expands landlord remedies for tenant violations.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5741 Eviction Court Commissioners

Alvarado, Bateman

Authorizes superior courts to appoint housing court commissioners to expedite eviction proceedings.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5742 Impaired Driving Penalties

Fortunato

Lowers BAC thresholds and increases penalties for impaired driving offenses.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5743 Law Enforcement Memorial

Krishnadasan, Lovick

Mandates inclusion of law enforcement officers recognized under federal line-of-duty death criteria on the state memorial.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5744 Full-Time Legislature Study

Hasegawa

Directs a study on transitioning Washington’s part-time legislature to a full-time model.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5745 Involuntary Treatment Counsel

Dhingra, Bateman

Streamlines the provision and funding of appointed counsel for individuals detained under the Involuntary Treatment Act.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5746 EV Charger Theft

Wilson, J., Christian

Establishes an advisory committee to address property crimes targeting electric vehicle charger infrastructure.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5747 Affordable Housing Codes

Wilson, J., Christian

Allows affordable housing projects to use older building and energy code standards to reduce regulatory barriers.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5748 Infrastructure Funding Alternatives

Wilson, J., Harris, Mccune, Goehner, Holy, Warnick, Wagoner

Allows local governments to replace impact fees with a voter-approved sales and use tax for funding public infrastructure.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5749 Housing Development Zones

Wilson, J., Fortunato, Short, Christian, Torres, Dozier, Boehnke, Holy, Wagoner, Mccune

Allows cities to designate underutilized commercial areas as housing development opportunity zones to expedite residential construction.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5240 School Anaphylaxis Management

Wellman, Slatter, Boehnke, Hasegawa, Nobles, Stanford, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands the administration and liability protections for epinephrine use in schools, including private, charter, and tribal institutions.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5240 School Epinephrine Use

Wellman, Slatter, Boehnke, Hasegawa, Nobles, Stanford, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands access to and use of epinephrine in schools while clarifying liability protections and training requirements.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5299 Radiologic Technologist Supervision

Riccelli, Muzzall, Dozier, Krishnadasan, Nobles

Allows general supervision for intravenous contrast procedures by radiologic technologists.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5299 Virtual Supervision Radiology

Riccelli, Muzzall, Dozier, Krishnadasan, Nobles

Allows certain radiologic technologists to perform intravenous contrast procedures under virtual direct supervision by a physician.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5324 Prior Authorization APIs

Cleveland, Muzzall, Nobles, Slatter

Aligns state prior authorization API requirements with federal CMS guidelines and adjusts implementation timelines.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5324 Prior Authorization APIs

Cleveland, Muzzall, Nobles, Slatter

Aligns state prior authorization API requirements with federal CMS guidelines.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5076 Nonspot Shrimp Licensing

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

Establishes a new nonspot shrimp pot fishery license and transitions the Puget Sound shrimp trawl fishery to pot gear.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5127 Collector Vehicle Regulations

Lovick, Fortunato, Liias, Nobles

Tightens eligibility and insurance requirements for collector and horseless carriage license plates.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5127 Collector Vehicle Plates

Lovick, Fortunato, Liias, Nobles

Tightens eligibility and insurance requirements for collector vehicle and horseless carriage license plates.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5165 Wildlife Damage Compensation

Short, Chapman, Dozier, Wagoner, Warnick

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5172 Civil Service Dissolution

Christian, Chapman, Boehnke, Nobles

Allows fire protection districts to dissolve their civil service systems with board resolution and employee approval.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5184 Parking Requirement Reductions

Bateman, Trudeau, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Pedersen, Salomon, Shewmake, Stanford

Reduces mandatory parking minimums for residential and commercial developments.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5184 Parking Requirement Limits

Bateman, Trudeau, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Pedersen, Salomon, Shewmake, Stanford

Limits local governments' ability to impose minimum parking requirements for residential and commercial developments.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5223 Fingerprinting and Identification

Wagoner, Holy, Nobles

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5232 Essential Needs Program Expansion

Wilson, C., Frame, Harris, Hasegawa, Nobles, Saldaña

Expands eligibility and funding flexibility for the Essential Needs and Housing Support program.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5232 Housing Assistance Expansion

Wilson, C., Frame, Harris, Hasegawa, Nobles, Saldaña

Expands eligibility and allows direct cash assistance under the Essential Needs and Housing Support program.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5313 Tenant Rights Protections

Pedersen, Goehner, Cleveland, Hasegawa, Nobles, Valdez

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5360 Environmental Criminal Penalties

Trudeau, Lovelett, Frame, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Valdez

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5408 Wage Disclosure Compliance

King

Establishes a notice-and-cure process for employers to correct noncompliant wage and salary disclosures in job postings.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5408 Wage Disclosure Compliance

King

Establishes a notice and cure period for employers to correct noncompliant wage and salary disclosures in job postings.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5471 Middle Housing Expansion

Goehner, Bateman, Chapman, Frame, Liias, Nobles, Saldaña

Authorizes and streamlines middle housing development in urban and certain rural areas.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5492 Tourism Funding Assessment

Riccelli, Chapman, Cleveland, Dozier, Goehner, Harris, Krishnadasan, Wilson, C.

Establishes an advisory group to evaluate a potential industry-funded assessment for statewide tourism promotion.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5492 Tourism Funding Mechanism

Riccelli, Chapman, Cleveland, Dozier, Goehner, Harris, Krishnadasan, Wilson, C.

Establishes an advisory group to evaluate a self-supported funding model for statewide tourism promotion.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (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.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5141 Insurance Rate Transparency

Cortes, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Salomon

Mandates detailed rate manual filings for experience-rated group disability income insurers.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (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.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (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.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5168 State Actuary Governance

Robinson, Nobles

Transfers authority for appointing, removing, and setting the salary of the state actuary to the Pension Funding Council.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5168 State Actuary Governance

Robinson, Nobles

Centralizes authority over the state actuary's appointment, removal, and salary within the pension funding council.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5281 Nonresident Vessel Permits

Chapman, King, Liias, Harris, Nobles, Shewmake

Expands nonresident vessel permit eligibility to larger vessels and directs new fee revenue to youth swim programs.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5281 Nonresident Vessel Permits

Chapman, King, Liias, Harris, Nobles, Shewmake

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

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5306 Pension Service Credit

Holy, Riccelli, Bateman, Conway, Krishnadasan, Nobles

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

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5316 Unclaimed Property Management

Harris, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles

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

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5316 Unclaimed Property Reforms

Harris, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles

Amends unclaimed property laws to update reporting thresholds, administrative procedures, and treatment of prearrangement funeral service contracts.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5431 Tax Law Updates

Schoesler, Robinson, Dozier, Nobles

Updates and clarifies tax laws, exemptions, and reporting requirements without altering overall tax collections.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5431 Tax Administration Updates

Schoesler, Robinson, Dozier, Nobles

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

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5462 Vehicle Inspection Exemptions

Braun, Chapman, Wilson, J.

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

Placed on second reading consent calendar (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.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5545 Military-certified child care

Riccelli, Holy, Christian, Conway, Nobles, Valdez

Exempts federally certified family home child care providers operating off military reservations from state licensing requirements.

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

SB 5567 Youth Conservation Careers

Nobles, Slatter, Chapman, Warnick, Conway, Liias, Lovelett, Ramos, Shewmake, Torres, Valdez, Wagoner, Wilson, C.

Establishes a state-funded career preparation program for youth in natural resource and conservation fields.

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

SB 5514 Clean Buildings Standards

Shewmake, Krishnadasan, Nobles

Expands compliance options and flexibility for building owners under Washington’s clean buildings performance standards.

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

SB 5083 Hospital Reimbursement Rates

Robinson, Harris, Liias, Nobles, Salomon, Valdez

Caps hospital reimbursement rates for public employee health plans at percentages of Medicare rates.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5083 Healthcare Reimbursement Regulation

Robinson, Harris, Liias, Nobles, Salomon, Valdez

Regulates reimbursement rates for healthcare services provided to public employees.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5226 IMG Residency Funding

Nobles, Stanford, Hasegawa, Slatter, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Establishes a grant program to fund residency positions for international medical graduates in Washington State.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5226 IMG Residency Grants

Nobles, Stanford, Hasegawa, Slatter, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Establishes a grant program to fund residency positions for international medical graduates in Washington State.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5253 Special Education Extension

Cortes, Chapman, Conway, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Shewmake, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

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

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5253 Special Education Extension

Cortes, Chapman, Conway, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Shewmake, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

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

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5327 Graduation Competency Standards

Wellman, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Expands computer science and financial education integration into graduation requirements and state learning standards.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5327 Computer Science Education

Wellman, Nobles, Wilson, C.

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

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5344 Nursing Home Worker Healthcare

Riccelli, Harris, Lovick, Cleveland, Lovelett, Liias, Saldaña, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Establishes a program to provide affordable health coverage for nursing home workers through employer-funded supplemental payments.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5344 Nursing Home Worker Benefits

Riccelli, Harris, Lovick, Cleveland, Lovelett, Liias, Saldaña, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

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

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5077 Voter Registration Expansion

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

Expands voter registration services through automatic registration and electronic platforms.

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

SB 5084 Primary Care Reporting

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

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

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

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0 (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.

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

SB 5224 Officer Certification Process

Lovick, Shewmake

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

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

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

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

SB 5315 Local Tax Notifications

Gildon, Salomon, Nobles

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

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

SB 5343 Wolf-Livestock Management

Short, Chapman, Dozier, Krishnadasan

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

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

SB 5435 Public Bargaining Reorganization

Ramos, King, Nobles, Saldaña

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

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

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).

SB 5296 Juvenile Justice Reform

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

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

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

SB 5190 School Energy Compliance

Wellman, Conway, Shewmake, Bateman, Riccelli, Hasegawa, Saldaña, Lovick, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Salomon, Wilson, C.

Allows K-12 schools to request extensions to energy performance compliance deadlines.

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

HB 1075 Affordable Housing Financing

Walen, Leavitt, Ramel, Duerr, Shavers, Doglio, Tharinger, Peterson, Wylie, Nance, Berg, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Scott, Salahuddin, Reeves, Hill

Simplifies affordability criteria for housing developments by removing specific rent cap requirements.

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

SB 5604 Transit-Oriented Development

Liias, Gildon, Chapman, Cortes, Nobles, Salomon, Shewmake, Wilson, C.

Creates tax incentives to promote affordable housing development near transit hubs.

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

SB 5614 Impact Fee Deferrals

Salomon, Trudeau, Alvarado, Liias, Frame, Nobles

Replaces the deferred impact fee lien system with a promissory note framework and new payment triggers for single-family residential construction.

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