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Monday, February 17, 2025

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EXECUTIVE ACTION TAKEN IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY SAFETY AT 1:30 PM.

HB 1110 DUI Conviction Vacation

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

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

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM (H).

HB 1180 Sex Offender Registration

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM (H).

HB 1736 Missing Persons Reporting

Lekanoff, Springer, Ormsby, Parshley, Hill, Nance, Pollet, Ramel

Centralizes missing persons reporting and investigation processes under the Washington State Patrol.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM (H).

EXECUTIVE ACTION TAKEN IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AT 1:30 PM.

HB 1079 Remote Student Testing

Ortiz-Self, Rude, Mcentire, Reed, Shavers, Callan, Simmons, Rule, Nance, Berg, Reeves

Allows remote testing options for students in online school programs.

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

HB 1257 Special Education Extension

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

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

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

HB 1273 Dual Credit Programs

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

Enhances access to career and technical education dual credit programs.

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

HB 1285 Financial Education Requirement

Rude, Stonier, Lekanoff, Doglio, Couture, Connors, Berry, Bronoske, Leavitt, Ryu, Davis, Barkis, Orcutt, Jacobsen, Goodman, Walsh, Steele, Paul, Tharinger, Klicker, Nance, Eslick, Taylor, Caldier, Parshley, Keaton, Ley, Timmons, Pollet, Fey, Simmons, Hill

Mandates financial education as a graduation requirement for Washington public high school students.

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

HB 1289 Public School Feedback

Mcclintock, Santos, Schmidt, Timmons

Mandates a voluntary survey to understand reasons for student transfers and withdrawals from public schools.

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

HB 1651 Teacher Preparation Pathways

Ortiz-Self, Reed, Eslick

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

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

HB 1795 Student Restraint Policies

Callan, Santos, Reed, Farivar, Macri, Leavitt

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

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

HB 1827 Justice-Involved Education

Callan, Mcentire, Doglio, Goodman, Eslick, Leavitt

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

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

EXECUTIVE ACTION TAKEN IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY AT 1:30 PM.

HB 1409 Clean Fuels Program

Fitzgibbon, Doglio, Berry, Duerr, Parshley, Reed, Ormsby, Hill, Macri

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

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES.

HB 1987 Statewide Food Security

Reeves

Directs the WSDA to develop a statewide food security strategy addressing hunger, environmental health disparities, and agricultural resilience.

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

SB 5170 Public Land Boundaries

Short, Chapman, Dozier

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

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

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.

First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (H).

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO APPROPRIATIONS.

HB 1988 Retiree Work Extensions

Callan, Waters

Extends allowances for certain public employee retirees to work additional hours without losing pension benefits.

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).

SB 5343 Wolf-Livestock Management

Short, Chapman, Dozier, Krishnadasan

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

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO CIVIL RIGHTS & JUDICIARY.

SB 5129 Common Interest Communities

Pedersen, Harris, Nobles

Modernizes governance and enhances transparency in common interest communities.

First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary (H).

SB 5129 Common Interest Communities

Pedersen, Harris, Nobles

Standardizes and modernizes governance rules for common interest communities.

First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary (H).

SB 5202 Protection Order Reforms

Salomon, Cortes, Dhingra, Hasegawa

Enhances protection order processes and firearm restrictions for abuse survivors.

First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary (H).

SB 5202 Protection Orders Reform

Salomon, Cortes, Dhingra, Hasegawa

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

First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO COMMUNITY SAFETY.

HB 1989 Assault Protections Expansion

Rule

Expands assault protections to all employees and contractors of transit and school transportation services.

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

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.

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

SB 5224 Officer Certification Process

Lovick, Shewmake

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

First reading, referred to Community Safety (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO EARLY LEARNING & HUMAN SERVICES.

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.

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).

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.

First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO EDUCATION.

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.

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

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.

First reading, referred to Education (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY.

HB 1990 Utility Cost Securitization

Abbarno, Doglio

Authorizes utilities to use securitization financing to recover disaster-related costs.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO FINANCE.

HB 1983 Timberland REET Rate

Tharinger, Bernbaum

Expands the definition of timberland eligible for the reduced REET rate to include certain land sold to governmental entities.

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

HB 1986 Rental Car Sales Tax

Street, Scott

Subjects motor vehicles purchased for retail car rentals to sales tax.

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

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.

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

SB 5315 Local Tax Notifications

Gildon, Salomon, Nobles

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

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS.

SB 5084 Primary Care Reporting

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

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

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).

SB 5239 Hospital Record Retention

Slatter, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Extends hospital medical record retention requirements to 26 years.

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).

SB 5239 Hospital Records Retention

Slatter, Nobles, Wilson, C.

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

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (H).

SJM 8004 Universal Health Care

Hasegawa, Bateman, Lovelett, Nobles, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, Wellman

Advocates for federal establishment of universal health care or state-level implementation in Washington.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO HOUSING.

SB 5221 Property Tax Distraint

Bateman, Nobles, Wagoner

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

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

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.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO LABOR & WORKPLACE STANDARDS.

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.

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

SB 5104 Immigration Status Coercion

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

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

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

SB 5435 Public Bargaining Reorganization

Ramos, King, Nobles, Saldaña

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

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

HB 1985 Animal Services Districts

Parshley

Establishes a framework for creating and managing animal services districts.

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

SB 5288 County Commission Vacancies

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

Repeals procedures for filling vacancies on county boards of commissioners.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO STATE GOVERNMENT & TRIBAL RELATIONS.

HB 1991 Public Records Exemptions

Simmons, Ortiz-Self

Exempts email addresses submitted for subscription purposes to state boards or commissions from public disclosure.

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

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.

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

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.

First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations (H).

SB 5077 Voter Registration Expansion

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

Expands voter registration services through automatic registration and electronic platforms.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION.

HB 1984 Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Kloba, Doglio, Taylor, Reed, Mena, Macri, Burnett, Stonier, Goodman

Mandates human safety operators for autonomous vehicles transporting passengers or goods on highways.

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

HB 1992 Active Transportation Infrastructure

Zahn

Enhances active transportation infrastructure and safety through strengthened trail protections, roundabout standards, and expanded complete streets requirements.

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

SB 5081 Unattended Vehicle Regulations

Fortunato, Christian, Mccune, Wilson, J.

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

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

INTRODUCED.

HR 4617 Children's Day Recognition

Jinkins, Stokesbary, Abbarno, Abell, Barkis, Barnard, Berg, Bergquist, Bernbaum, Berry, Bronoske, Burnett, Caldier, Callan, Chase, Connors, Corry, Cortes, Couture, Davis, Dent, Doglio, Donaghy, Duerr, Dufault, Dye, Engell, Entenman, Eslick, Farivar, Fey, Fitzgibbon, Fosse, Goodman, Graham, Gregerson, Griffey, Hackney, Hill, Hunt, Jacobsen, Keaton, Klicker, Kloba, Leavitt, Lekanoff, Ley, Low, Macri, Manjarrez, Marshall, Mcclintock, Mcentire, Mena, Mendoza, Morgan, Nance, Obras, Orcutt, Ormsby, Ortiz-Self, Parshley, Paul, Penner, Peterson, Pollet, Ramel, Reed, Reeves, Richards, Rude, Rule, Ryu, Salahuddin, Santos, Schmick, Schmidt, Scott, Shavers, Simmons, Springer, Stearns, Steele, Stonier, Street, Stuebe, Taylor, Thai, Tharinger, Thomas, Timmons, Volz, Walen, Walsh, Waters, Wylie, Ybarra, Zahn

Encourages recognition and celebration of Children's Day in Washington.

Introduced (H). Adopted (H).

HR 4618 Presidents' Day Recognition

Jinkins, Stokesbary, Abbarno, Abell, Barkis, Barnard, Berg, Bergquist, Bernbaum, Berry, Bronoske, Burnett, Caldier, Callan, Chase, Connors, Corry, Cortes, Couture, Davis, Dent, Doglio, Donaghy, Duerr, Dufault, Dye, Engell, Entenman, Eslick, Farivar, Fey, Fitzgibbon, Fosse, Goodman, Graham, Gregerson, Griffey, Hackney, Hill, Hunt, Jacobsen, Keaton, Klicker, Kloba, Leavitt, Lekanoff, Ley, Low, Macri, Manjarrez, Marshall, Mcclintock, Mcentire, Mena, Mendoza, Morgan, Nance, Obras, Orcutt, Ormsby, Ortiz-Self, Parshley, Paul, Penner, Peterson, Pollet, Ramel, Reed, Reeves, Richards, Rude, Rule, Ryu, Salahuddin, Santos, Schmick, Schmidt, Scott, Shavers, Simmons, Springer, Stearns, Steele, Stonier, Street, Stuebe, Taylor, Thai, Tharinger, Thomas, Timmons, Volz, Walen, Walsh, Waters, Wylie, Ybarra, Zahn

Commemorates Presidents' Day and honors the contributions of U.S. presidents to the nation's history and democratic ideals.

Introduced (H). Adopted (H).

NOT YET INTRODUCED.

HB 1993 Child Care Tax Exemption

Waters

Exempts child care providers from the business and occupation tax permanently.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1994 Renewable Energy Tax

Klicker, Dye

Authorizes counties to impose voter-approved excise taxes on large renewable energy facilities.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1995 Tax Preference Repeals

Thomas

Repeals and narrows tax exemptions, credits, and deductions across multiple industries.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1996 Behavioral Health Tax

Farivar, Macri

Authorizes certain counties to impose a sales tax to fund behavioral health diversion programs reducing criminal justice involvement.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1997 Property Tax Reduction

Mendoza, Manjarrez

Reduces state property tax levies by 10% for three years without shifting the tax burden.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1998 Investment Income Taxation

Walen

Clarifies the scope of the B&O tax deduction for investment income by defining key terms and excluding factoring from eligibility.

Not yet introduced (H).

REFERRED TO APPROPRIATIONS.

HB 1420 Textile Recycling Program

Reeves, Berry, Mena, Peterson, Ramel, Doglio, Pollet, Ormsby, Hill

Establishes an extended producer responsibility program for textiles and apparel.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1420 Textile Waste Management

Reeves, Berry, Mena, Peterson, Ramel, Doglio, Pollet, Ormsby, Hill

Establishes an extended producer responsibility program for textiles and apparel.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1491 Transit-Oriented Development

Reed, Richards, Berry, Duerr, Cortes, Doglio, Ryu, Fitzgibbon, Alvarado, Davis, Ramel, Parshley, Mena, Peterson, Nance, Macri, Fosse, Kloba, Ormsby, Scott, Pollet, Hill, Obras, Simmons

Mandates higher-density, transit-oriented development near rail and bus rapid transit stations.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1491 Transit-Oriented Development

Reed, Richards, Berry, Duerr, Cortes, Doglio, Ryu, Fitzgibbon, Alvarado, Davis, Ramel, Parshley, Mena, Peterson, Nance, Macri, Fosse, Kloba, Ormsby, Scott, Pollet, Hill, Obras, Simmons

Mandates higher-density transit-oriented development near major transit stops.

Referred to Appropriations (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.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1595 Statewide Economic Planning

Ryu, Volz, Eslick, Reeves, Shavers, Zahn, Pollet, Reed, Nance, Kloba, Barnard

Establishes a recurring process for creating and updating a statewide economic development plan.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1595 Statewide Economic Planning

Ryu, Volz, Eslick, Reeves, Shavers, Zahn, Pollet, Reed, Nance, Kloba, Barnard

Establishes a recurring process for creating and updating a statewide economic development plan.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1623 Tip Protection

Obras, Fosse, Ortiz-Self, Parshley, Goodman, Macri, Donaghy, Hill, Stonier, Taylor, Berry, Santos, Peterson, Ramel, Gregerson, Reed, Farivar, Reeves, Bergquist, Kloba, Duerr, Ryu, Simmons, Cortes, Thomas, Street, Davis, Salahuddin

Prohibits employers from deducting credit card processing fees from employee tips.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1670 Sewage Spill Notifications

Hunt, Griffey, Doglio, Bernbaum, Zahn, Salahuddin, Berry, Abbarno, Duerr, Hill, Obras, Lekanoff, Stearns, Parshley, Kloba, Reed, Ramel, Ormsby, Gregerson, Nance

Mandates public notification and transparency systems for sewage spills.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1670 Sewage Spill Notifications

Hunt, Griffey, Doglio, Bernbaum, Zahn, Salahuddin, Berry, Abbarno, Duerr, Hill, Obras, Lekanoff, Stearns, Parshley, Kloba, Reed, Ramel, Ormsby, Gregerson, Nance

Mandates public notification and reporting systems for sewage spills.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1724 POLST Registry Implementation

Paul, Griffey, Bronoske, Shavers, Schmidt, Reed, Pollet, Nance, Ormsby

Establishes a statewide registry and updates standards for Portable Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST).

Referred to Appropriations (H).

REFERRED TO RULES 2 REVIEW.

HB 1080 Lodging Fee Transparency

Donaghy, Ryu, Ramel, Morgan, Fosse, Pollet, Kloba, Berg, Ormsby, Reeves, Hill

Mandates upfront disclosure of all mandatory lodging fees in advertised rates for hotels and short-term rentals.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1080 Lodging Fee Transparency

Donaghy, Ryu, Ramel, Morgan, Fosse, Pollet, Kloba, Berg, Ormsby, Reeves, Hill

Mandates comprehensive fee disclosure for lodging accommodations.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1489 Child Care Delays

Ormsby

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1489 Child Care Delays

Ormsby

Delays implementation of expanded eligibility and access to early childhood education and child care programs.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1582 Child Care Facilities

Caldier, Richards, Eslick, Nance

Simplifies occupancy load calculations for child care centers in multi-use buildings.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1656 Utility Cost Securitization

Abbarno, Doglio, Steele, Fey, Dye, Mena, Barnard, Klicker, Ley, Stuebe, Ybarra, Volz, Springer, Scott, Parshley, Graham

Allows utilities to use securitization financing to recover disaster-related and conservation costs.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1656 Utility Cost Securitization

Abbarno, Doglio, Steele, Fey, Dye, Mena, Barnard, Klicker, Ley, Stuebe, Ybarra, Volz, Springer, Scott, Parshley, Graham

Authorizes utilities to use securitization financing to recover costs from emergencies and conservation measures.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1757 Housing Density Regulations

Walen, Fitzgibbon, Parshley, Paul, Ramel, Reed

Expands housing development opportunities by easing regulations on adding residential units to existing buildings.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1814 Trail Development Exemption

Fitzgibbon, Duerr, Berry, Parshley, Ramel, Macri

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION.

HB 1633 Subcontractor Listing Requirements

Hill, Waters, Bergquist, Obras, Taylor, Ormsby, Berry, Peterson, Gregerson, Parshley, Reed, Reeves, Simmons, Thomas, Nance

Requires listed subcontractors on public works bids to be licensed while removing outdated provisions.

Referred to Transportation (H).

RULES SUSPENDED. PLACED ON THIRD READING.

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."

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 2 (H).

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

HB 1265

Stearns, Taylor, Salahuddin, Richards, Davis, Obras, Ormsby, Parshley, Hill

Reclassifies and increases penalties for commercial sexual exploitation offenses.

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

HB 1276 Organized Retail Theft

Leavitt, Griffey, Marshall, Couture, Bronoske, Nance, Caldier, Timmons, Pollet

Increases sentencing enhancements for organized retail theft based on the value of stolen property.

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

HB 1512 Traffic Enforcement Reform

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

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

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

HB 1829 Tribal Warrant Enforcement

Lekanoff, Goodman, Pollet

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

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

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

HB 1051 IEP Meeting Recordings

Walsh, Penner, Jacobsen, Couture

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

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

HB 1634 Student Behavioral Health

Thai, Eslick, Reed, Cortes, Doglio, Goodman, Salahuddin, Bergquist, Scott, Parshley, Zahn, Nance, Shavers

Establishes a statewide network to support schools in addressing student behavioral health needs.

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

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

HB 1696 Homeownership Assistance Expansion

Taylor, Peterson, Ryu, Ortiz-Self, Stearns, Salahuddin, Duerr, Reed, Cortes, Street, Mena, Entenman, Hill, Gregerson, Simmons, Obras, Santos, Ramel, Donaghy, Berry, Goodman, Parshley, Stonier, Scott, Fosse, Berg, Macri, Kloba, Nance, Hunt, Springer, Fey, Walen, Leavitt, Reeves, Bergquist, Bernbaum, Doglio, Zahn, Pollet, Ormsby, Thomas

Expands eligibility and introduces loan forgiveness for the Covenant Homeownership Program.

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

HB 1768 Manufactured Housing Restrictions

Lekanoff, Bernbaum, Scott, Parshley, Eslick, Pollet, Reed

Restricts large business and investment entities from acquiring manufactured housing communities to preserve affordable housing.

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

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

HB 1070 PTSD Coverage Expansion

Davis, Low, Peterson, Griffey, Reeves, Tharinger, Street, Nance, Goodman, Ormsby, Scott, Mena, Macri, Volz, Stonier, Alvarado, Fosse, Doglio, Bernbaum, Ryu, Leavitt, Berry, Eslick, Callan, Obras, Farivar, Timmons, Ortiz-Self, Simmons, Pollet, Duerr, Lekanoff, Salahuddin

Expands industrial insurance coverage to include PTSD as a presumptive occupational disease for correctional facility workers.

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

HB 1070 PTSD Coverage Expansion

Davis, Low, Peterson, Griffey, Reeves, Tharinger, Street, Nance, Goodman, Ormsby, Scott, Mena, Macri, Volz, Stonier, Alvarado, Fosse, Doglio, Bernbaum, Ryu, Leavitt, Berry, Eslick, Callan, Obras, Farivar, Timmons, Ortiz-Self, Simmons, Pollet, Duerr, Lekanoff, Salahuddin

Extends PTSD occupational disease coverage to correctional facility workers.

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

HB 1119 Supervision Compliance Credit

Goodman, Simmons

Simplifies criteria and expands ineligibility for earning supervision compliance credit.

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

HB 1131 Clemency and Pardons Reform

Goodman, Hackney, Simmons, Wylie, Ormsby, Hill

Reforms clemency and pardon processes by expanding the Clemency and Pardons Board, clarifying community custody supervision, and enhancing procedural transparency.

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

HB 1131 Clemency and Pardons Reform

Goodman, Hackney, Simmons, Wylie, Ormsby, Hill

Expands and diversifies the clemency and pardons board while refining supervision and reporting processes for individuals granted clemency.

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

HB 1137 Corrections Procedures Reform

Peterson, Gregerson, Berry, Alvarado, Macri, Cortes, Callan, Ryu, Farivar, Doglio, Ortiz-Self, Simmons, Street, Pollet, Kloba, Nance, Berg, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Hill

Standardizes procedures for administrative segregation and disciplinary hearings in correctional facilities.

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

HB 1137 Prison Disciplinary Reforms

Peterson, Gregerson, Berry, Alvarado, Macri, Cortes, Callan, Ryu, Farivar, Doglio, Ortiz-Self, Simmons, Street, Pollet, Kloba, Nance, Berg, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Hill

Standardizes disciplinary procedures and limits the use of administrative segregation in state prisons.

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

HB 1175 Residential Zone Businesses

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

Permits neighborhood stores and cafés to operate in residential zones.

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

HB 1175 Mixed-Use Zoning

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

Requires cities and towns to allow neighborhood stores and cafés in residential zones with limited local regulatory authority.

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

HB 1177 Child Welfare Housing

Ortiz-Self, Callan, Alvarado, Macri, Simmons

Expands and improves the Child Welfare Housing Assistance Program to reduce housing instability for families involved in the child welfare system.

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

HB 1177 Child Welfare Housing

Ortiz-Self, Callan, Alvarado, Macri, Simmons

Expands child welfare housing assistance to support families beyond child welfare intervention.

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

HB 1272 Children in Crisis

Callan, Eslick, Berry, Leavitt, Salahuddin, Davis, Reed, Nance, Kloba, Timmons, Macri, Simmons, Hunt, Fey

Extends and refines the program supporting children in crisis by renaming roles, altering reporting requirements, and ensuring immediate implementation.

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

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

HB 1968 Controlled Substance Endangerment

Rule

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

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

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

HB 1715 Energy Compliance Costs

Dye

Requires a study of public agency compliance costs and greenhouse gas reduction impacts under the state energy performance standard.

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

HB 1937 Industrial Stormwater Compliance

Fey

Establishes a presumption of compliance with water quality standards for industrial stormwater permit holders meeting specific conditions.

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

HB 1947 Water System Management

Engell, Springer, Ley, Schmick, Abell, Couture

Limits satellite management agency requirements for Group B water systems to specific criteria while allowing stricter local standards.

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

HB 1975 Cap-and-Trade Adjustments

Fitzgibbon, Dye

Amends Washington’s Climate Commitment Act to adjust allowance price mechanisms, require market analysis, and facilitate linkage with other jurisdictions.

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

HJM 4003 Fossil Fuel Treaty

Street, Doglio, Wylie, Ramel, Kloba, Mena, Duerr, Lekanoff, Thai, Cortes, Peterson, Ryu, Gregerson, Macri, Berg, Pollet, Bergquist, Nance, Goodman, Thomas, Parshley, Berry, Stearns, Donaghy, Obras, Taylor, Hill, Santos, Springer, Scott, Reeves, Reed, Salahuddin, Ortiz-Self, Ormsby, Zahn, Simmons

Urges federal support for a global treaty to phase out fossil fuels and ensure a just energy transition.

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

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

HB 1927 Rent Payment Reporting

Hill, Peterson, Simmons, Ormsby, Parshley, Macri, Davis

Establishes a pilot program to report tenants' rent payments to credit agencies.

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

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

HB 1264 Ferry Employee Compensation

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

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

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

HB 1898 Truck Length Exceptions

Klicker, Dent, Schmidt, Dye, Orcutt, Mendoza, Walen, Rude, Volz

Allows three-axle flatbed trailers to operate up to 85 feet in length when empty or transporting agricultural products.

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

HB 1902 Transportation Project Permitting

Richards, Stuebe, Zahn, Dent, Timmons, Barkis, Paul, Nance, Reed, Ramel, Bernbaum, Wylie, Taylor, Parshley, Simmons, Shavers, Salahuddin, Hill

Establishes a work group to streamline permitting for transportation projects while maintaining environmental protections.

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

ADOPTED.

SR 8615 Honoring Washington Children

Riccelli

Honors and celebrates the importance of children to Washington State’s communities and future.

Adopted (S).

EXECUTIVE ACTION TAKEN IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AT 10:30 AM.

SB 5355 Campus Sexual Misconduct

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM (S). HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5355 Campus Sexual Violence Prevention

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

Enhances protections and support for survivors of sex-based and gender-based violence at large higher education institutions.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM (S). HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5523 Student Trustee Representation

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

Mandates inclusion of student trustees on community and technical college boards.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM (S). HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5663 Online Course Marketing

Slatter, Nobles, Frame, Lovick, Valdez

Authorizes community and technical colleges to market online courses statewide while prohibiting competition for student enrollment.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM (S). HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

SB 5663 Virtual Campus Expansion

Slatter, Nobles, Frame, Lovick, Valdez

Establishes a virtual campus to expand access to online courses and enable cross-enrollment among community and technical colleges.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM (S). HEWD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

EXECUTIVE ACTION TAKEN IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AT 1:30 PM.

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 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM (S). HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

SB 5296 Juvenile Justice Reform

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

Expands community-based alternatives and refines sentencing procedures for juveniles in the justice system.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM (S). HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Minority; do not pass (S).

SB 5490 Transgender Jail Searches

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

Establishes standards for searching transgender and intersex individuals in local jails to ensure privacy, respect, and compliance with federal law.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM (S). HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S).

SB 5490 Transgender Jail Searches

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

Establishes standards for searching transgender and intersex individuals in local jails to enhance privacy and compliance with federal law.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM (S). HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S).

SB 5617 Juvenile Housing Support

Wilson, C., Frame, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Lovick, Nobles, Trudeau, Valdez

Expands access to services and housing support for detained juveniles lacking a responsible adult upon release.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM (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 5617 Juvenile Detention Support

Wilson, C., Frame, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Lovick, Nobles, Trudeau, Valdez

Expands support and housing pathways for juveniles exiting detention without stable placements.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM (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 5620 Foster Youth Rights

Cleveland, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Establishes a statutory bill of rights for children and youth in foster care.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM (S). HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO HUMAN SERVICES.

SB 5760 Capitol Campus Reentry

Christian

Establishes a reentry center for inmates on the state capitol campus to facilitate legislative engagement.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE.

SB 5758 Social Equity Cannabis

Saldaña

Reduces location restrictions for social equity cannabis licensees.

First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO LAW & JUSTICE.

HB 1052 Hate Crime Intent

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

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

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

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

SB 5759 Art Purchase Loans

Wellman

Establishes a state loan program to help individuals purchase original artwork by Washington artists.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO WAYS & MEANS.

SB 5761 Child Legal Representation

Frame

Extends the timeline for implementing court-appointed attorneys for children in dependency proceedings.

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

NOT YET INTRODUCED.

SB 5762 988 Crisis Funding

Orwall, Dhingra

Increases taxes on telecommunications lines to expand funding for the 988 behavioral health crisis response system.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5763 Law Enforcement Aviation

Lovick, Liias

Establishes a grant program for law enforcement aviation units and authorizes sheriff’s offices to participate in aerial wildfire response.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5764 Ambulance Fund Permanency

Gildon

Removes the expiration date for the ambulance transport fund.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5765 Psychiatric Pharmacist Authority

Slatter

Expands the role of board-certified psychiatric pharmacists in behavioral health treatment and legal processes.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5766 Investment Income Taxation

Liias, Braun, Chapman, Gildon

Clarifies the B&O tax deduction for investment income and defines qualifying investments.

Not yet introduced (S).

ON MOTION, REFERRED TO RULES COMMITTEE FOR SECOND READING.

SB 5420 Veterans and Spouses Benefits

Lovick, Wagoner, Chapman, Dozier, Nobles

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

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

PASSED TO RULES COMMITTEE FOR SECOND READING.

SB 5074 Turfgrass Seed Contracts

Boehnke, Chapman, Krishnadasan

Regulates turfgrass seed contracts to establish payment terms, quality standards, and enforcement mechanisms.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5157 Habitat Restoration Sales

Salomon, Chapman

Permits direct sales of valuable state materials for habitat restoration projects with increased value limits and specific conditions.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5157 Timber Direct Sales

Salomon, Chapman

Expands direct sales of valuable materials by the DNR for habitat restoration projects up to $250,000.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5374 Tribal Transportation Coordination

Kauffman, Liias, Valdez, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Lovelett, Nobles, Stanford, Wilson, C.

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5374 Tribal Transportation Coordination

Kauffman, Liias, Valdez, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Lovelett, Nobles, Stanford, Wilson, C.

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5391 Sustainable Agriculture Grants

Shewmake, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Saldaña, Valdez

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5485 Livestock Inspection Program

Warnick, Chapman, Wilson, J.

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5556 Adopt-a-Highway Modernization

Ramos, Lovick, Valdez, Lovelett, Shewmake, Chapman, Trudeau, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Modernizes the adopt-a-highway program by tying operations to available funding and enhancing reporting requirements.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5556 Adopt-a-Highway Modernization

Ramos, Lovick, Valdez, Lovelett, Shewmake, Chapman, Trudeau, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Modernizes the adopt-a-highway program by tying operations to available funding and adding accountability measures.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5595 Shared Streets Framework

Alvarado, Liias, Frame, Nobles, Pedersen, Saldaña, Shewmake

Establishes a framework for local authorities to designate and regulate shared streets for mixed pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle use.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5656 Aquatic Lease Inflation

Krishnadasan, Riccelli, Nobles

Replaces the inflation metric for aquatic lease adjustments with the Seattle-area consumer price index.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5684 Electioneering Restrictions Expansion

Kauffman, Valdez, Hasegawa, Nobles

Expands electioneering restrictions to include county election office buildings, parking lots, and access routes.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5684 Electioneering Restrictions Expansion

Kauffman, Valdez, Hasegawa, Nobles

Expands electioneering restrictions to include county election office buildings, adjacent parking lots, and access routes.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SJM 8003 Highway Memorial Designation

Torres, Lovick, Dozier, Nobles, Wellman

Designates a section of Interstate 82 in Yakima County as the "Washington State Patrol Trooper Charles Frank Noble, Jr. Memorial Highway."

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SJM 8003 Memorial Overpass Designation

Torres, Lovick, Dozier, Nobles, Wellman

Requests designation of an Interstate 82 overpass as a memorial honoring fallen Washington State Patrol Trooper Charles Frank Noble, Jr.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SJM 8009 Memorial Overpass Designation

Macewen

Designates the State Route 3 overpass at Chico Way NW in Bremerton as the "Joe Mentor Memorial Overpass."

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

PLACED ON SECOND READING.

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 (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 (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 (S).

REFERRED TO WAYS & MEANS.

SB 5171 Wolf Predation Compensation

Short, Chapman, Dozier, Schoesler, Wagoner, Warnick

Expands compensation for livestock owners to include indirect economic losses from wolf predation.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5171 Wolf Predation Compensation

Short, Chapman, Dozier, Schoesler, Wagoner, Warnick

Expands compensation for livestock owners to include indirect damages from wolf-related stress and disruptions.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5469 Algorithmic Rent Setting

Salomon, Bateman, Trudeau, Frame, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Nobles, Pedersen, Saldaña, Shewmake, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Prohibits landlords and service providers from using algorithmic tools to coordinate rental pricing or terms.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5580 Corporate Housing Transparency

Orwall, Alvarado, Frame, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Nobles, Ramos, Saldaña, Shewmake, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Establishes a registration program to track corporate ownership of single-family homes and condominiums.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5587 Affordable Housing Development

Cleveland, Nobles, Orwall

Prioritizes public works funding for projects that promote affordable housing and requires detailed county-level housing needs analysis.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5587 Affordable Housing Development

Cleveland, Nobles, Orwall

Mandates streamlined permitting and funding incentives for affordable housing developments in counties failing to meet housing needs.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

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

SB 5523 Student Trustee Governance

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

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

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

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

SB 5260 Juvenile Transfer Options

Christian, Braun

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

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

SB 5296 Juvenile Justice Reform

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

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

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

SB 5620 Foster Youth Rights

Cleveland, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Establishes statutory rights for foster youth and mandates informational pamphlets on those rights.

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

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

SB 5354 Gray Wolf Management

Short, Dozier, Wagoner

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

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

SB 5482 Cougar Public Safety

Liias, Chapman

Authorizes county agency employees to assist in cougar public safety responses using dogs with state approval.

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

SB 5590 Wolf Livestock Predation

Wagoner

Authorizes a pilot program for limited wolf removal at livestock predation sites.

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

SB 5669 Irrigation District Elections

Torres, Short, Dozier, Schoesler, Warnick

Modernizes irrigation district election procedures to improve accessibility, security, and transparency.

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

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

SB 5422 AI Collective Bargaining

Bateman, Conway, Chapman, Cleveland, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles, Orwall, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez

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

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

SB 5456 Cannabis Investment Reform

Stanford, Macewen, Nobles

Removes residency requirements for cannabis investors and suspends inactive producer licenses to address market stability.

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

SB 5572 School Construction PLAs

Conway, Hasegawa, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Mandates project labor agreements for large school construction projects funded under the School Construction Assistance Program.

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

SB 5653 Collective Bargaining Expansion

Chapman, Hasegawa, Macewen, Nobles

Expands collective bargaining eligibility to higher-ranking fish and wildlife officers.

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

SB 5694 Boiler Operator Certification

King

Establishes a statewide certification program for boiler operators.

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

SB 5722 Farm Workforce Grants

Saldaña, Chapman, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Trudeau, Valdez

Establishes a grant program to support local farms hiring domestic workers and reducing transportation pollution.

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

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

SB 5116 Medical Emergency Marriages

Christian, Riccelli, Frame, Krishnadasan, Lovick, Nobles, Shewmake, Wilson, J.

Allows immediate use of marriage licenses in medical emergencies with physician verification.

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

SB 5333 Eluding Police Penalties

Lovick, Torres, Chapman, Dozier, Gildon, Holy

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

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

SB 5569 Pretrial Treatment Release

Gildon, Christian, Hasegawa

Authorizes courts to release defendants directly from jail to inpatient or residential treatment under specified conditions.

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

SB 5714 Bail Agent Misconduct

Trudeau, Torres, Hasegawa, Nobles, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Prohibits bail bond recovery agents from using their position to enforce civil immigration warrants.

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

SB 5745 Involuntary Treatment Counsel

Dhingra, Bateman

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

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

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

SB 5611 Land Use Permitting

Salomon, Trudeau, Frame, Nobles

Streamlines land use permitting processes and ensures equitable treatment of multifamily developments and ownership forms.

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

SB 5662 Utility Connection Waiver

Riccelli, Nobles, Slatter

Conditions municipal utility connection charge waivers on recorded covenants ensuring long-term property use for affordable or supportive housing.

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

SB 5699 Rural Development Flexibility

Goehner, Short, Dozier, Gildon

Expands allowable commercial and industrial development in rural areas under the Growth Management Act.

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

SB 5703 Waste-to-Energy Exemption

Holy, Riccelli, Short, Christian, Fortunato, Lovelett, Nobles

Exempts the state’s only waste-to-energy facility from cap-and-invest compliance obligations.

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

SB 5719 Mandatory Hearing Examiners

Salomon, Cortes

Mandates the use of hearing examiners for final decisions on local government land use permits.

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

SB 5723 Airpark Property Restrictions

Cortes

Exempts city-owned property from airpark covenants that are more restrictive than city zoning ordinances.

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

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

SB 5030 Enrollment Documentation Barriers

Wilson, C., Cortes, Harris, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Saldaña, Salomon, Trudeau, Valdez, Wellman

Waives birth certificate fees and allows alternative age documentation for school and early learning enrollment.

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

SB 5030 Educational Enrollment Access

Wilson, C., Cortes, Harris, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Saldaña, Salomon, Trudeau, Valdez, Wellman

Waives fees for birth certificates and expands acceptable enrollment documentation for educational programs.

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

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

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

SB 5124 Medicaid Postacute Care Access

Muzzall, Chapman, Dozier

Establishes network adequacy standards for postacute care services in Medicaid managed care contracts.

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

SB 5124 Medicaid Network Adequacy

Muzzall, Chapman, Dozier

Establishes network adequacy standards for postacute care services under Medicaid to ensure timely, local access for enrollees.

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

SB 5125 Provider Rate Alignment

Lovick, Liias, Muzzall, Wagoner

Aligns Snohomish County's community residential service provider rates with King County's rate structure.

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

SB 5163

Orwall, Shewmake, Dhingra, Conway, Cleveland, Wellman, Hasegawa, Riccelli, Saldaña, Nobles, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Expands child fatality review scope and enhances data handling and confidentiality measures.

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

SB 5163 Child Fatality Reviews

Orwall, Shewmake, Dhingra, Conway, Cleveland, Wellman, Hasegawa, Riccelli, Saldaña, Nobles, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Expands and modernizes child fatality review processes and confidentiality protections.

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

SB 5164 Postsecondary Enrollment Support

Nobles, Hansen, Dhingra, Trudeau, Saldaña, Nguyen, Valdez, Liias, Kauffman, Chapman, Bateman, Stanford, Wilson, C., Salomon, Frame, Hasegawa, Slatter

Establishes a statewide program to increase postsecondary enrollment by expanding financial aid support and outreach in high schools.

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

SB 5164 Postsecondary Enrollment Support

Nobles, Hansen, Dhingra, Trudeau, Saldaña, Nguyen, Valdez, Liias, Kauffman, Chapman, Bateman, Stanford, Wilson, C., Salomon, Frame, Hasegawa, Slatter

Establishes a program to enhance postsecondary enrollment support for high school students in Washington State.

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

SB 5179 Education Complaint Process

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

Establishes a statewide complaint process to address school district noncompliance with state education laws.

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

SB 5179 Education Compliance Complaints

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

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

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

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

SB 5342 Legislative Facility Access

Christian, Frame

Establishes procedures for legislators to access state-owned facilities for official purposes.

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

SB 5543 Scholarship Eligibility Expansion

Boehnke, Slatter, Hasegawa, Nobles, Ramos, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Expands eligibility for the Washington College Bound Scholarship to include high school equivalency certificate recipients.

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