HB 1207 Superior Court Clerk Fees

Thai, Ryu

Imposes a $100 surcharge on certain court filing fees to fund county clerk operations.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM (H). CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1207 Superior Court Filing Fees

Thai, Ryu

Imposes an $80 surcharge on certain superior court filing fees to fund public defense, court interpreters, and county clerk operations.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM (H). CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

HB 1460 Protection Order Cards

Griffey, Davis, Nance, Eslick, Pollet

Centralizes the issuance of hope cards and streamlines their content requirements.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM (H). CRJ - Majority; do pass (H). Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1499 Legal Financial Obligations

Reed, Goodman, Mena, Scott, Entenman, Cortes, Farivar, Taylor, Berry, Ortiz-Self, Lekanoff, Doglio, Ryu, Peterson, Parshley, Ormsby, Macri, Pollet, Hill, Salahuddin

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM (H). CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

HB 1449 Home Cannabis Cultivation

Kloba, Donaghy, Wylie, Berry, Doglio, Fitzgibbon, Morgan, Goodman, Peterson, Macri, Fosse, Ormsby, Ryu, Reed, Hill, Simmons

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (H). CPB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1760 Manufactured Home Sales

Volz, Peterson, Connors, Griffey, Schmidt, Waters, Barnard, Low, Chase, Eslick, Ramel

Exempts certain housing organizations from vehicle dealer licensing requirements when selling manufactured homes at cost to low-income households.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (H). CPB - Majority; do pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1826 Mobility Device Repairs

Gregerson, Farivar, Doglio, Berry, Parshley, Obras, Ramel, Ormsby, Macri, Fosse, Bernbaum, Pollet, Hill

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (H). CPB - Majority; do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1834 Online Child Protections

Callan, Paul, Berry, Leavitt, Parshley, Barnard, Hunt, Taylor, Doglio, Gregerson, Ramel, Thai, Shavers, Macri, Zahn, Eslick, Fosse, Bernbaum, Scott, Pollet, Nance, Cortes

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (H). CPB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1834 Online Child Safety

Callan, Paul, Berry, Leavitt, Parshley, Barnard, Hunt, Taylor, Doglio, Gregerson, Ramel, Thai, Shavers, Macri, Zahn, Eslick, Fosse, Bernbaum, Scott, Pollet, Nance, Cortes

Establishes privacy protections and restricts harmful online practices targeting minors.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (H). CPB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

HB 1531 Communicable Disease Policy

Bronoske, Berry, Ramel, Reed, Duerr, Kloba, Macri, Parshley, Peterson, Ormsby, Pollet, Scott, Doglio, Hill, Simmons

Mandates the use of evidence-based measures, including vaccines, in public health responses to communicable diseases.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (H). HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H).

HB 1531 Evidence-Based Immunizations

Bronoske, Berry, Ramel, Reed, Duerr, Kloba, Macri, Parshley, Peterson, Ormsby, Pollet, Scott, Doglio, Hill, Simmons

Prioritizes evidence-based public health measures, including vaccines, by prohibiting restrictive laws or policies.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (H). HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1589 Provider Contract Regulations

Bronoske, Macri, Shavers, Pollet, Reed

Regulates health carrier-provider contracts to ensure network adequacy, fair negotiations, and transparency.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (H). HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1589 Provider Contracting Practices

Bronoske, Macri, Shavers, Pollet, Reed

Regulates health carrier-provider contracts to ensure fair negotiations, transparency, and network adequacy.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (H). HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (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 executive session in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (H). HCW - Majority; do pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1669 Prosthetic Coverage Expansion

Stonier, Caldier, Davis, Berry, Low, Shavers, Nance, Doglio, Lekanoff, Reed, Parshley

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (H). HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (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 executive session in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (H). HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H).

HB 1686 Health Care Registry

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

Establishes a registry to track ownership and financial data of health care entities to monitor market consolidation.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (H). HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1697 Newborn Screening Updates

Stonier, Parshley, Reed, Hill

Modernizes Washington's newborn screening program by aligning with federal standards and streamlining updates to screened conditions.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (H). HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H).

HB 1697 Newborn Screening Updates

Stonier, Parshley, Reed, Hill

Modernizes Washington's newborn screening program to align with federal standards and improve funding and administration.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (H). HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1755 Elective PCI Exemption

Street, Macri, Schmick, Parshley, Thai, Salahuddin, Ormsby, Stonier, Reed

Exempts state-owned hospitals from certificate of need requirements for elective PCI services.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (H). HCW - Majority; do pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1971 Hormone Therapy Access

Macri, Doglio, Parshley, Berry, Ramel, Ormsby, Pollet, Scott, Hill

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (H). HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

HB 1311 Gray Wolf Reclassification

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (H).

HB 1348 Cannabis Business ESOPs

Hackney, Waters, Reeves, Low, Corry, Rule, Barkis, Hill, Nance

Facilitates employee ownership in cannabis businesses by allowing ESOPs to own up to 100% and redefining regulatory oversight.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (H).

HB 1464 Home Equity Agreements

Hackney, Walen, Wylie

Regulates home equity sharing agreements with licensing, consumer protections, and oversight requirements.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (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 executive session in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (H).

HB 1721 Zero-Emissions Vehicle Sales

Doglio, Mcentire, Penner, Fitzgibbon, Parshley, Entenman, Kloba, Zahn

Allows direct sales of zero-emissions vehicles while supporting traditional auto dealers' transition to the ZEV market.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (H).

HB 1807 Catered Alcohol Events

Springer, Wylie

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (H).

HB 1884 Cannabis Regulation Reform

Waters, Reeves

Streamlines cannabis regulations and refocuses enforcement on public safety and market integrity.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (H).

HB 1887 Data Broker Regulation

Kloba, Parshley, Simmons, Pollet

Regulates and taxes data brokers operating in Washington State.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM (H).

HB 2011 Child Attorney Implementation

Ormsby

Extends the timeline for statewide implementation of court-appointed attorneys for children in dependency proceedings.

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

HB 2012 Kindergarten Transition Funding

Bergquist, Couture, Ormsby, Pollet, Nance, Gregerson, Scott

Funds and caps enrollment for the Transition to Kindergarten program.

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 5168 State Actuary Governance

Robinson, Nobles

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

First reading, referred to Appropriations (H).

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

HB 2015 Public Safety Funding

Entenman, Reeves

Establishes funding mechanisms to support local law enforcement recruitment, retention, training, and public safety initiatives.

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

SB 5431 Tax Law Updates

Schoesler, Robinson, Dozier, Nobles

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

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

SB 5462 Vehicle Inspection Exemptions

Braun, Chapman, Wilson, J.

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

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

SJM 8000 Highway Naming Extension

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

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

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

HR 4622 High School Baseball

Mcclintock

Honors the Columbia River High School Baseball Team for their 2023-2024 state championship victory and individual achievements.

Introduced (H). Adopted (H).

HR 4623 High School Athletics Recognition

Mcclintock

Honors the Columbia River High School Girls Tennis Team and their coach for winning the state championship.

Introduced (H). Adopted (H).

HR 4624 High School Athletics

Mcclintock

Honors the Columbia River High School Volleyball Team for their 2023-2024 season achievements, including a fourth consecutive 2A state championship.

Introduced (H). Adopted (H).

HB 2017 School Director Training

Walsh

Mandates free and virtual governance training for school directors.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 2018 Solid Waste Tax

Doglio

Increases the solid waste collection tax to fund local government solid waste management programs.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 2019 Estate Tax Reform

Street, Walen

Increases the estate tax exclusion amount and establishes a more progressive tax rate structure for estates starting in 2025.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 2020 Payment Processor Taxation

Berg, Orcutt, Fitzgibbon

Establishes a new tax structure for payment card processors, including a higher B&O tax rate and specific deductions for certain fees.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 2021 Public Works Bonds

Steele

Authorizes the Public Works Board to issue nonrecourse revenue bonds to finance public infrastructure projects.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1955 Youth Fishing Licenses

Rule, Dent, Simmons, Nance

Raises the age requirement for fishing and shellfishing licenses from 15 to 18 to exempt more youth from fees.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (H).

HB 1095 Law Enforcement Funding

Walen, Salahuddin, Reeves

Authorizes local governments to impose a sales and use tax to fund law enforcement recruitment and retention.

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

HB 1389 Timber Sale Reporting

Bernbaum, Orcutt, Springer, Dent, Schmick, Parshley, Richards, Simmons, Reed, Tharinger

Extends reporting requirements for large private timber sales to 2029.

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

HB 1525 Tribal Vehicle Taxation

Walen, Stearns, Parshley, Shavers, Pollet, Scott, Waters

Expands sales and use tax exemptions for motor vehicles sold to tribes and tribal members.

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

HB 1702 County Utility Tax

Wylie, Fitzgibbon, Pollet

Authorizes counties to impose a public utility tax of up to 3% on utility services.

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

HB 1703 Horseracing Regulation Compliance

Stearns, Schmick, Goodman

Establishes funding mechanisms to support compliance with federal horseracing regulations.

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

HB 1717 Affordable Housing Incentives

Leavitt, Low, Richards, Shavers, Walen, Parshley, Reed, Nance

Establishes a tax remittance program to incentivize affordable housing development.

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

HB 1728 Estate Tax Deductions

Orcutt, Morgan, Manjarrez, Mendoza, Dufault, Jacobsen, Barnard, Thai, Eslick

Expands estate tax deductions to include farm employees who materially participated in farming operations.

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

HB 1805 Children's Services Funding

Tharinger, Ramel, Bernbaum, Ormsby, Stonier, Fosse, Callan, Mena, Doglio, Simmons, Lekanoff, Macri, Thomas, Bergquist, Leavitt, Santos, Parshley, Gregerson, Wylie, Reed, Pollet, Obras, Zahn

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

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

HB 1806 Fishing Tax Revenue

Tharinger, Mcentire, Lekanoff, Bernbaum, Ramel, Santos, Doglio, Reed

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

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

HB 1273 CTE Dual Credit

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

Expands access to Career and Technical Education dual credit programs through pilot projects, technology improvements, and policy recommendations.

Referred to Appropriations (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.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1322 Juvenile Justice Reform

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

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1322 Juvenile Sentencing Reform

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

Expands community-based placement options and judicial oversight in juvenile sentencing and confinement.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1359 Criminal Insanity Reform

Thai, Abbarno, Eslick, Goodman, Davis

Establishes a task force to review and recommend updates to Washington's criminal insanity and competency laws.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1359 Criminal Insanity Reform

Thai, Abbarno, Eslick, Goodman, Davis

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1422 Drug Take-Back Program

Peterson, Davis, Thai, Ormsby, Hill, Macri, Timmons

Strengthens oversight and enforcement of Washington State’s drug take-back program.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1422 Drug Take-Back Program

Peterson, Davis, Thai, Ormsby, Hill, Macri, Timmons

Expands oversight and funding mechanisms for Washington State's drug take-back program.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1427 Peer Support Services

Davis, Caldier, Obras, Eslick, Lekanoff, Ramel, Ormsby, Santos

Expands access to certified peer support specialists in behavioral health and crisis response systems.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1427 Peer Support Expansion

Davis, Caldier, Obras, Eslick, Lekanoff, Ramel, Ormsby, Santos

Expands access to and reimbursement for certified peer support services in behavioral health and crisis systems.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1432 Mental Health Parity

Simmons, Eslick, Rule, Davis, Macri, Stearns, Reed, Goodman, Salahuddin, Pollet, Timmons, Santos

Strengthens mental health parity by standardizing coverage requirements and limiting barriers to care.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1450 Kindergarten Transition Program

Santos, Rude, Schmidt, Wylie, Parshley, Ortiz-Self, Nance, Pollet, Tharinger

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

Referred to Appropriations (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%.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1515 Expanded Alcohol Service

Reed, Walen, Berry, Cortes, Peterson, Richards, Ryu, Macri, Hill, Scott

Authorizes temporary expansion of alcohol service in public spaces and at events to support crowd management and enhance experiences for international sports hosting.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1516 Affordable Housing Insurance

Hill, Taylor, Reed, Simmons, Morgan, Ormsby, Farivar, Parshley, Gregerson, Macri, Ramel, Pollet, Salahuddin

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1534 Tobacco and Vapor Regulation

Santos, Wylie, Parshley, Scott, Leavitt, Reeves, Doglio, Tharinger, Nance, Corry, Ybarra, Couture, Mcclintock, Hackney, Berry, Davis, Dufault, Ramel, Reed, Mendoza, Obras, Gregerson, Kloba, Callan, Shavers, Peterson, Zahn, Ormsby, Pollet, Hill

Expands regulation and enforcement of tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor products.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1534 Tobacco and Vapor Regulation

Santos, Wylie, Parshley, Scott, Leavitt, Reeves, Doglio, Tharinger, Nance, Corry, Ybarra, Couture, Mcclintock, Hackney, Berry, Davis, Dufault, Ramel, Reed, Mendoza, Obras, Gregerson, Kloba, Callan, Shavers, Peterson, Zahn, Ormsby, Pollet, Hill

Expands regulation and enforcement of tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor products.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1550 EV Battery Recycling

Street, Doglio, Mena, Hunt, Ramel, Berry, Reed, Duerr, Gregerson, Kloba, Paul, Parshley, Callan, Taylor, Ormsby, Pollet, Santos, Scott, Macri, Hill

Establishes producer responsibility requirements for the end-of-life management of electric vehicle batteries.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1566 Prior Authorization Reform

Rule, Marshall, Shavers, Pollet, Kloba

Regulates prior authorization processes to enhance transparency, accountability, and oversight of artificial intelligence in health care decisions.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1566 Prior Authorization Reform

Rule, Marshall, Shavers, Pollet, Kloba

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1583 Traditional Health Care Coverage

Lekanoff, Wylie, Stearns, Macri, Parshley, Doglio, Pollet, Reed, Kloba, Davis

Expands Medicaid coverage to include traditional health care practices for American Indian and Alaska Native populations.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1583 Medicaid Tribal Coverage

Lekanoff, Wylie, Stearns, Macri, Parshley, Doglio, Pollet, Reed, Kloba, Davis

Expands Medicaid coverage to include traditional health care practices provided through tribal and Indian health service facilities.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1592 Public Defense Funding

Peterson, Low, Goodman, Nance, Parshley, Taylor, Ortiz-Self, Rude, Duerr, Richards, Steele, Barnard, Farivar, Simmons, Zahn, Timmons, Doglio, Pollet, Reed

Shifts public defense funding and oversight responsibilities to the state while mandating new reporting and service standards.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1592 Public Defense Funding

Peterson, Low, Goodman, Nance, Parshley, Taylor, Ortiz-Self, Rude, Duerr, Richards, Steele, Barnard, Farivar, Simmons, Zahn, Timmons, Doglio, Pollet, Reed

Shifts public defense funding responsibility from local governments to the state while imposing new accountability and reporting requirements.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1607 Beverage Container Recycling

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

Establishes a statewide recycling refund program for beverage containers.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1607 Beverage Container Recycling

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

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1625 Search and Rescue

Stuebe, Nance, Chase, Bernbaum, Waters, Keaton, Mendoza, Richards, Barkis, Ramel, Hunt, Parshley, Springer, Zahn, Davis, Timmons

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1625 Back Country Rescue

Stuebe, Nance, Chase, Bernbaum, Waters, Keaton, Mendoza, Richards, Barkis, Ramel, Hunt, Parshley, Springer, Zahn, Davis, Timmons

Establishes a grant program to support back country search and rescue operations in Washington State.

Referred to Appropriations (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.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1647 Surface Mining Fees

Springer

Increases fees and updates procedures for surface mine reclamation permits.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1651 Teacher Preparation Pathways

Ortiz-Self, Reed, Eslick

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1651 Teacher Preparation Pathways

Ortiz-Self, Reed, Eslick

Establishes teacher residency and apprenticeship programs to expand pathways for educator preparation.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1668 Community Custody Reform

Davis, Griffey, Richards, Nance

Revises community custody laws to enhance supervision, enforcement, and monitoring of high-risk offenders.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1672 Workplace Monitoring Regulations

Kloba, Stonier, Fosse, Doglio, Parshley, Berry, Reed, Cortes, Bronoske, Ryu, Ramel, Scott, Taylor, Simmons

Regulates employer use of electronic monitoring and automated decision systems.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1672 Workplace Monitoring Regulations

Kloba, Stonier, Fosse, Doglio, Parshley, Berry, Reed, Cortes, Bronoske, Ryu, Ramel, Scott, Taylor, Simmons

Regulates employer use of electronic monitoring and automated decision systems to protect employee privacy and rights.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1673 Electric Transmission Infrastructure

Ramel, Doglio, Berry, Reed, Ormsby, Parshley

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1673 Electric Transmission Authority

Ramel, Doglio, Berry, Reed, Ormsby, Parshley

Establishes the Washington Electric Transmission Authority to expand and modernize the state’s electric transmission system.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1690 Water and Sewer Infrastructure

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

Directs a study of statewide water and sewer infrastructure needs and funding options.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1690 Water and Sewer Infrastructure

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

Requires ongoing assessment of water and sewer infrastructure needs statewide.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1696 Homeownership Program 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.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

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.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1715 Energy Performance Costs

Dye

Requires a study of state agency costs and impacts related to compliance with the state energy performance standard.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

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.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1742 Sustainable Urban Design

Dye, Doglio, Fitzgibbon, Zahn, Parshley, Duerr, Pollet

Establishes a state center to promote environmentally sustainable urban design through grants, competitions, and stakeholder collaboration.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1742 Sustainable Urban Design

Dye, Doglio, Fitzgibbon, Zahn, Parshley, Duerr, Pollet

Establishes a state center to promote environmentally sustainable urban design through projects, grants, and competitions.

Referred to Appropriations (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.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1768 Manufactured Housing Acquisitions

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

Restricts acquisitions of manufactured housing communities by large business and investment entities.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1775 Fur Farming Ban

Walen, Parshley, Ramel, Springer, Peterson, Fosse, Ormsby, Pollet, Macri, Hill, Leavitt

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1775 Fur Farming Regulations

Walen, Parshley, Ramel, Springer, Peterson, Fosse, Ormsby, Pollet, Macri, Hill, Leavitt

Restricts fur farming and fur product manufacturing while establishing a transition program for fur farmers.

Referred to Appropriations (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 future claims.

Referred to Appropriations (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.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1813 Behavioral Health Crisis

Macri, Doglio, Parshley, Davis, Ormsby, Scott, Pollet

Transfers responsibility for Medicaid behavioral health crisis services from managed care organizations to behavioral health administrative services organizations by 2027.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1813 Medicaid Crisis Services

Macri, Doglio, Parshley, Davis, Ormsby, Scott, Pollet

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1848 Traumatic Brain Injury

Doglio, Goodman, Parshley, Salahuddin, Wylie

Increases funding and mandates support for in-person services and programs for individuals with traumatic brain injuries.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1903 Low-Income Energy Assistance

Mena, Berry, Doglio, Parshley, Simmons, Santos, Taylor, Scott, Ramel, Farivar, Hill, Pollet, Duerr

Establishes a statewide program to provide energy assistance for low-income households using climate revenue funds.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1903 Low-Income Energy Assistance

Mena, Berry, Doglio, Parshley, Simmons, Santos, Taylor, Scott, Ramel, Farivar, Hill, Pollet, Duerr

Establishes a statewide program to provide energy assistance to low-income households.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1906 Water Rate Transparency

Tharinger, Shavers, Parshley, Hill

Enhances transparency and consumer protections in water system rate-setting processes.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1912 Agricultural Fuel Exemption

Dent, Reeves, Schmick, Springer, Orcutt, Nance, Mcclintock, Morgan, Engell, Paul, Mendoza, Bernbaum, Barnard, Richards, Eslick, Manjarrez, Dufault, Shavers, Burnett, Timmons, Abell, Thai, Barkis, Davis, Connors, Hill

Establishes a regulatory framework for implementing and enforcing the agricultural fuel exemption under the Climate Commitment Act.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1912 Agricultural Fuel Exemptions

Dent, Reeves, Schmick, Springer, Orcutt, Nance, Mcclintock, Morgan, Engell, Paul, Mendoza, Bernbaum, Barnard, Richards, Eslick, Manjarrez, Dufault, Shavers, Burnett, Timmons, Abell, Thai, Barkis, Davis, Connors, Hill

Establishes a remittance program and expands exemptions for agricultural fuel under the Climate Commitment Act.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1917 Juvenile Facility Overcrowding

Callan, Eslick

Establishes population management rules for juvenile rehabilitation institutions to ensure safety and operational standards.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1917 Juvenile Facility Capacity Management

Callan, Eslick

Establishes rules and procedures for managing population limits in juvenile rehabilitation institutions.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1926 Home Care Certification

Timmons, Schmick, Pollet, Shavers, Macri

Expands access to home care aide certification testing and aligns processes with training curricula.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1926 Home Care Certification

Timmons, Schmick, Pollet, Shavers, Macri

Streamlines the home care aide certification process by integrating testing into training and expanding testing availability.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1927 Rent Payment Reporting

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

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1975 Cap-and-Trade Adjustments

Fitzgibbon, Dye, Parshley

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1975 Carbon Market Adjustments

Fitzgibbon, Dye, Parshley

Adjusts mechanisms in Washington’s Climate Commitment Act to manage allowance prices, market dynamics, and emissions reduction timelines.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1203 Flavored Tobacco Ban

Reeves, Entenman, Nance, Peterson, Pollet, Ryu, Stonier, Reed, Leavitt, Berry, Ramel, Macri, Callan, Obras, Doglio, Gregerson, Street, Kloba, Berg, Davis, Ormsby, Bergquist, Hill

Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products in Washington State.

Referred to Finance (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.

Referred to Finance (H).

HB 1714 Small Business Insurance Pools

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

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

Referred to Finance (H).

HB 1804 Community Solar Expansion

Fey, Klicker, Duerr, Ybarra, Stuebe, Richards, Doglio, Pollet, Zahn

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

Referred to Finance (H).

HB 1859 Religious Property Housing

Salahuddin, Peterson, Doglio, Parshley, Dufault, Leavitt, Reed, Gregerson, Nance, Street, Obras, Ormsby, Hill, Timmons, Duerr

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

Referred to Finance (H).

HB 1871 Residential Battery Incentives

Hunt, Klicker, Doglio, Parshley, Ramel, Zahn, Duerr

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

Referred to Finance (H).

HB 1024 State Park Leasing

Kloba, Duerr, Ryu, Berry, Pollet, Davis

Standardizes leasing authority for St. Edward State Park with general state park leasing rules, allowing leases of up to 80 years.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1081 Unlisted Property Sales

Donaghy, Connors, Ryu, Taylor, Fosse, Kloba, Reeves

Establishes consumer protections for owners of unlisted real estate solicited for purchase.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1081 Solicited Real Estate Protections

Donaghy, Connors, Ryu, Taylor, Fosse, Kloba, Reeves

Establishes consumer protections for owners of solicited real estate transactions.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1119 Supervision Compliance Credit

Goodman, Simmons

Simplifies criteria and expands ineligibility for earning supervision compliance credit.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1133 Sexually Violent Predators

Leavitt, Couture, Bronoske, Wylie, Reeves, Hill

Expands prosecuting agencies' authority to obtain records and issue civil investigative demands for determining civil commitment of sexually violent predators.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1133 Sexually Violent Predators

Leavitt, Couture, Bronoske, Wylie, Reeves, Hill

Amends procedures and definitions for managing sexually violent predators in Washington State.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1154 Solid Waste Regulation

Duerr, Doglio, Ramel, Berry, Ryu, Callan, Pollet, Berg, Davis, Kloba, Hunt

Enhances oversight and enforcement of solid waste handling facilities.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1187 Ambulance Billing Practices

Ryu, Thai, Obras, Macri, Paul, Callan, Pollet, Fey, Kloba

Mandates timely insurance billing and consumer education by ambulance services for motor vehicle accident patients.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1195 Supportive Housing Permitting

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1244 Driver License Alternatives

Wylie

Provides an alternative to license suspension by allowing completion of a safe driving course for drivers with multiple moving violations.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1252 Pretrial Release Conditions

Davis, Griffey, Couture

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1337 Higher Education Transparency

Pollet, Mcentire, Reed, Macri, Nance

Mandates transparent and public involvement procedures for appointing presidents at public higher education institutions.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1337 University President Selection

Pollet, Mcentire, Reed, Macri, Nance

Expands student and faculty roles in hiring presidents at public colleges and universities.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1339 Even-Year Local Elections

Gregerson, Farivar, Mena, Nance, Stonier, Parshley, Thai, Scott, Goodman, Fey, Street, Doglio, Ramel, Simmons, Alvarado, Berg, Reed, Springer, Macri, Ryu, Peterson, Callan, Salahuddin, Duerr, Reeves, Berry, Ormsby, Hill, Pollet, Cortes, Fosse

Allows local governments to hold elections in even-numbered years to increase voter participation.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1351 ECEAP Eligibility Expansion

Bernbaum, Eslick, Springer, Ormsby, Salahuddin, Parshley, Hill, Doglio, Hunt, Pollet, Cortes, Nance

Expands eligibility for the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program by adjusting age and income criteria.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1382 Health Data Management

Tharinger, Macri, Stonier, Thai, Parshley, Obras, Lekanoff, Davis, Simmons, Hill, Ormsby

Modernizes the all-payer health care claims database by updating management flexibility, data disclosure standards, and patient identifier protections.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1414 CTE Student Employment

Connors, Paul, Rude, Springer, Couture, Keaton, Mcclintock, Penner, Davis, Tharinger, Shavers, Timmons

Establishes a work group to identify and recommend changes to laws and rules that limit career opportunities for minors in career and technical education programs.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1414 CTE Program Access

Connors, Paul, Rude, Springer, Couture, Keaton, Mcclintock, Penner, Davis, Tharinger, Shavers, Timmons

Expands the CTE task force to address age-related barriers to training, certification, and employment for minors.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1461 Procurement Rules Standardization

Stearns, Barnard

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1533 Electrician Apprenticeship Rules

Schmidt, Ramel, Reed

Allows specialty electricians to work under their certification while enrolled in a journey-level apprenticeship program.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1533 Electrician Apprenticeships

Schmidt, Ramel, Reed

Allows specialty electricians to work in their field while participating in a journey-level apprenticeship program.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1546 Radiologic Technologist Supervision

Parshley, Schmick, Ryu, Macri

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1551 Cannabis Social Equity

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

Extends and evaluates Washington's cannabis social equity program while pausing new license applications until 2026.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1552 Real Estate Research

Peterson, Low, Reed, Ormsby, Hill

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1572 Higher Education Accreditation

Pollet, Entenman, Reed, Nance

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1572 Higher Education Accreditation

Pollet, Entenman, Reed, Nance

Strengthens oversight of higher education accreditation and institutional exemptions.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1574 Overdose Legal Protections

Macri, Davis, Parshley, Mena, Goodman, Simmons, Ormsby, Scott, Doglio, Pollet, Salahuddin, Reed, Nance, Kloba

Expands legal protections for overdose response and harm reduction services while preempting local drug paraphernalia regulations.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1604 Transgender Jail Searches

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1636 Liquor Sales Limits

Volz, Hackney, Walen, Mcclintock, Chase, Parshley

Removes per-transaction volume limits on wine and spirits sales to on-premises retailers.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1684 Water Recreation Regulations

Thai, Pollet

Modernizes regulations for water recreation facilities to enhance safety, streamline permitting, and update exemptions.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1684 Water Recreation Facilities

Thai, Pollet

Modernizes regulations for water recreation facilities by updating definitions, permitting requirements, and safety standards.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1698 Liquor Licensing Updates

Waters, Reed

Updates liquor licensing and permitting laws to modernize terminology, enhance training, and eliminate outdated provisions.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1701 Shared Liquor Facilities

Steele

Allows multiple liquor licensees to operate distinct premises within a shared facility under regulatory oversight.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1701 Shared Liquor Facilities

Steele

Allows multiple liquor licensees to operate distinct premises within a shared facility.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1706 Prior Authorization APIs

Simmons

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1706 Prior Authorization APIs

Simmons

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1709 Adrenal Insufficiency Care

Callan, Steele, Goodman, Reed, Hill

Authorizes parent-designated adults to provide care for students with adrenal insufficiency in public schools.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1709 Adrenal Insufficiency Care

Callan, Steele, Goodman, Reed, Hill

Authorizes parent-designated adults to provide care for students with adrenal insufficiency in public schools.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1718 Physician Well-Being Programs

Thai, Shavers, Parshley, Zahn, Scott

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1747 Criminal Record Protections

Ortiz-Self, Berry, Scott, Obras, Fosse, Goodman, Farivar, Taylor, Fitzgibbon, Reed, Gregerson, Ormsby, Parshley, Cortes, Hill, Pollet, Ramel

Expands protections for job applicants and employees with criminal records.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1774 Highway Land Leasing

Fey, Parshley, Ramel, Wylie, Paul, Peterson, Bronoske, Reed, Doglio, Taylor, Ryu, Gregerson, Fosse, Ormsby, Nance, Springer, Zahn, Morgan, Macri, Hill, Obras, Leavitt, Thomas

Allows WSDOT to lease unused highway land for community purposes under specified conditions.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1782 Campaign Finance Reporting

Marshall, Barkis, Dufault, Pollet

Adjusts campaign finance reporting deadlines and increases disclosure requirements for incidental committees.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1782 Campaign Finance Reporting

Marshall, Barkis, Dufault, Pollet

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1783 Law Enforcement Education

Mendoza, Springer, Corry, Dufault, Jacobsen, Manjarrez, Orcutt, Dent, Walen, Connors, Schmidt, Barnard, Mcclintock, Eslick, Klicker, Ley, Barkis, Engell, Davis

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1783 Law Enforcement Education

Mendoza, Springer, Corry, Dufault, Jacobsen, Manjarrez, Orcutt, Dent, Walen, Connors, Schmidt, Barnard, Mcclintock, Eslick, Klicker, Ley, Barkis, Engell, Davis

Allows law enforcement officers to deliver educational presentations and receive nominal gifts of appreciation from colleges and technical schools.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1784 Medical Assistant Duties

Marshall, Simmons, Parshley, Schmidt

Expands medical assistants-certified duties to include entering and activating health care orders under specific protocols.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1784 Medical Assistant Orders

Marshall, Simmons, Parshley, Schmidt

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1793 Fire Loss Reporting

Griffey, Bronoske, Wylie, Rule, Ramel, Ormsby, Bernbaum, Salahuddin, Reed, Pollet, Macri, Hill, Scott

Centralizes fire loss reporting with the insurance commissioner and enhances confidentiality protections.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1796 School District Debt

Callan, Berg, Santos, Parshley, Ramel, Wylie, Reed, Ormsby, Hill

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1811 Crisis Response Teams

Salahuddin, Davis, Santos, Parshley, Zahn, Doglio, Reed, Ormsby, Nance, Taylor, Walen, Wylie, Pollet, Macri, Fosse, Hill, Street, Scott, Callan, Stearns, Leavitt

Integrates co-response teams into Washington's crisis response system and extends legal protections to participants.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1815 Prison Riot Resentencing

Peterson, Cortes, Goodman

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1815 Juvenile Prison Riots

Peterson, Cortes, Goodman

Allows individuals convicted of prison riot offenses in juvenile facilities to vacate records and seek sentence relief retroactively.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1817 School Sexual Assault

Scott, Pollet, Doglio, Berry, Parshley, Obras, Goodman, Street, Macri, Taylor, Salahuddin, Ryu, Hill

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1817 School Sexual Assault

Scott, Pollet, Doglio, Berry, Parshley, Obras, Goodman, Street, Macri, Taylor, Salahuddin, Ryu, Hill

Enhances support for student survivors of sexual assault through mandatory reporting, staff training, and accessible resources.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1819 Electric Transmission Upgrades

Barnard, Doglio, Parshley, Ramel, Fitzgibbon

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1819 Electric Transmission Upgrades

Barnard, Doglio, Parshley, Ramel, Fitzgibbon

Streamlines electric transmission upgrades and incentivizes grid-enhancing technologies.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1821 Prevailing Wage Enforcement

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

Expands access to prevailing wage enforcement and payroll records to additional labor-management entities.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1822 Driver Safety Education

Low, Stearns, Berry, Walen, Fosse, Ramel, Barkis, Salahuddin, Richards, Zahn

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1823 Transportation Improvement Board

Low

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1824 Birthing Center Accreditation

Barnard

Exempts accredited birthing centers from state licensure surveys under specific conditions.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1824 Birthing Center Licensure

Barnard

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1829 Tribal Warrant Enforcement

Lekanoff, Goodman, Pollet

Establishes procedures for recognizing and enforcing tribal court warrants in Washington state.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1842 Public Utility Insurance

Steele, Barnard

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1857 Asbestos Regulation Exemptions

Ley, Doglio, Dye, Parshley

Exempts commercial aggregates with low asbestos content from labeling, usage, and management requirements.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1857 Asbestos Material Exemptions

Ley, Doglio, Dye, Parshley

Exempts commercial aggregates and asphalt or concrete materials from asbestos-related labeling, usage, and management requirements.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1874 Textured Hair Training

Morgan, Entenman, Reeves, Hill, Donaghy, Reed, Street, Berg, Taylor, Scott, Thomas, Ryu, Thai, Salahuddin, Berry, Gregerson, Parshley, Doglio, Nance, Caldier, Simmons, Peterson, Macri, Obras, Pollet, Zahn, Ormsby, Duerr

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1875 Immigration Leave Expansion

Salahuddin, Thai, Taylor, Fosse, Paul, Bergquist, Bronoske, Kloba, Pollet, Street, Stonier, Parshley, Obras, Thomas, Hill, Doglio, Berry, Reed, Ramel, Gregerson, Scott, Cortes, Simmons, Peterson, Zahn

Expands allowable uses of paid sick leave to include immigration-related proceedings.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1875 Immigration Leave Expansion

Salahuddin, Thai, Taylor, Fosse, Paul, Bergquist, Bronoske, Kloba, Pollet, Street, Stonier, Parshley, Obras, Thomas, Hill, Doglio, Berry, Reed, Ramel, Gregerson, Scott, Cortes, Simmons, Peterson, Zahn

Expands permissible uses of paid sick leave to include immigration-related proceedings.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1899 Homeless Census Revisions

Zahn, Thomas, Parshley, Simmons, Cortes, Ormsby, Hill, Macri

Removes annual homeless census requirement and grants the Department of Commerce flexibility in scheduling and methodology.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1899 Homelessness Data Collection

Zahn, Thomas, Parshley, Simmons, Cortes, Ormsby, Hill, Macri

Aligns Washington's homelessness census process with federal HUD standards and modifies data collection and programmatic requirements.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1922 Woody Debris Placement

Hunt, Callan, Parshley

Requires consideration of urban constraints, flood risks, and ecological benefits when placing woody debris under emergency hydraulic project approvals.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1922 Woody Debris Mitigation

Hunt, Callan, Parshley

Amends hydraulic project approval requirements to balance woody debris mitigation with emergency response and urban development constraints.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1934 Employment Investigation Privacy

Chase, Doglio, Schmidt

Expands confidentiality protections for individuals involved in public agency employment investigations.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1946 Tribal Health Representation

Hill, Lekanoff, Reed, Parshley, Pollet, Obras, Nance, Ormsby, Macri

Expands tribal and urban Indian organization representation on local boards of health.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1946 Tribal Health Representation

Hill, Lekanoff, Reed, Parshley, Pollet, Obras, Nance, Ormsby, Macri

Expands tribal representation on local boards of health.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1725 Biosimilar Drug Substitution

Thai, Shavers, Parshley, Duerr, Macri

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H).

HB 1658 Historic Preservation Funding

Waters, Reed, Chase, Eslick, Scott, Simmons, Timmons

Dedicates a portion of county recording fees to support history museums and historic preservation programs.

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

HB 1818 Subdivision Process Modernization

Penner, Parshley, Klicker, Nance, Stuebe, Barkis, Barnard, Low, Connors, Walen, Manjarrez, Leavitt

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

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

HB 1938 State Flag Redesign

Peterson, Reed, Nance

Establishes a committee to redesign the Washington state flag with final approval by voter referendum.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H).

SB 5423 Digital Repair Access

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (S). ENET - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5445 Energy Resilience Investments

Boehnke, Hasegawa, Slatter

Creates an alternative compliance pathway for utilities to meet renewable energy targets by investing in local energy resilience projects.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (S). ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5445 Energy Resilience Compliance

Boehnke, Hasegawa, Slatter

Allows utilities to meet renewable energy targets through investments in local energy resilience projects.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (S). ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5627 Excavation Safety Reform

Ramos, Harris, Wellman, Shewmake, Wilson, J., Hasegawa, Nobles

Strengthens excavation safety standards and utility location requirements while increasing penalties for violations.

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

SB 5627 Utility Damage Prevention

Ramos, Harris, Wellman, Shewmake, Wilson, J., Hasegawa, Nobles

Enhances excavation safety and utility damage prevention requirements.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (S). ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). On motion, referred to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5112 Prescribing Psychologists

Bateman, Harris, Shewmake, Trudeau, Conway, Nobles, Riccelli, Wilson, C., Robinson, Hasegawa

Establishes a certification process for psychologists to prescribe certain psychotropic medications under limited conditions.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S). HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5112 Prescribing Psychologists Certification

Bateman, Harris, Shewmake, Trudeau, Conway, Nobles, Riccelli, Wilson, C., Robinson, Hasegawa

Establishes certification for psychologists to prescribe psychotropic medications under specific conditions.

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

SB 5121 Infertility Insurance Coverage

Frame, Cleveland, Bateman, Cortes, Liias, Nobles, Orwall, Pedersen, Riccelli, Saldaña, Valdez, Wellman, Wilson, C.

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S). HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5121 Infertility Insurance Coverage

Frame, Cleveland, Bateman, Cortes, Liias, Nobles, Orwall, Pedersen, Riccelli, Saldaña, Valdez, Wellman, Wilson, C.

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

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

SB 5254 Patient Information Access

Orwall, Trudeau, Frame, Nobles, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Enhances patients' rights to access and control their health care information.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S). HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

SB 5254 Health Records Access

Orwall, Trudeau, Frame, Nobles, Valdez, Wilson, C.

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

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S). HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5351 Dental Insurance Reform

King, Chapman, Cleveland, Muzzall, Orwall, Christian, Nobles, Harris, Salomon, Conway, Frame, Hasegawa, Holy, Shewmake, Trudeau

Reforms dental insurance practices to enhance patient choice and transparency.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S). HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5351 Dental Insurance Practices

King, Chapman, Cleveland, Muzzall, Orwall, Christian, Nobles, Harris, Salomon, Conway, Frame, Hasegawa, Holy, Shewmake, Trudeau

Regulates dental insurance practices to improve patient access, provider reimbursement transparency, and stakeholder collaboration.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S). HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5387 Corporate Practice Restrictions

Robinson, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Riccelli, Stanford, Valdez

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S). HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

SB 5387 Corporate Health Care Ownership

Robinson, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Riccelli, Stanford, Valdez

Restricts non-licensed entities from owning, managing, or influencing health care practices.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S). HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5395 Prior Authorization Reform

Orwall, Muzzall, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Nobles, Slatter

Enhances transparency and oversight in prior authorization processes for health care services and prescription drugs.

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

SB 5395 Prior Authorization Reform

Orwall, Muzzall, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Nobles, Slatter

Regulates prior authorization processes to enhance transparency, restrict AI use, and prohibit retrospective denials.

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

SB 5498 Contraceptive Coverage Requirements

Alvarado, Slatter, Bateman, Cleveland, Frame, Liias, Lovelett, Nobles, Pedersen, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Updates requirements for 12-month contraceptive drug coverage under health benefit plans.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S). HLTC - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5504 Caregiver Payment Program

Chapman, Harris, Cortes, Saldaña, Trudeau, Valdez

Establishes a payment and training framework for caregivers providing complex medical care to children with heightened medical needs.

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

SB 5504 Medicaid Caregivers Payment

Chapman, Harris, Cortes, Saldaña, Trudeau, Valdez

Authorizes Medicaid payment for trained family caregivers providing complex care to children with private duty nursing.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S). HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5557 Pregnancy Emergency Care

Krishnadasan, Dhingra, Kauffman, Slatter, Wilson, C., Saldaña, Orwall, Lovelett, Stanford, Cortes, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Pedersen, Trudeau, Valdez

Codifies requirements for hospitals to provide or facilitate emergency medical care for pregnant individuals, including pregnancy termination when medically necessary.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S). HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5557 Emergency Pregnancy Care

Krishnadasan, Dhingra, Kauffman, Slatter, Wilson, C., Saldaña, Orwall, Lovelett, Stanford, Cortes, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Pedersen, Trudeau, Valdez

Codifies hospital obligations to provide emergency medical care for pregnant individuals, including pregnancy termination when medically necessary.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S). HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5579 Provider Contract Communications

Cleveland, Muzzall, Valdez

Restricts public communications about provider contract terminations unless legally required.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S). HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S).

SB 5579 Provider Contract Terminations

Cleveland, Muzzall, Valdez

Restricts public communications about health provider contract terminations and standardizes enrollee notification processes.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S). HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5629 Prosthetic Coverage Mandate

Harris, Chapman, Dozier, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Slatter, Trudeau, Valdez

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S). HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5629 Prosthetic Coverage Mandate

Harris, Chapman, Dozier, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Slatter, Trudeau, Valdez

Mandates coverage for prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces under large group health plans.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S). HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5672 Home Care Certification

Muzzall, Cleveland, Chapman, Dozier, Nobles

Delays home care aide certification requirements pending completion of a state performance audit.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S). HLTC - Majority; do pass (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5249 Kit Homes Zoning

Wilson, J., Chapman

Facilitates the use of kit homes as temporary housing in residential and emergency zones.

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).

SB 5249 Emergency Kit Homes

Wilson, J., Chapman

Authorizes the use of prefabricated kit homes as emergency housing with safety inspections every five years.

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). Referred to Ways & Means (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 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). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5614 Impact Fee Deferrals

Salomon, Trudeau, Alvarado, Liias, Frame, Nobles

Revises the impact fee deferral process for single-family residential construction by replacing liens with promissory notes and establishing new payment and enforcement mechanisms.

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

SB 5659 Housing Shortage Requirements

Goehner, Boehnke, Dozier

Mandates local governments to eliminate their share of the statewide housing shortage by 2035.

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; do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5725 Affordable Housing Development

Slatter, Hasegawa, Trudeau, Valdez

Authorizes community and technical colleges to develop affordable housing on underutilized lands through long-term leases and tax incentives.

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). Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5725 Affordable Housing Development

Slatter, Hasegawa, Trudeau, Valdez

Authorizes affordable housing development on underutilized community and technical college lands.

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). Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5729 Permit Streamlining

Gildon, Dozier, Fortunato

Streamlines the permitting process for housing and construction projects to address the state's housing crisis.

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; do pass (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

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

SB 5061 Prevailing Wage Adjustments

Conway, Saldaña, Riccelli, Liias, Valdez, Chapman, Hasegawa, Nobles, Salomon, Stanford

Mandates wage adjustments on public works projects to match current prevailing wage rates.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). And refer to Transportation (S). Referred to Transportation (S).

SB 5061 Prevailing Wage Adjustments

Conway, Saldaña, Riccelli, Liias, Valdez, Chapman, Hasegawa, Nobles, Salomon, Stanford

Requires public works contracts to adjust wages to the prevailing rate in effect when work is performed.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). And refer to Transportation (S). Referred to Transportation (S).

SB 5396 Pilot Medical Leave

Liias, Harris, Nobles, Chapman, Saldaña, Cleveland, Krishnadasan, Lovick, Warnick, Wilson, C.

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

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

SB 5396 FAA Medical Certification

Liias, Harris, Nobles, Chapman, Saldaña, Cleveland, Krishnadasan, Lovick, Warnick, Wilson, C.

Provides wage and leave protections for employees undergoing FAA medical certification for mental and neurological health conditions.

LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5403 Cannabis Direct Sales

Saldaña, Krishnadasan, Nobles

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5422 AI Collective Bargaining

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

Requires collective bargaining over public employers' use of AI technology affecting wages or performance evaluations.

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

SB 5503 Public Employee Bargaining

Valdez, Alvarado, Bateman, Conway, Hasegawa, Nobles, Saldaña

Revises public employee collective bargaining processes to streamline unit organization, strengthen PERC authority, and protect workers' statutory rights.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5503 Public Employee Bargaining

Valdez, Alvarado, Bateman, Conway, Hasegawa, Nobles, Saldaña

Revises public employee collective bargaining processes and strengthens worker protections.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5548 Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Shewmake

Revises workers’ compensation benefit calculations and payment structures for injured workers and their dependents.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5548 Workers' Compensation Benefits

Shewmake

Revises workers' compensation benefit calculations for claims filed on or after July 1, 2026.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Referred to Ways & Means (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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5626 Undocumented Worker Benefits

Saldaña, Lovelett, Valdez, Cortes, Alvarado, Orwall, Kauffman, Slatter, Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles, Stanford, Wilson, C.

Establishes a wage replacement program for workers excluded from unemployment insurance, including undocumented workers.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5626 Immigrant Wage Replacement

Saldaña, Lovelett, Valdez, Cortes, Alvarado, Orwall, Kauffman, Slatter, Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles, Stanford, Wilson, C.

Establishes a wage replacement program for undocumented workers ineligible for unemployment benefits.

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

SB 5653 Collective Bargaining Expansion

Chapman, Hasegawa, Macewen, Nobles

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5694 Boiler Operator Certification

King

Establishes a statewide certification program for boiler operators.

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

SB 5694 Boiler Operator Certification

King

Establishes a statewide certification program for boiler operators.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5700 Cannabis Tax Verification

King, Saldaña, Nobles

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; do pass (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5701 Payroll Records Access

Ramos, Hasegawa, Nobles, Valdez

Expands access to payroll records for joint labor management committees to enforce prevailing wage laws.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5701 Prevailing Wage Enforcement

Ramos, Hasegawa, Nobles, Valdez

Expands access to payroll records and enforcement authority under prevailing wage laws.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5434 Emergency Powers Oversight

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (S). SGTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5070 Interchange Fee Restrictions

Saldaña, Hasegawa, Conway, Cortes, Fortunato, Krishnadasan, Lovelett, Nobles, Orwall, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, Wellman, Wilson, J.

Prohibits interchange fees on tips and taxes in electronic payment transactions.

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

HB 1325 Fish and Wildlife Enforcement

Goodman, Scott

Expands enforcement and penalties for fish, wildlife, and hunting violations.

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

HB 1543 Building Performance Standards

Doglio, Ramel, Berry, Ryu, Reed, Duerr, Parshley, Ormsby

Expands compliance options for building performance standards by introducing alternative metrics and flexibility for building owners.

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

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.

First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care (S).

HB 1616 Ferry Passenger Conduct

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

Expands unlawful transit conduct rules to include Washington State Ferries.

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

HB 1156 Volunteer Firefighter Benefits

Steele, Ormsby, Hill

Expands eligibility for the state deferred compensation program to include volunteer firefighters.

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

SB 5768 Tax Credit Expansion

Saldaña

Expands eligibility for the Working Families' Tax Credit to individuals aged 18 and older.

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

SB 5769 Kindergarten Transition Program

Wellman, Wilson, C.

Caps funding and modifies administration of the transition to kindergarten program.

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

SB 5770 Primary Residence Exemption

Robinson

Establishes a property tax exemption for primary residences under the state levy.

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

SB 5771 Renter Tax Credit

Robinson

Provides an additional refundable tax credit for low-income renters under the Working Families' Tax Credit.

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

SB 5772 School Funding Formula

Hansen

Delays implementation of local effort assistance funding requirements and reduces funding eligibility for districts with high alternative learning enrollment.

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

SB 5774 Investment Income Taxation

Torres

Clarifies the scope of the B&O tax deduction for investment income and excludes factoring income from eligibility.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5055 Agritourism Building Codes

Warnick, Wagoner, Chapman, Dozier, Wellman

Exempts seasonal agritourism buildings from commercial building code standards while maintaining life and fire safety requirements.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5055 Agritourism Promotion

Warnick, Wagoner, Chapman, Dozier, Wellman

Facilitates agritourism by allowing related activities on agricultural lands and providing regulatory and licensing frameworks.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5101 Hate Crime Protections

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

Expands workplace protections to include victims of hate crimes.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5101 Hate Crime Victim Protections

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5124 Medicaid Postacute Care Access

Muzzall, Chapman, Dozier

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5290 Substance Abuse Diversion

Salomon, Dhingra, Nobles, Saldaña, Trudeau, Valdez

Allows dismissal of certain controlled substance charges upon successful completion of a treatment program.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5290 Substance Use Diversion

Salomon, Dhingra, Nobles, Saldaña, Trudeau, Valdez

Allows dismissal of certain drug charges upon completion of court-approved substance use treatment.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5297 Early Learning Facilities

Trudeau, Torres, Dozier, Frame, Nobles, Riccelli

Streamlines and enhances the early learning facilities grant and loan program in Washington State.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5318 Fingerprint Background Checks

Kauffman, Nobles, Orwall, Wilson, C.

Mandates fingerprint-based background checks for individuals in roles with unsupervised access to vulnerable populations.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5319 Surface Mine Fees

Shewmake, Chapman, Nobles

Revises fee structure and application process for surface mine reclamation permits.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5365 Community Center Libraries

Wilson, J.

Expands allowable uses of community centers in park and recreation districts to include limited library space.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5365 Community Centers Libraries

Wilson, J.

Clarifies that community centers in park districts can include public libraries occupying less than 50% of their space.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5432 License Plate Shortages

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

Establishes contingency plans for temporary license plates and mitigates permanent plate shortages.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5432 License Plate Shortages

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5454 Dairy Inspection Program

Chapman, Shewmake, Short, Lovick, Dozier, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles

Extends the dairy inspection program through 2031.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5552 Kit Home Regulations

Wilson, J., Shewmake, Fortunato, Nobles, Braun, Short, Gildon, Christian, Chapman, Holy, Mccune, Warnick, Goehner, Dozier, Wilson, C., Slatter, Cortes, Liias, Frame, Krishnadasan, Ramos

Establishes building codes for affordable prefabricated "kit homes" under 800 square feet.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5552 Kit Home Regulations

Wilson, J., Shewmake, Fortunato, Nobles, Braun, Short, Gildon, Christian, Chapman, Holy, Mccune, Warnick, Goehner, Dozier, Wilson, C., Slatter, Cortes, Liias, Frame, Krishnadasan, Ramos

Establishes building code standards for small prefabricated "kit homes."

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5573 Electric Security Alarms

Chapman, Salomon, Harris, Wilson, J.

Establishes statewide standards for electric security alarm systems in unregulated jurisdictions while preserving local regulatory authority.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5573 Electric Security Alarms

Chapman, Salomon, Harris, Wilson, J.

Establishes statewide standards for electric security alarm systems in jurisdictions without local regulations.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5589 Insurance Rating Factors

Hasegawa, Kauffman, Lovelett, Nobles, Saldaña, Stanford, Wilson, C.

Directs a study on the impacts of using credit history and other factors in personal insurance pricing.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5611 Land Use Permitting

Salomon, Trudeau, Frame, Nobles

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5611 Land Use Permitting

Salomon, Trudeau, Frame, Nobles

Streamlines local government land use permitting processes and increases accountability for housing project approvals.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5669 Irrigation District Elections

Torres, Short, Dozier, Schoesler, Warnick

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5691 CCRC Oversight Reform

Cleveland, Nobles

Enhances regulation and oversight of continuing care retirement communities.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5691 CCRC Consumer Protections

Cleveland, Nobles

Broadens Consumer Protection Act enforcement against continuing care retirement communities.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5714 Bail Agent Conduct

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

Expands restrictions on bail bond agents' involvement in immigration enforcement and information sharing.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5719 Mandatory Hearing Examiners

Salomon, Cortes

Mandates the use of hearing examiners for final decisions on local government quasi-judicial land use applications.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5719 Mandatory Hearing Examiners

Salomon, Cortes

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5091 State Emission Standards

Boehnke, Chapman, Macewen, Wilson, J., Dozier, Fortunato, Harris, Schoesler, Goehner, Short, Braun, Warnick, Muzzall, Christian, Gildon, Holy

Establishes Washington-specific motor vehicle emission standards by rejecting California's standards.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (S).

SB 5731 Tenant Rent Assistance

Goehner, Fortunato, Holy, Boehnke, Christian, Cortes, Dozier

Establishes a tenant assistance program to provide rent subsidies for low-income, rent-burdened households.

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

SB 5732 Housing Supply Accountability

Braun, Dozier

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

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

SB 5733 Housing Permit Streamlining

Braun, Christian, Cortes, Dozier

Allows local governments to amend comprehensive plans outside the annual cycle to expedite housing project permitting.

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

SB 5753 Public Housing Task Force

Hasegawa, Trudeau, Alvarado, Conway, Saldaña

Establishes a task force to study public housing as a statewide strategy to address Washington's housing crisis.

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

SB 5053 Public Facilities Districts

Warnick

Expands flexibility for creating and governing public facilities districts in small, rural counties along the eastern Cascade Mountains.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5053 Public Facilities Districts

Warnick

Allows partial inclusion of unincorporated county areas in public facilities districts and adjusts governance structures accordingly.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5117 Agricultural Economic Protection

Muzzall, Braun, Chapman, Christian, Dozier, King, Schoesler, Short, Wagoner, Warnick, Wilson, J.

Establishes a framework to protect and support Washington's agricultural economy by integrating agricultural considerations into state policy and decision-making.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5117 Agricultural Fiscal Impact

Muzzall, Braun, Chapman, Christian, Dozier, King, Schoesler, Short, Wagoner, Warnick, Wilson, J.

Requires fiscal impact analyses of proposed legislation on the agricultural sector.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5322 Burrowing Shrimp Management

Chapman, Wilson, J., Macewen, Hasegawa, Nobles

Establishes a research program to develop new control methods for burrowing shrimp impacting shellfish farming.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5322 Burrowing Shrimp Management

Chapman, Wilson, J., Macewen, Hasegawa, Nobles

Establishes a research program to develop sustainable methods for controlling burrowing shrimp in coastal shellfish farming areas.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5385 Timberland Taxation Adjustment

Chapman, Nobles, Saldaña

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

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5385 Timberland Taxation

Chapman, Nobles, Saldaña

Expands eligibility for the reduced real estate excise tax rate on timberland transfers to include certain sales to governmental entities.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5474 Organic Agriculture Expansion

Liias, Muzzall, Chapman, Hasegawa, Nobles, Stanford

Promotes organic and sustainable agriculture by reducing certification barriers and developing a statewide action plan.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5474 Organic Agriculture Expansion

Liias, Muzzall, Chapman, Hasegawa, Nobles, Stanford

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

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5479 Agritourism Tax Relief

Liias, Chapman, Nobles

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

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5491 Prescribed Fire Liability

Warnick, Shewmake, Short, Chapman, Lovelett, Muzzall, Holy, Krishnadasan, Nobles

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

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5491 Prescribed Fire Liability

Warnick, Shewmake, Short, Chapman, Lovelett, Muzzall, Holy, Krishnadasan, Nobles

Establishes a pilot program to reimburse damages from prescribed fires and cultural burns.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5583 Recreational License Fees

Liias, Robinson, Nobles

Revises recreational fishing and hunting license fees and structures while granting new administrative authorities to the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5606 Long-Term Care Funding

Bateman, Hasegawa, Nobles

Mandates annual funding recommendations to adequately resource the long-term care ombuds program.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5606 Long-Term Care Ombuds

Bateman, Hasegawa, Nobles

Establishes a process for developing biennial funding recommendations for the long-term care ombuds program.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5622 Diet Supplement Restrictions

Lovick, Dhingra, Liias

Restricts the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to minors.

Referred to Ways & Means (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.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5708 Online Child Safety

Frame, Wagoner, Alvarado, Hasegawa, Nobles, Salomon, Trudeau, Valdez

Regulates online services to protect minors from harmful data practices and addictive features.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5745 Involuntary Treatment Counsel

Dhingra, Bateman, Lovick, Nobles, Pedersen

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

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5745 Involuntary Treatment Act

Dhingra, Bateman, Lovick, Nobles, Pedersen

Clarifies legal representation responsibilities and updates procedural requirements under the Involuntary Treatment Act.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

SB 5345 Personnel Records Access

Saldaña, Trudeau, Valdez, Slatter, Lovick, Cortes, Kauffman, Conway, Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles, Stanford, Wilson, C.

Mandates annual employee access to personnel files and establishes penalties for non-compliance.

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

SB 5377 Manufacturer-Owned Dealerships

Saldaña, Chapman, Stanford

Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers from owning or operating dealerships under a previously allowed exemption.

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