HB 1162 Health Care Workplace Safety

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

Strengthens workplace violence prevention requirements for health care settings.

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

HB 1162 Healthcare Workplace Safety

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

Mandates comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans in health care settings.

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

HB 1175 Mixed-Use Zoning

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

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

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

HB 1175 Residential Zone Businesses

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

Permits neighborhood stores and cafés to operate in residential zones.

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

HB 1183 Affordable Housing Incentives

Duerr, Leavitt, Berry, Parshley, Reed, Ryu, Fitzgibbon, Taylor, Doglio, Berg, Davis

Facilitates affordable and sustainable housing development by easing regulatory constraints and promoting energy efficiency.

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

HB 1183 Affordable Housing Standards

Duerr, Leavitt, Berry, Parshley, Reed, Ryu, Fitzgibbon, Taylor, Doglio, Berg, Davis

Mandates reforms to promote affordable, sustainable housing by standardizing building codes and preempting conflicting local regulations.

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

HB 1232 Private Detention Oversight

Ortiz-Self, Fey, Reed, Ramel, Leavitt, Mena, Macri, Callan, Farivar, Gregerson, Simmons, Peterson, Wylie, Ormsby, Fosse, Hill

Expands regulations and oversight of private detention facilities to improve health, safety, and accountability.

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

HB 1232 Private Detention Standards

Ortiz-Self, Fey, Reed, Ramel, Leavitt, Mena, Macri, Callan, Farivar, Gregerson, Simmons, Peterson, Wylie, Ormsby, Fosse, Hill

Enhances regulatory standards and oversight for private detention facilities.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM (H). APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

HB 1294 Pesticide Safety Committee Extension

Dent, Reeves, Timmons, Hill

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

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

HB 1406 ADO Funding Adjustments

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

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

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

HB 1406 ADO Reporting Standards

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

Standardizes performance reporting and clarifies funding rules for associate development organizations statewide.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM (H). APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H).

HB 1448 Ranked Choice Voting

Gregerson, Farivar, Parshley, Doglio, Obras, Mena, Fosse, Scott, Salahuddin, Bernbaum, Pollet, Ramel, Nance, Walen, Reeves, Hill, Paul, Berry, Duerr, Fitzgibbon, Callan, Reed, Goodman, Peterson, Ortiz-Self, Macri, Ormsby, Simmons

Establishes a framework for local jurisdictions to adopt ranked choice voting in Washington State elections.

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

HB 1448 Ranked Choice Voting

Gregerson, Farivar, Parshley, Doglio, Obras, Mena, Fosse, Scott, Salahuddin, Bernbaum, Pollet, Ramel, Nance, Walen, Reeves, Hill, Paul, Berry, Duerr, Fitzgibbon, Callan, Reed, Goodman, Peterson, Ortiz-Self, Macri, Ormsby, Simmons

Allows local jurisdictions in Washington State to adopt ranked choice voting for their elections.

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

HB 1514 Thermal Energy Networks

Ramel, Berry, Doglio, Hunt, Reed, Parshley

Establishes a regulatory framework to promote low-carbon thermal energy networks in Washington State.

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

HB 1514 Thermal Energy Regulation

Ramel, Berry, Doglio, Hunt, Reed, Parshley

Establishes a regulatory framework to support the development and oversight of low-carbon thermal energy networks.

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

HB 1524 Isolated Worker Protections

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

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

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

HB 1524 Isolated Employee Protections

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

Enhances workplace protections and enforcement for isolated employees.

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

HB 1670 Sewage Spill Notifications

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

Mandates public notification and reporting systems for sewage spills.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM (H). APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Environment & Energy (H).

HB 1670 Sewage Spill Notifications

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

Mandates public notification and transparency systems for sewage spills.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM (H). APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Environment & Energy (H).

HB 1258 911 Funding Allocation

Ormsby, Hill

Mandates revenue sharing from county tax revenues to municipal 911 systems in certain eastern Washington counties.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM (H).

HB 1258 911 Revenue Sharing

Ormsby, Hill

Requires certain counties to share 911 tax revenues with local governments operating or interacting with municipal PSAPs.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM (H). FIN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

HB 1356 K-12 Education Funding

Bergquist, Berg, Ramel, Ormsby, Gregerson, Macri, Obras, Ryu, Berry, Scott, Ortiz-Self, Alvarado, Nance, Pollet, Salahuddin, Hill

Adjusts K-12 funding mechanisms to enhance enrichment levies, special education support, and equity in Washington State.

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

HB 1356 K-12 Education Funding

Bergquist, Berg, Ramel, Ormsby, Gregerson, Macri, Obras, Ryu, Berry, Scott, Ortiz-Self, Alvarado, Nance, Pollet, Salahuddin, Hill

Adjusts K-12 education funding formulas, property tax limits, and special education allocations to enhance funding equity and address inflation.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM (H). FIN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

HB 1384 Small Winery Tax Exemption

Wylie, Waters, Timmons

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM (H). FIN - Majority; do pass (H).

HB 1532 Local Sales Tax Authority

Stearns, Entenman, Obras, Gregerson, Bergquist

Authorizes certain large cities to impose an additional sales tax to address fiscal and community impacts of industrial and warehousing activities.

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

HB 1703 Horseracing Regulation Compliance

Stearns, Schmick, Goodman

Establishes funding mechanisms to support compliance with federal horseracing regulations.

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

HB 1703 Equine Industry Funding

Stearns, Schmick, Goodman

Establishes funding mechanisms for compliance with federal horseracing regulations.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM (H). FIN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (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 executive session in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM (H). FIN - Majority; do pass (H).

HB 1769 Abandoned Vehicle Taxation

Springer, Low

Reclassifies the tax treatment of abandoned vehicle sales by registered tow truck operators to require sales tax collection.

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

HB 1806 Fishing Tax Redistribution

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

Redirects a portion of the enhanced food fish excise tax revenue to local jurisdictions where commercial fishing activities occur.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM (H). FIN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H).

HB 1960 Renewable Energy Incentives

Ramel, Berg, Doglio, Fitzgibbon, Parshley, Scott, Reed, Hill

Establishes a tax framework to incentivize renewable energy development and fund local and tribal investments.

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

HB 1960 Renewable Energy Taxation

Ramel, Berg, Doglio, Fitzgibbon, Parshley, Scott, Reed, Hill

Establishes a tax and regulatory framework to incentivize renewable energy development while providing local and tribal benefits.

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

HB 2023 Investment Income Taxation

Berg, Orcutt

Prohibits the Department of Revenue from assessing B&O tax on certain investment income until 2026.

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).

HB 2024 Primary Residence Exemption

Berg, Ramel

Establishes a property tax exemption for owner-occupied primary residences.

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).

HB 2025 Elected Officials Salaries

Berg, Ramel

Increases salaries for state elected officials, judges, and legislators over three years.

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).

HB 2026 School Funding Reform

Dufault, Corry

Eliminates local school levies and establishes uniform state funding for public education.

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).

HJR 4204 Residential Property Taxes

Berg, Ramel

Authorizes a constitutional amendment to allow a property tax exemption for primary residences.

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).

HB 1108 Housing Cost Drivers

Klicker, Peterson, Barkis, Ybarra, Low, Leavitt, Schmidt, Eslick, Penner, Connors, Paul, Ramel, Jacobsen, Shavers, Burnett, Rude, Keaton, Obras, Timmons, Wylie, Caldier, Barnard, Rule, Nance, Berg, Bernbaum

Establishes a task force to analyze the primary cost drivers of homeownership and rental housing in Washington State.

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

HB 1108 Housing Cost Analysis

Klicker, Peterson, Barkis, Ybarra, Low, Leavitt, Schmidt, Eslick, Penner, Connors, Paul, Ramel, Jacobsen, Shavers, Burnett, Rude, Keaton, Obras, Timmons, Wylie, Caldier, Barnard, Rule, Nance, Berg, Bernbaum

Establishes a task force to analyze housing cost drivers in Washington State.

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

HB 1168 Generative AI Transparency

Shavers, Taylor, Ryu, Fosse

Requires developers of generative AI systems to publicly disclose detailed information about the datasets used in their development.

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

HB 1168 AI Data Transparency

Shavers, Taylor, Ryu, Fosse

Mandates disclosure of datasets used to train generative AI systems.

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

HB 1207 Superior Court Clerk Fees

Thai, Ryu

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

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

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

HB 1233 Voluntary Prison Labor

Simmons, Scott, Peterson, Davis, Ormsby, Hill

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

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

HB 1398 Adult Family Home Arbitration

Scott, Berry, Peterson, Reed, Reeves, Parshley, Doglio, Tharinger, Fosse, Ryu, Street, Hill

Expands interest arbitration criteria for adult family home providers to include specific wage and employment comparisons.

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

HB 1398 Interest Arbitration Expansion

Scott, Berry, Peterson, Reed, Reeves, Parshley, Doglio, Tharinger, Fosse, Ryu, Street, Hill

Includes adult family home providers in the interest arbitration framework for publicly reimbursed care providers.

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

HB 1402 Job Posting Requirements

Scott, Farivar, Davis, Berry, Thai, Fitzgibbon, Mena, Duerr, Parshley, Taylor, Reed, Gregerson, Doglio, Springer, Fosse, Pollet, Ryu, Street, Hill, Macri

Restricts employers from requiring driver's licenses in job postings unless driving is essential and alternatives are unreasonable.

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

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

HB 1432 Mental Health Parity

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

Strengthens mental health parity requirements for insurance coverage.

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

HB 1449 Home Cannabis Cultivation

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

Legalizes home cultivation of cannabis for personal use with restrictions and regulatory oversight.

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

HB 1515 Expanded Alcohol Service

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

Expands alcohol service options in public spaces and civic campuses.

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

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

HB 1516 Affordable Housing Insurance

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

Directs a study on reducing insurance costs for nonprofit and government-sponsored permanently affordable homeownership projects.

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM (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 a producer responsibility program for the collection, reuse, and recycling of electric vehicle batteries.

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

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

HB 1589 Provider Contracting Practices

Bronoske, Macri, Shavers, Pollet, Reed

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

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

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

HB 1686 Health Care Transparency

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

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

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

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

HB 1768 Manufactured Housing Restrictions

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

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

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

HB 1833 AI Innovation Grants

Keaton, Barnard, Penner, Eslick, Salahuddin

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

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

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

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

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

HB 1971 Hormone Therapy Coverage

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

Mandates health plans to cover 12-month supplies of prescription hormone therapy with specified exceptions.

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

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

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

HB 1990 Utility Cost Securitization

Abbarno, Doglio, Parshley

Allows utilities to securitize disaster-related and conservation-related costs to reduce customer impacts.

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

HB 1458 Embodied Carbon Reduction

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

Reduces embodied carbon emissions in large building projects.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H).

HB 1458 Embodied Carbon Reduction

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

Establishes embodied carbon reduction requirements for large building projects.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H).

HB 1491 Transit-Oriented Development

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

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H).

HB 1491 Transit-Oriented Development

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

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

Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H).

HB 1549 Public Works Bidding

Fosse, Obras, Berry, Reed, Goodman, Stearns, Parshley, Callan, Salahuddin, Taylor, Ormsby, Peterson, Pollet, Scott, Macri, Hill

Strengthens bidder requirements for public works projects by adding training, compliance verification, and apprentice utilization planning obligations.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H).

HB 1549 Public Works Bidding

Fosse, Obras, Berry, Reed, Goodman, Stearns, Parshley, Callan, Salahuddin, Taylor, Ormsby, Peterson, Pollet, Scott, Macri, Hill

Strengthens bidder responsibility requirements for public works projects.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H).

HB 1808 Affordable Homeownership Loans

Zahn, Low, Parshley, Thomas, Scott, Ramel, Gregerson, Doglio, Eslick, Reed, Fosse, Ormsby, Nance, Salahuddin, Macri, Hill, Street, Obras

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H).

HB 1808 Affordable Housing Loans

Zahn, Low, Parshley, Thomas, Scott, Ramel, Gregerson, Doglio, Eslick, Reed, Fosse, Ormsby, Nance, Salahuddin, Macri, Hill, Street, Obras

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H).

HB 2016 Broadband Infrastructure Funding

Tharinger, Parshley

Aligns state broadband funding and policies with federal BEAD program requirements to expand broadband access.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H).

HB 1839 Advanced Computing Surcharge

Reed, Pollet, Berg, Parshley, Scott, Ormsby, Hill

Removes the cap on advanced computing surcharges to fund workforce education initiatives.

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

HB 1847 Distributed Renewable Energy

Doglio, Reed, Parshley, Ramel

Prioritizes and incentivizes distributed renewable energy projects, including agrivoltaics, through regulatory streamlining and tax benefits.

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

HB 1847 Distributed Energy Development

Doglio, Reed, Parshley, Ramel

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

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

HB 1871 Residential Battery Incentives

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

Establishes incentives for residential battery energy storage adoption to improve grid resilience and reduce peak electrical loads.

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

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

HB 1907 Storage Rental Taxation

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

Subjects self-service storage rentals to retail sales tax and business and occupation tax.

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

HB 1965 Precious Metal Taxation

Ramel, Scott, Wylie, Berg, Parshley, Kloba, Gregerson, Thomas, Nance, Ormsby, Pollet, Hill

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

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

HB 1050 Naval Academy License Plates

Shavers

Creates special license plates for the United States Naval Academy to support veteran-related activities.

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

HB 1886 Firefighter Memorial Plates

Rude, Klicker, Ormsby, Scott, Hill

Establishes a Firefighter Memorial special license plate to fund firefighter memorials and charitable support for firefighters and their families.

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

HB 1085 School Safety Penalties

Schmidt, Timmons, Waters, Leavitt, Ybarra, Mcclintock, Nance, Low, Volz, Mcentire, Griffey, Barkis, Eslick, Couture, Klicker

Enhances penalties and notification requirements for violence or threats at schools and extracurricular activities.

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

HB 1505 Insurance Statute Updates

Walen, Berry, Lekanoff, Reed, Ormsby, Tharinger, Macri, Hill, Scott

Modernizes and streamlines state insurance laws by updating provisions, aligning with federal standards, and repealing outdated statutes.

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

SB 5128 Juvenile Medical Assistance

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

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

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

SB 5128 Juvenile Detention Healthcare

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

Ensures continuous medical assistance coverage for juveniles in detention facilities.

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

SB 5232 Essential Needs Program Expansion

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

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

1st substitute bill substituted (HS 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 31; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5040 Uniformed Personnel Expansion

Stanford, Holy, Saldaña, Lovick, Wilson, J., Conway, Hasegawa, Valdez, Wellman

Expands the definition of "uniformed personnel" to include more law enforcement officers by removing population thresholds and adding municipal airport officers.

1st substitute bill substituted (LC 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 31; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

SB 5316 Unclaimed Property Management

Harris, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles

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

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

SB 5418 Charter School Waivers

Wellman, Chapman, Harris, Nobles

Allows charter schools to seek exemptions from basic education requirements through charter contracts and State Board of Education waivers.

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

SB 5418 Charter School Exemptions

Wellman, Chapman, Harris, Nobles

Allows charter schools to seek exemptions from basic education requirements through charter contracts.

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

SB 5655 Child Care Facilities

Krishnadasan, Nobles, Slatter, Wellman

Facilitates the use of existing multi-use buildings, including churches, for child care by modifying occupancy load calculations.

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

SB 5142 Eminent Domain Repurchase

Hasegawa, Chapman, Nobles, Schoesler, Wellman

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

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

SB 5014 Election System Security

Boehnke, Bateman, Chapman, Dozier, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Riccelli, Valdez, Wellman

Enhances cybersecurity requirements for election systems and reporting in Washington State.

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

SB 5014 Election System Security

Boehnke, Bateman, Chapman, Dozier, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Riccelli, Valdez, Wellman

Mandates enhanced cybersecurity measures for election systems in Washington State.

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

SB 5049 Public Records Committee

Wilson, J., Mccune, Fortunato

Standardizes the language for the Public Records Exemptions Accountability Committee's meeting frequency.

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

SB 5049 Public Records Committee

Wilson, J., Mccune, Fortunato

Amends meeting frequency and imposes ethical standards on the public records exemptions accountability committee.

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

SB 5338 Veterans Advisory Committee

Nobles, Boehnke, Conway, Dhingra, Lovick, Salomon, Shewmake, Slatter, Trudeau, Wagoner, Warnick, Wilson, C.

Revises the composition and appointment process for the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee to enhance diversity and modernize representation.

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

SB 5556 Adopt-a-Highway Modernization

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

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

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

SB 5556 Adopt-a-Highway Modernization

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

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

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

SJM 8003 Memorial Overpass Designation

Torres, Lovick, Dozier, Nobles, Wellman

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (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 Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

SB 5067 Lowering BAC Limit

Lovick, Mccune, Dhingra, Liias, Nobles, Orwall, Pedersen, Valdez, Wellman

Lowers the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers from 0.08 to 0.05.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Law & Justice (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

SB 5067 Lower BAC Limit

Lovick, Mccune, Dhingra, Liias, Nobles, Orwall, Pedersen, Valdez, Wellman

Lowers the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers from 0.08 to 0.05.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Law & Justice (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

SB 5484 Impound Fee Assistance

Chapman, King, Wilson, J.

Establishes a program to reimburse tow truck operators for releasing impounded vehicles owned by indigent individuals.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S).

SB 5484 Impounded Vehicle Assistance

Chapman, King, Wilson, J.

Establishes a program to assist indigent individuals in redeeming impounded vehicles by reimbursing tow truck operators for fees.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S).

SB 5779 African Diaspora Recognition

Nobles, Fortunato

Establishes African Diaspora Heritage Week as a commemorative week in Washington State.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5649 Supply Chain Infrastructure

Liias, King, Chapman, Torres, Wilson, J., Boehnke, Hasegawa, Shewmake, Short

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

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

SB 5667 Intercity Passenger Rail

Valdez, Nobles, Chapman, Lovelett, Pedersen, Shewmake, Slatter

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

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

SB 5734 Interstate 5 Bridge Bonds

Liias, Harris, Cleveland, Cortes, King

Authorizes funding through bonds and toll revenue for the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project.

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

SB 5041 Unemployment Benefits Strikes

Riccelli, Conway, Hasegawa, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Dhingra, Nobles, Trudeau, Valdez, Bateman, Lovelett, Cleveland, Frame, Orwall, Pedersen, Slatter, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Extends unemployment benefits to workers involved in strikes and lockouts.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

SB 5041 Strike Unemployment Benefits

Riccelli, Conway, Hasegawa, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Dhingra, Nobles, Trudeau, Valdez, Bateman, Lovelett, Cleveland, Frame, Orwall, Pedersen, Slatter, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Allows striking workers to qualify for unemployment benefits under certain conditions.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

SB 5292 Premium Rate Adjustment

Conway, Saldaña, Cortes, Nobles, Salomon, Wilson, C.

Shifts premium rate determination for paid family and medical leave to actuarial analysis.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

SB 5292 PFML Premium Rates

Conway, Saldaña, Cortes, Nobles, Salomon, Wilson, C.

Revises the methodology for setting Paid Family and Medical Leave premium rates based on actuarial analysis.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

SB 5368 Alcohol Taxation Study

Chapman

Requires a study of Washington State's alcohol taxation and fee system with historical, comparative, and revenue analysis.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

SB 5368 Alcohol Taxation Study

Chapman

Requires a study of Washington's alcohol taxation and fee system.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

SB 5390 Recreational Access Fees

Stanford, Nobles

Increases fees for Discover Passes and day-use permits to reflect inflation and support state recreational lands.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (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.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (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 public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (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.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (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.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

SB 5576 Short-Term Rental Tax

Lovelett, Alvarado, Saldaña, Bateman, Salomon, Valdez, Hasegawa, Nobles, Wilson, C., Ramos

Imposes a 6% excise tax on short-term rentals to fund affordable housing and infrastructure projects.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (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.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

SB 5601 Alternative Jet Fuels

Liias, Stanford, Lovick, Salomon, Goehner, Muzzall, Wagoner, Christian, Lovelett, Nobles, Saldaña, Shewmake, Slatter

Promotes alternative jet fuel production and infrastructure through grants, tax incentives, and regulatory adjustments.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (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.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

SB 5653 Collective Bargaining Expansion

Chapman, Hasegawa, Macewen, Nobles

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

SB 5694 Boiler Operator Certification

King

Establishes a statewide certification program for boiler operators.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

SB 5694 Boiler Operator Certification

King

Establishes a statewide certification program for boiler operators.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (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.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

SB 5748 Infrastructure Funding Alternatives

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

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

SB 5752 Child Care Programs

Wilson, C., Robinson, Dhingra

Delays and modifies expansions to Washington's child care and early learning programs.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

SB 5761 Child Legal Representation

Frame, Nobles

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

SB 5768 Tax Credit Expansion

Saldaña, Cleveland, Cortes, Dhingra, Frame, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Riccelli, Slatter, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

SB 5770 Primary Residence Exemption

Robinson, Cleveland, Conway, Cortes, Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Kauffman, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Pedersen, Riccelli, Saldaña, Slatter, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

SB 5771 Renter Tax Credit

Robinson, Cleveland, Cortes, Frame, Hasegawa, Kauffman, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Pedersen, Riccelli, Saldaña, Slatter, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

SB 5775 Local Public Safety Taxes

Slatter

Expands local government authority to impose sales and use taxes for public safety and community protection without voter approval.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

SB 5079 Overpayment Waiver Policy

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

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

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

SB 5141 Insurance Rate Transparency

Cortes, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Salomon

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

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

SB 5244 WIC Clinic Testing

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

Allows WIC clinic staff to perform specific hematological screening tests.

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

SB 5485 Livestock Inspection Program

Warnick, Chapman, Wilson, J.

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

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

SB 5601 Alternative Jet Fuels

Liias, Stanford, Lovick, Salomon, Goehner, Muzzall, Wagoner, Christian, Lovelett, Nobles, Saldaña, Shewmake, Slatter

Promotes the production and use of alternative jet fuels through grants, tax incentives, and environmental review.

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

SB 5606 Long-Term Care Funding

Bateman, Hasegawa, Nobles

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

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