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

HB 1085 School Safety Enforcement

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

Enhances penalties for interference and intimidation at schools and extracurricular activities.

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 1150 Extended Producer Responsibility

Berry, Donaghy, Ryu, Ramel, Farivar, Mena, Alvarado, Duerr, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Callan, Macri, Doglio, Fosse, Simmons, Street, Pollet, Kloba, Nance, Davis, Ormsby, Salahuddin, Hill

Establishes extended producer responsibility programs for packaging and paper products.

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 1150 Producer Responsibility Program

Berry, Donaghy, Ryu, Ramel, Farivar, Mena, Alvarado, Duerr, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Callan, Macri, Doglio, Fosse, Simmons, Street, Pollet, Kloba, Nance, Davis, Ormsby, Salahuddin, Hill

Establishes an extended producer responsibility program for packaging and paper products.

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 1274 Juvenile Sentencing Resentencing

Stearns, Hackney, Doglio, Ramel, Reed, Ormsby, Parshley, Pollet, Macri, Simmons, Hill

Allows incarcerated individuals to petition for resentencing based on retroactive changes to juvenile adjudication scoring.

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 1274 Juvenile Conviction Resentencing

Stearns, Hackney, Doglio, Ramel, Reed, Ormsby, Parshley, Pollet, Macri, Simmons, Hill

Allows resentencing of individuals whose sentences were increased due to now-excludable juvenile adjudications.

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 1309 Burrowing Shrimp Management

Mcentire, Bernbaum, Griffey, Tharinger, Couture, Walsh, Simmons, Ormsby, Schmick, Nance

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

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 1399 Law Enforcement Standards

Goodman, Fitzgibbon, Reed, Doglio, Ormsby

Standardizes eligibility, certification, and accountability requirements for sheriffs, police chiefs, and marshals.

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 1399 Law Enforcement Standards

Goodman, Fitzgibbon, Reed, Doglio, Ormsby

Establishes uniform eligibility, certification, and accountability standards for law enforcement leadership in Washington State.

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 1443 Homes on Wheels

Gregerson, Barkis, Peterson, Low, Duerr, Reed, Parshley, Nance, Bernbaum, Ormsby, Hill, Simmons

Allows placement of homes on wheels on residential lots under specific conditions.

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 1443 Mobile Dwellings

Gregerson, Barkis, Peterson, Low, Duerr, Reed, Parshley, Nance, Bernbaum, Ormsby, Hill, Simmons

Allows mobile dwellings on residential lots in urban growth areas under specific conditions.

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 1462 Hydrofluorocarbon Emissions Reduction

Duerr, Berry, Doglio, Fitzgibbon, Reed, Ramel, Parshley, Goodman, Macri, Kloba, Hunt

Phases out high-global-warming-potential hydrofluorocarbons and promotes reclaimed and low-GWP refrigerants.

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 1497 Organic Waste Management

Doglio, Reeves, Berry, Reed, Parshley, Ramel, Pollet, Hill, Scott

Enhances organic waste management and food waste reduction through education, infrastructure requirements, and sustainability initiatives.

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 1497 Organic Waste Management

Doglio, Reeves, Berry, Reed, Parshley, Ramel, Pollet, Hill, Scott

Establishes new requirements and programs to improve organic waste management and reduce food waste statewide.

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 1509 Family Reconciliation Services

Taylor, Dent, Davis, Reed, Hill

Expands access to family reconciliation services through community-based providers and enhanced reporting requirements.

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 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.

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 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.

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 1648 Child Care Qualifications

Dent, Eslick, Burnett, Penner, Jacobsen, Graham

Delays child care provider certification deadlines and allows experience-based competency as an alternative to certification.

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 1648 Child Care Workforce

Dent, Eslick, Burnett, Penner, Jacobsen, Graham

Delays child care provider certification requirements and expands alternative training and qualification pathways.

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 1651 Teacher Preparation Pathways

Ortiz-Self, Reed, Eslick

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

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 Education (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

HB 1651 Teacher Preparation Pathways

Ortiz-Self, Reed, Eslick

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

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

HB 1710 Voting Rights Preclearance

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

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

Scheduled for 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 1710 Voting Rights Preclearance

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

Establishes a preclearance process for voting-related changes in certain Washington jurisdictions to protect the rights of protected classes.

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 1715 Energy Compliance Costs

Dye

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

Scheduled for 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 1858 Deed Recording Fees

Scott, Doglio, Mena, Parshley, Street, Cortes, Thai, Simmons, Macri, Ormsby

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

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 (H). Minority; do not pass (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 executive session in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H). CB - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (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 executive session in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H). CB - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

HB 1458 Embodied Carbon Reduction

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

Establishes requirements to reduce embodied carbon emissions in large building projects.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H). CB - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (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.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H). CB - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (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 executive session in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H). CB - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (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 housing and affordable development near transit stations.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H). CB - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (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 executive session in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H). CB - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (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 executive session in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H). CB - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H).

HB 1549 Public Works Bidding

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

Strengthens apprenticeship utilization and training requirements for public works project bidders.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H). CB - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H).

HB 1687 Social Housing Authorities

Reed, Scott, Berry, Simmons, Parshley, Gregerson, Peterson, Street, Hill, Macri

Establishes a framework for creating and supporting social housing public development authorities.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H). CB - Majority; do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

HB 1967 Design-Build Bonding

Zahn, Griffey, Nance

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H). CB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H).

HB 1967 Design-Build Bonding

Zahn, Griffey, Nance

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

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H). CB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (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 executive session in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H). CB - Majority; do pass (H).

HCR 4403 State Building Renaming

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H). CB - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by State Government & Tribal Relations (H).

HB 1037 Public Facilities Districts

Dent, Ybarra

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

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 1037 Public Facilities Districts

Dent, Ybarra

Expands flexibility and updates governance for public facilities districts.

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).

HB 1043 Commute Tax Credit

Wylie, Doglio, Fey, Ramel, Shavers, Fosse, Salahuddin, Reeves, Hill

Extends and expands the commute trip reduction tax credit for employers and property managers.

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).

HB 1043 Commute Tax Credits

Wylie, Doglio, Fey, Ramel, Shavers, Fosse, Salahuddin, Reeves, Hill

Extends and modifies the commute trip reduction tax credit program.

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 1044 Real Estate Excise Tax

Wylie

Increases administrative fees for real estate transactions to fund county assessor and treasurer offices.

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; do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

HB 1102 Veterans Benefits Access

Shavers, Ryu, Leavitt, Callan, Simmons, Goodman, Wylie, Nance, Fosse, Reeves

Expands support for veterans by enhancing the veterans service officer program in underserved 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). FIN - Majority; do pass 2nd substitute bill proposed by Appropriations (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

HB 1102 Veterans Services Expansion

Shavers, Ryu, Leavitt, Callan, Simmons, Goodman, Wylie, Nance, Fosse, Reeves

Expands support for veterans by enhancing service officer programs, authorizing a dedicated property tax levy, and improving outreach and reporting.

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 2nd substitute bill proposed by Appropriations (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

HB 1102 Veterans Service Officers

Shavers, Ryu, Leavitt, Callan, Simmons, Goodman, Wylie, Nance, Fosse, Reeves

Expands access to Veterans Service Officers and prioritizes support for underserved 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). FIN - Majority; do pass 2nd substitute bill proposed by Appropriations (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

HB 1376 Capital Gains Prepayment

Orcutt, Klicker, Jacobsen, Ley, Barkis

Allows taxpayers to prepay capital gains taxes up to six months early without incurring interest on overpayments.

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 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 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; do pass (H).

HB 1494 Affordable Housing Exemptions

Ramel, Donaghy, Nance, Walen, Duerr, Reed, Parshley, Salahuddin

Refines property tax exemption criteria for multi-unit housing to prioritize affordability and anti-displacement measures.

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; do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

HB 1614 Capital Gains Tax

Thai, Reed, Zahn

Modifies administration and provisions of Washington’s capital gains tax, including credits, definitions, and reporting requirements.

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; without recommendation (H).

HB 1614 Capital Gains Tax

Thai, Reed, Zahn

Modifies administration of Washington’s capital gains tax to close loopholes, clarify definitions, and align compliance requirements.

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 1650 Small Airport Funding

Dent, Fey, Barkis, Bronoske, Eslick, Zahn, Graham

Expands allowable uses of local real estate excise tax revenues to include capital projects for small airports.

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 1650 Airport REET Funding

Dent, Fey, Barkis, Bronoske, Eslick, Zahn, Graham

Expands allowable uses of local real estate excise tax revenues to include certain small airport capital projects.

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 1702 County Utility Tax

Wylie, Fitzgibbon, Pollet

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

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).

HB 1702 County Utility Tax

Wylie, Fitzgibbon, Pollet

Authorizes counties to impose a public utility tax on services in unincorporated areas.

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 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 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).

HB 1728 Farm Estate Tax

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

Expands estate tax deductions to include farm property passed to certain nonfamily employees.

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 1791 Real Estate Excise Tax

Paul, Low, Ramel, Peterson, Nance, Springer, Leavitt

Expands local government flexibility in using real estate excise tax revenues for affordable housing, community services, and capital project maintenance.

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 1791 Real Estate Excise Tax

Paul, Low, Ramel, Peterson, Nance, Springer, Leavitt

Expands allowable uses of local real estate excise tax revenues to include affordable housing, homelessness facilities, and maintenance of capital projects.

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 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 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; do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (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 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; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (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 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; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H).

HB 1847 Distributed Renewable Energy

Doglio, Reed, Parshley, Ramel

Prioritizes development of small-scale renewable energy projects on underutilized lands and agricultural areas.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM (H). FIN - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H).

HB 1867 Affordable Housing Tax

Ramel, Lekanoff, Doglio, Duerr, Parshley, Reed, Scott, Simmons, Macri, Fosse, Pollet, Zahn

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

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 1867 Affordable Housing Tax

Ramel, Lekanoff, Doglio, Duerr, Parshley, Reed, Scott, Simmons, Macri, Fosse, Pollet, Zahn

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

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 1870 Public Health Funding

Zahn, Thai, Salahuddin, Macri, Street, Parshley, Reed, Ramel, Fitzgibbon, Pollet, Duerr

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

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). Minority; do not pass (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 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; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (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 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; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H).

HB 1871 Residential Battery Incentives

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

Establishes an incentive program to promote residential battery energy storage adoption and integration into the electrical grid.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM (H). FIN - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H).

HB 1913 Utility Tax Credit Repeal

Berg

Repeals the public utility tax credit for home energy assistance.

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; do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

HB 1633 Subcontractor Listing Requirements

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM (H).

HB 1898 Truck Length Exceptions

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM (H).

HB 1902 Transportation Project Permitting

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM (H). TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H).

HB 1902 Transportation Project Permitting

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

Establishes a work group to develop recommendations for streamlining transportation project permitting.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM (H). TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H).

HB 1462 Hydrofluorocarbon Emissions Reduction

Duerr, Berry, Doglio, Fitzgibbon, Reed, Ramel, Parshley, Goodman, Macri, Kloba, Hunt

Phases out high-GWP hydrofluorocarbons and promotes transition to low-GWP refrigerants.

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).

HB 2027 Housing Affordability Taxes

Berg, Macri

Imposes new taxes on high-value real estate transactions to fund affordable housing and homelessness programs.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 2028 Agricultural Land Ownership

Walsh, Dye

Prohibits business and investment entities from acquiring agricultural land in Washington State.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 2029 Nonhuman Legal Personhood

Abell, Corry

Prohibits governmental entities from recognizing legal personhood for non-human entities.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 1174 Court Interpreter Standards

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

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

Scheduled for 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 1174 Court Interpreter Standards

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

Standardizes and expands access to court interpreter services for individuals with limited English proficiency.

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 1218 Forensic Mental Health Reform

Farivar, Macri, Reed, Simmons, Wylie, Pollet, Street, Ormsby, Scott, Salahuddin, Parshley, Hill

Reforms the forensic mental health care system by streamlining competency restoration processes and incentivizing behavioral health diversion.

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 1218 Forensic Mental Health

Farivar, Macri, Reed, Simmons, Wylie, Pollet, Street, Ormsby, Scott, Salahuddin, Parshley, Hill

Establishes incentives and penalties to reduce reliance on inpatient competency restoration and expand behavioral health diversion services.

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 1271 Fire Resource Mobilization

Nance, Dent, Marshall, Bronoske, Leavitt, Salahuddin, Ryu, Davis, Mena, Ramel, Dye, Barkis, Klicker, Reed, Ormsby, Scott, Eslick, Parshley, Taylor, Kloba, Timmons, Peterson, Richards, Simmons, Hunt, Hill

Expands conditions for early deployment of state fire service resources.

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 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.

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 1273 Dual Credit Programs

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

Enhances access to career and technical education dual credit programs.

Scheduled for 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 1285 Financial Education Requirement

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

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

Scheduled for 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 1285 Financial Literacy Education

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

Mandates financial education as a high school graduation requirement starting with the class of 2031.

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 1293 Littering Penalty Increase

Klicker, Dye, Connors, Barkis, Eslick, Caldier, Kloba

Increases penalties for littering and establishes a task force to develop litter reduction policies.

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 1391 Juvenile Diversion Reform

Cortes, Eslick, Ryu, Stonier, Simmons, Peterson, Reed, Parshley, Goodman, Doglio, Taylor, Salahuddin, Street, Timmons, Scott, Santos

Expands and standardizes juvenile diversion programs statewide.

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 1391 Juvenile Diversion Reform

Cortes, Eslick, Ryu, Stonier, Simmons, Peterson, Reed, Parshley, Goodman, Doglio, Taylor, Salahuddin, Street, Timmons, Scott, Santos

Expands and standardizes juvenile diversion programs to reduce court involvement and improve accountability.

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 1460 Protection Order Cards

Griffey, Davis, Nance, Eslick, Pollet

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

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 1557 Guaranteed College Admissions

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

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

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

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 1647 Surface Mining Fees

Springer

Increases fees and updates procedures for surface mine reclamation permits.

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 1668 Sentencing and Supervision

Davis, Griffey, Richards, Nance

Eliminates offender score points for escape from community custody and mandates treatment compliance reporting by behavioral health 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 1668 Community Custody Reform

Davis, Griffey, Richards, Nance

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

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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 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 1909 Court System Unification

Taylor, Goodman, Hill, Bernbaum, Farivar, Simmons, Peterson, Macri, Ortiz-Self, Walen, Ramel, Ryu, Thomas, Salahuddin, Duerr, Reed, Zahn, Entenman, Fey, Wylie, Richards, Cortes, Berry, Tharinger, Parshley, Berg, Santos, Ormsby, Pollet, Davis

Establishes a task force to study inefficiencies and inequities in Washington's court system and propose solutions for improvement.

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 1909 Court System Reform

Taylor, Goodman, Hill, Bernbaum, Farivar, Simmons, Peterson, Macri, Ortiz-Self, Walen, Ramel, Ryu, Thomas, Salahuddin, Duerr, Reed, Zahn, Entenman, Fey, Wylie, Richards, Cortes, Berry, Tharinger, Parshley, Berg, Santos, Ormsby, Pollet, Davis

Establishes a task force to study and recommend solutions for improving efficiency and equity in Washington’s court system.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

Referred to Appropriations (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.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1703 Horseracing Regulation Compliance

Stearns, Schmick, Goodman

Establishes funding mechanisms to support compliance with federal horseracing regulations.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1703 Equine Industry Funding

Stearns, Schmick, Goodman

Establishes funding mechanisms for compliance with federal horseracing regulations.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

HB 1717 Affordable Housing Incentives

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

Establishes a tax remittance program to incentivize affordable housing development.

Referred to Appropriations (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.

Referred to Appropriations (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.

Referred to Appropriations (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.

Referred to Appropriations (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.

Referred to Appropriations (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1474 Retiree Benefit Increases

Gregerson, Callan, Scott

Extends cost-of-living adjustments for retirees in TRS 1 and PERS 1.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1553 Dairy Inspection Program

Richards, Dent, Hackney, Bernbaum, Kloba, Springer

Extends the dairy inspection program through 2031.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5029 Reentry Transportation Support

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

Updates reentry support provisions for individuals released from DOC custody by modifying transportation rules and enhancing coordination with nonprofits.

1st substitute bill substituted (HS 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 44; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5265 Electrical Inspector Qualifications

King, Boehnke, Chapman, Dozier, Harris

Expands qualifications for state electrical inspectors to include certain out-of-state licensed electricians with eight years of experience.

1st substitute bill substituted (LC 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5265 Electrical Inspector Qualifications

King, Boehnke, Chapman, Dozier, Harris

Expands eligibility for electrical inspectors by recognizing out-of-state experience.

1st substitute bill substituted (LC 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5501 Driver’s License Requirements

Stanford, Saldaña, Hasegawa, Nobles

Restricts employers from requiring driver’s licenses unless driving is essential or for a legitimate business purpose.

1st substitute bill substituted (LC 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 33; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5501 Driver’s License Requirements

Stanford, Saldaña, Hasegawa, Nobles

Prohibits employers from requiring a driver’s license unless driving is an essential job function.

1st substitute bill substituted (LC 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 33; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5528 EV Installation Certification

Liias, Wilson, J., Lovick, Saldaña, Pedersen, Stanford, Valdez

Establishes certification requirements for installing EV supply equipment at state-owned facilities.

1st substitute bill substituted (LC 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 3 (S).

SB 5157 Timber Direct Sales

Salomon, Chapman

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

1st substitute bill substituted (ANR 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2 (S).

SB 5118 International Medical Graduates

Valdez, Orwall, Nobles, Saldaña, Stanford

Expands pathways for international medical graduates to gain supervised clinical experience in Washington.

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

SB 5118 International Medical Graduate Licensure

Valdez, Orwall, Nobles, Saldaña, Stanford

Streamlines licensure process for international medical graduates in Washington State.

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

SB 5568 Health Planning Modernization

Cleveland, Cortes, Nobles, Riccelli

Modernizes Washington’s health planning framework to prioritize health equity, cost control, and access to care.

1st substitute bill substituted (HLTC 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 37; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 3 (S).

SB 5480 Medical Debt Reporting

Riccelli, Bateman, Alvarado, Chapman, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Nobles, Orwall, Ramos, Robinson, Slatter, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Prohibits the reporting of medical debt to credit agencies and voids debt associated with violations.

1st substitute bill substituted (LAW 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 35; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 2 (S).

SB 5370 Port Commissioner Terms

Harris, Chapman, Krishnadasan, Lovelett, Nobles

Allows port districts to extend port commissioner terms from four to six years with voter approval.

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

SB 5106 Islamic Holidays Recognition

Trudeau, Warnick, Bateman, Chapman, Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Nobles, Riccelli, Saldaña, Shewmake, Stanford, Wilson, C.

Establishes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state legal holidays in Washington.

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

SB 5061 Prevailing Wage Updates

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

Requires annual adjustments to prevailing wages on public works contracts to reflect updated rates.

On motion, referred 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.

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5074 Turfgrass Seed Contracts

Boehnke, Chapman, Krishnadasan

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5074 Turfgrass Seed Contracts

Boehnke, Chapman, Krishnadasan

Defines and exempts turfgrass seed contracts from certain restrictions in Washington State.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5085 Retirement Plan Merger

Robinson

Merges three closed retirement plans into a new Legacy Retirement System to address funding disparities and enhance financial stability.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5085 Retirement Plan Merger

Robinson

Merges three closed state retirement plans into a single Legacy Retirement System with unified funding and administration.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5109 Mortgage Fraud Surcharge

Kauffman, Stanford, Lovelett, Nobles

Increases the surcharge for recording deeds of trust to fund mortgage lending fraud prosecutions.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5124 Medicaid Postacute Care Access

Muzzall, Chapman, Dozier

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5139 Reentry Council Expansion

Wilson, C., Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles

Expands and diversifies the membership of the Washington State Reentry Council while allowing member compensation.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5139 Reentry Council Expansion

Wilson, C., Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles

Expands and compensates the reentry council's membership to enhance representation and functionality.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5200 Veteran Medical Foster Homes

Wagoner, Christian, Fortunato

Exempts medical foster homes for veterans from certain residential facility regulations.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5294 Professional Licensing Accounts

Gildon, Stanford, Dozier, Nobles

Consolidates multiple professional licensing accounts into the Business and Professions Account.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5294 Professional Licensing Funds

Gildon, Stanford, Dozier, Nobles

Consolidates professional licensing funds into a single business and professions account.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5304 Tribal College Support

Kauffman, Nobles, Frame, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Liias, Riccelli, Slatter, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Expands eligibility of the students experiencing homelessness and foster youth program to include accredited tribal colleges.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5314 Capital Gains Tax Adjustments

Stanford, Harris, Nobles

Modifies capital gains tax provisions to close loopholes and enhance compliance.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5314 Capital Gains Tax

Stanford, Harris, Nobles

Modifies Washington’s capital gains tax structure, credits, and reporting requirements.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5331 Insurance Code Enforcement

Cortes, Frame, Hasegawa, Kauffman, Lovelett, Lovick, Nobles, Orwall, Stanford, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Enhances enforcement authority of the Insurance Commissioner to order restitution and increase fines for insurance code violations.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5331 Insurer Accountability

Cortes, Frame, Hasegawa, Kauffman, Lovelett, Lovick, Nobles, Orwall, Stanford, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Enhances consumer protection by increasing insurer accountability for insurance code violations.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5334 DNR Enforcement Appeals

Short, Chapman, Bateman, Nobles

Expands the Pollution Control Hearings Board's jurisdiction to include appeals of DNR's civil enforcement decisions.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5375 Clergy Mandatory Reporting

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

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5414 Social Equity Audits

Hasegawa, Nobles, Valdez

Requires inclusion of social equity impact analysis in State Auditor performance audits.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5436 Religious Worship Protections

Salomon, Valdez, Wellman, Braun, Chapman, Cortes, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Orwall, Saldaña, Schoesler

Criminalizes interference with access to places of worship and establishes civil remedies for violations.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5436 Religious Access Protections

Salomon, Valdez, Wellman, Braun, Chapman, Cortes, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Orwall, Saldaña, Schoesler

Establishes penalties for obstructing access to places of worship or disrupting religious exercise.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5459 Call Center Relocations

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

Imposes penalties and restrictions on call center employers relocating operations to foreign countries.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5459 Call Center Relocation

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

Regulates call center relocations to foreign countries and restricts state support for noncompliant employers.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5463 Self-Insured Employer Regulations

Alvarado, Conway, Saldaña, Salomon, Nobles, Valdez, Hasegawa, Stanford, Robinson, Shewmake, Trudeau, Bateman, Chapman, Harris, Liias, Cleveland, Holy, Lovelett, Wilson, C.

Expands the duty of good faith and fair dealing to all self-insured employers and TPAs with retroactive application.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5516 Community Center Exemptions

Conway, Nobles

Expands property tax exemptions for community centers to include surplus university property acquired by nonprofits from 2026 to 2035.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5516 Community Center Exemptions

Conway, Nobles

Expands property tax exemptions to include surplus property from nonprofit universities converted into community centers.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5525 Mass Layoff Notifications

Cleveland, Saldaña, Hasegawa, Riccelli, Dhingra, Conway, Nobles, Valdez

Establishes state-level notice and penalty requirements for business closures and mass layoffs.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5525 Layoff Notification Requirements

Cleveland, Saldaña, Hasegawa, Riccelli, Dhingra, Conway, Nobles, Valdez

Establishes state-specific notice and benefit requirements for employees affected by business closures or mass layoffs.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5545 Military-certified child care

Riccelli, Holy, Christian, Conway, Nobles, Valdez

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5545 Military Child Care

Riccelli, Holy, Christian, Conway, Nobles, Valdez

Exempts federally certified military family child care providers from state licensing while requiring state investigations of abuse or neglect.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5563 Horse Racing Regulations

Fortunato, Warnick

Modernizes regulations and funding structures for horse racing in Washington state.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5627 Utility Damage Prevention

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

Enhances excavation safety and utility damage prevention requirements.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5669 Irrigation District Elections

Torres, Short, Dozier, Schoesler, Warnick

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5672 Home Care Certification

Muzzall, Cleveland, Chapman, Dozier, Nobles

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5691 CCRC Oversight Reform

Cleveland, Nobles

Enhances regulation and oversight of continuing care retirement communities.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5691 CCRC Consumer Protections

Cleveland, Nobles

Broadens Consumer Protection Act enforcement against continuing care retirement communities.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

SB 5300 State Park Leasing

Stanford, Valdez, Holy, Nobles

Standardizes leasing terms for St. Edward State Park with other state parks by removing special provisions for extended leases.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5300 State Park Leasing

Stanford, Valdez, Holy, Nobles

Standardizes leasing terms for St. Edward State Park by removing special provisions and aligning them with general state park lease rules.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5365 Community Center Libraries

Wilson, J.

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

Placed on second reading consent calendar (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.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5478 Voluntary Employee Benefits

Bateman, Nobles, Robinson

Expands the Public Employees' Benefits Board's authority to offer a broader range of voluntary, employee-paid benefits.

Placed on second reading consent calendar (S).

SB 5066 Law Enforcement Oversight

Hansen, Lovick, Wellman, Trudeau, Hasegawa, Saldaña, Frame, Nobles, Pedersen, Salomon, Valdez

Empowers the Attorney General to investigate and enforce reforms in local law enforcement and corrections agencies for systemic constitutional or civil rights violations.

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 5066 Law Enforcement Oversight

Hansen, Lovick, Wellman, Trudeau, Hasegawa, Saldaña, Frame, Nobles, Pedersen, Salomon, Valdez

Empowers the Attorney General to investigate and litigate against local law enforcement and corrections agencies for misconduct.

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 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.

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 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.

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 5155 Salmon Habitat Permitting

Salomon, Shewmake, Chapman, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Wellman

Expands and makes permanent the streamlined permitting process for salmon recovery and habitat restoration 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 5155 Salmon Recovery Permitting

Salomon, Shewmake, Chapman, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Wellman

Makes permanent and expands a streamlined permitting process for salmon recovery 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 5171 Wolf Predation Compensation

Short, Chapman, Dozier, Schoesler, Wagoner, Warnick

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

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 5171 Wolf Predation Compensation

Short, Chapman, Dozier, Schoesler, Wagoner, Warnick

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

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 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.

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 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.

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 5332 Mobile Dwellings Zoning

Shewmake, Wilson, J., Bateman, Chapman, Nobles, Valdez

Mandates allowance of homes on wheels in residential areas with utility connection standards.

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 5332 Mobile Dwelling Units

Shewmake, Wilson, J., Bateman, Chapman, Nobles, Valdez

Allows mobile dwelling units on residential lots in urban areas under specific 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 5335 Rural Nursing Education

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

Establishes a program to expand rural nursing education and address nurse shortages in underserved areas.

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 5335 Rural Nursing Education

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

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

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 5344 Nursing Home Worker Healthcare

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

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

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 5344 Nursing Home Worker Benefits

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

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

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 5362 Crime Victim Funding

Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Salomon, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Establishes a dedicated state funding mechanism to support crime victim services.

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 5362 Victim Services Funding

Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Salomon, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Establishes a state funding requirement to stabilize and enhance victim services 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 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 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 5387 Corporate Health Care Ownership

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

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

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 5392 Rainy Day Fund Transfer

Robinson, Nobles

Transfers $1.63 billion from the rainy day fund to the general fund in 2026 with repayment by 2029.

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 5394 Developmental Disabilities Caseload

Robinson, Nobles

Eliminates requirements for managing, reporting, and providing case management services for the no-paid services caseload in the Developmental Disabilities Administration.

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 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 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 5395 Prior Authorization Reform

Orwall, Muzzall, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Nobles, Slatter

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

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 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 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 5441 State Account Consolidation

Stanford, Nobles

Consolidates and eliminates state accounts to streamline financial management and reallocate funds.

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 5450 Sewage Spill Notifications

Slatter, Hasegawa, Nobles, Saldaña, Shewmake, Wilson, C., Wilson, J.

Mandates public notification and transparency systems for sewage spills.

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 5450 Sewage Spill Notifications

Slatter, Hasegawa, Nobles, Saldaña, Shewmake, Wilson, C., Wilson, J.

Mandates public notification and transparency systems for sewage spills.

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 5496 Housing Ownership Restrictions

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

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on 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 5496 Investor Housing Restrictions

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

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on 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 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.

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 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 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 5548 Workers' Compensation Benefits

Shewmake

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

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 5548 Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Shewmake

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

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 5587 Affordable Housing Development

Cleveland, Nobles, Orwall

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

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 5587 Affordable Housing Development

Cleveland, Nobles, Orwall

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

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 5613 Residential Development Standards

Salomon, Trudeau, Liias, Nobles

Mandates clear and objective residential development standards in urban growth areas by 2028.

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 5613 Residential Development Standards

Salomon, Trudeau, Liias, Nobles

Mandates clear and objective standards for residential development to streamline housing approval processes.

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 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 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 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.

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 5651 Debt Collection Exemptions

Alvarado, Valdez, Cortes, Nobles, Salomon, Slatter, Stanford, Trudeau

Increases financial protections for debtors by raising exemption limits and expanding automatic asset protections.

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 5651 Garnishment Exemption Increases

Alvarado, Valdez, Cortes, Nobles, Salomon, Slatter, Stanford, Trudeau

Increases exemptions from garnishment and attachment for personal property and financial accounts in nonbankruptcy cases.

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 5659 Housing Shortage Requirements

Goehner, Boehnke, Dozier

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

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 5686 Foreclosure Mediation Expansion

Orwall, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles

Expands foreclosure mediation to include unit owners and associations in common interest communities.

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 5686 Association Foreclosure Mediation

Orwall, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles

Expands foreclosure mediation to include disputes between condominium and homeowners' associations and unit owners.

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 5703 Waste-to-Energy Exemption

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

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on 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 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.

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 5762 988 Crisis Funding

Orwall, Dhingra, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Increases taxes on telecommunications lines to expand funding for the 988 behavioral health crisis response 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 5764 Ambulance Fund Permanency

Gildon, Dozier, Robinson

Removes the expiration date for the ambulance transport fund.

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 5769 Kindergarten Transition Program

Wellman, Wilson, C., Nobles

Caps funding and modifies administration of the transition to kindergarten 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 5280 Virtual Currency Kiosks

Kauffman, Christian, Nobles, Stanford, Valdez

Imposes stricter regulations on virtual currency kiosks to enhance consumer protection against fraud.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 3 (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.

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