HB 1296 Student and Parental Rights

Stonier, Macri, Lekanoff, Doglio, Berry, Salahuddin, Davis, Ramel, Obras, Reed, Ormsby, Scott, Nance, Bergquist, Fitzgibbon, Parshley, Alvarado, Kloba, Pollet, Peterson, Fey, Simmons, Hill, Fosse

Expands student protections, parental rights, and employee safeguards in public education.

1st substitute bill substituted (ED 25) (H). Amendment ruled beyond the scope and object of the bill (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 56; nays, 37; absent, 0; excused, 5 (H).

HB 1296 Student and Parental Rights

Stonier, Macri, Lekanoff, Doglio, Berry, Salahuddin, Davis, Ramel, Obras, Reed, Ormsby, Scott, Nance, Bergquist, Fitzgibbon, Parshley, Alvarado, Kloba, Pollet, Peterson, Fey, Simmons, Hill, Fosse

Expands student protections, parental rights, and employee safeguards in public, charter, and state-tribal schools.

1st substitute bill substituted (ED 25) (H). Amendment ruled beyond the scope and object of the bill (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 56; nays, 37; absent, 0; excused, 5 (H).

HB 1414 CTE Student Employment

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

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

1st substitute bill substituted (ED 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1 (H).

HB 1946 Tribal Health Representation

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

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

1st substitute bill substituted (LG 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 61; nays, 36; absent, 0; excused, 1 (H).

HB 1946 Tribal Health Representation

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

Expands tribal representation on local boards of health.

1st substitute bill substituted (LG 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 61; nays, 36; absent, 0; excused, 1 (H).

HB 1822 Driver Safety Education

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

Mandates online work zone and first responder safety training for new drivers under 26.

1st substitute bill substituted (TR 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1 (H).

HB 1822 Driver Safety Education

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

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

1st substitute bill substituted (TR 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1 (H).

HB 1837 Intercity Rail Improvements

Reed, Doglio, Leavitt, Berry, Parshley, Farivar, Taylor, Ramel, Fitzgibbon, Zahn, Thomas, Macri, Bronoske, Barkis, Scott, Pollet, Nance

Establishes performance, frequency, speed, connectivity, and emissions goals for Amtrak Cascades service and requires annual progress reporting by WSDOT.

1st substitute bill substituted (TR 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 68; nays, 29; absent, 0; excused, 1 (H).

HB 1218 Forensic Mental Health

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

Caps inpatient competency orders and incentivizes behavioral health diversion programs.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 53; nays, 44; absent, 0; excused, 1 (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.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 53; nays, 44; absent, 0; excused, 1 (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.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 53; nays, 44; absent, 0; excused, 1 (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.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (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 registration and reporting framework for agricultural fuel exemptions under the Climate Commitment Act.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 1 (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.

2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 1 (H).

HB 1815 Juvenile Prison Riots

Peterson, Cortes, Goodman

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

1st substitute bill substituted (ELHS 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 64; nays, 33; absent, 0; excused, 1 (H).

HB 1819 Electric Transmission Upgrades

Barnard, Doglio, Parshley, Ramel, Fitzgibbon

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

1st substitute bill substituted (ENVI 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1 (H).

HB 1819 Electric Transmission Upgrades

Barnard, Doglio, Parshley, Ramel, Fitzgibbon

Streamlines electric transmission upgrades and incentivizes grid-enhancing technologies.

1st substitute bill substituted (ENVI 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1 (H).

HB 1819 Transmission Infrastructure Upgrades

Barnard, Doglio, Parshley, Ramel, Fitzgibbon

Streamlines environmental review for electric transmission upgrades while requiring utilities to evaluate reconductoring and consult on cultural resource protections.

1st substitute bill substituted (ENVI 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1 (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.

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

HB 1669 Prosthetic Coverage Expansion

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

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

1st substitute bill substituted (HCW 25) (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 80; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 1 (H).

HB 1395 Home Care Background Checks

Farivar, Fosse, Nance, Reeves, Simmons, Obras, Berry, Mena, Scott, Doglio, Macri, Peterson, Salahuddin, Parshley, Cortes, Paul, Alvarado, Ryu, Duerr, Reed, Ramel, Shavers, Wylie, Ormsby, Street, Hill, Donaghy

Streamlines background check processes for home care workers while maintaining protections for vulnerable populations.

1st substitute bill substituted (PEW 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 78; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1 (H).

HB 1395 Home Care Background Checks

Farivar, Fosse, Nance, Reeves, Simmons, Obras, Berry, Mena, Scott, Doglio, Macri, Peterson, Salahuddin, Parshley, Cortes, Paul, Alvarado, Ryu, Duerr, Reed, Ramel, Shavers, Wylie, Ormsby, Street, Hill, Donaghy

Streamlines background check processes for home care workers while maintaining protections for vulnerable populations.

1st substitute bill substituted (PEW 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 78; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1 (H).

HB 1395 Home Care Background Checks

Farivar, Fosse, Nance, Reeves, Simmons, Obras, Berry, Mena, Scott, Doglio, Macri, Peterson, Salahuddin, Parshley, Cortes, Paul, Alvarado, Ryu, Duerr, Reed, Ramel, Shavers, Wylie, Ormsby, Street, Hill, Donaghy

Streamlines background check and suitability review processes for home care workers while maintaining safeguards for vulnerable populations.

1st substitute bill substituted (PEW 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 78; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1 (H).

HB 1572 Higher Education Accreditation

Pollet, Entenman, Reed, Nance

Strengthens oversight of higher education accreditation and institutional exemptions.

1st substitute bill substituted (PEW 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1 (H).

HB 1572 Higher Education Accreditation

Pollet, Entenman, Reed, Nance

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

1st substitute bill substituted (PEW 25) (H). Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1 (H).

SB 5745 Involuntary Commitment Representation

Dhingra, Bateman, Lovick, Nobles, Pedersen

Centralizes legal representation and funding responsibilities for involuntary commitment cases under the Involuntary Treatment Act.

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

SB 5745 Involuntary Treatment Act

Dhingra, Bateman, Lovick, Nobles, Pedersen

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

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

SB 5032 Juvenile Rehabilitation Oversight

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

Expands oversight of juvenile rehabilitation facilities by the Office of the Family and Children's Ombuds.

First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (H).

SB 5278 Juvenile Facility Overcrowding

Braun, Christian, Dozier, Wilson, J.

Establishes procedures to manage overcrowding in juvenile rehabilitation institutions.

First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (H).

SB 5278 Juvenile Offender Transfers

Braun, Christian, Dozier, Wilson, J.

Establishes transfer protocols for juvenile offenders to manage overcrowding and enhance safety in correctional facilities.

First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (H).

SB 5278 Juvenile Facility Overcrowding

Braun, Christian, Dozier, Wilson, J.

Establishes procedures to manage overcrowding in juvenile rehabilitation institutions through population limits, transfers, and early release provisions.

First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (H).

SB 5296 Juvenile Justice Reform

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

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

First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (H).

SB 5296 Juvenile Justice Reform

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

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

First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (H).

SB 5296 Juvenile Justice Reform

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

Expands community-based alternatives and refines procedures for juvenile sentencing and confinement.

First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services (H).

SB 5177 Inclusive Education Training

Nobles, Wilson, C., Hasegawa, Lovelett, Orwall, Trudeau, Valdez

Enhances inclusivity of professional development resources for school staff by incorporating experiences of marginalized and underrepresented groups.

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

SB 5179 Education Complaint Process

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

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

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

SB 5179 Education Compliance Complaints

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

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

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

SB 5179 Education Compliance Complaints

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

Establishes a state-level complaint process to address willful noncompliance with education laws by school districts and officials.

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

SB 5240 School Anaphylaxis Management

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

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

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

SB 5466 Electric Transmission Infrastructure

Shewmake, Slatter, Conway, Nobles, Saldaña

Establishes a state office to plan, coordinate, and support electric transmission infrastructure development.

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

SB 5466 Electric Transmission Authority

Shewmake, Slatter, Conway, Nobles, Saldaña

Establishes a state authority to expand and modernize Washington’s electric transmission system.

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

SB 5351 Dental Insurance Reform

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

Reforms dental insurance practices to enhance patient choice and transparency.

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

SB 5351 Dental Insurance Practices

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

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

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

SB 5455 Cancer Research Endowment

Harris, Cleveland, Braun, Muzzall

Expands flexibility in the governance, funding, and grant-making processes of the Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment.

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

SB 5579 Provider Contract Communications

Cleveland, Muzzall, Valdez

Restricts public communications about provider contract terminations unless legally required.

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

SB 5579 Provider Contract Terminations

Cleveland, Muzzall, Valdez

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

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

SB 5217 Pregnancy Workplace Accommodations

Nobles, Lovelett, Hasegawa, Liias, Riccelli, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands workplace pregnancy accommodations and mandates paid break time for expressing breast milk.

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

SB 5217 Pregnancy Workplace Protections

Nobles, Lovelett, Hasegawa, Liias, Riccelli, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands pregnancy-related workplace accommodations and establishes a jury service exemption for individuals with infants.

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

SB 5217 Pregnancy Accommodations Expansion

Nobles, Lovelett, Hasegawa, Liias, Riccelli, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands pregnancy-related accommodations and modifies jury service exemptions in Washington state.

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

SB 5217 Pregnancy Workplace Accommodations

Nobles, Lovelett, Hasegawa, Liias, Riccelli, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands workplace accommodations and protections for pregnant employees and nursing parents.

First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards (H).

SB 5694 Boiler Operator Certification

King

Establishes a statewide certification program for boiler operators.

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

SB 5694 Boiler Operator Certification

King

Establishes a statewide certification program for boiler operators.

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

SB 5143 Ethics Rules Modernization

Gildon, Pedersen, Nobles

Modernizes ethics rules for public officials by updating gift limits, public resource use, and enforcement provisions.

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

SB 5143 Public Service Ethics

Gildon, Pedersen, Nobles

Modernizes ethical standards and clarifies rules for state officers and employees.

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

SB 5702 Toll Rate Process

Ramos, Goehner, Nobles

Streamlines the toll rate-setting process by exempting the Transportation Commission from the Administrative Procedure Act.

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

SB 5705 Repeat Traffic Penalties

Liias, Holy, Lovick, King

Increases penalties for repeat traffic violations and certain infractions in safety-sensitive zones.

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

SB 5716 Ferry Conduct Rules

Krishnadasan, Chapman, Cortes, Hasegawa, Liias

Expands transit conduct rules to include the Washington State Ferries.

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

SB 5746 EV Charger Theft

Wilson, J., Christian, Chapman, Nobles, Salomon

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

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

HB 1106 Disabled Veterans Tax Relief

Barnard, Leavitt, Eslick, Penner, Klicker, Richards, Shavers, Couture, Mcclintock, Callan, Marshall, Kloba, Nance, Simmons

Expands eligibility for property tax exemptions for disabled veterans by lowering the disability rating requirements.

Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1 (H).

HB 1219 Interbranch Advisory Committee

Taylor, Farivar, Simmons

Establishes an interbranch advisory committee to enhance communication and collaboration between government branches.

Floor amendment(s) adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 1 (H).

SB 5637 Civics and Media Literacy

Fortunato

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

1st substitute bill not substituted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5163

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

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

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

SB 5163 Child Fatality Reviews

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

Expands and modernizes child fatality review processes and confidentiality protections.

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

SB 5182 Incarcerated Parent Support

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

Expands support for incarcerated parents by enhancing access to midwifery and doula services and broadening eligibility for parenting programs.

1st substitute bill substituted (HS 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 42; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5403 Cannabis Direct Sales

Saldaña, Krishnadasan, Nobles

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

1st substitute bill substituted (LC 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 41; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5403 Cannabis License Restrictions

Saldaña, Krishnadasan, Nobles

Restricts financial arrangements that circumvent the five-license cap for retail cannabis businesses.

1st substitute bill substituted (LC 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 41; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5403 Cannabis License Restrictions

Saldaña, Krishnadasan, Nobles

Restricts financial interest agreements across multiple cannabis retail licenses.

1st substitute bill substituted (LC 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 41; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5758 Cannabis Retail Distances

Saldaña, Nobles

Limits local governments from requiring cannabis retail stores to be more than 250 feet apart.

1st substitute bill substituted (LC 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 31; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5252 Nonprofit Property Tax Exemption

Shewmake, Chapman, Nobles

Removes acreage limits on property tax exemptions for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places.

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

SB 5252 Property Tax Exemption

Shewmake, Chapman, Nobles

Removes the one-acre limit on property tax exemptions for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places.

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

SB 5357 Public Pension Funding

Conway, Nobles

Adjusts funding mechanisms and contribution rates for Washington State public pension systems.

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

SB 5357 Pension Contribution Rates

Conway, Nobles

Adjusts employer and Plan 2 member contribution rates for state pension systems during the 2025-2027 biennium.

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

SB 5394 Developmental Disabilities Services

Robinson, Nobles

Limits case resource management services for clients on the no-paid services caseload.

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

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

1st substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 36; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5708 Online Child Privacy

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

Establishes privacy and safety regulations for online services accessed by minors.

1st substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 36; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5708 Addictive Social Media

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

Regulates internet-based services to limit minors' access to addictive feeds and restricts push notifications during certain hours.

1st substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 36; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5738 Retiree Reemployment Benefits

Wellman, Short, Cortes, Warnick, Cleveland, Liias, Stanford, Valdez, Wilson, C.

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

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 41; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S). 1st substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S).

SB 5738 Retiree Work Provisions

Wellman, Short, Cortes, Warnick, Cleveland, Liias, Stanford, Valdez, Wilson, C.

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

1st substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 41; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5752 Child Care Programs

Wilson, C., Robinson, Dhingra

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

1st substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 32; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5263 Special Education Funding

Pedersen, Braun, Bateman, Chapman, Conway, Dhingra, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Orwall, Salomon, Shewmake, Stanford, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Increases funding and oversight for special education services.

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5263 Special Education Funding

Pedersen, Braun, Bateman, Chapman, Conway, Dhingra, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Orwall, Salomon, Shewmake, Stanford, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Enhances funding mechanisms for special education services in Washington State.

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5263 Special Education Funding

Pedersen, Braun, Bateman, Chapman, Conway, Dhingra, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Orwall, Salomon, Shewmake, Stanford, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Increases funding and oversight for special education programs.

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5355 Campus Sexual Misconduct

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

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

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5355 Campus Sexual Assault

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

Prohibits nondisclosure agreements in sexual misconduct cases at colleges and expands support for survivors of sexual assault.

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5355 Campus Safety Resources

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

Prohibits nondisclosure agreements for sexual misconduct reports and expands resource information on student ID cards.

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5651 Garnishment Exemption Limits

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

Increases personal property exemptions from garnishment and adjusts them for inflation.

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 38; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 1 (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.

2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 38; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5030 Enrollment Documentation Barriers

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

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

1st substitute bill substituted (EDU 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 2 (S).

SB 5628 Lead in Cookware

Harris, Shewmake, Hasegawa, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez

Expands and clarifies regulations on lead content in cookware and utensils.

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

SB 5628 Lead in Cookware

Harris, Shewmake, Hasegawa, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez

Expands restrictions on lead in cookware and utensils to protect public health.

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

SB 5469 Algorithmic Rent Setting

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

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

1st substitute bill substituted (HSG 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5534 Spring Blade Knives

Fortunato, Nobles

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

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

SB 5611 Land Use Permitting

Salomon, Trudeau, Frame, Nobles

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

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

SB 5611 Land Use Permitting

Salomon, Trudeau, Frame, Nobles

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

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

SB 5245 Legislative Oath Standardization

Krishnadasan, Valdez, Nobles, Shewmake, Wilson, J.

Standardizes the oath of office process for Washington State legislators.

1st substitute bill substituted (SGTE 25) (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 2 (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.

2nd substitute bill substituted (TRAN 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 35; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5061 Prevailing Wage Adjustments

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

Requires annual adjustments to prevailing wage rates for most public works contracts.

2nd substitute bill substituted (TRAN 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 35; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 1 (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.

2nd substitute bill substituted (TRAN 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 35; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 1 (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.

2nd substitute bill substituted (TRAN 25) (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 35; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5374 Tribal Transportation Coordination

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

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

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

SB 5374 Tribal Transportation Coordination

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

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

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

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

HB 1309 Burrowing Shrimp Management

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

Establishes a research program to develop methods for controlling burrowing shrimp in support of shellfish farming in Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor.

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

HB 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.

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

HB 1615 Water System Classification

Caldier

Prohibits using default population numbers to classify public water systems as Group A instead of Group B.

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

HB 1758 Aquatic Land Leases

Parshley, Barkis, Eslick, Nance, Doglio, Reed

Updates the inflation metric for aquatic land lease rates to the Seattle-area consumer price index.

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

HB 1329 Wholesale Power Purchases

Hunt, Ybarra, Berry, Ormsby, Duerr, Parshley, Hill, Doglio, Callan

Expands permissible durations for certain wholesale power purchases by electric utilities and clarifies conditions for transactions with the Bonneville Power Administration.

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

HB 1329 Coal Power Restrictions

Hunt, Ybarra, Berry, Ormsby, Duerr, Parshley, Hill, Doglio, Callan

Refines restrictions on coal-fired electricity purchases under CETA to allow limited exemptions for short-term contracts and BPA agreements.

First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (S).

HB 1409 Clean Fuels Standards

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

Strengthens Washington’s Clean Fuels Program by increasing carbon reduction targets and imposing stricter penalties for noncompliance.

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

HB 1409 Clean Fuels Standards

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

Increases carbon intensity reduction targets and penalties under Washington’s Clean Fuels Program.

First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (S).

HB 1409 Clean Fuels Program

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

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

First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (S).

HB 1503 Digital Equity Expansion

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

Expands state efforts to promote digital equity and broadband access through updated standards, interagency collaboration, and a statewide equity plan.

First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (S).

HB 1503 Digital Equity Expansion

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

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

First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (S).

HB 1503 Digital Equity Expansion

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

Expands digital equity initiatives and raises broadband standards statewide.

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

HB 1514 Thermal Energy Regulation

Ramel, Berry, Doglio, Hunt, Reed, Parshley

Regulates thermal energy networks to promote low-carbon systems and protect consumers.

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

HB 1514 Thermal Energy Networks

Ramel, Berry, Doglio, Hunt, Reed, Parshley

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

First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (S).

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.

First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (S).

HB 1975 Climate Program Adjustments

Fitzgibbon, Dye, Parshley

Refines Washington’s Climate Commitment Act to enhance market oversight, adjust price containment, and facilitate linkage with other jurisdictions.

First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (S).

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.

First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (S).

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.

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

HB 1990 Utility Cost Securitization

Abbarno, Doglio, Parshley

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

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

HB 1990 Utility Securitization Financing

Abbarno, Doglio, Parshley

Authorizes utility companies to use securitization financing to recover disaster-related and conservation costs.

First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology (S).

HB 1546 Radiologic Technologist Supervision

Parshley, Schmick, Ryu, Macri

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

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

HB 1546 Radiologic Technologist Supervision

Parshley, Schmick, Ryu, Macri

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

First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care (S).

HB 1686 Health Care Registry

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

Establishes a framework to develop a registry of health care entities to address data gaps and monitor market trends.

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

HB 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.

First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care (S).

HB 1686 Health Care Transparency

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

Establishes a health care entity registry to increase transparency on market consolidation and ownership structures.

First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care (S).

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.

First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S). First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development (S).

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.

First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development (S).

HB 1217 Rent Stabilization Measures

Alvarado, Macri, Ramel, Peterson, Berry, Mena, Thai, Reed, Obras, Farivar, Parshley, Ortiz-Self, Cortes, Duerr, Street, Berg, Taylor, Fitzgibbon, Doglio, Timmons, Tharinger, Fosse, Gregerson, Simmons, Wylie, Pollet, Kloba, Nance, Davis, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Bergquist, Scott, Stonier, Hill

Implements rent stabilization and tenant protections in Washington.

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

HB 1217 Rent Stabilization Measures

Alvarado, Macri, Ramel, Peterson, Berry, Mena, Thai, Reed, Obras, Farivar, Parshley, Ortiz-Self, Cortes, Duerr, Street, Berg, Taylor, Fitzgibbon, Doglio, Timmons, Tharinger, Fosse, Gregerson, Simmons, Wylie, Pollet, Kloba, Nance, Davis, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Bergquist, Scott, Stonier, Hill

Limits rent increases and strengthens tenant protections under Washington's landlord-tenant laws.

First reading, referred to Housing (S).

HB 1217 Rent Stabilization Measures

Alvarado, Macri, Ramel, Peterson, Berry, Mena, Thai, Reed, Obras, Farivar, Parshley, Ortiz-Self, Cortes, Duerr, Street, Berg, Taylor, Fitzgibbon, Doglio, Timmons, Tharinger, Fosse, Gregerson, Simmons, Wylie, Pollet, Kloba, Nance, Davis, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Bergquist, Scott, Stonier, Hill

Caps annual rent increases at 7% and strengthens tenant protections under Washington's landlord-tenant laws.

First reading, referred to Housing (S).

HB 1121 Minor Work Hours

Mcclintock, Schmidt, Jacobsen, Orcutt

Aligns working hour regulations for minors in college and CTE programs during school weeks with nonschool periods.

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

HB 1121 Youth Work Hours

Mcclintock, Schmidt, Jacobsen, Orcutt

Expands allowable working hours for 16- and 17-year-olds in career and technical education programs.

First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce (S).

HB 1341 Excise Tax Verification

Wylie

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

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

HB 1602 Brewery Food Service

Waters, Peterson, Bronoske, Reed

Allows breweries and microbreweries to subcontract food service operations to meet liquor license requirements.

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

HB 1602 Brewery Food Service

Waters, Peterson, Bronoske, Reed

Allows breweries and microbreweries to subcontract with third-party food providers to meet liquor license food service requirements.

First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce (S).

HB 1644 Minor Labor Protections

Fosse, Ortiz-Self, Parshley, Stonier, Taylor, Shavers, Davis, Obras, Macri, Berg, Hill, Street, Berry, Reed, Cortes, Ramel, Thomas, Goodman, Ormsby, Salahuddin, Scott, Gregerson, Thai, Simmons

Enhances safety and health protections for working minors through increased penalties, stricter permit requirements, and expanded oversight.

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

HB 1644 Working Minors Protections

Fosse, Ortiz-Self, Parshley, Stonier, Taylor, Shavers, Davis, Obras, Macri, Berg, Hill, Street, Berry, Reed, Cortes, Ramel, Thomas, Goodman, Ormsby, Salahuddin, Scott, Gregerson, Thai, Simmons

Increases penalties and oversight to protect working minors.

First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce (S).

HB 1133 Sexually Violent Predators

Leavitt, Couture, Bronoske, Wylie, Reeves, Hill

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

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

HB 1576 Historic Landmark Designations

Walen, Barkis

Limits historic landmark designations by requiring property owner consent and setting a 40-year minimum age threshold.

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

HB 1321 Out-of-State Militias

Mena, Ortiz-Self, Parshley, Berry, Reeves, Walen, Gregerson, Ryu, Alvarado, Street, Simmons, Reed, Ormsby, Macri, Ramel, Tharinger, Pollet, Nance, Cortes, Doglio, Scott

Mandates governor's approval for out-of-state militias to operate in Washington.

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

HB 1321 Interstate Military Entry

Mena, Ortiz-Self, Parshley, Berry, Reeves, Walen, Gregerson, Ryu, Alvarado, Street, Simmons, Reed, Ormsby, Macri, Ramel, Tharinger, Pollet, Nance, Cortes, Doglio, Scott

Restricts entry of armed out-of-state military forces without the governor's approval.

First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections (S).

HB 1549 Public Works Bidding

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

Modifies responsible bidder criteria for public works projects to enhance compliance and transparency.

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

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.

First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections (S).

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.

First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections (S).

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.

First reading, referred to Transportation (S).

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.

First reading, referred to Transportation (S).

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.

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

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.

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

SB 5788 Budget Reduction Measures

Gildon

Delays and eliminates expanded eligibility and entitlements for early learning, child care, and assistance programs to achieve budget savings.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5188 Broadband Infrastructure Repair

Wellman, Hansen, Lovick, Kauffman, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Riccelli

Facilitates loans for the repair and replacement of broadband infrastructure in unserved areas.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5319 Surface Mine Fees

Shewmake, Chapman, Nobles

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

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 28; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5536 Property Division Reform

Fortunato

Adds requirements for courts to consider real property costs and housing stability in divorce proceedings.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SB 5581 Active Transportation Infrastructure

Shewmake, Liias, Nobles, Valdez

Enhances active transportation infrastructure and safety through updated standards for trails, roundabouts, and complete streets.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1 (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.

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