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FIRST READING, REFERRED TO APPROPRIATIONS (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

SB 5083 Healthcare Reimbursement Regulation

Robinson, Harris, Liias, Nobles, Salomon, Valdez

Regulates reimbursement rates for healthcare services provided to public employees.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO APPROPRIATIONS.

SB 5083 Healthcare Reimbursement Caps

Robinson, Harris, Liias, Nobles, Salomon, Valdez

Caps reimbursement rates for hospital, primary care, and behavioral health services under public employee health plans.

First reading, referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5083 Hospital Reimbursement Rates

Robinson, Harris, Liias, Nobles, Salomon, Valdez

Caps hospital reimbursement rates for public employee health plans at percentages of Medicare rates.

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

SB 5390 Recreational Access Fees

Stanford, Nobles

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

First reading, referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5390 Discover Pass Pricing

Stanford, Nobles

Increases the cost of the Discover Pass and adjusts revenue distribution thresholds for state recreational lands.

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

SB 5616 Administrative Trust Account

Hasegawa, Stanford, Nobles

Updates terminology and administrative provisions for the Washington Saves Administrative Trust Account.

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

SB 5764 Ambulance Fund Permanency

Gildon, Dozier, Robinson

Removes the expiration date for the ambulance transport fund.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO CIVIL RIGHTS & JUDICIARY (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

SB 5169 Child Witness Testimony

Nobles, Dhingra, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands admissibility of child statements and use of closed-circuit testimony in cases involving abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and violent offenses.

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.

SB 5169 Child Testimony Protections

Nobles, Dhingra, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands admissibility of children's testimony and conditions for testifying via closed-circuit television in abuse and violent offense cases.

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 5486 Movie Captioning Requirements

Orwall, Dhingra, Nobles, Trudeau

Mandates motion picture theaters to provide open and closed captioning for individuals with hearing disabilities.

First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary (H).

SB 5486 Movie Theater Captioning

Orwall, Dhingra, Nobles, Trudeau

Mandates captioning access in motion picture theaters to improve accessibility for individuals with hearing disabilities.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO COMMUNITY SAFETY.

SB 5490 Transgender Jail Searches

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

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

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

SB 5490 Transgender Jail Searches

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

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

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & BUSINESS (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

SB 5486 Movie Theater Captioning

Orwall, Dhingra, Nobles, Trudeau

Mandates captioning accessibility requirements for movie theaters.

First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & BUSINESS.

SB 5680 Mobility Device Repairs

Hansen, Frame, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Short, Stanford, Valdez

Mandates access to repair resources for mobility device owners and independent repair providers.

First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (H). First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO EARLY LEARNING & HUMAN SERVICES.

SB 5291 Long-Term Care Reform

Conway, Saldaña, Cleveland, Frame, Nobles, Stanford, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Amends the WA Cares program and establishes regulations for supplemental long-term care insurance.

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 5291 Long-Term Care Expansion

Conway, Saldaña, Cleveland, Frame, Nobles, Stanford, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Expands WACares coverage to out-of-state participants and establishes regulations for supplemental long-term care insurance.

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).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO EDUCATION (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

SB 5412 School District Loans

Robinson, Chapman, Nobles, Saldaña

Allows financially distressed school districts to take temporary interfund loans from capital projects funds under specific conditions.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO EDUCATION.

SB 5412 School District Loans

Robinson, Chapman, Nobles, Saldaña

Allows financially distressed school districts to take temporary interfund loans from capital projects funds under strict conditions.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY.

SB 5036 Annual Emissions Reporting

Boehnke, Chapman, Dozier, Fortunato, Harris, Hasegawa, Short, Wellman

Mandates annual reporting of statewide greenhouse gas emissions.

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 5445 Energy Resilience Compliance

Boehnke, Hasegawa, Slatter

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

First reading, referred to Environment & Energy (H).

SB 5445 Distributed Energy Resources

Boehnke, Hasegawa, Slatter

Promotes distributed energy projects on specific sites while protecting agricultural and ecological resources.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO FINANCE (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

SB 5529 Property Tax Exemptions

Gildon

Expands eligibility for property tax exemptions on accessory dwelling units rented to low-income households statewide.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO FINANCE.

HB 2037 Cannabis Industry Modernization

Morgan

Eliminates residency requirements for cannabis licenses while expanding social equity incentives and preparing the industry for interstate commerce.

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

SB 5368 Alcohol Taxation Study

Chapman

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

First reading, referred to Finance (H).

SB 5368 Alcohol Taxation Study

Chapman

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

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

SB 5529 ADU Property Tax Exemption

Gildon

Expands property tax exemptions for accessory dwelling units rented to low-income households in additional counties while strengthening compliance and tenant support requirements.

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

SB 5576 Short-Term Rental Tax

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

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

First reading, referred to Finance (H).

SB 5576 Short-Term Rental Tax

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

Authorizes local governments to impose a tax on short-term rentals to fund affordable housing initiatives.

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

SB 5682 Workforce Training Tax Credit

Warnick, Hansen

Extends the tax credit for the Washington Customized Employment Training Program and revises reporting requirements.

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

SB 5775 Local Public Safety Tax

Slatter

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

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

SB 5775 Local Public Safety Taxes

Slatter

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

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

SB 5337 Memory Care Certification

Orwall, Frame, Hasegawa, Lovick, Nobles

Establishes certification requirements for memory care facilities and units in assisted living facilities.

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

SB 5594 Biosimilar Drug Substitution

Harris, Cleveland, Hasegawa, Shewmake

Promotes the use of lower-cost biosimilar medicines to reduce prescription drug costs.

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.

SB 5337 Memory Care Certification

Orwall, Frame, Hasegawa, Lovick, Nobles

Establishes certification requirements for memory care facilities and units in assisted living facilities.

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

SB 5337 Memory Care Certification

Orwall, Frame, Hasegawa, Lovick, Nobles

Establishes certification requirements for memory care facilities and units to standardize dementia care and improve consumer protections.

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 5493 Hospital Price Transparency

Riccelli, Robinson, Conway, Nobles, Ramos, Stanford, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Establishes hospital price transparency requirements and state-level reporting obligations.

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 5594 Biosimilar Drug Utilization

Harris, Cleveland, Hasegawa, Shewmake

Promotes the use of biosimilars and interchangeable biological products to reduce prescription drug costs.

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

SB 5594 Biosimilar Drug Access

Harris, Cleveland, Hasegawa, Shewmake

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

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO HOUSING (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

SB 5148 Housing Accountability

Bateman, Liias, Nobles, Stanford

Establishes state oversight and enforcement of local housing plans to ensure compliance with housing affordability and production goals.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO HOUSING.

SB 5148 State Housing Oversight

Bateman, Liias, Nobles, Stanford

Establishes state oversight and approval of local housing plans and regulations under Washington’s Growth Management Act.

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

SB 5613 Residential Development Standards

Salomon, Trudeau, Liias, Nobles

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

First reading, referred to Housing (H).

SB 5613 Residential Development Standards

Salomon, Trudeau, Liias, Nobles

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

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

SB 5719 Mandatory Hearing Examiners

Salomon, Cortes

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

First reading, referred to Local Government (H).

SB 5719 Mandatory Hearing Examiners

Salomon, Cortes

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

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

SB 5215 Vehicle Load Securing

Shewmake, Wellman, Bateman, Trudeau, Valdez, Chapman, Saldaña, Stanford, Orwall, Dhingra, Cleveland, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Strengthens load-securing requirements for vehicles transporting materials on public highways.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION.

SB 5215 Load Securement Regulations

Shewmake, Wellman, Bateman, Trudeau, Valdez, Chapman, Saldaña, Stanford, Orwall, Dhingra, Cleveland, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Mandates securement and covering of vehicle loads on public highways to prevent debris-related accidents.

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

SB 5773 Transportation Project Delivery

Liias, King

Replaces outdated public-private partnership laws with a new framework for alternative transportation project delivery.

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

SB 5773 Transportation Project Delivery

Liias, King

Establishes a new framework for public-private partnerships and alternative delivery models for transportation projects.

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

INTRODUCED.

HR 4636 Profound Autism Awareness

Zahn, Thomas, Penner, Ryu, Dufault, Leavitt, Bronoske, Donaghy, Taylor, Stuebe, Parshley, Dent, Obras, Thai, Jacobsen, Eslick, Burnett, Salahuddin, Pollet

Recognizes the unique challenges of individuals with profound autism and promotes awareness and support efforts.

Introduced (H). Adopted (H).

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS AT 4:00 PM.

HB 2034 LEOFF Plan 1 Termination

Ormsby, Fitzgibbon, Gregerson, Macri

Terminates LEOFF Plan 1 and establishes a restated retirement system to manage benefits and surplus assets.

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

SB 5085 Retirement Plan Merger

Robinson

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

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

SB 5168 State Actuary Governance

Robinson, Nobles

Transfers authority for appointing, removing, and setting the salary of the state actuary to the Pension Funding Council.

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

SB 5306 Pension Service Credit

Holy, Riccelli, Bateman, Conway, Krishnadasan, Nobles

Expands eligibility for pension service credit to LEOFF Plan 2 members retiring directly from unpaid leave.

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

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY SAFETY AT 10:30 AM.

SB 5029 Reentry Transportation Support

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

Modifies transportation and reentry support requirements for individuals released from Department of Corrections custody.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 10:30 AM (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.

Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5068 Public Sector Employment Eligibility

Lovick, Hansen, Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Salomon, Trudeau, Valdez, Wellman

Expands eligibility for public sector employment to all individuals legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5209 Law Enforcement Classification

Lovick, Holy, Conway, Dhingra, Nobles

Classifies the Department of Labor and Industries as a limited authority Washington law enforcement agency.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5223 Fingerprinting and Identification

Wagoner, Holy, Nobles

Expands fingerprinting and photographing authority for individuals involved in criminal proceedings.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5224 Officer Certification Process

Lovick, Shewmake

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 10:30 AM (H).

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AT 10:30 AM.

SB 5189 Competency-Based Education

Wellman, Dhingra, Harris, Nobles, Wilson, C., Kauffman, Hasegawa, Saldaña

Facilitates the implementation and funding of competency-based education in Washington State.

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

SB 5570 Tribal Education Curriculum

Kauffman, Wellman, Hasegawa, Nobles, Riccelli, Stanford, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Enhances public school instruction on tribal sovereignty through expanded consultation, curriculum deadlines, and accountability measures.

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

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY AT 10:30 AM.

SB 5317 Energy Facility Siting

Goehner, Chapman, Christian, Dozier, Boehnke, Lovelett, Wilson, J.

Exempts local government actions from appeals in energy facility siting processes.

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

SB 5360 Environmental Crime Penalties

Trudeau, Lovelett, Frame, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Valdez

Establishes tiered criminal penalties for environmental violations based on intent and harm caused.

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

SB 5360 Environmental Criminal Penalties

Trudeau, Lovelett, Frame, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Valdez

Establishes a tiered system of criminal penalties for environmental law violations based on intent and harm caused.

Public hearing in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5494 Lead Paint Renovation

Kauffman, Nobles, Saldaña, Salomon, Shewmake, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez

Expands regulation of lead-based paint to include renovation activities in pre-1978 buildings.

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

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AT 1:30 PM.

SB 5138 Lodging Excise Taxes

Saldaña, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Nobles

Amends language in the law governing lodging excise taxes by public facilities districts without changing substantive provisions.

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

SB 5431 Tax Law Updates

Schoesler, Robinson, Dozier, Nobles

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

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

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AT 4:00 PM.

SB 5081 Unattended Vehicle Rules

Fortunato, Christian, Mccune, Wilson, J.

Clarifies rules for unattended vehicles equipped with remote starter systems.

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

SB 5281 Nonresident Vessel Permits

Chapman, King, Liias, Harris, Nobles, Shewmake

Expands nonresident vessel permit eligibility to larger vessels and directs new fee revenue to youth swim programs.

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

SB 5462 Vehicle Inspection Exemptions

Braun, Chapman, Wilson, J.

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

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

SB 5556 Adopt-a-Highway Modernization

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

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

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

SB 5595 Shared Streets Policy

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

Establishes a framework for shared streets that prioritize pedestrians, bicyclists, and micromobility users over vehicular traffic.

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

SJM 8000 Highway Naming Extension

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

Requests the extension of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Way designation along portions of State Routes 900 and 515.

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

SJM 8003 Memorial Overpass Designation

Torres, Lovick, Dozier, Nobles, Wellman

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

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

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

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.

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

SB 5168 State Actuary Governance

Robinson, Nobles

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

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

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AT 10:30 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5570 Tribal Education Curriculum

Kauffman, Wellman, Hasegawa, Nobles, Riccelli, Stanford, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Enhances tribal consultation and mandates implementation of Native history and culture curricula in public schools.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY AT 10:30 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5360 Environmental Crime Penalties

Trudeau, Lovelett, Frame, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Valdez

Establishes tiered criminal penalties for violations of Washington State environmental laws.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H).

SB 5494 Lead Paint Regulations

Kauffman, Nobles, Saldaña, Salomon, Shewmake, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez

Expands regulation of lead-based paint to include renovation activities and strengthen enforcement mechanisms.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H).

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

SB 5281 Nonresident Vessel Permits

Chapman, King, Liias, Harris, Nobles, Shewmake

Extends eligibility and adjusts fees for nonresident vessel permits to include vessels up to 300 feet, directing new fee revenues to youth swim programs.

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

SB 5281 Nonresident Vessel Permits

Chapman, King, Liias, Harris, Nobles, Shewmake

Expands eligibility and fee structure for nonresident vessel permits while directing revenue to youth swim programs and requiring compliance with environmental guidelines.

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

SB 5556 Adopt-a-Highway Modernization

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

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

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

SB 5595 Shared Streets Framework

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

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

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

SJM 8000 Highway Naming Extension

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

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

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

SJM 8003 Highway Memorial Designation

Torres, Lovick, Dozier, Nobles, Wellman

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

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

ADOPTED.

SR 8632 Apple Blossom Festival

Goehner

Honors the 2025 Apple Blossom Festival Royal Court and recognizes the festival's contributions to the Wenatchee Valley community.

Adopted (S).

EXECUTIVE ACTION TAKEN IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, FINANCIAL SERVICES & TRADE AT 8:00 AM.

HB 1209 Sodium Nitrite Regulation

Mena, Walen, Reed, Ryu, Berry, Alvarado, Macri, Farivar, Doglio, Pollet, Ormsby, Salahuddin, Hill

Regulates the sale and transfer of sodium nitrite to prevent suicides and protect public health.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services & Trade at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services & Trade at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1209 Sodium Nitrite Restrictions

Mena, Walen, Reed, Ryu, Berry, Alvarado, Macri, Farivar, Doglio, Pollet, Ormsby, Salahuddin, Hill

Restricts the sale and labeling of high-concentration sodium nitrite to prevent misuse and reduce suicides.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services & Trade at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services & Trade at 8:00 AM (S).

EXECUTIVE ACTION TAKEN IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AT 1:30 PM.

HB 1540 Homeless Student Support

Timmons, Eslick, Ortiz-Self, Ramel, Reed, Duerr, Kloba, Macri, Callan, Zahn, Ormsby, Pollet, Scott, Doglio, Hill, Simmons

Expands eligibility for homelessness and foster youth support programs to include accredited tribal colleges.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM (S). HEWD - Majority; do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1556 Tuition Waiver Expansion

Entenman, Davis, Leavitt, Ortiz-Self, Reed, Kloba, Pollet, Hill, Simmons

Expands eligibility for community and technical college tuition waivers to students under the age of nineteen completing high school education.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM (S). HEWD - Majority; do pass (S).

HB 1722 CTE Age Restrictions

Connors, Schmidt, Dufault, Barnard

Removes age restrictions limiting high school students' participation in career and technical education programs and related professions.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM (S). HEWD - Majority; without recommendation (S). And refer to Labor & Commerce (S).

EXECUTIVE ACTION TAKEN IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AT 1:30 PM.

HB 1024 State Park Leasing

Kloba, Duerr, Ryu, Berry, Pollet, Davis

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM (S). LGV - Majority; do pass (S).

HB 1172 Fire District Civil Service

Schmidt, Bronoske

Allows fire protection districts to dissolve their civil service systems with board resolution and employee approval.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM (S). LGV - Majority; do pass (S).

EXECUTIVE ACTION TAKEN IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS AT 4:00 PM.

HB 1314 Early Learning Facilities

Callan, Abbarno, Fosse, Davis, Waters, Reed, Salahuddin, Tharinger, Nance, Eslick, Doglio

Enhances funding and administration of the early learning facilities grant and loan program.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM (S).

HB 1349 Pension Service Credit

Griffey, Bronoske, Bergquist, Couture, Rule, Ormsby, Hill, Nance

Allows retiring LEOFF Plan 2 members to purchase pension service credit for authorized unpaid leaves based on adjusted salary.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM (S).

HB 1488 Conservation District Funding

Berg, Duerr, Peterson

Removes statutory caps on per-parcel rates for conservation district charges.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM (S).

EXECUTIVE SESSION SCHEDULED, BUT NO ACTION WAS TAKEN IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AT 1:30 PM.

HB 1039 Urban Services to Tribes

Abbarno, Orcutt

Authorizes agreements to extend urban services to tribal lands adjacent to city boundaries in certain counties.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1609 Board Membership Flexibility

Waters, Mena, Reed, Nance

Allows the Superintendent of Public Instruction to designate a representative to serve on the state forestlands board.

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.

HB 1609 Board Membership Delegation

Waters, Mena, Reed, Nance

Allows the Superintendent of Public Instruction to designate a representative to serve on a state board.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO BUSINESS, FINANCIAL SERVICES & TRADE (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1516 Affordable Housing Insurance

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

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

First reading, referred to Business, Financial Services & Trade (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO BUSINESS, FINANCIAL SERVICES & TRADE.

HB 1516 Affordable Housing Insurance

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

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

First reading, referred to Business, Financial Services & Trade (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO EARLY LEARNING & K-12 EDUCATION (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1709 Adrenal Insufficiency Care

Callan, Steele, Goodman, Reed, Hill

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

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report) (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO EARLY LEARNING & K-12 EDUCATION.

HB 1709 Adrenal Insufficiency Care

Callan, Steele, Goodman, Reed, Hill

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

First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY.

HB 1842 Public Utility Insurance

Steele, Barnard

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

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).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO HEALTH & LONG-TERM CARE (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1427 Peer Support Services

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

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

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.

HB 1427 Peer Support Services

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

Expands and formalizes the role of certified peer support specialists in behavioral health services.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

HB 1486 Student Board Membership

Salahuddin, Pollet, Doglio, Davis, Reed, Ramel, Goodman, Peterson, Nance, Scott, Hill, Simmons

Adds a student member to the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

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).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO HOUSING (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1403 Condominium Construction Warranties

Taylor, Connors, Duerr, Jacobsen, Peterson, Reed, Barkis, Rule, Doglio, Tharinger, Salahuddin, Ormsby, Ryu, Entenman, Street, Hill

Simplifies condominium construction and defect resolution processes.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO HOUSING.

HB 1403 Condominium Warranty Reform

Taylor, Connors, Duerr, Jacobsen, Peterson, Reed, Barkis, Rule, Doglio, Tharinger, Salahuddin, Ormsby, Ryu, Entenman, Street, Hill

Simplifies condominium construction regulations and expands warranty options for smaller developments and accessory dwelling units.

First reading, referred to Housing (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO HUMAN SERVICES (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1509 Family Reconciliation Services

Taylor, Dent, Davis, Reed, Hill

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

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO HUMAN SERVICES.

HB 1509 Family Reconciliation Services

Taylor, Dent, Davis, Reed, Hill

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

First reading, referred to Human Services (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1141 Cannabis Worker Bargaining

Ortiz-Self, Fosse, Ryu, Leavitt, Stearns, Farivar, Berry, Reed, Ramel, Fitzgibbon, Macri, Cortes, Obras, Doglio, Bronoske, Gregerson, Simmons, Peterson, Street, Goodman, Wylie, Kloba, Ormsby, Scott, Hill

Extends collective bargaining rights to agricultural workers in the cannabis industry.

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

HB 1213 Paid Family Leave

Berry, Fosse, Reed, Obras, Fitzgibbon, Alvarado, Mena, Macri, Ryu, Farivar, Doglio, Simmons, Peterson, Street, Wylie, Pollet, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Salahuddin, Hill

Expands worker protections and provides financial support to small businesses under Washington State’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program.

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

HB 1533 Electrician Apprenticeships

Schmidt, Ramel, Reed

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

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

HB 1747 Criminal Record Protections

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

Expands restrictions on employer use of criminal records in hiring and employment decisions.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE.

HB 1141 Cannabis Worker Unionization

Ortiz-Self, Fosse, Ryu, Leavitt, Stearns, Farivar, Berry, Reed, Ramel, Fitzgibbon, Macri, Cortes, Obras, Doglio, Bronoske, Gregerson, Simmons, Peterson, Street, Goodman, Wylie, Kloba, Ormsby, Scott, Hill

Extends collective bargaining rights to cannabis agricultural workers.

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

HB 1213 Paid Family Leave Expansion

Berry, Fosse, Reed, Obras, Fitzgibbon, Alvarado, Mena, Macri, Ryu, Farivar, Doglio, Simmons, Peterson, Street, Wylie, Pollet, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Salahuddin, Hill

Expands worker protections and clarifies employer responsibilities under the Paid Family and Medical Leave program.

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

HB 1402 Driver’s License Bias

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

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

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 1533 Electrician Apprenticeship Rules

Schmidt, Ramel, Reed

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

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

HB 1636 Liquor Sales Limits

Volz, Hackney, Walen, Mcclintock, Chase, Parshley

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

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 1747 Criminal Record Protections

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

Expands protections for job applicants and employees with criminal records.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO LAW & JUSTICE (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1014 Child Support Reform

Schmidt, Walen, Timmons, Fey, Ormsby, Hill

Updates child support calculations and procedures to reflect economic changes and address incapacitation due to behavioral health treatment.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO LAW & JUSTICE.

HB 1014 Child Support Reform

Schmidt, Walen, Timmons, Fey, Ormsby, Hill

Updates child support calculations, procedures, and abatement rules based on recommendations from the 2023 Child Support Schedule Work Group.

First reading, referred to Law & Justice (S).

HB 1733 Relocation Expense Reimbursement

Thomas, Fitzgibbon, Zahn, Street, Fosse, Reed, Parshley, Cortes, Hill, Bernbaum, Ramel

Increases the reimbursement cap for reestablishment expenses for displaced farms, nonprofits, and small businesses.

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 2015 Public Safety Funding

Entenman, Reeves, Berg, Morgan, Santos, Pollet, Donaghy, Doglio, Salahuddin, Chase, Obras, Parshley, Walen, Stearns, Thai

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

First reading, referred to Law & Justice (S).

HB 2015 Public Safety Funding

Entenman, Reeves, Berg, Morgan, Santos, Pollet, Donaghy, Doglio, Salahuddin, Chase, Obras, Parshley, Walen, Stearns, Thai

Establishes funding mechanisms to support local law enforcement and criminal justice initiatives.

First reading, referred to Law & Justice (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1935 Building Permit Exclusions

Duerr, Reed

Excludes building permits from the definition and procedural requirements of "project permits" under local land use regulations.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

HB 1183 Affordable Housing Standards

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

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

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 1600 Marriage License Fees

Eslick, Parshley, Ryu, Simmons, Macri, Fosse

Increases the maximum fee counties may charge on marriage licenses to fund family services.

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 1935 Building Permit Exclusion

Duerr, Reed

Excludes building permits from the definition of project permits.

First reading, referred to Local Government (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO STATE GOVERNMENT, TRIBAL AFFAIRS & ELECTIONS (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1541 Veterans Advisory Committee

Abell, Donaghy, Morgan, Kloba, Shavers, Zahn, Hill, Simmons

Revises the membership structure of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee to broaden representation and simplify appointments.

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.

HB 1541 Veterans Committee Representation

Abell, Donaghy, Morgan, Kloba, Shavers, Zahn, Hill, Simmons

Expands representation and diversifies membership criteria for the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee.

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

HB 1967 Design-Build Bonding

Zahn, Griffey, Nance

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

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 1967 Design-Build Bonding

Zahn, Griffey, Nance

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

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1596 Speed Limiting Technology

Leavitt, Goodman, Ryu, Berry

Mandates use of Intelligent Speed Assistance devices for drivers with excessive speeding violations.

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

HB 1878 Driver Education Requirements

Donaghy, Berry, Doglio, Tharinger, Santos, Fitzgibbon, Ramel

Establishes phased driver training requirements and funding programs to improve young driver safety.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION.

HB 1596 Speeding Prevention Technology

Leavitt, Goodman, Ryu, Berry

Mandates use of intelligent speed assistance devices for certain drivers and establishes penalties for excessive speeding.

First reading, referred to Transportation (S).

HB 1878 Driver Education Expansion

Donaghy, Berry, Doglio, Tharinger, Santos, Fitzgibbon, Ramel

Expands driver education requirements and access for novice drivers, particularly underserved populations.

First reading, referred to Transportation (S).

HB 1878 Driver Education Requirements

Donaghy, Berry, Doglio, Tharinger, Santos, Fitzgibbon, Ramel

Establishes phased driver training requirements and funding mechanisms for novice drivers aged 18-24.

First reading, referred to Transportation (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO WAYS & MEANS (NOT OFFICIALLY READ AND REFERRED UNTIL ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION REPORT).

HB 1210 Clean Energy Incentives

Barnard, Springer

Expands tax preferences for clean energy transformation businesses in targeted urban areas.

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

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.

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

HB 2015 Public Safety Funding

Entenman, Reeves, Berg, Morgan, Santos, Pollet, Donaghy, Doglio, Salahuddin, Chase, Obras, Parshley, Walen, Stearns, Thai

Establishes funding mechanisms to support local and tribal law enforcement and criminal justice systems.

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO WAYS & MEANS.

HB 1109 Public Facilities Tax Extension

Ryu, Cortes, Peterson, Volz

Extends the duration for which public facilities districts can collect sales and use taxes from 40 to 65 years.

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 1210 Clean Energy Tax Preferences

Barnard, Springer

Expands tax preferences for clean energy and nuclear facilities while adding labor and job creation requirements.

First reading, referred to Ways & Means (S).

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 mobilizing state fire service resources to include anticipated emergencies.

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). 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 5789 Financial Aid Limits

Gildon

Reduces eligibility periods and credit limits for state financial aid programs.

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

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES AT 1:30 PM.

HB 1294 Pesticide Safety Committee

Dent, Reeves, Timmons, Hill

Extends the Pesticide Application Safety Committee and related provisions by 10 years.

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

HB 1325 Fish and Wildlife Enforcement

Goodman, Scott

Expands enforcement options for fish and wildlife violations.

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

HB 1539 Wildfire Mitigation Standards

Reeves, Dent, Springer, Walen, Ryu, Ramel, Bernbaum, Salahuddin

Establishes a work group to study and recommend wildfire mitigation and resiliency standards.

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

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, FINANCIAL SERVICES & TRADE AT 8:00 AM.

HB 1006 Service Contract Regulations

Ryu, Mcclintock, Reeves

Expands regulatory requirements and consumer protections for service contracts and protection product guarantees.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services & Trade at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services & Trade at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1080 Lodging Fee Transparency

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

Mandates comprehensive fee disclosure for lodging accommodations.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services & Trade at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services & Trade at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1080 Lodging Fee Transparency

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

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services & Trade at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services & Trade at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1269 Pawnbroker Loan Regulations

Hackney, Mcclintock, Leavitt

Amends pawnbroker regulations by increasing fees and interest rates while reducing loan terms.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services & Trade at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services & Trade at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1300 Professional Licensing Funds

Donaghy, Reeves, Ormsby

Consolidates professional licensing accounts into the business and professions account.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services & Trade at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services & Trade at 8:00 AM (S).

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EARLY LEARNING & K-12 EDUCATION AT 10:30 AM.

HB 1167 Maritime Education Expansion

Shavers, Reed, Ryu, Paul, Simmons, Nance, Timmons

Expands maritime career education opportunities within the statewide CTE framework.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1393 Cultural Graduation Attire

Mcentire, Morgan, Stonier, Simmons, Thai, Bergquist, Taylor, Springer, Wylie, Pollet, Ormsby, Hill, Santos

Allows students to wear culturally significant items at high school graduation ceremonies.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1648 Child Care Workforce

Dent, Eslick, Burnett, Penner, Jacobsen, Graham

Delays child care provider certification deadlines and adds experience-based competency options.

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1827 Justice-Involved Education

Callan, Mcentire, Doglio, Goodman, Eslick, Leavitt

Extends the timeline and enhances planning for OSPI to improve education services for justice-involved students.

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S).

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & LONG-TERM CARE AT 8:00 AM.

HB 1009 Pharmacy Commission Composition

Low, Ramel, Eslick

Modifies the composition of the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission to include a new member category with business expertise.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1142 Caregiver Training Requirements

Macri, Ryu, Reed, Callan, Farivar, Simmons, Street, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Reeves, Hill, Tharinger

Standardizes training requirements for long-term care workers providing in-home care for spouses or domestic partners.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1142 Long-term Care Training

Macri, Ryu, Reed, Callan, Farivar, Simmons, Street, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Reeves, Hill, Tharinger

Standardizes training and certification requirements for long-term care workers providing in-home care to family members, including spouses or domestic partners.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1706 Prior Authorization APIs

Simmons

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

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1706 Prior Authorization APIs

Simmons

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1720 Medication Assistance Expansion

Schmick, Low

Expands nonpractitioners' ability to assist with self-administration of medications, including controlled substances and injectable drugs, in care settings.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S).

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AT 1:30 PM.

HB 1279 Postsecondary Consumer Protections

Pollet, Leavitt, Doglio, Reed, Simmons

Enhances consumer protections for students at degree-granting institutions.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM (S).

HB 1705 Large Animal Veterinarians

Dent, Reeves, Parshley, Connors, Bernbaum

Creates a work group to study and recommend solutions to the shortage of large animal veterinarians in Washington.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM (S).

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON LAW & JUSTICE AT 10:30 AM.

HB 1007 Small Claims Judgments

Low, Taylor, Walen, Eslick, Goodman

Introduces discretion in entering default judgments for non-appearing defendants in small claims court.

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

HB 1046 Vehicle Rescue Immunity

Leavitt, Low, Ryu, Walen, Fitzgibbon, Callan, Bronoske, Peterson, Pollet, Nance, Berg, Fosse

Grants civil liability immunity for rescuing vulnerable persons or domestic animals from locked vehicles.

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

HB 1052 Hate Crime Intent

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

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

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

HB 1112 Municipal Court Judges

Farivar, Davis, Berry, Reed, Macri, Bergquist, Scott, Ryu, Fitzgibbon, Taylor, Obras, Gregerson, Street, Ormsby, Hill

Removes the city residency requirement for judges pro tempore in large municipal courts.

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

HB 1149 Animal Cruelty Prevention

Hackney, Low, Ramel, Leavitt, Obras, Timmons, Peterson, Wylie, Pollet, Kloba, Farivar, Berg, Ormsby, Fosse, Hill, Walen

Strengthens animal cruelty laws by clarifying care standards and increasing penalties for violations.

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1149 Animal Cruelty Standards

Hackney, Low, Ramel, Leavitt, Obras, Timmons, Peterson, Wylie, Pollet, Kloba, Farivar, Berg, Ormsby, Fosse, Hill, Walen

Expands definitions, penalties, and procedures for animal cruelty and fighting offenses.

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

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AT 1:30 PM.

HB 1054 Ferry Maintenance Contracts

Leavitt, Ramel, Paul, Shavers, Bronoske, Timmons, Nance, Berg

Extends permissible contract terms for county ferry vessel maintenance and repair to up to 10 years.

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

HB 1135 Growth Management Compliance

Duerr, Parshley, Berry, Fitzgibbon, Doglio, Peterson, Wylie, Berg, Davis, Lekanoff, Hill

Strengthens requirements and procedures for Growth Management Act compliance hearings.

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

HB 1304 Boundary Review Process

Donaghy, Duerr

Streamlines the process for determining the sufficiency of notices of intention with boundary review boards.

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

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS AT 4:00 PM.

HB 1156 Volunteer Firefighter Benefits

Steele, Ormsby, Hill

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

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

HB 1260 Homeless Housing Funding

Schmidt, Ormsby, Hill

Amends the distribution and administrative handling of document recording fee surcharge funds for county and city homeless housing programs.

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

HB 1270 Local Government Retirement Enrollment

Bronoske, Ryu, Mena, Reed, Jacobsen, Paul, Duerr, Kloba, Macri, Simmons

Expands automatic enrollment in deferred compensation plans to include local government employees.

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

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

SB 5393 RHC Closures

Robinson, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Mandates the closure of two residential habilitation centers for individuals with developmental disabilities by 2027.

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

SB 5711 Storage Rental Taxation

Bateman, Alvarado, Nobles, Trudeau

Subjects self-service storage rentals to retail sales and B&O taxes.

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

SB 5737 Teacher Bonus Suspension

Robinson

Suspends National Board certification bonuses for teachers for four school years.

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

SB 5780 Student Transportation Reimbursements

Gildon

Prevents duplicative funding for school bus replacements by adjusting reimbursements and requiring grant reporting.

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

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

HB 1024 State Park Leasing

Kloba, Duerr, Ryu, Berry, Pollet, Davis

Standardizes leasing terms for St. Edward State Park with other state parks.

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

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

HB 1294 Pesticide Safety Committee Extension

Dent, Reeves, Timmons, Hill

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

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

HB 1325 Fish and Wildlife Enforcement

Goodman, Scott

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

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

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EARLY LEARNING & K-12 EDUCATION AT 10:30 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

HB 1393 Cultural Graduation Attire

Mcentire, Morgan, Stonier, Simmons, Thai, Bergquist, Taylor, Springer, Wylie, Pollet, Ormsby, Hill, Santos

Requires schools to allow students to wear culturally significant items at graduation ceremonies.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

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 public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

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 public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

HB 1827 Justice-Involved Education

Callan, Mcentire, Doglio, Goodman, Eslick, Leavitt

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & LONG-TERM CARE AT 8:00 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

HB 1720 Medication Assistance Expansion

Schmick, Low

Expands nonpractitioners' ability to assist with self-administration of medications, including controlled substances and injectable drugs, in care settings.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AT 1:30 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

HB 1279 Online Education Protections

Pollet, Leavitt, Doglio, Reed, Simmons

Strengthens consumer protections for Washington students enrolled in online or distance education programs.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

HB 1705 Large Animal Veterinarians

Dent, Reeves, Parshley, Connors, Bernbaum

Establishes a work group to study and recommend solutions to the shortage of large animal veterinarians.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

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

HB 1149 Animal Cruelty Prevention

Hackney, Low, Ramel, Leavitt, Obras, Timmons, Peterson, Wylie, Pollet, Kloba, Farivar, Berg, Ormsby, Fosse, Hill, Walen

Enhances penalties and enforcement for animal cruelty and fighting.

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

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

HB 1135 Growth Management Compliance

Duerr, Parshley, Berry, Fitzgibbon, Doglio, Peterson, Wylie, Berg, Davis, Lekanoff, Hill

Clarifies the compliance process for local government planning under the Growth Management Act.

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