Washington Bill Actions

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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EXECUTIVE ACTION TAKEN IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS & JUDICIARY AT 8:00 AM.

SB 5006 Corporate Governance Updates

Pedersen, Holy, Nobles, Wellman

Amends corporate governance and operational procedures for corporations and nonprofit entities in Washington.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM (H). CRJ - Majority; do pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H).

SB 5093 Pregnancy Loss Protections

Dhingra, Wellman, Cleveland, Bateman, Pedersen, Wilson, C., Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Salomon, Slatter, Stanford, Valdez

Removes punitive provisions and reporting requirements related to pregnancy outcomes to prevent criminalization and ensure dignity for individuals experiencing pregnancy loss.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM (H). CRJ - Majority; do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

SB 5122 Premerger Notification Requirements

Trudeau, Pedersen, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Salomon, Wellman

Mandates premerger notification filings with the Washington Attorney General for entities meeting specific criteria.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM (H). CRJ - Majority; do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

SJM 8006 Legal Technician Program

Torres, Hasegawa

Requests reinstatement and expansion of the Limited License Legal Technician program to improve access to legal services.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM (H). CRJ - Majority; do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

EXECUTIVE ACTION TAKEN IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EARLY LEARNING & HUMAN SERVICES AT 1:30 PM.

SB 5079 Overpayment Waiver Policy

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM (H). ELHS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H).

SB 5232 Housing Assistance Programs

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

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

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM (H).

SB 5375 Clergy Mandatory Reporting

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM (H). ELHS - Majority; do pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H).

EXECUTIVE ACTION TAKEN IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS AT 1:30 PM.

SB 5118 International Medical Graduate Licensure

Valdez, Orwall, Nobles, Saldaña, Stanford

Streamlines licensure process for international medical graduates in Washington State.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM (H). HCW - Majority; do pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H).

SB 5128 Juvenile Medicaid Continuity

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

Enhances Medicaid coverage and reentry services for juveniles in detention facilities.

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

SB 5128 Juvenile Medical Assistance

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM (H). HCW - Majority; do pass (H).

SB 5568 State Health Planning

Cleveland, Cortes, Nobles, Riccelli

Modernizes Washington’s health planning framework to prioritize health equity, data access, and stakeholder engagement.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM (H). HCW - Majority; do pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H).

SB 5577 HIV Medication Access

Liias, Braun, Harris, Cleveland, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Holy, Kauffman, Lovelett, Nobles, Pedersen, Riccelli, Shewmake, Short, Stanford, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Mandates Medicaid coverage of HIV antiviral drugs without prior authorization or step therapy.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM (H). HCW - Majority; do pass (H).

EXECUTIVE ACTION TAKEN IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AT 4:00 PM.

SB 5462 Vehicle Inspection Exemptions

Braun, Chapman, Wilson, J.

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM (H). TR - Majority; do pass (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 executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken 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 executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO APPROPRIATIONS.

HB 2039 Child Support Timing

Macri, Gregerson

Delays implementation of child support pass-through changes by three and a half years.

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

HB 2040 Assistance Debt Recovery

Macri, Gregerson

Extends the recovery period for aged, blind, or disabled assistance program benefits overlapping with SSI payments by three years.

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

INTRODUCED.

HR 4635 Persian New Year Recognition

Farivar, Taylor, Ryu, Kloba, Doglio, Parshley, Zahn, Tharinger, Berry, Callan, Peterson, Jinkins, Nance, Santos, Salahuddin, Bronoske, Ramel, Walen, Goodman, Thai, Cortes, Dufault, Pollet, Waters, Mena, Stearns, Fosse, Donaghy, Stonier, Timmons, Reed, Street

Recognizes and celebrates Nowruz as a significant cultural holiday.

Introduced (H). Adopted (H).

NOT YET INTRODUCED.

HB 2041 Postpartum Coverage Reduction

Macri, Gregerson

Reduces postpartum health care coverage under Washington Apple Health from 12 months to six months.

Not yet introduced (H).

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES AT 8:00 AM.

SB 5076 Nonspot Shrimp Licensing

Muzzall, Chapman, Cortes, Dozier, Lovelett, Shewmake, Trudeau

Establishes a new nonspot shrimp pot fishery license and transitions the Puget Sound shrimp trawl fishery to pot gear.

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

SB 5165 Wildlife Damage Compensation

Short, Chapman, Dozier, Wagoner, Warnick

Allocates 20% of wildlife damage compensation funds to frontier counties.

Public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM (H).

SB 5165 Wildlife Damage Compensation

Short, Chapman, Dozier, Wagoner, Warnick

Allocates a minimum of 20% of wildlife damage compensation funds to claims from frontier one counties.

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

SB 5212 Water Rights Adjudication

Shewmake, Short, Chapman, Nobles

Allows water users in WRIA 1 to file adjudication claims for precode water uses while protecting existing water rights.

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

SB 5303 Yakima Basin Water

Warnick, Chapman, Dozier, Nobles, Torres

Extends deadlines for milestones and implementation of the Yakima River Basin Integrated Plan.

Public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM (H).

SB 5303 Yakima Basin Water Plan

Warnick, Chapman, Dozier, Nobles, Torres

Extends the water supply milestone for the Yakima River Basin Integrated Plan to 2035.

Public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM (H).

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

SB 5083 Healthcare Reimbursement Regulation

Robinson, Harris, Liias, Nobles, Salomon, Valdez

Regulates reimbursement rates for healthcare services provided to public employees.

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 5192 K-12 School Funding

Nobles, Wellman, Chapman, Cortes, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Pedersen, Slatter, Stanford, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Simplifies and adjusts K-12 school funding for materials, supplies, and operating costs with inflation indexing and enhanced reporting requirements.

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 5263 Special Education Funding

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

Standardizes and increases special education funding while enhancing statewide oversight and support systems.

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 5616 Administrative Trust Account

Hasegawa, Stanford, Nobles

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

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 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.

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 CONSUMER PROTECTION & BUSINESS AT 1:30 PM.

SB 5331 Insurer Accountability

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

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

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

SB 5331 Insurance Code Enforcement

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

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

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

SB 5758 Social Equity Cannabis

Saldaña, Nobles

Reduces location restrictions for social equity cannabis licensees.

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

SJM 8005 Reinstating Glass-Steagall Act

Hasegawa, Stanford, Trudeau, Wellman

Advocates for reinstating the Glass-Steagall Act to separate commercial and investment banking.

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

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EARLY LEARNING & HUMAN SERVICES AT 1:30 PM.

HB 1472 Residential Facility Closures

Ormsby

Mandates the closure of two residential habilitation centers and establishes a transition framework for residents and staff.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM (H).

SB 5394 Developmental Disabilities Caseload

Robinson, Nobles

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM (H).

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS AT 1:30 PM.

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.

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

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

SB 5557 Pregnancy Emergency Care

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

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

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

SB 5672 Home Care Certification

Muzzall, Cleveland, Chapman, Dozier, Nobles

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

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

SB 5691 CCRC Oversight Reform

Cleveland, Nobles

Enhances regulation and oversight of continuing care retirement communities.

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

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON LABOR & WORKPLACE STANDARDS AT 8:00 AM.

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.

Public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM (H).

SB 5265 Electrical Inspector Qualifications

King, Boehnke, Chapman, Dozier, Harris

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

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

SB 5265 Electrical Inspector Qualifications

King, Boehnke, Chapman, Dozier, Harris

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

Public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM (H).

SB 5459 Call Center Relocations

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

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

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

SB 5459 Call Center Relocation

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

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

Public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM (H).

SB 5459 Call Center Relocation

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

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

Public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM (H).

SB 5528 EV Installation Certification

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

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

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

SB 5694 Boiler Operator Certification

King

Establishes a statewide certification program for boiler operators.

Public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM (H).

SB 5694 Boiler Operator Certification

King

Establishes a statewide certification program for boiler operators.

Public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM (H).

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AT 8:00 AM.

SB 5558 Growth Management Timelines

Goehner, Riccelli, Trudeau, Harris, Dozier, Boehnke, Gildon, Christian, Torres, Short, Holy, Warnick, Krishnadasan, Nobles

Aligns and extends deadlines for comprehensive plan updates, design review processes, and housing-related requirements under the Growth Management Act.

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

SB 5558 Growth Management Deadlines

Goehner, Riccelli, Trudeau, Harris, Dozier, Boehnke, Gildon, Christian, Torres, Short, Holy, Warnick, Krishnadasan, Nobles

Extends the deadline for certain counties and cities to update comprehensive plans under the Growth Management Act.

Public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 8:00 AM (H).

SB 5719 Land Use Hearings

Salomon, Cortes

Mandates adoption of hearing examiner systems for quasi-judicial land use decisions in certain counties and cities.

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

SB 5719 Mandatory Hearing Examiners

Salomon, Cortes

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

Public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 8:00 AM (H).

SB 5719 Mandatory Hearing Examiners

Salomon, Cortes

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

Public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 8:00 AM (H).

SB 5749 Housing Development Zones

Wilson, J., Fortunato, Short, Christian, Torres, Dozier, Boehnke, Holy, Wagoner, Mccune

Allows cities to designate underutilized commercial areas as housing development opportunity zones to expedite residential construction.

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

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT & TRIBAL RELATIONS AT 1:30 PM.

SB 5143 Ethics Rules Modernization

Gildon, Pedersen, Nobles

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM (H).

SB 5143 Public Service Ethics

Gildon, Pedersen, Nobles

Amends ethics regulations for state officers and employees regarding gifts and use of state resources.

Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM (H).

SB 5414 Social Equity Audits

Hasegawa, Nobles, Valdez

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM (H).

SJM 8008 Constitutional Convention Rescission

Krishnadasan, Pedersen, Hasegawa, Nobles, Trudeau

Rescinds all historical applications by Washington State for a constitutional convention.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM (H).

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, & VETERANS AT 9:00 AM.

SB 5649 Supply Chain Infrastructure

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

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 9:00 AM (H).

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

SB 5689 Blood Type Designation

Harris, Nobles, Riccelli, Short

Allows individuals to include their blood type on driver’s licenses and identicards.

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 5702 Toll Rate Process

Ramos, Goehner, Nobles

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

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 5705 Repeat Traffic Penalties

Liias, Holy, Lovick, King

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

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 5716 Ferry Conduct Rules

Krishnadasan, Chapman, Cortes, Hasegawa, Liias

Expands transit conduct rules to include the Washington State Ferries.

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).

RETURNED TO RULES COMMITTEE FOR SECOND READING.

HB 1002 PTSD Occupational Disease

Abbarno, Rude, Marshall, Callan, Doglio, Timmons, Goodman, Pollet, Davis, Scott

Expands recognition of PTSD as an occupational disease to include county coroners and medical examiner personnel.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1015 Home Energy Labeling

Duerr, Ramel, Ryu, Berry, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Macri, Doglio, Simmons, Peterson, Pollet, Kloba, Parshley

Allows local governments to require energy performance reports for residential properties before sale.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1030 Election Audit Procedures

Low, Mena, Eslick, Reeves, Hill

Mandates enhanced election audits to improve accuracy and integrity of election results.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1037 Public Facilities Districts

Dent, Ybarra

Expands flexibility and updates governance for public facilities districts.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1037 Small County PFDs

Dent, Ybarra

Expands authorization and governance for public facilities districts in small counties along the eastern Cascade Mountains.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1065 Private Family Burial Grounds

Walsh, Orcutt

Allows establishment of family burial grounds on private property with specific conditions and restrictions.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1085 School Safety Enforcement

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

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

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1085 School Activity Protections

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

Increases penalties for interference with and intimidation of school employees, students, and athletic officials.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1090 Contraceptive Coverage Expansion

Alvarado, Parshley, Ryu, Ramel, Berry, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Taylor, Macri, Callan, Obras, Farivar, Doglio, Fosse, Ortiz-Self, Simmons, Peterson, Goodman, Wylie, Pollet, Kloba, Duerr, Berg, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Salahuddin, Stonier, Reeves, Bernbaum, Tharinger, Hill

Mandates coverage for a 12-month supply of contraceptive drugs in health benefit plans.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1098 County Road Improvement

Low, Barkis, Paul, Nance, Timmons

Establishes a county local road improvement program targeting non-arterial roads in Washington State.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1098 County Road Improvements

Low, Barkis, Paul, Nance, Timmons

Establishes a funding program for improvements to non-arterial county roads.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1104 Professional Engineers Licensing

Waters, Bernbaum, Reeves

Modernizes regulations for professional engineers and land surveyors in Washington State.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1104 Engineering Registration Updates

Waters, Bernbaum, Reeves

Modernizes the professional engineers' registration act by updating language and processes.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1125 Sentence Modification Discretion

Simmons, Obras, Scott, Stearns, Ryu, Taylor, Peterson, Reeves, Tharinger, Fey, Morgan, Alvarado, Macri, Ormsby, Stonier, Doglio, Berg, Fosse, Reed, Berry, Duerr, Kloba, Goodman, Farivar, Street, Donaghy, Pollet, Bernbaum, Nance, Ortiz-Self, Ramel, Mena, Gregerson, Wylie, Hill, Salahuddin

Allows judicial discretion to modify sentences for justice, focusing on long-term incarceration impacts.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1125 Sentence Modification Process

Simmons, Obras, Scott, Stearns, Ryu, Taylor, Peterson, Reeves, Tharinger, Fey, Morgan, Alvarado, Macri, Ormsby, Stonier, Doglio, Berg, Fosse, Reed, Berry, Duerr, Kloba, Goodman, Farivar, Street, Donaghy, Pollet, Bernbaum, Nance, Ortiz-Self, Ramel, Mena, Gregerson, Wylie, Hill, Salahuddin

Allows incarcerated individuals to petition for sentence modifications under specific conditions.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1155 Noncompete Agreement Ban

Berry, Walen, Ramel, Reed, Ryu, Alvarado, Mena, Macri, Farivar, Fosse, Simmons, Peterson, Goodman, Pollet, Kloba, Ormsby, Salahuddin, Hill

Prohibits noncompetition covenants and clarifies nonsolicitation agreements in Washington State.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1160 Design Review Streamlining

Walen, Ramel, Leavitt, Duerr

Streamlines local government design review processes for housing developments.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1175 Residential Zone Businesses

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

Permits neighborhood stores and cafés to operate in residential zones.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1175 Neighborhood Commercial Zoning

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

Mandates cities to allow small neighborhood stores and cafés in residential zones with specific restrictions.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1178 Sentencing Enhancements Reform

Goodman, Hackney, Simmons, Peterson

Grants courts discretion over sentencing enhancements and removes certain restrictions on earned release time.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1178 Sentencing Enhancements Reform

Goodman, Hackney, Simmons, Peterson

Grants courts greater discretion in applying sentencing enhancements and repeals certain penalty provisions.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1187 Ambulance Debt Collection

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

Delays the sale or assignment of ambulance-related medical debt from motor vehicle accidents for 120 days.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1195 Supportive Housing Permitting

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

Facilitates the siting and permitting of supportive and emergency housing in urban growth areas.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1195 Supportive Housing Permitting

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

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

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1220 Behavioral Health Assault Exceptions

Farivar, Macri, Reed, Obras, Doglio, Simmons, Pollet, Davis, Ormsby, Salahuddin, Hill

Exempts individuals in behavioral health crises from third-degree assault charges against healthcare professionals.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1252 Pretrial Release Conditions

Davis, Griffey, Couture

Tightens pretrial release requirements for defendants and juveniles in violent or firearm-related cases.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1262 Health Justice Council

Santos, Thai, Doglio, Berry, Ryu, Obras, Ormsby, Scott, Parshley, Timmons, Pollet, Macri, Simmons, Hunt, Hill

Renames and expands the Governor's Interagency Coordinating Council to address health justice and equity.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1289 Public School Feedback

Mcclintock, Santos, Schmidt, Timmons

Mandates a voluntary survey to understand reasons for student transfers and withdrawals from public schools.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1298 Student Athlete Insurance

Berg, Reed, Wylie, Fosse, Ryu, Callan, Street, Morgan, Simmons, Leavitt, Salahuddin, Macri, Nance, Donaghy, Doglio, Timmons, Scott

Authorizes public four-year institutions to provide and finance insurance for current and former student athletes.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1337 University President Selection

Pollet, Mcentire, Reed, Macri, Nance

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

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1337 Higher Education Transparency

Pollet, Mcentire, Reed, Macri, Nance

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

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1339 Even-Year Local Elections

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

Allows local governments to move their elections from odd-numbered to even-numbered years to boost voter turnout.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1343 Student Aid Eligibility

Pollet, Leavitt, Farivar, Salahuddin, Reed, Nance

Repeals authority to deny student financial aid based on outdated criteria.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1343 Student Aid Eligibility

Pollet, Leavitt, Farivar, Salahuddin, Reed, Nance

Narrows conditions under which student aid eligibility is revoked for participation in demonstrations.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1345 Accessory Dwelling Units

Low, Peterson, Tharinger, Nance, Gregerson

Regulates the development of detached accessory dwelling units outside urban growth areas in Washington State.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1357 Special Education Funding

Stonier, Santos, Obras, Timmons, Scott, Ortiz-Self, Nance, Fosse, Salahuddin, Wylie, Macri, Hill

Enhances funding for special education and promotes inclusionary practices through adjusted multipliers and pilot school grants.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1357 Special Education Funding

Stonier, Santos, Obras, Timmons, Scott, Ortiz-Self, Nance, Fosse, Salahuddin, Wylie, Macri, Hill

Adjusts special education funding formulas and establishes programs to promote inclusionary practices and improve student behavior management.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1379 Primary Care Reporting

Lekanoff, Macri

Mandates annual public reporting of primary care expenditures by health carriers.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1399 Law Enforcement Standards

Goodman, Fitzgibbon, Reed, Doglio, Ormsby

Standardizes eligibility, certification, and accountability requirements for sheriffs, police chiefs, and law enforcement volunteers.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1399 Law Enforcement Standards

Goodman, Fitzgibbon, Reed, Doglio, Ormsby

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

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1399 Law Enforcement Standards

Goodman, Fitzgibbon, Reed, Doglio, Ormsby

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

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1400 Law enforcement certification

Goodman, Salahuddin, Ormsby

Standardizes certification, training, and oversight requirements for law enforcement and corrections officers.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1406 ADO Funding Adjustments

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

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

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1498 Domestic Violence Response

Davis, Couture, Macri, Griffey, Walen, Reed, Simmons, Goodman, Parshley, Leavitt, Pollet, Hill, Salahuddin, Scott

Establishes and funds domestic violence co-responder programs through a new marriage license fee.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1498 Domestic Violence Response

Davis, Couture, Macri, Griffey, Walen, Reed, Simmons, Goodman, Parshley, Leavitt, Pollet, Hill, Salahuddin, Scott

Establishes and funds domestic violence co-responder programs through a new marriage license fee.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1526 Snack Bar Alcohol

Schmick, Reed, Waters

Expands snack bar liquor licenses to include wine sales and removes outdated COVID-19 fee waiver provisions.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1529 Interlocal Road Projects

Griffey, Stuebe, Couture, Waters

Expands exemptions to public works and bidding requirements for county-performed road projects under interlocal agreements with cities and towns.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1529 Intergovernmental Road Projects

Griffey, Stuebe, Couture, Waters

Facilitates intergovernmental collaboration by allowing counties to perform road work for cities without certain public works limitations.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1550 EV Battery Recycling

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

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

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1607 Beverage Container Recycling

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

Establishes a statewide recycling refund program for beverage containers.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1607 Beverage Container Recycling

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

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

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1607 Beverage Container Recycling

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

Establishes a statewide beverage container recycling refund program with producer responsibility requirements.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1646 DNR Enforcement Appeals

Ormsby, Orcutt, Tharinger

Expands Pollution Control Hearings Board jurisdiction to include appeals of Department of Natural Resources enforcement actions under RCW 76.04.205.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1700 GMA Update Extension

Volz, Graham, Schmidt, Low, Schmick, Klicker, Dye, Abell, Chase, Connors, Engell, Ormsby, Hill

Extends the deadline for certain local governments to complete 2026 Growth Management Act comprehensive plan updates by six months.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1700 Growth Management Deadlines

Volz, Graham, Schmidt, Low, Schmick, Klicker, Dye, Abell, Chase, Connors, Engell, Ormsby, Hill

Extends deadlines for local government comprehensive plan and capital facilities plan updates under the Growth Management Act.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1701 Shared Liquor Facilities

Steele

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

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1701 Shared Liquor Facilities

Steele

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

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1710 Voting Rights Preclearance

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

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

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1728 Estate Tax Deductions

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

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

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1783 Law Enforcement Education

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

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

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1783 Law Enforcement Education

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

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

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1798 Pension Board Designees

Volz, Chase, Eslick

Allows county auditors and treasurers to appoint designees to serve on firefighters' pension boards.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1816 Civilian Crisis Teams

Scott, Parshley, Farivar, Dufault, Fitzgibbon, Davis, Goodman, Obras, Taylor, Pollet, Nance, Ryu, Hill, Cortes

Authorizes large cities to establish civilian crisis response teams independent of law enforcement for certain 911 calls.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1817 School Sexual Assault

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

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

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1817 School Sexual Assault

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

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

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1823 Transportation Improvement Board

Low

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

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1834 Online Child Privacy

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

Establishes privacy, data protection, and usage restrictions for online services accessed by minors.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1834 Online Child Protections

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

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

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1898 Truck Length Exceptions

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

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

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1916 Voter Registration Challenges

Doglio, Parshley

Tightens requirements and procedures for voter registration challenges and list management.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1916 Voter Registration Challenges

Doglio, Parshley

Strengthens requirements and procedures for voter registration challenges and list maintenance.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1952 Special License Plates

Donaghy, Reed

Establishes a task force to review the special license plate program and imposes a moratorium on new plate approvals until 2029.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HB 1952 Special License Plates

Donaghy, Reed

Establishes a task force to review the special license plate program and imposes a moratorium on new plate approvals until 2029.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

HJM 4004 Pinniped Management Flexibility

Chase, Nance, Dent, Mcclintock, Bernbaum, Engell, Schmick, Orcutt, Springer, Marshall, Volz, Reeves, Jacobsen, Parshley, Klicker, Eslick, Schmidt

Requests federal amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act to expand lethal management of pinnipeds for salmon recovery.

Returned to Rules Committee for second reading (H).

RULES COMMITTEE RELIEVED OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION. PLACED ON SECOND READING.

HB 1355 Tribal Tax Compacts

Berg, Ryu, Lekanoff, Peterson, Cortes, Stearns, Ortiz-Self, Fosse, Pollet, Wylie, Hill, Ormsby

Increases revenue-sharing percentages for tribes completing qualified capital investments in retail tax compacts.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SCHEDULED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EARLY LEARNING & HUMAN SERVICES AT 1:30 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5232 Essential Needs Program Expansion

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

SB 5232 Housing Assistance Expansion

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

Expands eligibility and allows direct cash assistance under the Essential Needs and Housing Support program.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

SCHEDULED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS AT 1:30 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5118 International Medical Graduates

Valdez, Orwall, Nobles, Saldaña, Stanford

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

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

SB 5128 Juvenile Detention Healthcare

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

Ensures continuous medical assistance coverage for juveniles in detention facilities.

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

SB 5568 Health Planning Modernization

Cleveland, Cortes, Nobles, Riccelli

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

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

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

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 executive session 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 executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (H).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES AT 8:00 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5303 Yakima Basin Water

Warnick, Chapman, Dozier, Nobles, Torres

Extends deadlines and updates provisions for the Yakima River Basin Integrated Water Resource Management Plan.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H).

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

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.

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

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.

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

SB 5192 School Funding Allocations

Nobles, Wellman, Chapman, Cortes, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Pedersen, Slatter, Stanford, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Modifies school funding formulas to consolidate MSOC allocations, adjust for inflation, and enhance reporting transparency.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 CONSUMER PROTECTION & BUSINESS AT 1:30 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5758 Cannabis Retail Distances

Saldaña, Nobles

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EARLY LEARNING & HUMAN SERVICES AT 1:30 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5394 Developmental Disabilities Services

Robinson, Nobles

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS AT 1:30 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5557 Emergency Pregnancy Care

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

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

SB 5691 CCRC Consumer Protections

Cleveland, Nobles

Broadens Consumer Protection Act enforcement against continuing care retirement communities.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON LABOR & WORKPLACE STANDARDS AT 8:00 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

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.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H).

SB 5694 Boiler Operator Certification

King

Establishes a statewide certification program for boiler operators.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT & TRIBAL RELATIONS AT 1:30 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5143 Public Service Ethics

Gildon, Pedersen, Nobles

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

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

SB 5689 Blood Type Identification

Harris, Nobles, Riccelli, Short

Allows individuals to include verified blood type information on driver’s licenses and identicards.

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

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

HB 1003 Eviction Notice Procedures

Abbarno, Barkis, Jacobsen, Connors, Peterson, Hill

Standardizes the process for serving eviction notices by certified mail and extends response time for recipients.

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

HB 1353 ADU Self-Certification Program

Ramel, Duerr, Reed, Doglio, Nance

Establishes a self-certification program for accessory dwelling unit permit applications by registered architects in Washington State.

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

HB 1621 Eviction Court Commissioners

Macri, Taylor, Peterson, Ramel, Ormsby, Hill

Authorizes superior courts to appoint housing court commissioners to expedite eviction cases.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Housing at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Housing at 1:30 PM (S). HSG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO WAYS & MEANS.

SB 5791 Higher Education Funding

Hansen

Increases the general B&O tax rate and allocates more revenue to workforce education funding.

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).

PASSED TO RULES COMMITTEE FOR SECOND READING.

HB 1039 Urban Services to Tribes

Abbarno, Orcutt

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1157 Vital Records Access

Steele

Expands access to birth and death records to great grandchildren.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1190 Library Access Fees

Marshall, Leavitt, Jacobsen, Couture, Barkis, Timmons

Expands access to the University of Washington health sciences library for psychological and mental health counselor associates.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1234 Advisory Committee Composition

Simmons, Rule

Modifies the composition and eligibility criteria for the mental health advisory committee.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1304 Boundary Review Process

Donaghy, Duerr

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1371 Disabled Veteran Parking

Orcutt, Klicker, Couture, Jacobsen, Leavitt, Ley, Simmons, Shavers, Dufault

Extends parking privileges to veterans with significant disabilities who use service animals.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1439 Motor Vehicle Regulations

Bernbaum, Abell, Donaghy, Reed, Tharinger

Aligns motor vehicle and driver licensing laws with federal standards and modernizes administrative processes.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1439 Driver Licensing Updates

Bernbaum, Abell, Donaghy, Reed, Tharinger

Updates motor vehicle and driver licensing laws to align with federal standards and streamline administrative processes.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1511 Ferry Captain Bargaining

Parshley, Fosse, Berry, Reed, Simmons, Leavitt, Fitzgibbon, Ramel, Paul

Revises collective bargaining rules and clarifies responsibilities for Washington State Ferries captains.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

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

HB 1081 Unlisted Property Sales

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

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

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services & Trade at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1081 Solicited Real Estate Protections

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

Establishes consumer protections for owners of solicited real estate transactions.

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 1230 Insurance Rate Transparency

Hackney

Mandates disclosure of detailed rating formulas for experience-rated group disability income insurance to enhance regulatory oversight.

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 1327 Horse Racing Regulations

Schmick, Stearns

Amends regulations to streamline horse racing operations and enhance financial support for the equine industry in Washington State.

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 1516 Affordable Housing Insurance

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

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the 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 1516 Affordable Housing Insurance

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

Directs a study of insurance options to reduce costs for permanently affordable homeownership projects.

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services & Trade at 8:00 AM (S).

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.

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 1:30 PM.

HB 1351 ECEAP Eligibility Expansion

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

Modifies eligibility and enrollment rules for Washington’s Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP).

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (S).

HB 1414 CTE Program Access

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

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (S).

HB 1651 Teacher Preparation Pathways

Ortiz-Self, Reed, Eslick

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (S).

HB 1651 Teacher Preparation Pathways

Ortiz-Self, Reed, Eslick

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (S).

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.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (S).

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.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (S).

HB 1796 School District Debt

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

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (S).

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY AT 8:00 AM.

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.

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 8:00 AM (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.

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1543 Building Performance Standards

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

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1543 Clean Buildings Compliance

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

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

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 8:00 AM (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.

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 8:00 AM (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.

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 8:00 AM (S).

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

HB 1191 Manufactured Homes Titles

Connors, Peterson, Ryu, Gregerson, Barkis, Ormsby, Hill

Clarifies the legal treatment of manufactured homes as real property by eliminating vehicle titles and updating procedures for conveyance and removal.

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

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

HB 1696 Homeownership Program Expansion

Taylor, Peterson, Ryu, Ortiz-Self, Stearns, Salahuddin, Duerr, Reed, Cortes, Street, Mena, Entenman, Hill, Gregerson, Simmons, Obras, Santos, Ramel, Donaghy, Berry, Goodman, Parshley, Stonier, Scott, Fosse, Berg, Macri, Kloba, Nance, Hunt, Springer, Fey, Walen, Leavitt, Reeves, Bergquist, Bernbaum, Doglio, Zahn, Pollet, Ormsby, Thomas

Expands eligibility and introduces loan forgiveness for the Covenant Homeownership Program.

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

HB 1899 Homelessness Data Collection

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

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

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

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AT 8:00 AM.

HB 1391 Juvenile Diversion Reform

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

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1391 Juvenile Diversion Programs

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

Expands and standardizes juvenile diversion programs to promote equitable access and accountability statewide.

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1815 Juvenile Prison Riots

Peterson, Cortes, Goodman

Vacates records and provides sentencing relief for juvenile prison riot offenses while shifting behavior management to an internal infraction system.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S).

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.

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S).

PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED, BUT NOT HEARD IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AT 8:00 AM.

HB 1232 Private Detention Oversight

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

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

Public hearing scheduled, but not heard in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1232 Private Detention Oversight

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

Expands regulations and oversight of private detention facilities.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing scheduled, but not heard in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (S).

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

HB 1353 ADU Permit Streamlining

Ramel, Duerr, Reed, Doglio, Nance

Establishes a framework for cities to allow architects to self-certify accessory dwelling unit permit applications.

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

HB 1621 Eviction Court Commissioners

Macri, Taylor, Peterson, Ramel, Ormsby, Hill

Authorizes superior courts to appoint housing court commissioners to expedite eviction case proceedings.

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

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EARLY LEARNING & K-12 EDUCATION AT 1:30 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

HB 1351 ECEAP Eligibility Expansion

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

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

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.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

HB 1414 Youth Employment Barriers

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

Expands efforts to remove regulatory barriers to employment and training for minors in career and technical education programs.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY AT 8:00 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

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.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (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.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S).

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

HB 1191 Manufactured Homes Reclassification

Connors, Peterson, Ryu, Gregerson, Barkis, Ormsby, Hill

Streamlines the process for classifying manufactured homes as real property by eliminating vehicle titles.

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

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

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

HB 1696 Homeownership Program Expansion

Taylor, Peterson, Ryu, Ortiz-Self, Stearns, Salahuddin, Duerr, Reed, Cortes, Street, Mena, Entenman, Hill, Gregerson, Simmons, Obras, Santos, Ramel, Donaghy, Berry, Goodman, Parshley, Stonier, Scott, Fosse, Berg, Macri, Kloba, Nance, Hunt, Springer, Fey, Walen, Leavitt, Reeves, Bergquist, Bernbaum, Doglio, Zahn, Pollet, Ormsby, Thomas

Expands eligibility and introduces loan forgiveness for the Covenant Homeownership Program.

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

HB 1696 Homeownership Assistance Expansion

Taylor, Peterson, Ryu, Ortiz-Self, Stearns, Salahuddin, Duerr, Reed, Cortes, Street, Mena, Entenman, Hill, Gregerson, Simmons, Obras, Santos, Ramel, Donaghy, Berry, Goodman, Parshley, Stonier, Scott, Fosse, Berg, Macri, Kloba, Nance, Hunt, Springer, Fey, Walen, Leavitt, Reeves, Bergquist, Bernbaum, Doglio, Zahn, Pollet, Ormsby, Thomas

Expands eligibility and introduces loan forgiveness for the Covenant Homeownership Program.

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

HB 1899 Homeless Census Revisions

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

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

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

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AT 8:00 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

HB 1815 Prison Riot Resentencing

Peterson, Cortes, Goodman

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S).