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 executive session in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5076 Nonspot Shrimp Licensing

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

Establishes a limited entry licensing framework for the commercial fishing of nonspot shrimp in Puget Sound.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5157 Habitat Restoration Sales

Salomon, Chapman

Permits direct sales of valuable state materials for habitat restoration projects with increased value limits and specific conditions.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5157 Timber Direct Sales

Salomon, Chapman

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5165 Wildlife Damage Compensation

Short, Chapman, Dozier, Wagoner, Warnick

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 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 executive session in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 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 executive session in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5212 Precode Water Rights

Shewmake, Short, Chapman, Nobles

Allows filing of adjudication claims for precode water uses in WRIA 1 without certification by the Pollution Control Hearings Board.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5037 Custodial Trusts Framework

Holy, Pedersen, Dhingra, Nobles, Shewmake, Wellman

Establishes a legal framework for creating and managing custodial trusts in Washington.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5129 Common Interest Communities

Pedersen, Harris, Nobles

Modernizes governance and enhances transparency in common interest communities.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5129 Common Interest Communities

Pedersen, Harris, Nobles

Consolidates and modernizes laws governing common interest communities to standardize rules and enhance owner protections.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5202 Protection Orders Reform

Salomon, Cortes, Dhingra, Hasegawa

Enhances procedures for protection orders and expands firearm restrictions for individuals subject to such orders.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5040 Law Enforcement Definition Expansion

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

Expands the definition of "uniformed personnel" to include all law enforcement officers in Washington State, regardless of jurisdiction population size.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5040 Uniformed Personnel Expansion

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5041 Strike Unemployment Benefits

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

Allows workers unemployed due to strikes to qualify for temporary unemployment benefits.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5041 Strike Unemployment Benefits

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5104 Immigration Status Coercion

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

Prohibits workplace coercion based on immigration status and establishes penalties for violations.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5104 Workplace Immigration Coercion

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

Establishes penalties for employers coercing employees based on immigration status.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5191 Dockworker Premium Collection

Conway, Chapman, Cleveland, Nobles, Stanford

Clarifies responsibility for paid family leave premium collection by including employer representatives of dockworkers under collective bargaining agreements.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5191 Dockworker PFML Premiums

Conway, Chapman, Cleveland, Nobles, Stanford

Clarifies PFML premium reporting requirements for employer representatives of dockworkers under collective bargaining agreements.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5435 Public Bargaining Reorganization

Ramos, King, Nobles, Saldaña

Reorganizes public employee collective bargaining laws into subchapters for clarity and usability.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5463 Self-Insured Employer Regulations

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5501 Driver’s License Requirements

Stanford, Saldaña, Hasegawa, Nobles

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5184 Parking Requirement Reform

Bateman, Trudeau, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Pedersen, Salomon, Shewmake, Stanford

Limits local governments' ability to impose minimum parking requirements for new developments.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5184 Parking Requirement Limits

Bateman, Trudeau, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Pedersen, Salomon, Shewmake, Stanford

Limits local governments' ability to impose minimum parking requirements for residential and commercial developments.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5184 Parking Requirement Reductions

Bateman, Trudeau, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Pedersen, Salomon, Shewmake, Stanford

Reduces mandatory parking minimums for residential and commercial developments.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5509 Child Care Zoning

Alvarado, Salomon, Bateman, Conway, Nobles, Saldaña, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Mandates cities to permit child care centers in most zoning areas statewide.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5509 Child Care Zoning

Alvarado, Salomon, Bateman, Conway, Nobles, Saldaña, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Mandates cities to allow child care centers as a permitted use in most zoning areas.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 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.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM (H).

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 executive session in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5559 Unit Lot Subdivisions

Lovelett, Nobles, Trudeau

Streamlines the subdivision process in urban growth areas by establishing procedures for unit lot subdivisions.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5559 Unit Lot Subdivisions

Lovelett, Nobles, Trudeau

Streamlines the subdivision process in urban growth areas by requiring local governments to allow unit lot subdivisions with clear and objective standards.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5338 Veterans Advisory Committee

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5338 Veterans Affairs Committee

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

Revises the composition and appointment process of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee to enhance representation and streamline operations.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5420 Veterans and Spouses Benefits

Lovick, Wagoner, Chapman, Dozier, Nobles

Expands benefits, employment preferences, and protections for uniformed service members, veterans, and their spouses.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5492 Tourism Funding Mechanism

Riccelli, Chapman, Cleveland, Dozier, Goehner, Harris, Krishnadasan, Wilson, C.

Establishes an advisory group to evaluate a self-supported funding model for statewide tourism promotion.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5492 Tourism Funding Assessment

Riccelli, Chapman, Cleveland, Dozier, Goehner, Harris, Krishnadasan, Wilson, C.

Establishes an advisory group to evaluate a potential industry-funded assessment for statewide tourism promotion.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM (H).

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 executive session in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM (H).

HB 2044 Truancy Intervention Reform

Ormsby

Eliminates court-mandated truancy petitions and emphasizes community-based interventions for addressing student absences.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 2045 Business Tax Surcharges

Fitzgibbon, Parshley

Imposes new and increased surcharges on high-grossing businesses and large financial institutions to fund state services.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 2046 Intangible Assets Tax

Berg, Street

Imposes a tax on financial intangible assets exceeding $50 million to fund education programs.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 2047 Employee Ownership Repeal

Richards

Eliminates the Washington Employee Ownership Program and transfers remaining funds to the state general fund.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 2048 Leadership Board Elimination

Rule

Abolishes the Washington State Leadership Board and redirects its funding to the state general fund and other entities.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 2049 K-12 Funding Reform

Bergquist, Pollet

Raises property tax growth limits and adjusts school funding formulas to increase resources for K-12 education and public safety.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 2050 K-12 Funding Adjustments

Ormsby

Redistributes school funding payments and adjusts local effort assistance calculations for districts with high alternative learning enrollment.

Not yet introduced (H).

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.

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

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.

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

SB 5632 Health Care Confidentiality

Hansen, Hasegawa, Saldaña, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez

Expands protections against out-of-state enforcement of laws targeting lawful health care services in Washington.

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

SB 5651 Garnishment Exemption Updates

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

Increases exemption amounts and protections for garnishment, including adjustments for inflation and expanded coverage for alimony and spousal support.

Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5252 Property Tax Exemption

Shewmake, Chapman, Nobles

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

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 5368 Alcohol Taxation Study

Chapman

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

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 5368 Alcohol Taxation Study

Chapman

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the 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 5516 Community Center Exemptions

Conway, Nobles

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

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).

SJM 8002 Medicare Privatization Opposition

Hasegawa, Chapman, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez

Opposes further privatization of Medicare and advocates for reforms to enhance Original Medicare.

Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 8:30 AM (H).

SB 5101 Hate Crime Protections

Valdez, Hansen, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Orwall, Pedersen, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Expands workplace protections to include victims of hate crimes.

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

SB 5101 Hate Crime Victim Protections

Valdez, Hansen, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Orwall, Pedersen, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Expands workplace protections and accommodations for victims of hate crimes and bias incidents.

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

SB 5503 Public Employee Bargaining

Valdez, Alvarado, Bateman, Conway, Hasegawa, Nobles, Saldaña

Revises public employee collective bargaining processes and strengthens worker protections.

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

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.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

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.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5253 Special Education Extension

Cortes, Chapman, Conway, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Shewmake, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Extends special education services for students with disabilities to age 22.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5253 Special Education Extension

Cortes, Chapman, Conway, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Shewmake, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Extends special education services for students with disabilities until age 22.

Referred to Appropriations (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.

Referred to Appropriations (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.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

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.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5004 School Emergency Systems

Torres, Christian, Dozier, Harris, Krishnadasan, Mccune, Salomon, Schoesler, Wilson, J.

Mandates development of advanced emergency response systems in public schools.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5004 School Emergency Systems

Torres, Christian, Dozier, Harris, Krishnadasan, Mccune, Salomon, Schoesler, Wilson, J.

Mandates enhanced emergency response systems in public schools, charter schools, and state-tribal compact schools.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5004 School Emergency Systems

Torres, Christian, Dozier, Harris, Krishnadasan, Mccune, Salomon, Schoesler, Wilson, J.

Enhances school emergency response systems by requiring specific technologies and updated reporting.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5006 Corporate Governance Updates

Pedersen, Holy, Nobles, Wellman

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5025 Educational Interpreter Standards

Lovick, Nobles, Salomon, Trudeau, Valdez, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Establishes certification standards for educational interpreters serving deaf and deaf-blind students.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5025 Educational Interpreter Certification

Lovick, Nobles, Salomon, Trudeau, Valdez, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Establishes certification standards and requirements for educational interpreters in public schools.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5029 Reentry Transportation Support

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5029 Prisoner Reentry Support

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

Enhances reentry support by allowing flexible transportation and coordinating with nonprofits for individuals released from custody.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5093 Pregnancy Loss Reporting

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

Modifies handling and reporting of pregnancy loss in detention facilities.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5118 International Medical Graduate Licensure

Valdez, Orwall, Nobles, Saldaña, Stanford

Streamlines licensure process for international medical graduates in Washington State.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5118 International Medical Graduates

Valdez, Orwall, Nobles, Saldaña, Stanford

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5128 Juvenile Detention Healthcare

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

Ensures continuous medical assistance coverage for juveniles in detention facilities.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5128 Juvenile Medicaid Continuity

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5193 Remote Student Testing

Cortes, Chapman, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Salomon, Shewmake, Wilson, C.

Allows remote testing options for students in online school programs.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5462 Vehicle Inspection Exemptions

Braun, Chapman, Wilson, J.

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5651 Garnishment Exemption Limits

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

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

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

SB 5252 Nonprofit Property Tax Exemption

Shewmake, Chapman, Nobles

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

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

SB 5516 Community Center Exemptions

Conway, Nobles

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

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

HB 1253 Utility Joint Agreements Expansion

Ybarra, Doglio

Expands collaboration opportunities for consumer-owned utilities in developing renewable energy and storage projects.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (S). ENET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S).

HB 1302 Industrial Symbiosis Incentives

Cortes, Barnard, Simmons, Reed, Springer, Timmons

Allows local governments to waive utility connection charges for organizations practicing industrial symbiosis.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1302 Utility Connection Waivers

Cortes, Barnard, Simmons, Reed, Springer, Timmons

Expands eligibility for utility connection charge waivers to organizations practicing industrial symbiosis.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (S). ENET - Majority; do pass (S).

HB 1461 Procurement Thresholds Adjustment

Stearns, Barnard

Raises monetary thresholds for sealed bidding requirements in joint operating agency contracts.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1461 Procurement Rules Standardization

Stearns, Barnard

Aligns procurement rules for joint operating agencies with those of public utility districts.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (S). ENET - Majority; do pass (S).

HB 1287 Health Information Disclosure

Rule, Richards, Nance, Macri, Simmons

Expands permissible health information disclosures for care coordination.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1640 Medical License Discipline

Zahn, Bronoske, Ormsby, Thai

Subjects licenses issued under chapters 18.71B and 18.71C RCW to the Uniform Disciplinary Act.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1669 Prosthetic Coverage Mandate

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

Mandates coverage of prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces in certain health plans.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1718 Physician Well-Being Programs

Thai, Shavers, Parshley, Zahn, Scott

Establishes and regulates confidential physician well-being programs to address career fatigue.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1718 Physician Well-Being Programs

Thai, Shavers, Parshley, Zahn, Scott

Establishes and regulates confidential physician well-being programs to address career fatigue and wellness.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1075 Affordable Housing Financing

Walen, Leavitt, Ramel, Duerr, Shavers, Doglio, Tharinger, Peterson, Wylie, Nance, Berg, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Scott, Salahuddin, Reeves, Hill

Simplifies affordability criteria for housing developments by removing specific rent cap requirements.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM (S).

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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM (S).

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.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM (S). HSG - Majority; do pass (S).

HB 1757 Housing Density Regulations

Walen, Fitzgibbon, Parshley, Paul, Ramel, Reed

Expands housing development opportunities by easing regulations on adding residential units to existing buildings.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1068 Interest Arbitration Rights

Doglio, Bronoske, Reeves, Tharinger, Street, Scott, Nance, Goodman, Fosse, Ryu, Leavitt, Ramel, Berry, Reed, Obras, Timmons, Davis, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Salahuddin, Hill

Grants interest arbitration rights to Washington Management Service employees at the Department of Corrections.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1105 DOC Bargaining Exemption

Fosse, Low, Stearns, Leavitt, Berry, Ryu, Cortes, Farivar, Doglio, Paul, Goodman, Wylie, Pollet, Fey, Kloba, Nance, Lekanoff, Bernbaum

Exempts Department of Corrections employees' bargaining representatives with interest arbitration rights from coalition bargaining requirements.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1105 DOC Collective Bargaining

Fosse, Low, Stearns, Leavitt, Berry, Ryu, Cortes, Farivar, Doglio, Paul, Goodman, Wylie, Pollet, Fey, Kloba, Nance, Lekanoff, Bernbaum

Exempts certain Department of Corrections employees with interest arbitration rights from coalition bargaining requirements.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S).

HB 1162 Health Care Workplace Violence

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

Strengthens workplace violence prevention requirements for health care settings.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1162 Health Care Workplace Safety

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

Strengthens workplace violence prevention requirements for health care settings.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1275 Self-Insured Employer Decertification

Scott, Berry, Ramel, Reed, Ormsby, Parshley, Pollet, Simmons, Hill

Mandates reimbursement from decertified self-insured employers to the Department of Labor & Industries for compensation payments.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S).

HB 1341 Excise Tax Verification

Wylie

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

HB 1524 Isolated Employee Protections

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

Enhances workplace protections and enforcement for isolated employees.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1524 Isolated Employee Protections

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

Expands workplace safety requirements and enforcement for isolated employees in high-risk industries.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1524 Isolated Worker Protections

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

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

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

HB 1788 Workers' Compensation Benefits

Richards, Bronoske, Berry, Wylie, Fosse, Taylor, Ormsby, Nance, Salahuddin, Pollet, Obras

Adjusts workers' compensation benefits to account for children in legal custody and modifies wage percentages for permanent total disability claims.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1788 Workers' Compensation Benefits

Richards, Bronoske, Berry, Wylie, Fosse, Taylor, Ormsby, Nance, Salahuddin, Pollet, Obras

Revises workers' compensation benefit calculations and payment structures for future claims.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1788 Workers' Compensation Benefits

Richards, Bronoske, Berry, Wylie, Fosse, Taylor, Ormsby, Nance, Salahuddin, Pollet, Obras

Revises workers' compensation benefit calculations and payment structures for injured workers, dependents, and legal custodians.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1821 Prevailing Wage Enforcement

Cortes, Stonier, Doglio, Berry, Parshley, Street, Obras, Ormsby, Macri, Fosse, Scott, Pollet

Expands access to prevailing wage enforcement and payroll records to additional labor-management entities.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S).

HB 1821 Prevailing Wage Oversight

Cortes, Stonier, Doglio, Berry, Parshley, Street, Obras, Ormsby, Macri, Fosse, Scott, Pollet

Expands oversight of prevailing wage laws by broadening "interested party" eligibility and granting access to payroll records.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1874 Textured Hair Training

Morgan, Entenman, Reeves, Hill, Donaghy, Reed, Street, Berg, Taylor, Scott, Thomas, Ryu, Thai, Salahuddin, Berry, Gregerson, Parshley, Doglio, Nance, Caldier, Simmons, Peterson, Macri, Obras, Pollet, Zahn, Ormsby, Duerr

Requires cosmetology training on the care and styling of textured hair.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S). LC - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

HB 1874 Textured Hair Training

Morgan, Entenman, Reeves, Hill, Donaghy, Reed, Street, Berg, Taylor, Scott, Thomas, Ryu, Thai, Salahuddin, Berry, Gregerson, Parshley, Doglio, Nance, Caldier, Simmons, Peterson, Macri, Obras, Pollet, Zahn, Ormsby, Duerr

Requires training on textured hair care for cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, and hair designers.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1875 Immigration Leave Expansion

Salahuddin, Thai, Taylor, Fosse, Paul, Bergquist, Bronoske, Kloba, Pollet, Street, Stonier, Parshley, Obras, Thomas, Hill, Doglio, Berry, Reed, Ramel, Gregerson, Scott, Cortes, Simmons, Peterson, Zahn

Expands allowable uses of paid sick leave to include immigration-related proceedings.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1875 Immigration Leave Expansion

Salahuddin, Thai, Taylor, Fosse, Paul, Bergquist, Bronoske, Kloba, Pollet, Street, Stonier, Parshley, Obras, Thomas, Hill, Doglio, Berry, Reed, Ramel, Gregerson, Scott, Cortes, Simmons, Peterson, Zahn

Expands permissible uses of paid sick leave to include immigration-related proceedings.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1879 Hospital Worker Breaks

Thomas, Berry, Doglio, Parshley, Simmons, Cortes, Santos, Fitzgibbon, Ormsby, Scott, Ramel, Hill, Fosse, Pollet

Expands flexibility for hospital workers and employers to combine or waive meal and rest breaks under documented agreements.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1012 Commission Fundraising Authority

Taylor, Mena, Ryu, Reed, Macri, Cortes, Doglio, Gregerson, Ortiz-Self, Simmons, Street, Pollet, Fey, Duerr, Berg, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Parshley, Reeves, Hill

Authorizes the Women's Commission to solicit financial contributions from public and private sources.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1013 Civil Service Exemptions

Schmidt, Fosse, Berry, Reeves

Expands exemptions from civil service rules for DSHS personnel.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1222 Gambling Information Exemptions

Stearns, Kloba

Expands exemptions for disclosing proprietary financial and security information in the gambling industry.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1372 Legislative Audit Reforms

Orcutt, Pollet, Klicker, Ley

Extends sunset provisions and removes barriers for JLARC studies.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1606 Journal Access Feasibility

Engell, Bernbaum, Orcutt, Corry, Reeves, Waters, Ramel, Parshley, Reed, Ormsby, Nance

Directs a study on providing state employees electronic access to peer-reviewed journals.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1606 Journal Access Feasibility

Engell, Bernbaum, Orcutt, Corry, Reeves, Waters, Ramel, Parshley, Reed, Ormsby, Nance

Directs a study on providing state employees electronic access to peer-reviewed journals.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1628 Fire Service Oversight

Bronoske, Griffey, Schmidt, Simmons, Nance, Davis, Salahuddin

Establishes a Fire Service Policy Board to advise the State Director of Fire Protection on fire service issues.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1628 Fire Service Oversight

Bronoske, Griffey, Schmidt, Simmons, Nance, Davis, Salahuddin

Establishes a Fire Service Policy Board to advise the State Director of Fire Protection on funding, training, and resource delivery.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1631 State Marine Forest Designation

Nance, Mena, Griffey, Salahuddin, Low, Parshley, Hunt, Walsh, Ramel, Paul, Duerr, Bernbaum, Chase, Peterson, Shavers, Ryu, Mcentire, Richards, Reed, Kloba, Simmons, Tharinger, Zahn, Thomas, Timmons

Designates bull kelp forests as the official state marine forest of Washington.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1291 Maternity Cost Sharing

Rule, Stonier, Ryu, Parshley, Alvarado, Timmons, Macri, Simmons, Hunt, Hill, Fosse

Exempts labor and delivery services from health plan deductibles.

Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S).

HB 1096 Administrative Lot Splitting

Barkis, Ryu, Connors, Leavitt, Klicker, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Richards, Couture, Macri, Callan, Doglio, Bronoske, Tharinger, Wylie, Duerr, Timmons, Ormsby, Fosse, Stonier, Bernbaum, Hill

Establishes a streamlined process for administrative lot splitting to increase housing options in certain Washington cities.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1096 Administrative Lot Splitting

Barkis, Ryu, Connors, Leavitt, Klicker, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Richards, Couture, Macri, Callan, Doglio, Bronoske, Tharinger, Wylie, Duerr, Timmons, Ormsby, Fosse, Stonier, Bernbaum, Hill

Streamlines the process for splitting residential lots in GMA cities to promote middle housing development.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1491 Transit-Oriented Development

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM (S).

SB 5792 State Employee Pay Reductions

Robinson

Imposes temporary salary reductions for most state employees during the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium.

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 5793 Employer Health Contributions

Robinson

Centralizes employer health care contribution decisions under legislative authority and eliminates wellness incentives for public and school employees during the 2027-2029 biennium.

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 5794 Tax Preference Reform

Salomon, Lovelett

Streamlines Washington State tax code by eliminating obsolete preferences, clarifying policy objectives, and adjusting rates and expiration dates.

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 5795 Sales Tax Reduction

Krishnadasan, Cortes

Reduces the state sales tax rate from 6.5% to 6.0% starting January 1, 2027.

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 5796 Payroll Expense Tax

Saldaña, Robinson

Establishes a payroll expense tax on large employers to fund public services and address tax system regressivity.

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 5797 Intangible Assets Tax

Frame, Dhingra

Imposes a tax on high-value intangible assets owned by Washington residents to fund public schools.

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).

HB 1114 Respiratory Therapy Licensure Compact

Leavitt, Ybarra, Schmidt, Ryu, Reed, Macri, Doglio, Simmons, Ormsby, Hill

Establishes an interstate compact to facilitate cross-state practice for licensed respiratory therapists.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1325 Fish and Wildlife Enforcement

Goodman, Scott

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1325 Fish and Wildlife Enforcement

Goodman, Scott

Expands enforcement options for fish and wildlife violations.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1553 Dairy Inspection Program

Richards, Dent, Hackney, Bernbaum, Kloba, Springer

Extends the dairy inspection program through 2031.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1824 Birthing Center Licensure

Barnard

Exempts accredited birthing centers from initial on-site inspections under specific conditions.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

HB 1018 Fusion Energy Certification

Shavers, Ryu, Barnard, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Leavitt, Bronoske, Tharinger, Gregerson, Peterson, Wylie

Expands eligibility for site certification to include fusion energy facilities.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

HB 1024 State Park Leasing

Kloba, Duerr, Ryu, Berry, Pollet, Davis

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

HB 1039 Urban Services to Tribes

Abbarno, Orcutt

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

HB 1060 Newspaper Tax Exemptions

Santos, Orcutt, Shavers, Duerr

Mandates annual tax performance reporting for newspaper and digital content tax exemptions.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

HB 1094 Nonprofit Property Tax Exemption

Walen, Ryu, Shavers, Lekanoff, Reeves, Donaghy

Expands property tax exemptions for nonprofit-owned properties used by government or other nonprofits for social services.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

HB 1234 Advisory Committee Composition

Simmons, Rule

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

HB 1371 Disabled Veteran Parking

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

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

HB 1439 Motor Vehicle Regulations

Bernbaum, Abell, Donaghy, Reed, Tharinger

Modernizes motor vehicle and driver licensing laws to align with federal standards and improve administrative processes.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

HB 1488 Conservation District Funding

Berg, Duerr, Peterson

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

HB 1488 Conservation District Funding

Berg, Duerr, Peterson

Caps county treasurer cost recovery for collecting conservation district revenues.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

HB 1621 Eviction Court Commissioners

Macri, Taylor, Peterson, Ramel, Ormsby, Hill

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

HB 1706 Prior Authorization APIs

Simmons

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

HB 1706 Prior Authorization APIs

Simmons

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

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (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.

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee (S).

HB 1522 Wildfire Mitigation Plans

Dent, Reeves, Springer, Hill

Establishes updated requirements for electric utilities to develop and file wildfire mitigation plans with oversight by the UTC.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1814 Trail Development Exemptions

Fitzgibbon, Duerr, Berry, Parshley, Ramel, Macri

Exempts certain urban trail and path projects from SEPA requirements while mandating public notice and tribal consultation.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1842 Public Utility Insurance

Steele, Barnard

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1395 Home Care Background Checks

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

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

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 1395 Home Care Background Checks

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

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

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 1531 Communicable Disease Policy

Bronoske, Berry, Ramel, Reed, Duerr, Kloba, Macri, Parshley, Peterson, Ormsby, Pollet, Scott, Doglio, Hill, Simmons

Mandates the use of evidence-based measures, including vaccines, in public health responses to communicable diseases.

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 1531 Evidence-Based Public Health

Bronoske, Berry, Ramel, Reed, Duerr, Kloba, Macri, Parshley, Peterson, Ormsby, Pollet, Scott, Doglio, Hill, Simmons

Mandates evidence-based public health responses to communicable diseases and nullifies conflicting policies.

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

HB 1531 Evidence-Based Immunizations

Bronoske, Berry, Ramel, Reed, Duerr, Kloba, Macri, Parshley, Peterson, Ormsby, Pollet, Scott, Doglio, Hill, Simmons

Prioritizes evidence-based public health measures, including vaccines, by prohibiting restrictive laws or policies.

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 1755 Elective PCI Exemption

Street, Macri, Schmick, Parshley, Thai, Salahuddin, Ormsby, Stonier, Reed

Exempts state-owned hospitals from certificate of need requirements for elective PCI services.

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 1971 Hormone Therapy Coverage

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

Requires health plans to cover a 12-month supply of prescription hormone therapy with specific exceptions.

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 1108 Housing Cost Analysis

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

HB 1102 Veterans Services Expansion

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

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1102 Veterans Service Officers

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

Expands access to Veterans Service Officers and prioritizes support for underserved counties.

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1102 Veterans Benefits Access

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

Expands support for veterans by prioritizing funding for service officers in counties with low federal benefit uptake and enhancing outreach and reporting requirements.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1573 Oath of Office

Parshley, Hunt, Doglio, Reed

Narrows the timeframe for taking the oath of office for local elected officials.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1294 Pesticide Safety Committee

Dent, Reeves, Timmons, Hill

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

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1294 Pesticide Safety Committee Extension

Dent, Reeves, Timmons, Hill

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

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1686 Health Care Transparency

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

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

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1253 Utility Joint Agreements

Ybarra, Doglio

Expands consumer-owned utilities' authority to develop and partner on renewable energy and energy storage projects.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

HB 1291 Maternity Cost-Sharing

Rule, Stonier, Ryu, Parshley, Alvarado, Timmons, Macri, Simmons, Hunt, Hill, Fosse

Exempts labor and delivery services from health plan deductibles starting in 2026.

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

HB 1096 Administrative Lot Splitting

Barkis, Ryu, Connors, Leavitt, Klicker, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Richards, Couture, Macri, Callan, Doglio, Bronoske, Tharinger, Wylie, Duerr, Timmons, Ormsby, Fosse, Stonier, Bernbaum, Hill

Facilitates administrative lot splitting to expand middle housing and affordable ownership opportunities in cities under the Growth Management Act.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

HB 1491 Transit-Oriented Development

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

Mandates higher-density housing and affordable development near transit stations.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

HB 1491 Transit-Oriented Development

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

Mandates higher-density, affordable housing near transit stations with state oversight and preemption of local regulations.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

HB 1162 Healthcare Workplace Safety

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

Mandates comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans in health care settings.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (S).

HB 1522 Wildfire Mitigation Plans

Dent, Reeves, Springer, Hill

Establishes a framework for UTC approval and oversight of electric utility wildfire mitigation plans.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

HB 1814 Trail Development Exemption

Fitzgibbon, Duerr, Berry, Parshley, Ramel, Macri

Exempts certain urban trail projects from SEPA compliance while requiring tribal consultation.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

HB 1990 Utility Cost Securitization

Abbarno, Doglio, Parshley

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

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

HB 1108 Housing Cost Analysis

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

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

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

HB 1108 Housing Cost Drivers

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

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

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