Washington Bill Actions

Monday, March 24, 2025

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EXECUTIVE ACTION TAKEN 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 executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM (H).

SB 5478 Voluntary Employee Benefits

Bateman, Nobles, Robinson

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken 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 executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM (H).

SB 5764 Ambulance Fund Permanency

Gildon, Dozier, Robinson

Removes the expiration date for the ambulance transport fund.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM (H).

SJR 8201 Long-term Care Investments

Braun, Pedersen, Conway

Allows investment of the state’s long-term care fund and dedicates returns to beneficiary services.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM (H).

EXECUTIVE ACTION TAKEN IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY SAFETY AT 1:30 PM.

SB 5238 Reckless Driving Expansion

Muzzall, Lovick, Saldaña, Shewmake, Trudeau, Wagoner, Wilson, C.

Expands the definition of reckless driving to include intentional speeding over 30 miles per hour above the posted limit.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM (H). CS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H).

SB 5286 Community Policing Support

Holy, Dhingra, King, Liias, Wilson, J., Salomon, Valdez

Establishes and funds community partnership programs to support policing around Eastern and Western State Hospitals.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM (H). CS - Majority; do pass (H).

EXECUTIVE ACTION TAKEN IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY AT 1:30 PM.

SB 5033 PFAS Biosolids Testing

Wilson, J., Lovelett, Bateman, Chapman, Dhingra, Dozier, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Saldaña, Trudeau, Wellman

Mandates PFAS testing and analysis in biosolids management.

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

SB 5317 Energy Facility Siting

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

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

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

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

SB 5298 Manufactured Home Sales

Frame, Bateman, Conway, Hasegawa, Nobles, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Expands notification and reporting requirements for the sale of manufactured/mobile home communities.

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

SB 5313 Tenant Rights Protections

Pedersen, Goehner, Cleveland, Hasegawa, Nobles, Valdez

Expands tenant protections by prohibiting certain unfair provisions in rental agreements.

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

SB 5471 Middle Housing Authorization

Goehner, Bateman, Chapman, Frame, Liias, Nobles, Saldaña

Authorizes middle housing development in urban growth areas and rural LAMIRDs with streamlined regulations and limited legal challenges.

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION SCHEDULED, BUT NO ACTION WAS TAKEN IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY SAFETY AT 1:30 PM.

SB 5282 Missing Children Task Force

Wellman, Dhingra, Frame, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Riccelli, Saldaña, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Establishes an advisory board for the Missing and Exploited Children Task Force within the Washington State Patrol.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM (H).

SB 5282 Missing Children Oversight

Wellman, Dhingra, Frame, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Riccelli, Saldaña, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Establishes an advisory board to oversee and evaluate the Missing and Exploited Children Task Force.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM (H).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO APPROPRIATIONS.

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

HB 2051 Medicaid Hospital Payments

Gregerson, Macri

Eliminates payment to hospitals for Medicaid patients who remain hospitalized due to lack of discharge placements.

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).

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO EDUCATION.

HB 2044 Truancy Intervention Reform

Ormsby

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

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO FINANCE.

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

NOT YET INTRODUCED.

HB 2052 Agricultural Overtime Waivers

Mendoza, Dufault

Allows agricultural employees to voluntarily waive overtime pay for up to 15 workweeks per year.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 2053 State Workforce Cap

Couture

Limits state employment to one FTE per 70 residents based on population data.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 2054 Higher Education Staffing Limits

Couture

Limits the ratio of full-time equivalent employees to full-time equivalent students at certain Washington state higher education institutions.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 2055 State Revenue Limit

Couture

Establishes a state revenue limit tied to inflation and population growth and directs excess revenues to the budget stabilization account.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 2056 State Spending Cap

Couture

Reestablishes and enforces a state expenditure limit with revised calculation methods and oversight mechanisms.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 2057 New Program Oversight

Couture

Establishes requirements for auditing, reporting, and budgeting new state-funded programs.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 2058 Grant Accountability Measures

Couture

Mandates third-party audits and restricts fund usage for private entities receiving public grants.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 2059 Grant Recipient Transparency

Couture

Mandates disclosure of employee wages, board compensation, political contributions, lobbying activities, and grant spending by private entities receiving state-funded grants.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 2060 Conflict of Interest

Couture

Prohibits elected officials and their spouses from holding financial interests or employment in private entities receiving state funding.

Not yet introduced (H).

HJR 4206 Tax Increase Threshold

Couture

Requires a two-thirds legislative vote or voter approval to raise state tax revenue.

Not yet introduced (H).

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

HB 2012 Kindergarten Transition Funding

Bergquist, Couture, Ormsby, Pollet, Nance, Gregerson, Scott

Funds and caps enrollment for the Transition to Kindergarten program.

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

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

SB 5182 Incarcerated Parent Support

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

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

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

SB 5182 Incarcerated Pregnancy Services

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

Expands access to midwifery and doula services for incarcerated individuals through updated policies and partnerships.

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

SB 5268 Firearm Possession Sentencing

Wagoner, Dozier, Fortunato

Expands and later modifies community custody requirements for unlawful firearm possession offenses.

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

SB 5268 Firearm Possession Supervision

Wagoner, Dozier, Fortunato

Expands community custody requirements to all offenders convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm.

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

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

SB 5179 Education Complaint Process

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

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

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

SB 5181 Parental Education Rights

Wilson, C., Pedersen, Dhingra, Frame, Liias, Lovick, Nobles, Stanford, Trudeau, Wellman

Expands parental rights and access to educational materials and records in public schools.

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

SB 5181 Parental Education Rights

Wilson, C., Pedersen, Dhingra, Frame, Liias, Lovick, Nobles, Stanford, Trudeau, Wellman

Expands and clarifies parental rights in public education while aligning state law with federal standards.

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

SB 5412 School District Loans

Robinson, Chapman, Nobles, Saldaña

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

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

SB 5412 School District Loans

Robinson, Chapman, Nobles, Saldaña

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

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

SB 5418 Charter School Waivers

Wellman, Chapman, Harris, Nobles

Allows charter schools to seek exemptions from basic education requirements through charter contracts and State Board of Education waivers.

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

SB 5637 Civics and Media Literacy

Fortunato

Expands civics education requirements to include media literacy and voter engagement topics.

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

REFERRED TO APPROPRIATIONS.

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.

Referred to Appropriations (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.

Referred to Appropriations (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.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5314 Capital Gains Tax Adjustments

Stanford, Harris, Nobles

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5314 Capital Gains Tax

Stanford, Harris, Nobles

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

REFERRED TO RULES 2 REVIEW.

SB 5109 Mortgage Fraud Surcharge

Kauffman, Stanford, Lovelett, Nobles

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5316 Unclaimed Property Management

Harris, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles

Amends unclaimed property procedures, including prearrangement funeral contracts and virtual currency liquidation.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5316 Unclaimed Property Reforms

Harris, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles

Amends unclaimed property laws to update reporting thresholds, administrative procedures, and treatment of prearrangement funeral service contracts.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5457 Broadcasting Taxation Reform

Frame, Robinson, Cleveland, Liias, Chapman, Conway, Hasegawa, Lovick, Nobles, Orwall, Saldaña, Salomon, Shewmake, Slatter, Valdez

Updates taxation framework for radio and television broadcasters by relocating provisions and maintaining exclusions for certain advertising revenues.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

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

SB 5083 Hospital Payment Reform

Robinson, Harris, Liias, Nobles, Salomon, Valdez

Caps hospital reimbursement rates for public employee health plans and mandates hospital contracting with health carriers.

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

SB 5083 Hospital Reimbursement Rates

Robinson, Harris, Liias, Nobles, Salomon, Valdez

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

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

SCHEDULED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY SAFETY AT 1:30 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5238 Reckless Driving Expansion

Muzzall, Lovick, Saldaña, Shewmake, Trudeau, Wagoner, Wilson, C.

Expands the definition of reckless driving to include intentionally speeding more than 30 mph over the limit.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H).

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

SB 5033 PFAS Biosolids Testing

Wilson, J., Lovelett, Bateman, Chapman, Dhingra, Dozier, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Saldaña, Trudeau, Wellman

Establishes PFAS testing requirements and reporting for biosolids.

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

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

SB 5298 Manufactured Home Sales

Frame, Bateman, Conway, Hasegawa, Nobles, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Mandates notification and opportunity for tenants to purchase manufactured/mobile home communities before sale.

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

SB 5313 Tenant Lease Protections

Pedersen, Goehner, Cleveland, Hasegawa, Nobles, Valdez

Prohibits additional unfair provisions in residential rental agreements to strengthen tenant protections.

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

SB 5471 Middle Housing Expansion

Goehner, Bateman, Chapman, Frame, Liias, Nobles, Saldaña

Authorizes and streamlines middle housing development in urban and certain rural areas.

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

SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY SAFETY AT 1:30 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

SB 5268 Firearm Offense Reclassification

Wagoner, Dozier, Fortunato

Reclassifies unlawful firearm possession as a violent offense.

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

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

SB 5179 Education Compliance Complaints

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

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

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

SB 5179 Education Compliance Complaints

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

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

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

SB 5181 Parental Rights Expansion

Wilson, C., Pedersen, Dhingra, Frame, Liias, Lovick, Nobles, Stanford, Trudeau, Wellman

Expands and clarifies parental rights in public schools while aligning state law with federal standards.

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

SB 5418 Charter School Exemptions

Wellman, Chapman, Harris, Nobles

Allows charter schools to seek exemptions from basic education requirements through charter contracts.

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

SB 5637 Civics and Media Literacy

Fortunato

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

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

COMMITTEE: TRAN

HB 1878 Driver Education Expansion

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

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

TRAN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

EXECUTIVE ACTION TAKEN IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES AT 1:30 PM.

HB 1261 Land Use Taxation

Low, Berg, Peterson, Nance

Clarifies rules and reduces penalties for reclassification of open space, farm, and timberland.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM (S). ANR - Majority; do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1309 Burrowing Shrimp Management

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM (S).

HB 1309 Burrowing Shrimp Management

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM (S). ANR - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

HB 1563 Prescribed Fire Liability

Bernbaum, Dent, Timmons, Orcutt, Nance, Reeves, Hackney, Tharinger, Ybarra, Springer, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Cortes, Hill, Obras, Lekanoff, Paul, Mcclintock, Couture, Griffey, Berry, Leavitt, Zahn, Scott

Establishes a pilot program to reimburse losses from prescribed and cultural burns to reduce liability barriers and promote wildfire prevention.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM (S).

HB 1563 Prescribed Fire Liability

Bernbaum, Dent, Timmons, Orcutt, Nance, Reeves, Hackney, Tharinger, Ybarra, Springer, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Cortes, Hill, Obras, Lekanoff, Paul, Mcclintock, Couture, Griffey, Berry, Leavitt, Zahn, Scott

Establishes a pilot program to reimburse damages from prescribed and cultural burns conducted under approved plans.

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

HB 1609 Board Membership Delegation

Waters, Mena, Reed, Nance

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 1:30 PM (S).

HB 1609 Board Membership Flexibility

Waters, Mena, Reed, Nance

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

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

HB 1615 Water System Classification

Caldier

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

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

HB 1947 Water System Management

Engell, Springer, Ley, Schmick, Abell, Couture

Limits satellite management agency requirements for Group B water systems to specific criteria while allowing stricter local standards.

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

EXECUTIVE ACTION TAKEN IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AT 10:30 AM.

HB 1273 Dual Credit Programs

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

Enhances access to career and technical education dual credit programs.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1273 CTE Dual Credit

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

Expands access to career and technical education dual credit programs through a pilot program and grant funding.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM (S). HEWD - Majority; do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1486 Student Board Membership

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

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

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

HB 1486 Student Board Membership

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM (S). HEWD - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

HB 1572 Higher Education Accreditation

Pollet, Entenman, Reed, Nance

Strengthens oversight of higher education accreditation and institutional exemptions.

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

HB 1572 Higher Education Accreditation

Pollet, Entenman, Reed, Nance

Strengthens accreditation standards and tightens exemption criteria for nonprofit degree-granting institutions in Washington State.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM (S). HEWD - Majority; do pass (S).

HB 1587 Local Scholarship Programs

Bergquist, Rude, Reed, Pollet, Reeves, Zahn, Timmons, Doglio, Salahuddin, Nance

Encourages local governments to create scholarship programs within the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship framework.

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

HB 1587 Local Promise Scholarships

Bergquist, Rude, Reed, Pollet, Reeves, Zahn, Timmons, Doglio, Salahuddin, Nance

Establishes a framework for local governments to create promise scholarship programs under the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM (S). HEWD - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

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

HB 1183 Affordable Housing Incentives

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

Facilitates affordable and sustainable housing development by easing regulatory constraints and promoting energy efficiency.

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

HB 1183 Affordable Housing Regulations

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

Mandates local governments to ease building regulations for affordable, sustainable, and energy-efficient housing projects.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM (S). Minority; do not pass (S). LGV - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1201 Companion Animal Sheltering

Leavitt, Ryu, Macri, Bronoske, Simmons, Berg

Requires local emergency management plans to address cosheltering of companion animals during disasters.

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

HB 1201 Companion Animal Sheltering

Leavitt, Ryu, Macri, Bronoske, Simmons, Berg

Requires local emergency management plans to address companion animal accommodations during emergencies and extreme weather events.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM (S). LGV - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

HB 1600 Marriage License Fees

Eslick, Parshley, Ryu, Simmons, Macri, Fosse

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

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

HB 1688 Electric Security Alarms

Parshley, Duerr, Reed, Ormsby, Hill, Timmons

Establishes statewide standards for electric security alarm systems in unregulated jurisdictions.

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

HB 1688 Electric Security Alarms

Parshley, Duerr, Reed, Ormsby, Hill, Timmons

Establishes statewide standards for electric security alarm systems on outdoor storage properties in unregulated jurisdictions while preserving local authority to regulate or prohibit them.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM (S). LGV - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

HB 1935 Building Permit Exclusion

Duerr, Reed

Excludes building permits from the definition of project permits.

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

HB 1935 Building Permit Exclusions

Duerr, Reed

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

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

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

HB 1156 Volunteer Firefighter Benefits

Steele, Ormsby, Hill

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

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

HB 1260 Homeless Housing Funds

Schmidt, Ormsby, Hill

Clarifies the allocation and use of document recording fee funds for county and city homeless housing programs.

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

HB 1270 Local Government Retirement Enrollment

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

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

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

HB 1540 Homeless Student Support

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

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

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

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

HB 1576 Historic Landmark Designations

Walen, Barkis

Restricts historic landmark designations without property owner consent.

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

HB 1576 Historic Landmark Designations

Walen, Barkis

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

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

FIRST READING, REFERRED TO WAYS & MEANS.

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.

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 1392 Medicaid Reimbursement Rates

Macri, Leavitt, Simmons, Davis, Berry, Ryu, Callan, Rule, Stearns, Peterson, Taylor, Reed, Ramel, Alvarado, Doglio, Tharinger, Fey, Salahuddin, Bernbaum, Fosse, Pollet, Street, Scott, Santos

Establishes a program to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates to Medicare levels through assessments on health carriers and managed care organizations.

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 1392 Medicaid Reimbursement Rates

Macri, Leavitt, Simmons, Davis, Berry, Ryu, Callan, Rule, Stearns, Peterson, Taylor, Reed, Ramel, Alvarado, Doglio, Tharinger, Fey, Salahuddin, Bernbaum, Fosse, Pollet, Street, Scott, Santos

Establishes a program to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates to Medicare levels using assessments on health carriers and managed care organizations.

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 5799 Social Media Tax

Wilson, C.

Imposes a tax on social media platforms to fund youth behavioral health programs.

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

NOT YET INTRODUCED.

SB 5800 Highway Bond Funding

King, Liias

Authorizes $7 billion in bonds to fund highway projects and improvements.

Not yet introduced (S).

SB 5801 Transportation funding reforms

Liias, King

Revises transportation funding mechanisms and programs to enhance infrastructure, equity, and administrative efficiency.

Not yet introduced (S).

ON MOTION, REFERRED TO RULES COMMITTEE FOR SECOND READING.

HB 1705 Large Animal Veterinarians

Dent, Reeves, Parshley, Connors, Bernbaum

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

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

HB 1705 Large Animal Veterinarians

Dent, Reeves, Parshley, Connors, Bernbaum

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

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

PASSED TO RULES COMMITTEE FOR SECOND READING.

HB 1007 Small Claims Judgments

Low, Taylor, Walen, Eslick, Goodman

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1046 Vehicle Rescue Immunity

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1052 Hate Crime Intent

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1052 Hate Crime Causation

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

Clarifies the causation standard for prosecuting hate crimes.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1112 Municipal Court Judges

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1149 Animal Cruelty Prevention

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1149 Animal Cruelty Prevention

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

Enhances penalties and enforcement for animal cruelty and fighting.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1167 Maritime Education Expansion

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

Expands maritime career education opportunities within the statewide CTE framework.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1174 Court Interpreter Standards

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

Expands and standardizes language access services in Washington courts.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1174 Court Interpreter Standards

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1205 Digital Forgery Impersonation

Ryu, Obras, Cortes, Callan, Pollet, Kloba, Timmons

Expands criminal impersonation laws to include the distribution of forged digital likenesses.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1215 Pregnancy Directive Exception

Taylor, Stonier, Ryu, Fitzgibbon, Macri, Wylie, Goodman

Removes pregnancy exception from life-sustaining treatment directives.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1253 Utility Joint Agreements Expansion

Ybarra, Doglio

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1253 Utility Joint Agreements

Ybarra, Doglio

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1287 Health Information Disclosure

Rule, Richards, Nance, Macri, Simmons

Expands permissible health information disclosures for care coordination.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1341 Excise Tax Verification

Wylie

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1361 Process Service Updates

Hill, Taylor, Fosse, Ormsby

Updates process service requirements for business entities and motorists in Washington State.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1393 Cultural Graduation Attire

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1393 Cultural Graduation Attire

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1440 Civil Asset Forfeiture

Goodman, Hackney, Peterson, Ormsby

Standardizes civil asset forfeiture procedures statewide and enhances protections for property owners.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1440 Civil Asset Forfeiture

Goodman, Hackney, Peterson, Ormsby

Standardizes civil asset forfeiture procedures and enhances protections for property owners.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1457 Sexually Violent Predator Monitoring

Griffey, Couture, Burnett, Graham, Leavitt, Davis, Caldier, Jacobsen, Klicker, Eslick, Simmons

Mandates electronic monitoring and proximity restrictions for sexually violent predators on conditional release.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1461 Procurement Rules Standardization

Stearns, Barnard

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1461 Procurement Thresholds Adjustment

Stearns, Barnard

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1484 Rape Pregnancy Sentencing

Salahuddin, Davis, Duerr, Doglio, Ryu, Reed, Parshley

Expands aggravating circumstances for exceptional sentences to include pregnancies resulting from rape of adult victims.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1620 Child Custody Protections

Taylor, Goodman, Reed, Hill

Strengthens protections for children and abused parents in custody and parenting plan decisions.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1620 Parenting Plan Limitations

Taylor, Goodman, Reed, Hill

Strengthens protections for children in parenting plans involving abuse, neglect, or sexual offenses.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1669 Prosthetic Coverage Expansion

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1718 Physician Well-Being Programs

Thai, Shavers, Parshley, Zahn, Scott

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1731 Museum Unclaimed Property

Waters

Modernizes procedures for museums and historical societies to manage unclaimed or undocumented property.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1827 Justice-Involved Education

Callan, Mcentire, Doglio, Goodman, Eslick, Leavitt

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1878 Driver Education Requirements

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

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

TRAN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1878 Driver Education Requirements

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

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

SB 5778 Maple Syrup Regulation

Shewmake, Short, Chapman, Lovick, Krishnadasan, Wellman, Saldaña, Schoesler, Muzzall, Warnick, Wagoner, Liias, Robinson, Slatter

Establishes a tailored regulatory framework for bigleaf maple syrup processing operations.

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

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

HB 1232 Private Detention Regulations

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 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM (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 to improve health, safety, and accountability.

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

HB 1390 Community Protection Repeal

Goodman, Farivar, Thai, Peterson, Reed, Salahuddin

Repeals the Community Protection Program and transitions clients to less restrictive services.

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

HB 1509 Family Reconciliation Services

Taylor, Dent, Davis, Reed, Hill

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

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

PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON LABOR & COMMERCE AT 10:30 AM.

HB 1023 Cosmetology License Compact

Ryu, Leavitt, Schmidt, Jacobsen, Reed, Eslick, Doglio, Simmons, Berg, Reeves, Donaghy

Establishes a multistate licensure system for cosmetologists to improve workforce mobility and regulatory consistency.

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

HB 1023 Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Ryu, Leavitt, Schmidt, Jacobsen, Reed, Eslick, Doglio, Simmons, Berg, Reeves, Donaghy

Establishes a multistate licensure compact for cosmetology to enhance workforce mobility and regulatory cooperation.

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

HB 1213 Paid Family Leave

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

Expands worker protections and small business support under Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program.

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

HB 1213 Paid Family Leave

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

Expands worker protections and small business support under the Paid Family and Medical Leave program.

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

HB 1213 Paid Family Leave Expansion

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

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

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

HB 1308 Personnel Records Access

Reed, Fosse, Alvarado, Thai, Doglio, Cortes, Mena, Obras, Scott, Taylor, Macri, Ortiz-Self, Pollet, Salahuddin, Berry, Duerr, Reeves, Goodman, Street, Simmons, Walen, Ormsby, Ramel, Nance, Parshley

Expands employee access to personnel records and establishes enforcement mechanisms for noncompliance.

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

HB 1747 Criminal Record Protections

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

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

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

HB 1747 Criminal Record Protections

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

Expands protections for job applicants and employees with criminal records.

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

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

HB 1113 Misdemeanor Charge Dismissals

Farivar, Goodman, Simmons, Taylor, Macri, Scott, Fosse, Street, Reed, Senn, Berry, Alvarado, Morgan, Mena, Peterson, Stonier, Walen, Pollet, Wylie, Cortes, Obras, Gregerson, Ormsby, Bergquist, Salahuddin, Hill

Establishes a process for courts to dismiss certain misdemeanor charges upon defendants' compliance with rehabilitation-focused conditions.

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

HB 1113 Misdemeanor Charge Dismissal

Farivar, Goodman, Simmons, Taylor, Macri, Scott, Fosse, Street, Reed, Senn, Berry, Alvarado, Morgan, Mena, Peterson, Stonier, Walen, Pollet, Wylie, Cortes, Obras, Gregerson, Ormsby, Bergquist, Salahuddin, Hill

Allows dismissal of misdemeanor charges upon compliance with court-ordered conditions.

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

HB 1133 Sexually Violent Predators

Leavitt, Couture, Bronoske, Wylie, Reeves, Hill

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

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

HB 1133 Sexually Violent Predators

Leavitt, Couture, Bronoske, Wylie, Reeves, Hill

Expands prosecuting agencies' authority to obtain records and issue civil investigative demands for determining civil commitment of sexually violent predators.

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

HB 1574 Overdose Legal Protections

Macri, Davis, Parshley, Mena, Goodman, Simmons, Ormsby, Scott, Doglio, Pollet, Salahuddin, Reed, Nance, Kloba

Expands protections for individuals seeking medical assistance during drug-related overdoses and clarifies the legality of public health supplies related to substance use.

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

HB 1574 Overdose Legal Protections

Macri, Davis, Parshley, Mena, Goodman, Simmons, Ormsby, Scott, Doglio, Pollet, Salahuddin, Reed, Nance, Kloba

Expands legal protections for overdose response and harm reduction services while preempting local drug paraphernalia regulations.

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

HB 1733 Relocation Expense Reimbursement

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

Increases reimbursement caps and adds inflation adjustments for relocation expenses of displaced farms, nonprofits, and small businesses.

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

HB 1829 Tribal Warrant Enforcement

Lekanoff, Goodman, Pollet

Enhances recognition and enforcement of tribal court warrants by state authorities.

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

HB 1829 Tribal Warrants

Lekanoff, Goodman, Pollet

Establishes procedures for recognizing and enforcing tribal warrants and extraditions within Washington State.

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

HB 1829 Tribal Warrant Enforcement

Lekanoff, Goodman, Pollet

Establishes procedures for recognizing and enforcing tribal court warrants in Washington state.

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

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

HB 1562 Diaper Changing Stations

Hunt, Griffey, Parshley, Duerr, Berry, Davis, Callan, Leavitt, Ramel, Bernbaum, Zahn, Ormsby, Scott, Doglio, Hill, Fosse

Requires installation of baby diaper changing stations in public restrooms under specified conditions.

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM (S).

HB 1946 Tribal Health Representation

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

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

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

HB 1946 Tribal Health Representation

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

Expands tribal representation on local boards of health.

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

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

HB 1858 Deed Recording Fees

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

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

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

SB 5785 Tuition and Grant Reform

Robinson

Redefines eligibility for the Washington College Grant and limits tuition increases for public colleges and universities.

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

SB 5790 College Employee COLAs

Robinson

Mandates annual cost-of-living adjustments for community and technical college employees and updates the calculation index.

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

PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED, BUT NOT HEARD IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON LABOR & COMMERCE AT 10:30 AM.

SB 5786 Liquor License Fees

Stanford

Increases fees for liquor licenses, permits, and endorsements statewide.

Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Public hearing scheduled, but not heard in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM (S).

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION.

HB 1244 Driver’s License Alternatives

Wylie

Establishes a safe driving course as an alternative to driver’s license suspension for repeat moving violations.

Referred to Transportation (S).

REFERRED TO WAYS & MEANS.

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.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1279 Online Education Protections

Pollet, Leavitt, Doglio, Reed, Simmons

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

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1279 Postsecondary Consumer Protections

Pollet, Leavitt, Doglio, Reed, Simmons

Enhances consumer protections for students at degree-granting institutions.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1670 Sewage Spill Notifications

Hunt, Griffey, Doglio, Bernbaum, Zahn, Salahuddin, Berry, Abbarno, Duerr, Hill, Obras, Lekanoff, Stearns, Parshley, Kloba, Reed, Ramel, Ormsby, Gregerson, Nance

Mandates public notification and transparency systems for sewage spills.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1670 Sewage Spill Notifications

Hunt, Griffey, Doglio, Bernbaum, Zahn, Salahuddin, Berry, Abbarno, Duerr, Hill, Obras, Lekanoff, Stearns, Parshley, Kloba, Reed, Ramel, Ormsby, Gregerson, Nance

Mandates public notification and reporting systems for sewage spills.

Referred to Ways & Means (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.

Referred to Ways & Means (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.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

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

HB 1261 Agritourism Tax Relief

Low, Berg, Peterson, Nance

Expands permissible incidental uses of open space land for agritourism activities while providing tax relief.

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

HB 1563 Prescribed Fire Liability

Bernbaum, Dent, Timmons, Orcutt, Nance, Reeves, Hackney, Tharinger, Ybarra, Springer, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Cortes, Hill, Obras, Lekanoff, Paul, Mcclintock, Couture, Griffey, Berry, Leavitt, Zahn, Scott

Establishes a pilot program to reimburse losses from prescribed fires and cultural burns to reduce liability barriers and promote forest health.

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

HB 1563 Prescribed Fire Liability

Bernbaum, Dent, Timmons, Orcutt, Nance, Reeves, Hackney, Tharinger, Ybarra, Springer, Reed, Fitzgibbon, Cortes, Hill, Obras, Lekanoff, Paul, Mcclintock, Couture, Griffey, Berry, Leavitt, Zahn, Scott

Establishes a claims fund pilot program to address liability concerns and promote prescribed and cultural burning for wildfire prevention.

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

SCHEDULED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AT 10:30 AM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

HB 1273 CTE Dual Credit

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

Expands access to Career and Technical Education dual credit programs through pilot projects, technology improvements, and policy recommendations.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

HB 1572 Higher Education Accreditation

Pollet, Entenman, Reed, Nance

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

HB 1587 Local Scholarship Programs

Bergquist, Rude, Reed, Pollet, Reeves, Zahn, Timmons, Doglio, Salahuddin, Nance

Encourages local governments to create scholarship programs under the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship framework.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S).

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

HB 1183 Affordable Housing Standards

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

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

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

HB 1201 Pet-Friendly Emergency Shelters

Leavitt, Ryu, Macri, Bronoske, Simmons, Berg

Mandates inclusion of pet accommodations in local emergency management plans.

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

SCHEDULED FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS AT 4:00 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

HB 1260 Homeless Housing Funding

Schmidt, Ormsby, Hill

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

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

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

HB 1232 Private Detention Standards

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

Enhances regulatory standards and oversight for private detention facilities.

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

HB 1390 Community Protection Repeal

Goodman, Farivar, Thai, Peterson, Reed, Salahuddin

Repeals the Community Protection Program and removes it as a placement option for sexually violent predators.

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

HB 1509 Family Reconciliation Services

Taylor, Dent, Davis, Reed, Hill

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

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

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

HB 1213 Paid Family Leave

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

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

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

HB 1308 Employee Personnel Records

Reed, Fosse, Alvarado, Thai, Doglio, Cortes, Mena, Obras, Scott, Taylor, Macri, Ortiz-Self, Pollet, Salahuddin, Berry, Duerr, Reeves, Goodman, Street, Simmons, Walen, Ormsby, Ramel, Nance, Parshley

Mandates employer compliance with employee requests to access and correct personnel files, with penalties for non-compliance.

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

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

HB 1113 Misdemeanor Charge Dismissals

Farivar, Goodman, Simmons, Taylor, Macri, Scott, Fosse, Street, Reed, Senn, Berry, Alvarado, Morgan, Mena, Peterson, Stonier, Walen, Pollet, Wylie, Cortes, Obras, Gregerson, Ormsby, Bergquist, Salahuddin, Hill

Establishes a process for courts to dismiss certain misdemeanor charges upon defendants' compliance with court-ordered conditions.

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

HB 1733 Relocation Expense Reimbursement

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

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

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

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

HB 1562 Diaper Changing Stations

Hunt, Griffey, Parshley, Duerr, Berry, Davis, Callan, Leavitt, Ramel, Bernbaum, Zahn, Ormsby, Scott, Doglio, Hill, Fosse

Mandates installation of baby diaper changing stations in certain public restrooms within public buildings.

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

HB 1946 Tribal Health Representation

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

Ensures tribal representation on local boards of health.

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