SB 5065 Traveling Animal Acts

Liias, Lovick, Stanford, Bateman, Frame, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Riccelli, Saldaña

Prohibits the use of certain animals in traveling performances.

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

SB 5065 Traveling Animal Acts

Liias, Lovick, Stanford, Bateman, Frame, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Riccelli, Saldaña

Prohibits the use of certain animals in traveling performances.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM (H). CS - Majority; do pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H).

SB 5224 Officer Certification Process

Lovick, Shewmake

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM (H). CS - Majority; do pass (H).

SB 5356 Law Enforcement Training

Orwall, Hasegawa, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Expands and updates training requirements for law enforcement and Title IX investigators on responding to sexual and gender-based violence.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM (H).

SB 5356 Sexual Violence Training

Orwall, Hasegawa, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Expands training requirements for law enforcement, prosecutors, and Title IX investigators on sexual and gender-based violence.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM (H). CS - Majority; do pass (H).

SB 5356 Trauma-Informed Police Training

Orwall, Hasegawa, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Expands training requirements for law enforcement and other professionals responding to sexual and gender-based violence.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM (H). CS - Majority; do pass (H).

SB 5388 Prison Treatment Standards

Dhingra, Nobles, Saldaña, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Shifts oversight of prison-based behavioral health services to national accreditation standards.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM (H). CS - Majority; do pass (H).

SB 5123 School Anti-Discrimination Protections

Nobles, Wilson, C., Hasegawa, Liias, Lovelett, Saldaña, Slatter, Stanford, Valdez

Expands anti-discrimination protections in public schools to include new categories and updated definitions.

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

SB 5123 Student Inclusivity Protections

Nobles, Wilson, C., Hasegawa, Liias, Lovelett, Saldaña, Slatter, Stanford, Valdez

Expands protections for diverse student identities in Washington public schools.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM (H). ED - Majority; do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

SB 5235 Public School Statutes

Wellman, Harris, Nobles, Saldaña, Wilson, C.

Repeals and reorganizes outdated statutes related to public education in Washington State.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM (H).

SB 5235 Public School Reorganization

Wellman, Harris, Nobles, Saldaña, Wilson, C.

Streamlines and updates public school statutes by repealing outdated provisions, reorganizing meal program authorizations, and refocusing dropout prevention efforts.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM (H). ED - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

SB 5327 Computer Science Education

Wellman, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Integrates computer science competencies into high school graduation requirements and updates state learning standards.

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

SB 5327 Graduation Competency Standards

Wellman, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Expands computer science and financial education integration into graduation requirements and state learning standards.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM (H). ED - Majority; do pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H).

SB 5445 Distributed Energy Resources

Boehnke, Hasegawa, Slatter

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 8:00 AM (H). ENVI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Environment & Energy (H).

SB 5445 Energy Resilience Investments

Boehnke, Hasegawa, Slatter

Creates an alternative compliance pathway for utilities to meet renewable energy targets by investing in local energy resilience projects.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 8:00 AM (H).

SB 5445 Energy Resilience Compliance

Boehnke, Hasegawa, Slatter

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

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 8:00 AM (H). ENVI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Environment & Energy (H).

SB 5466 Electric Transmission Authority

Shewmake, Slatter, Conway, Nobles, Saldaña

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 8:00 AM (H). ENVI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H).

SB 5466 Electric Transmission Infrastructure

Shewmake, Slatter, Conway, Nobles, Saldaña

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

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 8:00 AM (H).

SB 5627 Utility Damage Prevention

Ramos, Harris, Wellman, Shewmake, Wilson, J., Hasegawa, Nobles

Enhances excavation safety and utility damage prevention requirements.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 8:00 AM (H).

SB 5627 Excavation Safety Reform

Ramos, Harris, Wellman, Shewmake, Wilson, J., Hasegawa, Nobles

Strengthens excavation safety standards and utility location requirements while increasing penalties for violations.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 8:00 AM (H). ENVI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H).

HB 2020 Payment Processor Taxation

Berg, Orcutt, Fitzgibbon, Gregerson, Parshley, Ormsby

Establishes a new tax structure for payment card processors, including a higher B&O tax rate and specific deductions for certain fees.

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

SB 5138 Lodging Excise Taxes

Saldaña, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Nobles

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

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

SB 5221 Property Tax Distraint

Bateman, Nobles, Wagoner

Simplifies processes for distraint and sale of personal property for unpaid taxes.

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

SB 5221 Delinquent Tax Collection

Bateman, Nobles, Wagoner

Allows county treasurers to cancel uncollectible personal property taxes and streamline processes for tax sales and title issuance.

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

SB 5431 Tax Law Updates

Schoesler, Robinson, Dozier, Nobles

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

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

SB 5431 Tax Administration Updates

Schoesler, Robinson, Dozier, Nobles

Updates tax administration and exemptions, including property tax assessor qualifications, data center incentives, and sales tax collection rules.

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

SB 5576 Short-Term Rental Tax

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

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

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

SB 5576 Short-Term Rental Tax

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

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

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

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 8:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM (H).

HB 2064 Electronic Ballot Return

Farivar

Directs the development and testing of a secure electronic ballot portal for voters facing barriers to traditional ballot return.

Not yet introduced (H).

SB 5124 Medicaid Network Adequacy

Muzzall, Chapman, Dozier

Establishes network adequacy standards for postacute care services under Medicaid to ensure timely, local access for enrollees.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5124 Medicaid Postacute Care Access

Muzzall, Chapman, Dozier

Establishes network adequacy standards for postacute care services in Medicaid managed care contracts.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5351 Dental Insurance Reform

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

Reforms dental insurance practices to enhance patient choice and transparency.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5351 Dental Insurance Practices

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

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5361 ASAM Criteria Delay

Dhingra, Robinson, Nobles

Delays implementation of the 4th edition of the ASAM Criteria for Medicaid managed care organizations and carriers by two years.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5559 Unit Lot Subdivisions

Lovelett, Nobles, Trudeau

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5049 Public Records Committee

Wilson, J., Mccune, Fortunato

Amends meeting frequency and imposes ethical standards on the public records exemptions accountability committee.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5049 Public Records Committee

Wilson, J., Mccune, Fortunato

Standardizes the language for the Public Records Exemptions Accountability Committee's meeting frequency.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5083 Healthcare Reimbursement Regulation

Robinson, Harris, Liias, Nobles, Salomon, Valdez

Regulates reimbursement rates for healthcare services provided to public employees.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5083 Healthcare Reimbursement Caps

Robinson, Harris, Liias, Nobles, Salomon, Valdez

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5106 Religious Observance Recognition

Trudeau, Warnick, Bateman, Chapman, Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Nobles, Riccelli, Saldaña, Shewmake, Stanford, Wilson, C.

Recognizes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as days of significance in Washington State.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5106 Islamic Holidays Recognition

Trudeau, Warnick, Bateman, Chapman, Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Nobles, Riccelli, Saldaña, Shewmake, Stanford, Wilson, C.

Establishes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state legal holidays in Washington.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5200 Medical Foster Homes

Wagoner, Christian, Fortunato

Exempts VA-overseen medical foster homes from adult family home licensing while integrating them into long-term care and vulnerable adult protections.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5200 Veteran Medical Foster Homes

Wagoner, Christian, Fortunato

Exempts medical foster homes for veterans from certain residential facility regulations.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5200 Medical Foster Homes

Wagoner, Christian, Fortunato

Integrates medical foster homes for veterans into state long-term care and vulnerable adult protection regulations.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5313 Tenant Rights Protections

Pedersen, Goehner, Cleveland, Hasegawa, Nobles, Valdez

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5313 Tenant Lease Protections

Pedersen, Goehner, Cleveland, Hasegawa, Nobles, Valdez

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5325 State Cactus Designation

Warnick, Nobles, Riccelli, Shewmake, Valdez

Designates the Pediocactus nigrispinus as the official state cactus of Washington.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5459 Call Center Relocation

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5473 Law Enforcement Arbitration

Conway, Chapman, Holy

Clarifies grievance arbitration procedures for law enforcement personnel.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5480 Medical Debt Reporting

Riccelli, Bateman, Alvarado, Chapman, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Nobles, Orwall, Ramos, Robinson, Slatter, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Prohibits the reporting of medical debt to credit agencies and voids debt associated with violations.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5480 Medical Debt Reporting

Riccelli, Bateman, Alvarado, Chapman, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Nobles, Orwall, Ramos, Robinson, Slatter, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Prohibits reporting medical debt to credit agencies and voids debts reported in violation.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5498 Contraceptive Coverage Requirements

Alvarado, Slatter, Bateman, Cleveland, Frame, Liias, Lovelett, Nobles, Pedersen, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Updates requirements for 12-month contraceptive drug coverage under health benefit plans.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5528 EV Installer Certification

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

Mandates EVITP certification for workers installing EV chargers at state-funded facilities.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5528 EV Installation Certification

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5616 Administrative Trust Account

Hasegawa, Stanford, Nobles

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5714 Bail Agent Conduct

Trudeau, Torres, Hasegawa, Nobles, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Expands restrictions on bail bond agents' involvement in immigration enforcement and information sharing.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5714 Bail Agent Misconduct

Trudeau, Torres, Hasegawa, Nobles, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Prohibits bail bond recovery agents from using their position to enforce civil immigration warrants.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5764 Ambulance Fund Permanency

Gildon, Dozier, Robinson

Removes the expiration date for the ambulance transport fund.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SJM 8000 Highway Naming Extension

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SJM 8000 Highway Naming Extension

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SJM 8003 Highway Memorial Designation

Torres, Lovick, Dozier, Nobles, Wellman

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SJM 8003 Memorial Overpass Designation

Torres, Lovick, Dozier, Nobles, Wellman

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SJM 8008 Constitutional Convention Rescission

Krishnadasan, Pedersen, Hasegawa, Nobles, Trudeau

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5128 Juvenile Medical Assistance

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

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

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 90; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 5 (H).

SB 5128 Juvenile Medicaid Continuity

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

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

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 90; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 5 (H).

SB 5128 Juvenile Detention Healthcare

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

Ensures continuous medical assistance coverage for juveniles in detention facilities.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 90; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 5 (H).

SB 5244 WIC Clinic Testing

Riccelli, Bateman, Nobles, Saldaña, Wilson, C.

Allows WIC clinic staff to perform specific hematological screening tests.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 5 (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.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 4 (H).

SB 5462 Vehicle Inspection Exemptions

Braun, Chapman, Wilson, J.

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

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4 (H).

HB 1079 Remote Student Testing

Ortiz-Self, Rude, Mcentire, Reed, Shavers, Callan, Simmons, Rule, Nance, Berg, Reeves

Allows remote testing options for students in online school programs.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S). EDU - Majority; do pass (S).

HB 1079 Remote Student Testing

Ortiz-Self, Rude, Mcentire, Reed, Shavers, Callan, Simmons, Rule, Nance, Berg, Reeves

Allows remote testing for students in online school programs starting in the 2027-28 school year.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S). EDU - Majority; do pass (S).

HB 1296 Student and Parental Rights

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S). EDU - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1296 Student and Parental Rights

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S). EDU - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1296 Student Rights Protections

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

Enhances student safety, rights, and privacy in public education.

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

HB 1351 ECEAP Eligibility Expansion

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S). EDU - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S).

HB 1351 ECEAP Eligibility Expansion

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S). EDU - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S).

HB 1414 CTE Program Access

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S). EDU - Majority; do pass (S).

HB 1414 CTE Student Employment

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

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

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S). EDU - Majority; do pass (S).

HB 1648 Child Care Workforce

Dent, Eslick, Burnett, Penner, Jacobsen, Graham

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

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S). EDU - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S).

HB 1648 Child Care Qualifications

Dent, Eslick, Burnett, Penner, Jacobsen, Graham

Extends deadlines and expands pathways for child care provider certification compliance.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S). EDU - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S).

HB 1648 Child Care Qualifications

Dent, Eslick, Burnett, Penner, Jacobsen, Graham

Delays child care provider certification deadlines and allows experience-based competency as an alternative to certification.

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

HB 1651 Teacher Preparation Pathways

Ortiz-Self, Reed, Eslick

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1651 Teacher Preparation Pathways

Ortiz-Self, Reed, Eslick

Establishes teacher residency and apprenticeship programs to enhance educator preparation through mentored, hands-on experience.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S). EDU - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1651 Teacher Preparation Pathways

Ortiz-Self, Reed, Eslick

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

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S). EDU - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1709 Adrenal Insufficiency Care

Callan, Steele, Goodman, Reed, Hill

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1709 Adrenal Insufficiency Care

Callan, Steele, Goodman, Reed, Hill

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM (S). EDU - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S).

HB 1186 Emergency Medication Access

Parshley, Rule, Low, Reed, Ramel, Macri, Obras, Farivar, Doglio, Fosse, Ormsby, Salahuddin, Bernbaum, Hill

Expands circumstances for dispensing medications from hospitals and health care entities.

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). HLTC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S).

HB 1186 Emergency Medication Dispensing

Parshley, Rule, Low, Reed, Ramel, Macri, Obras, Farivar, Doglio, Fosse, Ormsby, Salahuddin, Bernbaum, Hill

Expands hospital and health care entity authority to dispense emergency medications beyond current supply limits in specific situations.

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 1291 Maternity Cost Sharing

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

Exempts labor and delivery services from health plan deductibles.

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 1291 Maternity Care Deductibles

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

Eliminates deductibles for in-network maternity delivery services in most 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 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). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S). HLTC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

HB 1382 Health Data Transparency

Tharinger, Macri, Stonier, Thai, Parshley, Obras, Lekanoff, Davis, Simmons, Hill, Ormsby

Modernizes the statewide all-payer health care claims database by removing proprietary financial information and enhancing privacy protections.

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 1382 Health Data Management

Tharinger, Macri, Stonier, Thai, Parshley, Obras, Lekanoff, Davis, Simmons, Hill, Ormsby

Modernizes the all-payer health care claims database by updating management flexibility, data disclosure standards, and patient identifier protections.

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). HLTC - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S).

HB 1427 Peer Support Services

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

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

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). HLTC - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1427 Peer Support Expansion

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

Expands access to and reimbursement for certified peer support services in behavioral health and crisis systems.

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 1430 Provider Reimbursement Parity

Simmons, Leavitt, Macri, Thai, Tharinger, Parshley, Reeves, Alvarado, Pollet, Rule, Stonier, Berg, Street, Goodman, Ormsby, Mena, Farivar, Entenman, Fosse, Callan, Davis, Ramel, Taylor, Lekanoff, Berry, Reed, Shavers, Cortes, Fey, Salahuddin, Hill

Mandates equal reimbursement rates for advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, and physicians providing the same health care services.

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

HB 1430 Provider Payment Parity

Simmons, Leavitt, Macri, Thai, Tharinger, Parshley, Reeves, Alvarado, Pollet, Rule, Stonier, Berg, Street, Goodman, Ormsby, Mena, Farivar, Entenman, Fosse, Callan, Davis, Ramel, Taylor, Lekanoff, Berry, Reed, Shavers, Cortes, Fey, Salahuddin, Hill

Requires health carriers to reimburse advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants at the same rate as physicians for certain services.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S). HLTC - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1432 Mental Health Parity

Simmons, Eslick, Rule, Davis, Macri, Stearns, Reed, Goodman, Salahuddin, Pollet, Timmons, Santos

Strengthens mental health parity by standardizing coverage requirements and limiting barriers to care.

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 1432 Mental Health Parity

Simmons, Eslick, Rule, Davis, Macri, Stearns, Reed, Goodman, Salahuddin, Pollet, Timmons, Santos

Mandates comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder coverage in health plans consistent with evidence-based parity standards.

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 1432 Mental Health Parity

Simmons, Eslick, Rule, Davis, Macri, Stearns, Reed, Goodman, Salahuddin, Pollet, Timmons, Santos

Strengthens mental health parity requirements for insurance coverage.

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 1432 Mental Health Parity

Simmons, Eslick, Rule, Davis, Macri, Stearns, Reed, Goodman, Salahuddin, Pollet, Timmons, Santos

Aligns mental health and substance use disorder coverage with federal parity standards to improve access and enforce compliance.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM (S). HLTC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (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 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). HLTC - Majority; do pass (S).

HB 1811 Co-Response Services

Salahuddin, Davis, Santos, Parshley, Zahn, Doglio, Reed, Ormsby, Nance, Taylor, Walen, Wylie, Pollet, Macri, Fosse, Hill, Street, Scott, Callan, Stearns, Leavitt

Integrates co-response teams into emergency and behavioral health systems while expanding protections and support for co-response professionals.

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). HLTC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1811 Crisis Response Teams

Salahuddin, Davis, Santos, Parshley, Zahn, Doglio, Reed, Ormsby, Nance, Taylor, Walen, Wylie, Pollet, Macri, Fosse, Hill, Street, Scott, Callan, Stearns, Leavitt

Integrates co-response teams into Washington's crisis response system and extends legal protections to participants.

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 1813 Behavioral Health Crisis

Macri, Doglio, Parshley, Davis, Ormsby, Scott, Pollet

Transfers responsibility for Medicaid behavioral health crisis services from managed care organizations to behavioral health administrative services organizations by 2027.

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 1813 Medicaid Crisis Services

Macri, Doglio, Parshley, Davis, Ormsby, Scott, Pollet

Transfers responsibility for Medicaid behavioral health crisis services from Managed Care Organizations to Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organizations.

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). HLTC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1813 Medicaid Crisis Services

Macri, Doglio, Parshley, Davis, Ormsby, Scott, Pollet

Realigns Medicaid behavioral health crisis services by enhancing funding mechanisms, expanding BH-ASO responsibilities, and preparing for service reprocurement.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 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.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM (S). LAW - Majority; do pass (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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM (S). LAW - Majority; do pass (S).

HB 1163 Firearm Purchase Permits

Berry, Taylor, Farivar, Walen, Pollet, Alvarado, Mena, Duerr, Reed, Ryu, Parshley, Ramel, Fitzgibbon, Callan, Macri, Cortes, Obras, Doglio, Gregerson, Simmons, Peterson, Street, Goodman, Wylie, Fey, Kloba, Berg, Davis, Fosse, Salahuddin, Hill, Tharinger

Establishes a permit-to-purchase system and new safety training requirements for firearm purchases, transfers, and concealed pistol licenses.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM (S). LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1163 Firearm Purchase Permits

Berry, Taylor, Farivar, Walen, Pollet, Alvarado, Mena, Duerr, Reed, Ryu, Parshley, Ramel, Fitzgibbon, Callan, Macri, Cortes, Obras, Doglio, Gregerson, Simmons, Peterson, Street, Goodman, Wylie, Fey, Kloba, Berg, Davis, Fosse, Salahuddin, Hill, Tharinger

Establishes a permit-to-purchase system and strengthens firearm safety, training, and background check requirements.

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

HB 1163 Firearm Purchase Permits

Berry, Taylor, Farivar, Walen, Pollet, Alvarado, Mena, Duerr, Reed, Ryu, Parshley, Ramel, Fitzgibbon, Callan, Macri, Cortes, Obras, Doglio, Gregerson, Simmons, Peterson, Street, Goodman, Wylie, Fey, Kloba, Berg, Davis, Fosse, Salahuddin, Hill, Tharinger

Establishes permit, training, and background check requirements for firearm purchases and concealed pistol licenses.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM (S). LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1219 Interbranch Advisory Committee

Taylor, Farivar, Simmons

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM (S). LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1281 Technical Code Corrections

Goodman, Simmons, Hill

Streamlines and updates the Revised Code of Washington by correcting technical errors and removing obsolete language.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM (S). LAW - Majority; do pass (S).

HB 1281 RCW Technical Updates

Goodman, Simmons, Hill

Updates and streamlines the Revised Code of Washington by correcting technical errors, modernizing terminology, and removing obsolete provisions.

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

HB 1359 Criminal Insanity Reform

Thai, Abbarno, Eslick, Goodman, Davis

Establishes a task force to review and modernize Washington's laws on criminal insanity and competency to stand trial.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1359 Criminal Insanity Reform

Thai, Abbarno, Eslick, Goodman, Davis

Establishes a task force to review and recommend reforms to Washington State's laws on criminal insanity and competency to stand trial.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM (S). LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). And refer to Ways & Means (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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken 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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM (S). LAW - Majority; do pass (S). And refer to Transportation (S).

HB 1829 Tribal Warrant Enforcement

Lekanoff, Goodman, Pollet

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken 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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM (S). LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

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 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 with amendment(s) (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

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 action taken in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM (S). LGV - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; without recommendation (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 action taken 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 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).

SB 5160 Transportation Funding Adjustments

Liias, King, Nobles

Reallocates transportation funds to prioritize zero-emission infrastructure and safety improvements.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

SB 5161 Transportation Funding Appropriations

Liias, King, Nobles

Adopts the transportation budget and allocates funds for infrastructure improvements, safety, and sustainability initiatives in Washington State.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

SB 5800 Highway Bond Funding

King, Liias

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

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

HB 1589 Provider Contracting Practices

Bronoske, Macri, Shavers, Pollet, Reed

Regulates health carrier-provider contracts to ensure fair negotiations, transparency, and network adequacy.

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

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

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

HB 1006 Service Contract Regulations

Ryu, Mcclintock, Reeves

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1080 Lodging Fee Transparency

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

Mandates comprehensive fee disclosure for lodging accommodations.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1080 Lodging Fee Transparency

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1081 Solicited Real Estate Protections

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

Establishes consumer protections for owners of solicited real estate transactions.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1081 Unlisted Property Sales

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1096 Lot Splitting Simplification

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

Facilitates lot splitting in certain Washington cities to increase housing options.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1269 Pawnbroker Loan Regulations

Hackney, Mcclintock, Leavitt

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1516 Affordable Housing Insurance

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1516 Affordable Housing Insurance

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1014 Child Support Reform

Schmidt, Walen, Timmons, Fey, Ormsby, Hill

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

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 1218 Forensic Mental Health

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

Caps inpatient competency orders and incentivizes behavioral health diversion programs.

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

HB 1218 Forensic Mental Health

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

Establishes incentives and penalties to reduce reliance on inpatient competency restoration and expand behavioral health diversion services.

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 1460 Protection Order Cards

Griffey, Davis, Nance, Eslick, Pollet

Centralizes the issuance of hope cards and streamlines their content requirements.

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 1217 Rent Stabilization Measures

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

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

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1217 Rent Stabilization Measures

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

Implements rent stabilization and tenant protections in Washington.

Referred to Ways & Means (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.

Referred to Ways & Means (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.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1696 Homeownership Assistance Expansion

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

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

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1414 Youth Employment Barriers

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

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

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

HB 1427 Peer Support Services

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

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

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

HB 1219 Interbranch Advisory Committee

Taylor, Farivar, Simmons

Expands and makes permanent the interbranch advisory committee while increasing judicial representation.

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

HB 1359 Criminal Insanity Reform

Thai, Abbarno, Eslick, Goodman, Davis

Establishes a task force to review and recommend updates to Washington's criminal insanity and competency laws.

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

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

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.

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

HB 1014 Child Support Reform

Schmidt, Walen, Timmons, Fey, Ormsby, Hill

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

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