SB 5105

Orwall, Christian, Dhingra, Nobles, Salomon, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Expands criminal prohibitions to include AI-generated and digitally fabricated depictions of minors in sexually explicit conduct.

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).

SB 5105 Fabricated Depictions Crimes

Orwall, Christian, Dhingra, Nobles, Salomon, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Expands legal definitions to criminalize fabricated depictions of minors in sexually explicit conduct.

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). Minority; without recommendation (H).

SB 5105

Orwall, Christian, Dhingra, Nobles, Salomon, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Criminalizes the creation, possession, and distribution of AI-generated or digitally fabricated depictions of minors in sexually explicit conduct.

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).

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 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).

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 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).

SB 5268 Firearm Possession Sentencing

Wagoner, Dozier, Fortunato

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

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).

SB 5268 Firearm Offense Reclassification

Wagoner, Dozier, Fortunato

Reclassifies unlawful firearm possession as a violent offense.

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). Minority; do not pass (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 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).

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 action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM (H). CS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H). Minority; do not pass (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 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM (H).

SB 5490 Transgender Jail Searches

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

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

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). Minority; do not pass (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 executive session in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken 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 executive session in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM (H). ED - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H). Minority; do not pass (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 executive session in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken 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 executive session in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM (H).

SB 5036 Annual Emissions Reporting

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

Mandates annual reporting of statewide greenhouse gas emissions.

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). Minority; without recommendation (H).

SB 5284 Extended Producer Responsibility

Lovelett, Shewmake, Nobles, Bateman, Salomon, Saldaña, Stanford, Wilson, C., Frame, Pedersen, Hasegawa, Liias, Orwall, Slatter, Valdez

Establishes an extended producer responsibility program for packaging and paper products.

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).

SB 5284 Packaging Waste Management

Lovelett, Shewmake, Nobles, Bateman, Salomon, Saldaña, Stanford, Wilson, C., Frame, Pedersen, Hasegawa, Liias, Orwall, Slatter, Valdez

Establishes an extended producer responsibility program for packaging and paper products.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 1:30 PM (H). ENVI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H).

SB 5360 Environmental Crime Penalties

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

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

Scheduled for 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).

SB 5360 Environmental Crime Penalties

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

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

Scheduled for 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).

SB 5360 Environmental Criminal Penalties

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

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

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).

SB 5628 Cookware Lead Limits

Harris, Shewmake, Hasegawa, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez

Raises allowable lead content in cookware to 10 ppm and updates regulatory definitions and compliance requirements.

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).

SB 5628 Lead in Cookware

Harris, Shewmake, Hasegawa, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez

Expands and clarifies regulations on lead content in cookware and utensils.

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).

SB 5103 Clemency Immigration Provisions

Hasegawa, Frame, Orwall, Saldaña

Expedites clemency reviews for deportation cases and clarifies eligibility regardless of immigration status.

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 5436 Religious Access Protections

Salomon, Valdez, Wellman, Braun, Chapman, Cortes, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Orwall, Saldaña, Schoesler

Establishes penalties for obstructing access to places of worship or disrupting religious exercise.

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 5167 State Budget Appropriations

Robinson, Nobles

Allocates state budget for fiscal biennium 2025-2027 to enhance public services and support economic and environmental initiatives.

Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar (H). Amendment ruled beyond the scope and object of the bill (H). Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended and floor amendment(s) also adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 54; nays, 44; absent, 0; excused, 0 (H).

SB 5167 State Budget Appropriations

Robinson, Nobles

Allocates funding for state agencies and programs to implement priorities for the 2025-2027 biennium.

Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar (H). Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended and floor amendment(s) also adopted (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 54; nays, 44; absent, 0; excused, 0 (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.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5077 Voter Registration Expansion

Valdez, Riccelli, Bateman, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Salomon

Expands voter registration services through automatic registration and electronic platforms.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5466 Electric Transmission Infrastructure

Shewmake, Slatter, Conway, Nobles, Saldaña

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5466 Electric Transmission Authority

Shewmake, Slatter, Conway, Nobles, Saldaña

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5466 Electric Transmission Authority

Shewmake, Slatter, Conway, Nobles, Saldaña

Establishes the Washington Electric Transmission Authority to expand and modernize the state's electric transmission system.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5545 Military Child Care

Riccelli, Holy, Christian, Conway, Nobles, Valdez

Exempts federally certified military family child care providers from state licensing while requiring state investigations of abuse or neglect.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5545 Military-certified child care

Riccelli, Holy, Christian, Conway, Nobles, Valdez

Exempts federally certified family home child care providers operating off military reservations from state licensing requirements.

Referred to Appropriations (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 programs.

Referred to Appropriations (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.

Referred to Appropriations (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.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5613 Residential Development Standards

Salomon, Trudeau, Liias, Nobles

Requires cities and counties to adopt clear and objective development regulations for residential housing under the Growth Management Act.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5613 Residential Development Standards

Salomon, Trudeau, Liias, Nobles

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5613 Residential Development Standards

Salomon, Trudeau, Liias, Nobles

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

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5613 Residential Development Standards

Salomon, Trudeau, Liias, Nobles

Mandates clear and objective development standards for residential projects under the Growth Management Act.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5627 Utility Damage Prevention

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

Enhances excavation safety standards and enforcement mechanisms to prevent utility damage.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5627 Utility Damage Prevention

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

Enhances excavation safety and utility damage prevention requirements.

Referred to Appropriations (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.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5653 Collective Bargaining Expansion

Chapman, Hasegawa, Macewen, Nobles

Expands collective bargaining eligibility to higher-ranking fish and wildlife officers.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5686 Foreclosure Mediation Expansion

Orwall, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles

Expands foreclosure mediation to include unit owners and associations in common interest communities.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5686 Foreclosure Mediation Expansion

Orwall, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles

Expands foreclosure mediation program to include condominium and homeowners’ association assessment delinquencies.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5686 Association Foreclosure Mediation

Orwall, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles

Expands foreclosure mediation to include disputes between condominium and homeowners' associations and unit owners.

Referred to Appropriations (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5143 Public Service Ethics

Gildon, Pedersen, Nobles

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5143 Public Service Ethics

Gildon, Pedersen, Nobles

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5143 Ethics Rules Modernization

Gildon, Pedersen, Nobles

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5221 Property Tax Distraint

Bateman, Nobles, Wagoner

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5235 Public School Statutes

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5431 Tax Law Updates

Schoesler, Robinson, Dozier, Nobles

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5503 Public Employee Bargaining

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

Revises public employee collective bargaining processes to streamline unit organization, strengthen PERC authority, and protect workers' statutory rights.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5503 Public Employee Bargaining

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

Revises public employee collective bargaining processes and strengthens worker protections.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5506 Residential School Licensing

Christian, Wilson, C., Nobles, Wellman

Delays implementation of licensing requirements for residential private schools by one year.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5662 Utility Connection Waiver

Riccelli, Nobles, Slatter

Conditions municipal utility connection charge waivers on recorded covenants ensuring long-term property use for affordable or supportive housing.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5662 Utility Connection Waivers

Riccelli, Nobles, Slatter

Clarifies funding sources and establishes conditions for waiving municipal utility connection charges in certain counties.

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.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 68; nays, 29; absent, 0; excused, 1 (H).

SB 5141 Insurance Rate Transparency

Cortes, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Salomon

Mandates detailed rate manual filings for experience-rated group disability income insurers.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1 (H).

SB 5209 Law Enforcement Classification

Lovick, Holy, Conway, Dhingra, Nobles

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

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 1 (H).

SB 5316 Unclaimed Property Management

Harris, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles

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

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (H). Third reading, passed; yeas, 90; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 1 (H).

HB 1024 State Park Leasing

Kloba, Duerr, Ryu, Berry, Pollet, Davis

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1024 State Park Leasing

Kloba, Duerr, Ryu, Berry, Pollet, Davis

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1060 Newspaper Tax Exemptions

Santos, Orcutt, Shavers, Duerr

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1094 Nonprofit Property Tax Exemption

Walen, Ryu, Shavers, Lekanoff, Reeves, Donaghy

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1135 Growth Management Compliance

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

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1135 Growth Management Compliance

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

Clarifies procedures and expands participation in Growth Management Act compliance hearings.

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1142 Caregiver Training Requirements

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

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1142 Long-term Care Training

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

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1190 Library Access Fees

Marshall, Leavitt, Jacobsen, Couture, Barkis, Timmons

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1209 Sodium Nitrite Restrictions

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

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1209 Sodium Nitrite Regulation

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

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1234 Advisory Committee Composition

Simmons, Rule

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1314 Early Learning Facilities

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

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1353 ADU Self-Certification Program

Ramel, Duerr, Reed, Doglio, Nance

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

Speaker signed (H).

HB 1353 ADU Permit Streamlining

Ramel, Duerr, Reed, Doglio, Nance

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1439 Driver Licensing Updates

Bernbaum, Abell, Donaghy, Reed, Tharinger

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1439 Motor Vehicle Regulations

Bernbaum, Abell, Donaghy, Reed, Tharinger

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1439 Motor Vehicle Regulations

Bernbaum, Abell, Donaghy, Reed, Tharinger

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1511 Ferry Captain Bargaining

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

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1706 Prior Authorization APIs

Simmons

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1706 Prior Authorization APIs

Simmons

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1720 Medication Assistance Expansion

Schmick, Low

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1720 Medication Assistance Expansion

Schmick, Low

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

SB 5006 Corporate Governance Updates

Pedersen, Holy, Nobles, Wellman

Updates corporate and nonprofit governance laws to modernize procedures for securities, board committees, shareholder rights, and dissolution voting thresholds.

Speaker signed (H).

SB 5006 Corporate Governance Updates

Pedersen, Holy, Nobles, Wellman

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

Speaker signed (H).

SB 5051 Nursing Assistant Regulation

Bateman, Riccelli, Cleveland, Nobles, Wellman

Consolidates regulatory authority for nursing assistants under the Washington State Board of Nursing.

Speaker signed (H).

SB 5051 Nursing Assistant Regulation

Bateman, Riccelli, Cleveland, Nobles, Wellman

Consolidates regulatory authority for nursing assistants under the Washington State Board of Nursing.

Speaker signed (H).

SB 5084 Primary Care Reporting

Robinson, Muzzall, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Salomon

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

Speaker signed (H).

SB 5084 Primary Care Reporting

Robinson, Muzzall, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Salomon

Requires health carriers to annually report primary care expenditures and makes the reports public.

Speaker signed (H).

SB 5118 International Medical Graduate Licensure

Valdez, Orwall, Nobles, Saldaña, Stanford

Streamlines licensure process for international medical graduates in Washington State.

Speaker signed (H).

SB 5118 International Medical Graduates

Valdez, Orwall, Nobles, Saldaña, Stanford

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

Speaker signed (H).

SB 5122 State Antitrust Filings

Trudeau, Pedersen, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Salomon, Wellman

Establishes state-level premerger notification requirements for certain entities to enhance antitrust oversight.

Speaker signed (H).

SB 5122 Premerger Notification Requirements

Trudeau, Pedersen, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Salomon, Wellman

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

Speaker signed (H).

SB 5128 Juvenile Medicaid Continuity

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

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

Speaker signed (H).

SB 5128 Juvenile Detention Healthcare

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

Ensures continuous medical assistance coverage for juveniles in detention facilities.

Speaker signed (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.

Speaker signed (H).

SB 5244 WIC Clinic Testing

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

Allows WIC clinic staff to perform hematological tests using heel-stick, toe-stick, or finger-stick methods.

Speaker signed (H).

SB 5244 WIC Clinic Testing

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

Allows WIC clinic staff to perform specific hematological screening tests.

Speaker signed (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.

Speaker signed (H).

SB 5457 Broadcasting Taxation

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

Updates tax provisions for radio and television broadcasting businesses by refining revenue exclusions and relocating existing rules.

Speaker signed (H).

SB 5462 Vehicle Inspection Exemptions

Braun, Chapman, Wilson, J.

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

Speaker signed (H).

SB 5577 HIV Medication Access

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

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

Speaker signed (H).

HB 1171 Attorney Reporting Exemption

Pollet, Goodman

Exempts higher education institution attorneys from mandated child abuse reporting when obtained through legal representation.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM (S). HS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

HB 1171 Attorney Reporting Exemption

Pollet, Goodman

Exempts higher education attorneys and their supervised staff from mandatory child abuse reporting when information is obtained through legal representation.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM (S). HS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM (S). HS - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken 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.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM (S). HS - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken 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 removes it as a placement option for sexually violent predators.

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

HB 1515 Expanded Alcohol Service

Reed, Walen, Berry, Cortes, Peterson, Richards, Ryu, Macri, Hill, Scott

Authorizes temporary expansion of alcohol service in public spaces and at events to support crowd management and enhance experiences for international sports hosting.

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

HB 1515 Expanded Alcohol Service

Reed, Walen, Berry, Cortes, Peterson, Richards, Ryu, Macri, Hill, Scott

Expands alcohol service in public spaces and events through 2027.

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

HB 1515 Expanded Alcohol Service

Reed, Walen, Berry, Cortes, Peterson, Richards, Ryu, Macri, Hill, Scott

Expands alcohol service options in public spaces and civic campuses.

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

HB 1602 Brewery Food Service

Waters, Peterson, Bronoske, Reed

Allows breweries and microbreweries to subcontract food service operations to meet liquor license requirements.

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

HB 1602 Brewery Food Service

Waters, Peterson, Bronoske, Reed

Allows breweries and microbreweries to subcontract with third-party food providers to meet liquor license food service requirements.

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

HB 1233 Voluntary Prison Work

Simmons, Scott, Peterson, Davis, Ormsby, Hill

Makes participation in work programs for incarcerated individuals voluntary and prohibits punitive measures for refusal.

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

HB 1233 Inmate Work Programs

Simmons, Scott, Peterson, Davis, Ormsby, Hill

Makes participation in prison work programs voluntary and prohibits penalties for non-participation.

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

HB 1533 Electrician Apprenticeships

Schmidt, Ramel, Reed

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

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

HB 1533 Electrician Apprenticeship Rules

Schmidt, Ramel, Reed

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

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

HB 1533 Electrician Apprenticeships

Schmidt, Ramel, Reed

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

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

SB 5786 Liquor License Fees

Stanford

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

Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM (S).

HB 1173 Journeyperson Wage Standards

Bronoske, Berry, Reed, Ramel, Obras, Fosse, Simmons, Ortiz-Self, Goodman, Gregerson, Pollet, Nance, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Hill

Standardizes wages for skilled journeypersons in high-hazard facilities to align with prevailing wage rates.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1173 Workforce Wage Standards

Bronoske, Berry, Reed, Ramel, Obras, Fosse, Simmons, Ortiz-Self, Goodman, Gregerson, Pollet, Nance, Ormsby, Lekanoff, Hill

Clarifies wage and workforce standards for apprentices and journeypersons in high-hazard facilities.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1543 Clean Buildings Compliance

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1543 Building Performance Standards

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1842 Public Utility Insurance

Steele, Barnard

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1990 Utility Cost Securitization

Abbarno, Doglio, Parshley

Authorizes utilities to use securitization financing to recover disaster-related costs.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1990 Utility Securitization Financing

Abbarno, Doglio, Parshley

Authorizes utility companies to use securitization financing to recover disaster-related and conservation costs.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1347 Cannabis Lab Accreditation

Reeves, Corry, Wylie, Hill

Mandates acceptance of Department of Agriculture accreditation for cannabis testing labs by the Liquor and Cannabis Board.

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 1551 Cannabis Social Equity

Reeves, Entenman, Morgan, Kloba, Ormsby, Santos, Doglio, Hill

Extends and expands Washington's cannabis social equity program while requiring a comprehensive evaluation of its effectiveness.

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 1551 Cannabis Social Equity

Reeves, Entenman, Morgan, Kloba, Ormsby, Santos, Doglio, Hill

Extends and temporarily pauses Washington’s cannabis social equity program to allow for evaluation and improvement.

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 1551 Cannabis Social Equity

Reeves, Entenman, Morgan, Kloba, Ormsby, Santos, Doglio, Hill

Extends and evaluates Washington's cannabis social equity program while pausing new license applications until 2026.

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 1622 AI Collective Bargaining

Parshley, Doglio, Fosse, Ramel, Ortiz-Self, Bergquist, Couture, Timmons, Obras, Reed, Bronoske, Bernbaum, Low, Nance, Schmidt, Simmons, Cortes, Stonier, Farivar, Scott, Peterson, Macri, Paul, Mena, Tharinger, Stearns, Berry, Donaghy, Gregerson, Taylor, Goodman, Hill, Kloba, Fitzgibbon, Salahuddin, Caldier, Thai, Fey, Davis, Shavers, Santos, Hunt, Griffey, Richards, Duerr, Zahn, Thomas

Requires collective bargaining over public employers' adoption or modification of AI technology that impacts employees' working conditions.

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 1622 AI Collective Bargaining

Parshley, Doglio, Fosse, Ramel, Ortiz-Self, Bergquist, Couture, Timmons, Obras, Reed, Bronoske, Bernbaum, Low, Nance, Schmidt, Simmons, Cortes, Stonier, Farivar, Scott, Peterson, Macri, Paul, Mena, Tharinger, Stearns, Berry, Donaghy, Gregerson, Taylor, Goodman, Hill, Kloba, Fitzgibbon, Salahuddin, Caldier, Thai, Fey, Davis, Shavers, Santos, Hunt, Griffey, Richards, Duerr, Zahn, Thomas

Requires collective bargaining over public employers' adoption or modification of AI technologies affecting employment conditions.

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 1622 AI Collective Bargaining

Parshley, Doglio, Fosse, Ramel, Ortiz-Self, Bergquist, Couture, Timmons, Obras, Reed, Bronoske, Bernbaum, Low, Nance, Schmidt, Simmons, Cortes, Stonier, Farivar, Scott, Peterson, Macri, Paul, Mena, Tharinger, Stearns, Berry, Donaghy, Gregerson, Taylor, Goodman, Hill, Kloba, Fitzgibbon, Salahuddin, Caldier, Thai, Fey, Davis, Shavers, Santos, Hunt, Griffey, Richards, Duerr, Zahn, Thomas

Requires employers to bargain over the adoption or modification of AI technologies that impact wages or performance evaluations.

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 1636 Liquor Sales Limits

Volz, Hackney, Walen, Mcclintock, Chase, Parshley

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

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 1244 Driver’s License Alternatives

Wylie

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

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

HB 1244 Driver License Alternatives

Wylie

Provides an alternative to license suspension by allowing completion of a safe driving course for drivers with multiple moving violations.

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

HB 1423 Vehicle Noise Enforcement

Donaghy, Leavitt, Stearns, Davis, Berry, Richards, Fitzgibbon, Ryu, Bronoske, Duerr, Peterson, Reed, Ramel, Doglio, Tharinger, Cortes, Fosse, Pollet

Authorizes the use of automated cameras to enforce vehicle noise standards in designated racing zones through a temporary pilot program.

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

HB 1423 Vehicle Noise Enforcement

Donaghy, Leavitt, Stearns, Davis, Berry, Richards, Fitzgibbon, Ryu, Bronoske, Duerr, Peterson, Reed, Ramel, Doglio, Tharinger, Cortes, Fosse, Pollet

Authorizes a pilot program for automated vehicle noise enforcement cameras in designated vehicle-racing zones.

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

HB 1537 WATV Roadway Funding

Barkis

Expands funding eligibility and uses of the Multiuse Roadway Safety Account to support wheeled all-terrain vehicle access and safety.

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

HB 1596 Speed Limiting Technology

Leavitt, Goodman, Ryu, Berry

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

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

SB 5794 Tax Preference Reform

Salomon, Lovelett, Alvarado, Bateman, Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles, Ramos, Riccelli, Trudeau, Wellman

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

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 5795 Sales Tax Reduction

Krishnadasan, Cortes, Alvarado, Bateman, Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Nobles, Orwall, Pedersen, Ramos, Riccelli, Shewmake, Slatter, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, Wellman, Wilson, C.

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

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

SB 5796 Payroll Expense Tax

Saldaña, Robinson, Alvarado, Bateman, Frame, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Nobles, Pedersen, Ramos, Trudeau

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

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 5797 Intangible Assets Tax

Frame, Dhingra, Alvarado, Bateman, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Nobles, Pedersen, Ramos, Riccelli, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, Wellman, Wilson, C.

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

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

HB 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.

Referred to Ways & Means (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.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1213 Paid Family Leave

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

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

Referred to Ways & Means (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.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1409 Clean Fuels Program

Fitzgibbon, Doglio, Berry, Duerr, Parshley, Reed, Ormsby, Hill, Macri

Accelerates carbon intensity reductions and strengthens enforcement under Washington’s Clean Fuels Program.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1409 Clean Fuels Standards

Fitzgibbon, Doglio, Berry, Duerr, Parshley, Reed, Ormsby, Hill, Macri

Strengthens Washington’s Clean Fuels Program by increasing carbon reduction targets and imposing stricter penalties for noncompliance.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1409 Clean Fuels Standards

Fitzgibbon, Doglio, Berry, Duerr, Parshley, Reed, Ormsby, Hill, Macri

Increases carbon intensity reduction targets and penalties under Washington’s Clean Fuels Program.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1975 Cap-and-Trade Adjustments

Fitzgibbon, Dye, Parshley

Amends Washington’s Climate Commitment Act to adjust allowance price mechanisms, require market analysis, and facilitate linkage with other jurisdictions.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1975 Climate Program Adjustments

Fitzgibbon, Dye, Parshley

Refines Washington’s Climate Commitment Act to enhance market oversight, adjust price containment, and facilitate linkage with other jurisdictions.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1423 Vehicle Noise Enforcement

Donaghy, Leavitt, Stearns, Davis, Berry, Richards, Fitzgibbon, Ryu, Bronoske, Duerr, Peterson, Reed, Ramel, Doglio, Tharinger, Cortes, Fosse, Pollet

Authorizes the use of automated cameras to enforce vehicle noise and racing violations in designated zones.

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

HB 1024 State Park Leasing

Kloba, Duerr, Ryu, Berry, Pollet, Davis

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1024 State Park Leasing

Kloba, Duerr, Ryu, Berry, Pollet, Davis

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1060 Newspaper Tax Exemptions

Santos, Orcutt, Shavers, Duerr

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1094 Nonprofit Property Tax Exemption

Walen, Ryu, Shavers, Lekanoff, Reeves, Donaghy

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1135 Growth Management Compliance

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

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1135 Growth Management Compliance

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

Clarifies procedures and expands participation in Growth Management Act compliance hearings.

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1142 Caregiver Training Requirements

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

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1142 Long-term Care Training

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

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1190 Library Access Fees

Marshall, Leavitt, Jacobsen, Couture, Barkis, Timmons

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1209 Sodium Nitrite Restrictions

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

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1209 Sodium Nitrite Regulation

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

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1234 Advisory Committee Composition

Simmons, Rule

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1314 Early Learning Facilities

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

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1353 ADU Permit Streamlining

Ramel, Duerr, Reed, Doglio, Nance

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1439 Driver Licensing Updates

Bernbaum, Abell, Donaghy, Reed, Tharinger

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1439 Motor Vehicle Regulations

Bernbaum, Abell, Donaghy, Reed, Tharinger

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1439 Motor Vehicle Regulations

Bernbaum, Abell, Donaghy, Reed, Tharinger

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1511 Ferry Captain Bargaining

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

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1706 Prior Authorization APIs

Simmons

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1706 Prior Authorization APIs

Simmons

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).

HB 1720 Medication Assistance Expansion

Schmick, Low

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

Speaker signed (H). President signed (S).