SB 5074 Turfgrass Seed Contracts

Boehnke, Chapman, Krishnadasan

Defines and exempts turfgrass seed contracts from certain restrictions in Washington State.

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

SB 5303 Yakima Basin Water

Warnick, Chapman, Dozier, Nobles, Torres

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (H). AGNR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H).

SB 5303 Yakima Basin Water Plan

Warnick, Chapman, Dozier, Nobles, Torres

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (H). AGNR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H).

SB 5303 Yakima Basin Water

Warnick, Chapman, Dozier, Nobles, Torres

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM (H). AGNR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H).

SB 5206 Cannabis Advertising Regulations

Macewen, Gildon, Stanford

Revises cannabis advertising regulations to enhance youth protections and clarify permissible signage.

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

SB 5206 Cannabis Advertising Regulations

Macewen, Gildon, Stanford

Expands and clarifies restrictions on cannabis advertising to enhance youth protection and compliance with local regulations.

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

SB 5403 Cannabis License Restrictions

Saldaña, Krishnadasan, Nobles

Restricts financial interest agreements across multiple cannabis retail licenses.

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

SB 5403 Cannabis License Restrictions

Saldaña, Krishnadasan, Nobles

Restricts financial arrangements that circumvent the five-license cap for retail cannabis businesses.

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

SB 5403 Cannabis Direct Sales

Saldaña, Krishnadasan, Nobles

Allows licensed cannabis producers and processors to sell cannabis flower directly to consumers under limited conditions.

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

SB 5419 Fire Loss Reporting

Lovick, Muzzall, Nobles, Shewmake

Centralizes fire loss reporting with the Insurance Commissioner and enhances confidentiality protections.

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

HB 1472 Residential Facility Closures

Ormsby

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM (H). ELHS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H).

SB 5278 Juvenile Facility Overcrowding

Braun, Christian, Dozier, Wilson, J.

Establishes measures to manage overcrowding in juvenile rehabilitation institutions.

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

SB 5278 Juvenile Facility Overcrowding

Braun, Christian, Dozier, Wilson, J.

Establishes procedures to manage overcrowding in juvenile rehabilitation institutions.

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

SB 5296 Juvenile Justice Reform

Wilson, C., Frame, Nobles, Slatter, Trudeau

Expands community placement options and refines procedural requirements for juvenile offenders.

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

SB 5296 Juvenile Justice Reform

Wilson, C., Frame, Nobles, Slatter, Trudeau

Expands community-based alternatives and refines sentencing procedures for juveniles in the justice system.

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

SB 5239 Hospital Records Retention

Slatter, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Extends the retention period for hospital medical records to 26 years.

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

SB 5239 Hospital Record Retention

Slatter, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Extends hospital medical record retention requirements to 26 years.

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

SB 5337 Dementia Care Certification

Orwall, Frame, Hasegawa, Lovick, Nobles

Establishes certification requirements for memory care facilities in Washington.

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

SB 5337 Memory Care Certification

Orwall, Frame, Hasegawa, Lovick, Nobles

Establishes certification requirements for memory care facilities and units in assisted living facilities.

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

SB 5337 Memory Care Certification

Orwall, Frame, Hasegawa, Lovick, Nobles

Establishes certification requirements for memory care facilities and units to standardize dementia care and improve consumer protections.

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

SB 5455 Cancer Research Endowment

Harris, Cleveland, Braun, Muzzall

Expands flexibility in the governance, funding, and grant-making processes of the Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment.

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

SB 5493 Hospital Price Transparency

Riccelli, Robinson, Conway, Nobles, Ramos, Stanford, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Establishes hospital price transparency requirements and state-level reporting obligations.

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

SB 5579 Provider Contract Terminations

Cleveland, Muzzall, Valdez

Restricts public communications about health provider contract terminations and standardizes enrollee notification processes.

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

SB 5579 Provider Contract Communications

Cleveland, Muzzall, Valdez

Restricts public communications about provider contract terminations unless legally required.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM (H).

SB 5245 County Commissioner Authority

Krishnadasan, Valdez, Nobles, Shewmake, Wilson, J.

Authorizes county commissioners to administer oaths of office to state legislators.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (H). LG - Majority; do pass (H).

SB 5245 Legislative Oath Standardization

Krishnadasan, Valdez, Nobles, Shewmake, Wilson, J.

Standardizes the oath of office process for Washington State legislators.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (H).

SB 5288 County Commission Vacancies

Schoesler, Boehnke, Dozier, Holy, Wilson, J., Salomon, Warnick, Wagoner

Repeals procedures for filling vacancies on county boards of commissioners.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (H). LG - Majority; do pass (H).

SB 5365 Community Center Libraries

Wilson, J.

Expands allowable uses of community centers in park and recreation districts to include limited library space.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (H). LG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H).

SB 5365 Community Centers Libraries

Wilson, J.

Clarifies that community centers in park districts can include public libraries occupying less than 50% of their space.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (H). LG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H).

SB 5370 Port Commissioner Terms

Harris, Chapman, Krishnadasan, Lovelett, Nobles

Allows port districts to extend port commissioner terms from four to six years with voter approval.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (H). LG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H).

SB 5370 Port Commissioner Terms

Harris, Chapman, Krishnadasan, Lovelett, Nobles

Allows port districts to extend port commissioner terms from four to six years with voter approval.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (H). LG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H).

SB 5374 Tribal Transportation Coordination

Kauffman, Liias, Valdez, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Lovelett, Nobles, Stanford, Wilson, C.

Enhances tribal coordination and representation in transportation planning and safety initiatives.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (H). LG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H). Minority; without recommendation (H).

SB 5374 Tribal Transportation Coordination

Kauffman, Liias, Valdez, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Lovelett, Nobles, Stanford, Wilson, C.

Enhances tribal coordination and representation in transportation planning and safety initiatives.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (H).

SB 5467 Surplus Property Sales

Goehner, Short, Cleveland, Orwall, Muzzall, Salomon, Wagoner

Raises monetary thresholds for water-sewer district property sales requiring public notice or stricter procedures.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (H). LG - Majority; do pass (H).

SB 5552 Kit Home Regulations

Wilson, J., Shewmake, Fortunato, Nobles, Braun, Short, Gildon, Christian, Chapman, Holy, Mccune, Warnick, Goehner, Dozier, Wilson, C., Slatter, Cortes, Liias, Frame, Krishnadasan, Ramos

Establishes building codes for affordable prefabricated "kit homes" under 800 square feet.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (H). LG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H).

SB 5552 Kit Home Regulations

Wilson, J., Shewmake, Fortunato, Nobles, Braun, Short, Gildon, Christian, Chapman, Holy, Mccune, Warnick, Goehner, Dozier, Wilson, C., Slatter, Cortes, Liias, Frame, Krishnadasan, Ramos

Establishes building code standards for small prefabricated "kit homes."

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (H).

SB 5611 Land Use Permitting

Salomon, Trudeau, Frame, Nobles

Streamlines land use permitting processes and ensures equitable treatment of multifamily developments and ownership forms.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (H).

SB 5611 Land Use Permitting

Salomon, Trudeau, Frame, Nobles

Streamlines local government land use permitting processes and increases accountability for housing project approvals.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 11:00 AM (H). LG - Majority; do pass (H).

SB 5014 Election System Security

Boehnke, Bateman, Chapman, Dozier, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Riccelli, Valdez, Wellman

Mandates enhanced cybersecurity measures for election systems and infrastructure.

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

SB 5014 Election System Security

Boehnke, Bateman, Chapman, Dozier, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Riccelli, Valdez, Wellman

Enhances cybersecurity requirements for election systems and reporting in Washington State.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM (H).

SB 5758 Cannabis Retail Distances

Saldaña, Nobles

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

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

SB 5594 Biosimilar Drug Utilization

Harris, Cleveland, Hasegawa, Shewmake

Promotes the use of biosimilars and interchangeable biological products to reduce prescription drug costs.

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

SB 5594 Biosimilar Drug Access

Harris, Cleveland, Hasegawa, Shewmake

Promotes the use of biosimilar medicines to reduce prescription drug costs.

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

SB 5800 Highway Bond Funding

King, Liias

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

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

SB 5801 Transportation Funding Reform

Liias, King, Chapman

Overhauls transportation funding, infrastructure, and policy with new taxes, fees, public-private partnership rules, and environmental equity measures.

First reading, referred to Transportation (H).

SB 5801 Transportation funding reforms

Liias, King, Chapman

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

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

HB 1202 State Bond Issuance

Tharinger, Callan, Wylie

Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds to finance state projects for multiple biennia.

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

SB 5721 Automobile Insurance Appraisals

Stanford, Valdez, Hasegawa, Riccelli, Alvarado, Nobles, Orwall, Slatter, Trudeau, Wellman

Mandates inclusion of an appraisal clause in auto insurance policies to resolve disputes over vehicle damage claims.

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

SB 5161 Transportation Budget Appropriations

Liias, King, Nobles

Appropriates funds and implements policy changes to support transportation infrastructure, operations, and environmental initiatives for the 2025-2027 biennium.

Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar (H).

SB 5161 Transportation Budget Appropriations

Liias, King, Nobles

Appropriates funding and expands uses for transportation programs, projects, and accounts for the 2025-2027 biennium.

Read first time, rules suspended, and placed on second reading calendar (H).

SB 5023 Domestic Worker Protections

Saldaña, Trudeau, Conway, Frame, Nobles, Salomon, Stanford, Valdez, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Establishes labor protections and workplace standards for domestic workers.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5023 Domestic Worker Protections

Saldaña, Trudeau, Conway, Frame, Nobles, Salomon, Stanford, Valdez, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Establishes labor protections and enforcement mechanisms for domestic workers.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5023 Domestic Worker Protections

Saldaña, Trudeau, Conway, Frame, Nobles, Salomon, Stanford, Valdez, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Establishes comprehensive labor protections for domestic workers in Washington State.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5148 Housing Plan Compliance

Bateman, Liias, Nobles, Stanford

Mandates state review and compliance confirmation of local housing plans to align with Growth Management Act requirements.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5148 Housing Accountability Oversight

Bateman, Liias, Nobles, Stanford

Establishes state oversight and enforcement of local housing plans and regulations under the Growth Management Act.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5148 Housing Accountability

Bateman, Liias, Nobles, Stanford

Establishes state oversight and enforcement of local housing plans to ensure compliance with housing affordability and production goals.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5163 Child Fatality Reviews

Orwall, Shewmake, Dhingra, Conway, Cleveland, Wellman, Hasegawa, Riccelli, Saldaña, Nobles, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Expands and modernizes child fatality review processes and confidentiality protections.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5163

Orwall, Shewmake, Dhingra, Conway, Cleveland, Wellman, Hasegawa, Riccelli, Saldaña, Nobles, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Expands child fatality review scope and enhances data handling and confidentiality measures.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5291 Long-Term Care Program

Conway, Saldaña, Cleveland, Frame, Nobles, Stanford, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Strengthens the WACares program by enhancing administration, eligibility, and benefits for long-term services and supports.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5291 Long-Term Care Reform

Conway, Saldaña, Cleveland, Frame, Nobles, Stanford, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Amends the WA Cares program and establishes regulations for supplemental long-term care insurance.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5291 Long-Term Care Expansion

Conway, Saldaña, Cleveland, Frame, Nobles, Stanford, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Expands WACares coverage to out-of-state participants and establishes regulations for supplemental long-term care insurance.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5694 Boiler Operator Certification

King

Establishes a statewide certification program for boiler operators.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5694 Boiler Operator Certification

King

Establishes a statewide certification program for boiler operators.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5694 Boiler Operator Certification

King

Establishes a statewide certification program for boiler operators.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5745 Involuntary Treatment Act

Dhingra, Bateman, Lovick, Nobles, Pedersen

Clarifies legal representation responsibilities and updates procedural requirements under the Involuntary Treatment Act.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5745 Involuntary Commitment Counsel

Dhingra, Bateman, Lovick, Nobles, Pedersen

Mandates counties to provide or fund legal representation for individuals in involuntary commitment cases and clarifies reimbursement mechanisms.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5745 Involuntary Treatment Counsel

Dhingra, Bateman, Lovick, Nobles, Pedersen

Streamlines the provision and funding of appointed counsel for individuals detained under the Involuntary Treatment Act.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5752 Child Care Programs

Wilson, C., Robinson, Dhingra

Delays and modifies expansions to Washington's child care and early learning programs.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5752 Child Care Reform

Wilson, C., Robinson, Dhingra

Delays full implementation of early learning programs and adjusts eligibility, funding, and provider requirements for child care services.

Referred to Appropriations (H).

SB 5061 Prevailing Wage Adjustments

Conway, Saldaña, Riccelli, Liias, Valdez, Chapman, Hasegawa, Nobles, Salomon, Stanford

Requires annual adjustments to prevailing wage rates for most public works contracts.

Referred to Capital Budget (H).

SB 5061 Prevailing Wage Adjustments

Conway, Saldaña, Riccelli, Liias, Valdez, Chapman, Hasegawa, Nobles, Salomon, Stanford

Mandates wage adjustments on public works projects to match current prevailing wage rates.

Referred to Capital Budget (H).

SB 5061 Prevailing Wage Updates

Conway, Saldaña, Riccelli, Liias, Valdez, Chapman, Hasegawa, Nobles, Salomon, Stanford

Requires annual adjustments to prevailing wages on public works contracts to reflect updated rates.

Referred to Capital Budget (H).

HB 1198 State Budget Appropriations

Ormsby, Gregerson, Macri

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1198 State Budget Appropriations

Ormsby, Gregerson, Macri

Allocates state funds for various agencies and programs for the 2025-2027 biennium.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5021 Court Exhibit Retention

Wagoner, Dhingra, Dozier, Wilson, J.

Reduces the retention period for court exhibits from six to five years.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5149 Early Childhood Courts

Cortes, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Saldaña, Salomon, Shewmake, Wilson, C.

Expands eligibility for the Early Childhood Court Program to include children under six years old.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5149 Early Childhood Courts Expansion

Cortes, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Saldaña, Salomon, Shewmake, Wilson, C.

Expands eligibility and support for Washington's early childhood court program to include children under six and at-risk families.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5265 Electrical Inspector Qualifications

King, Boehnke, Chapman, Dozier, Harris

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5265 Electrical Inspector Qualifications

King, Boehnke, Chapman, Dozier, Harris

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5408 Wage Disclosure Compliance

King

Establishes a notice-and-cure process for employers to correct noncompliant wage and salary disclosures in job postings.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5408 Wage Disclosure Compliance

King

Establishes a notice and cure period for employers to correct noncompliant wage and salary disclosures in job postings.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5486 Movie Captioning Requirements

Orwall, Dhingra, Nobles, Trudeau

Mandates motion picture theaters to provide open and closed captioning for individuals with hearing disabilities.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5486 Movie Theater Captioning

Orwall, Dhingra, Nobles, Trudeau

Mandates captioning access in motion picture theaters to improve accessibility for individuals with hearing disabilities.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5486 Movie Theater Captioning

Orwall, Dhingra, Nobles, Trudeau

Mandates captioning accessibility requirements for movie theaters.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5525 Mass Layoff Protections

Cleveland, Saldaña, Hasegawa, Riccelli, Dhingra, Conway, Nobles, Valdez

Establishes state-level notice and compensation requirements for employees affected by business closures or mass layoffs.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5525 Layoff Notification Requirements

Cleveland, Saldaña, Hasegawa, Riccelli, Dhingra, Conway, Nobles, Valdez

Establishes state-specific notice and benefit requirements for employees affected by business closures or mass layoffs.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5278 Juvenile Offender Transfers

Braun, Christian, Dozier, Wilson, J.

Establishes transfer protocols for juvenile offenders to manage overcrowding and enhance safety in correctional facilities.

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

SB 5278 Juvenile Facility Overcrowding

Braun, Christian, Dozier, Wilson, J.

Establishes procedures to manage overcrowding in juvenile rehabilitation institutions through population limits, transfers, and early release provisions.

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

SB 5014 Election System Security

Boehnke, Bateman, Chapman, Dozier, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Riccelli, Valdez, Wellman

Mandates enhanced cybersecurity measures for election systems in Washington State.

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

SR 8628 China Washington Relations

Wilson, J.

Recognizes China's economic and cultural contributions to Washington State.

Adopted (S).

HB 1293 Littering Penalty Increase

Klicker, Dye, Connors, Barkis, Eslick, Caldier, Kloba

Increases penalties for small-scale littering.

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

HB 1293 Littering Penalty Increase

Klicker, Dye, Connors, Barkis, Eslick, Caldier, Kloba

Increases penalties for littering and establishes a task force to develop litter reduction policies.

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

HB 1483 Electronics Repair Access

Gregerson, Reeves, Wylie, Berry, Doglio, Fitzgibbon, Davis, Reed, Ramel, Bergquist, Peterson, Macri, Fosse, Ormsby, Hill, Simmons

Requires manufacturers of digital electronic products to provide parts, tools, and repair documentation to independent repair providers and owners.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (S). ENET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S).

HB 1503 Digital Equity Expansion

Gregerson, Ryu, Ortiz-Self, Berry, Peterson, Reed, Goodman, Ormsby, Parshley, Macri, Ramel, Hill, Bergquist

Expands digital equity initiatives and raises broadband standards statewide.

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

HB 1503 Digital Equity Expansion

Gregerson, Ryu, Ortiz-Self, Berry, Peterson, Reed, Goodman, Ormsby, Parshley, Macri, Ramel, Hill, Bergquist

Expands broadband speed standards and strengthens state efforts to promote digital equity and adoption.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (S).

HB 1503 Digital Equity Expansion

Gregerson, Ryu, Ortiz-Self, Berry, Peterson, Reed, Goodman, Ormsby, Parshley, Macri, Ramel, Hill, Bergquist

Expands state efforts to promote digital equity and broadband access through updated standards, interagency collaboration, and a statewide equity plan.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (S). ENET - Majority; do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

HB 1514 Thermal Energy Networks

Ramel, Berry, Doglio, Hunt, Reed, Parshley

Establishes a regulatory framework to promote low-carbon thermal energy networks in Washington State.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (S). ENET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1514 Thermal Energy Regulation

Ramel, Berry, Doglio, Hunt, Reed, Parshley

Establishes a regulatory framework to support the development and oversight of low-carbon thermal energy networks.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (S).

HB 1514 Thermal Energy Regulation

Ramel, Berry, Doglio, Hunt, Reed, Parshley

Regulates thermal energy networks to promote low-carbon systems and protect consumers.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (S). ENET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1522 Wildfire Mitigation Plans

Dent, Reeves, Springer, Hill

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (S). ENET - Majority; do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1522 Wildfire Mitigation Plans

Dent, Reeves, Springer, Hill

Establishes new requirements and oversight for electric utility wildfire mitigation plans.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (S). ENET - Majority; do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1715 Energy Compliance Costs

Dye

Requires a study of public agency compliance costs and greenhouse gas reduction impacts under the state energy performance standard.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (S). ENET - Majority; do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1715 Energy Compliance Costs

Dye

Requires a study of state agency costs to comply with Washington's energy performance standard for buildings.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (S). ENET - Majority; do pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1857 Asbestos Regulation Exemptions

Ley, Doglio, Dye, Parshley

Exempts commercial aggregates with low asbestos content from labeling, usage, and management requirements.

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

HB 1912 Agricultural Fuel Exemption

Dent, Reeves, Schmick, Springer, Orcutt, Nance, Mcclintock, Morgan, Engell, Paul, Mendoza, Bernbaum, Barnard, Richards, Eslick, Manjarrez, Dufault, Shavers, Burnett, Timmons, Abell, Thai, Barkis, Davis, Connors, Hill

Expands and operationalizes the agricultural fuel exemption under the Climate Commitment Act.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (S). ENET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1912 Agricultural Fuel Exemptions

Dent, Reeves, Schmick, Springer, Orcutt, Nance, Mcclintock, Morgan, Engell, Paul, Mendoza, Bernbaum, Barnard, Richards, Eslick, Manjarrez, Dufault, Shavers, Burnett, Timmons, Abell, Thai, Barkis, Davis, Connors, Hill

Establishes a remittance program and expands exemptions for agricultural fuel under the Climate Commitment Act.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (S).

HB 1023 Cosmetology License Compact

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

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

Scheduled for 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; without recommendation (S).

HB 1023 Cosmetology Licensure Compact

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

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

Scheduled for 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 1141 Cannabis Worker Unionization

Ortiz-Self, Fosse, Ryu, Leavitt, Stearns, Farivar, Berry, Reed, Ramel, Fitzgibbon, Macri, Cortes, Obras, Doglio, Bronoske, Gregerson, Simmons, Peterson, Street, Goodman, Wylie, Kloba, Ormsby, Scott, Hill

Extends collective bargaining rights to cannabis agricultural workers.

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

HB 1141 Cannabis Worker Bargaining

Ortiz-Self, Fosse, Ryu, Leavitt, Stearns, Farivar, Berry, Reed, Ramel, Fitzgibbon, Macri, Cortes, Obras, Doglio, Bronoske, Gregerson, Simmons, Peterson, Street, Goodman, Wylie, Kloba, Ormsby, Scott, Hill

Extends collective bargaining rights to agricultural workers in the cannabis industry.

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

HB 1141 Cannabis Worker Bargaining

Ortiz-Self, Fosse, Ryu, Leavitt, Stearns, Farivar, Berry, Reed, Ramel, Fitzgibbon, Macri, Cortes, Obras, Doglio, Bronoske, Gregerson, Simmons, Peterson, Street, Goodman, Wylie, Kloba, Ormsby, Scott, Hill

Establishes collective bargaining rights for cannabis agricultural workers under PERC's jurisdiction.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM (S). LC - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1332 TNC Driver Transparency

Obras, Gregerson, Berry, Alvarado, Ormsby, Davis, Ramel, Salahuddin, Ryu, Parshley, Macri, Taylor, Reed, Hill, Doglio, Scott, Nance

Mandates transparency in vehicle eligibility and earnings records for transportation network company drivers.

Minority; do not pass (S). 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 1332 TNC Driver Protections

Obras, Gregerson, Berry, Alvarado, Ormsby, Davis, Ramel, Salahuddin, Ryu, Parshley, Macri, Taylor, Reed, Hill, Doglio, Scott, Nance

Establishes new transparency and fairness requirements for TNC vehicle eligibility and driver trip records.

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

HB 1332 TNC Vehicle Eligibility

Obras, Gregerson, Berry, Alvarado, Ormsby, Davis, Ramel, Salahuddin, Ryu, Parshley, Macri, Taylor, Reed, Hill, Doglio, Scott, Nance

Mandates transparency and fairness in TNC vehicle eligibility and driver trip records.

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). Minority; do not pass (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 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). Minority; without recommendation (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 action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM (S). LC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (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 action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM (S). LC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S).

HB 1533 Electrician Apprenticeships

Schmidt, Ramel, Reed

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

Executive action taken 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 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 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 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). Minority; do not pass (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.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM (S). LC - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (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 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). And refer to Ways & Means (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.

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). And refer to Ways & Means (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.

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). And refer to Ways & Means (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 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). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

HB 1698 Liquor Licensing Updates

Waters, Reed

Updates liquor licensing and permitting laws to modernize terminology, enhance training, and eliminate outdated provisions.

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).

SB 5786 Liquor License Fees

Stanford

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

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM (S). LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). And refer to Ways & Means (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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 9:00 AM (S). LAW - Majority; do pass (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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 9:00 AM (S). LAW - Majority; do pass (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.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 9:00 AM (S). LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1218 Forensic Mental Health Reform

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

Reforms the forensic mental health care system by streamlining competency restoration processes and incentivizing behavioral health diversion.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 9:00 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.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 9:00 AM (S). LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1218 Forensic Mental Health Reform

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

Expands diversion programs and community-based behavioral health services to reduce reliance on forensic competency restoration.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 9:00 AM (S). LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). And refer to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1460 Protection Order Cards

Griffey, Davis, Nance, Eslick, Pollet

Centralizes administration of the hope card program under the administrative office of the courts and simplifies card requirements.

LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 9:00 AM (S). And refer to Ways & Means (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 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 9:00 AM (S). LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (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 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 9:00 AM (S). LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

HB 2015 Public Safety Funding

Entenman, Reeves, Berg, Morgan, Santos, Pollet, Donaghy, Doglio, Salahuddin, Chase, Obras, Parshley, Walen, Stearns, Thai

Establishes funding mechanisms to support local and tribal law enforcement and criminal justice systems.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 9:00 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 2015 Public Safety Funding

Entenman, Reeves, Berg, Morgan, Santos, Pollet, Donaghy, Doglio, Salahuddin, Chase, Obras, Parshley, Walen, Stearns, Thai

Establishes funding mechanisms to support local law enforcement and criminal justice initiatives.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 9:00 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 1814 Trail Development Exemption

Fitzgibbon, Duerr, Berry, Parshley, Ramel, Macri

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

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

HB 1814 Trail Development Exemptions

Fitzgibbon, Duerr, Berry, Parshley, Ramel, Macri

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

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

HB 1171 Attorney Reporting Exemption

Pollet, Goodman

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1602 Brewery Food Service

Waters, Peterson, Bronoske, Reed

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

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.

President signed (S).

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.

President signed (S).

SB 5141 Insurance Rate Transparency

Cortes, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Salomon

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

President signed (S).

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.

President signed (S).

SB 5316 Unclaimed Property Reforms

Harris, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles

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

President signed (S).

HB 1061 Residential Driveway Parking

Low, Jacobsen

Allows residential property owners to park across their driveways with local approval.

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 1774 Highway Land Leasing

Fey, Parshley, Ramel, Wylie, Paul, Peterson, Bronoske, Reed, Doglio, Taylor, Ryu, Gregerson, Fosse, Ormsby, Nance, Springer, Zahn, Morgan, Macri, Hill, Obras, Leavitt, Thomas

Allows WSDOT to lease unused highway land for community purposes under specified conditions.

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 1837 Intercity Rail Improvements

Reed, Doglio, Leavitt, Berry, Parshley, Farivar, Taylor, Ramel, Fitzgibbon, Zahn, Thomas, Macri, Bronoske, Barkis, Scott, Pollet, Nance

Establishes performance, frequency, speed, connectivity, and emissions goals for Amtrak Cascades service and requires annual progress reporting by WSDOT.

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 1837 Intercity Passenger Rail

Reed, Doglio, Leavitt, Berry, Parshley, Farivar, Taylor, Ramel, Fitzgibbon, Zahn, Thomas, Macri, Bronoske, Barkis, Scott, Pollet, Nance

Prioritizes improvements to Amtrak Cascades intercity passenger rail service, including reliability, frequency, speed, connectivity, and emissions reductions.

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 1837 Intercity Passenger Rail

Reed, Doglio, Leavitt, Berry, Parshley, Farivar, Taylor, Ramel, Fitzgibbon, Zahn, Thomas, Macri, Bronoske, Barkis, Scott, Pollet, Nance

Establishes performance targets and reporting requirements for improving Amtrak Cascades intercity passenger rail service.

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 1902 Transportation Project Permitting

Richards, Stuebe, Zahn, Dent, Timmons, Barkis, Paul, Nance, Reed, Ramel, Bernbaum, Wylie, Taylor, Parshley, Simmons, Shavers, Salahuddin, Hill

Establishes a work group to develop recommendations for streamlining transportation project permitting.

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 1902 Transportation Project Permitting

Richards, Stuebe, Zahn, Dent, Timmons, Barkis, Paul, Nance, Reed, Ramel, Bernbaum, Wylie, Taylor, Parshley, Simmons, Shavers, Salahuddin, Hill

Establishes a work group to streamline permitting for transportation projects while maintaining environmental protections.

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 5194 State Bond Issuance

Trudeau, Schoesler, Chapman, Dozier, Nobles

Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds to finance state projects for multiple biennia.

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 5195 Washington Capital Budget

Trudeau, Schoesler, Chapman, Dozier, Nobles

Allocates funding for infrastructure, environmental conservation, and public facilities projects across Washington State.

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 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.

Referred 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.

Referred to Ways & Means (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.

Referred 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.

Referred 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.

Referred 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 reporting requirements.

Referred 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.

Referred 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.

Referred to Ways & Means (S).

HB 1293 Littering and Plastics

Klicker, Dye, Connors, Barkis, Eslick, Caldier, Kloba

Increases littering penalties and delays compliance deadlines for thicker reusable plastic bag requirements.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

HB 1483 Consumer Electronics Repair

Gregerson, Reeves, Wylie, Berry, Doglio, Fitzgibbon, Davis, Reed, Ramel, Bergquist, Peterson, Macri, Fosse, Ormsby, Hill, Simmons

Establishes consumer rights to repair digital electronic products by requiring manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and documentation.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

HB 1483 Right to Repair

Gregerson, Reeves, Wylie, Berry, Doglio, Fitzgibbon, Davis, Reed, Ramel, Bergquist, Peterson, Macri, Fosse, Ormsby, Hill, Simmons

Requires manufacturers to provide independent repair providers and product owners with access to parts, tools, and documentation for digital electronic product repairs.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

HB 1522 Wildfire Mitigation Plans

Dent, Reeves, Springer, Hill

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

HB 1715 Energy Performance Costs

Dye

Requires a study of state agency costs and impacts related to compliance with the state energy performance standard.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

HB 1833 AI Innovation Grants

Keaton, Barnard, Penner, Eslick, Salahuddin

Establishes a grant program to fund innovative and ethical AI technologies addressing statewide challenges.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

HB 1857 Asbestos Material Exemptions

Ley, Doglio, Dye, Parshley

Exempts commercial aggregates and asphalt or concrete materials from asbestos-related labeling, usage, and management requirements.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S).

HB 1061 Residential Driveway Parking

Low, Jacobsen

Allows local governments to permit residents to park across their own driveways under certain conditions.

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

HB 1774 Highway Land Leasing

Fey, Parshley, Ramel, Wylie, Paul, Peterson, Bronoske, Reed, Doglio, Taylor, Ryu, Gregerson, Fosse, Ormsby, Nance, Springer, Zahn, Morgan, Macri, Hill, Obras, Leavitt, Thomas

Allows WSDOT to lease unused highway land for community purposes based on social, environmental, and economic benefits.

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