HB 1476 Nursing Home Payments

Ormsby

Delays rebasing of nursing home payment rates to fiscal year 2028.

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

HB 2034 LEOFF Plan 1 Termination

Ormsby, Fitzgibbon, Gregerson, Macri

Terminates LEOFF Plan 1 and establishes a restated retirement system to manage benefits and surplus assets.

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

SB 5357 Pension Contribution Rates

Conway, Nobles

Adjusts employer and Plan 2 member contribution rates for state pension systems during the 2025-2027 biennium.

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

SB 5390 Recreational Access Fees

Stanford, Nobles

Increases Discover Pass fees and expands access for disabled veterans.

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

HR 4637 High School Athletics Recognition

Leavitt

Honors the Curtis High School Water Polo Team for winning the 2024 Washington State Boys Water Polo Championship.

Introduced (H). Adopted (H).

HR 4638 High School Athletics Recognition

Leavitt

Honors the Curtis High School Girls Volleyball Team for winning the 2024 WIAA 4A State Championship.

Introduced (H). Adopted (H).

HR 4642 Refugee Community Recognition

Thai, Parshley, Leavitt, Callan, Pollet, Santos, Nance, Cortes, Ryu, Bergquist, Zahn, Donaghy, Stonier, Walen, Kloba, Salahuddin, Gregerson, Paul, Reed, Thomas

Recognizes and celebrates the contributions of refugee communities in Washington State.

Introduced (H). Adopted (H).

HR 4646 Ichiro Suzuki Recognition

Corry

Honors Ichiro Suzuki for his contributions to baseball and global sports culture.

Introduced (H). Adopted (H).

HB 2041 Postpartum Coverage Reduction

Macri, Gregerson, Parshley

Reduces postpartum health care coverage under Washington Apple Health from 12 months to six months.

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

HB 2047 Employee Ownership Repeal

Richards, Parshley, Macri, Gregerson

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

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

HB 2048 Leadership Board Elimination

Rule, Parshley, Macri, Gregerson

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

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

HB 2050 K-12 Funding Adjustments

Ormsby, Parshley, Macri, Gregerson

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

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

HB 2051 Medicaid Hospital Payments

Gregerson, Macri, Parshley, Ormsby

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

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

SB 5033 PFAS Biosolids Testing

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

Establishes PFAS testing requirements and reporting for biosolids.

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

SB 5033 PFAS Biosolids Testing

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

Mandates PFAS testing and analysis in biosolids management.

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

SB 5104 Immigration Status Coercion

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

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

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

SB 5124 Medicaid Postacute Care Access

Muzzall, Chapman, Dozier

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

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

SB 5124 Medicaid Network Adequacy

Muzzall, Chapman, Dozier

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

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

SB 5191 Dockworker Premium Collection

Conway, Chapman, Cleveland, Nobles, Stanford

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

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

SB 5232 Housing Assistance Programs

Wilson, C., Frame, Harris, Hasegawa, Nobles, Saldaña

Expands eligibility and funding flexibility for the Essential Needs and Housing Support program.

Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM (H).

SB 5232 Housing Assistance Expansion

Wilson, C., Frame, Harris, Hasegawa, Nobles, Saldaña

Expands eligibility and allows direct cash assistance under the Essential Needs and Housing Support program.

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

SB 5351 Dental Insurance Practices

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

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

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

SB 5351 Dental Insurance Reform

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

Reforms dental insurance practices to enhance patient choice and transparency.

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

SB 5463 Self-Insured Employer Regulations

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

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

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

SB 5485 Livestock Inspection Program

Warnick, Chapman, Wilson, J.

Extends the expiration dates for Washington's livestock inspection program and related provisions to 2030.

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

SB 5509 Child Care Zoning

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

Mandates cities to allow child care centers as a permitted use in all non-industrial zones.

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

SB 5559 Unit Lot Subdivisions

Lovelett, Nobles, Trudeau

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

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

SB 5559 Unit Lot Subdivisions

Lovelett, Nobles, Trudeau

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

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

SB 5583 Recreational License Overhaul

Liias, Robinson, Nobles

Modernizes recreational fishing and hunting license laws by adjusting fees, streamlining structures, and enhancing funding flexibility.

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

SB 5677 Economic Development Oversight

Cortes, Frame, Riccelli, Schoesler

Enhances reporting, accountability, and funding requirements for associate development organizations to promote inclusive economic development.

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

SB 5677 Associate Development Organizations

Cortes, Frame, Riccelli, Schoesler

Standardizes reporting requirements and increases funding allocations for associate development organizations.

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

HB 2045 Business Tax Surcharges

Fitzgibbon, Parshley, Santos, Peterson, Fosse, Pollet, Ryu, Ormsby, Macri, Gregerson, Berry, Ramel, Street, Wylie, Doglio, Farivar, Reed, Scott, Reeves, Hill

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

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

HB 2046 Intangible Assets Tax

Berg, Street, Santos, Peterson, Fosse, Pollet, Ryu, Ormsby, Parshley, Macri, Gregerson, Berry, Wylie, Doglio, Farivar, Reed, Reeves, Hill, Scott, Callan, Ramel

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

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

SB 5215 Load Securement Regulations

Shewmake, Wellman, Bateman, Trudeau, Valdez, Chapman, Saldaña, Stanford, Orwall, Dhingra, Cleveland, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Mandates securement and covering of vehicle loads on public highways to prevent debris-related accidents.

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

SB 5215 Vehicle Load Securing

Shewmake, Wellman, Bateman, Trudeau, Valdez, Chapman, Saldaña, Stanford, Orwall, Dhingra, Cleveland, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Strengthens load-securing requirements for vehicles transporting materials on public highways.

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

SB 5484 Indigent Vehicle Impounds

Chapman, King, Wilson, J.

Establishes a reimbursement program for tow truck operators releasing impounded vehicles to indigent individuals.

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

SB 5581 Active Transportation Infrastructure

Shewmake, Liias, Nobles, Valdez

Enhances active transportation infrastructure and safety through updated standards for trails, roundabouts, and complete streets.

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

SB 5649 Supply Chain Infrastructure

Liias, King, Chapman, Torres, Wilson, J., Boehnke, Hasegawa, Shewmake, Short

Establishes a program to fund and prioritize supply chain infrastructure projects for public and tribal ports.

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

SB 5746 EV Charger Theft

Wilson, J., Christian, Chapman, Nobles, Salomon

Establishes a temporary advisory committee to address property crimes targeting EV charger infrastructure.

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

SB 5746 EV Charger Theft

Wilson, J., Christian, Chapman, Nobles, Salomon

Establishes an advisory committee to address property crimes targeting electric vehicle charger infrastructure.

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

SB 5357 Pension Contribution Rates

Conway, Nobles

Adjusts employer and Plan 2 member contribution rates for state pension systems during the 2025-2027 biennium.

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

SB 5357 Public Pension Funding

Conway, Nobles

Adjusts funding mechanisms and contribution rates for Washington State public pension systems.

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

SB 5104 Workplace Immigration Coercion

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

Establishes penalties for employers coercing employees based on immigration status.

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

SB 5232 Essential Needs Program Expansion

Wilson, C., Frame, Harris, Hasegawa, Nobles, Saldaña

Expands eligibility and funding flexibility for the Essential Needs and Housing Support program.

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

SB 5509 Child Care Zoning

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

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

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

SB 5509 Child Care Zoning

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

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

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

SB 5583 Recreational License Fees

Liias, Robinson, Nobles

Revises recreational fishing and hunting license fees and structures while granting new administrative authorities to the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

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

SB 5484 Impound Fee Assistance

Chapman, King, Wilson, J.

Establishes a program to reimburse tow truck operators for releasing impounded vehicles owned by indigent individuals.

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

SB 5484 Impounded Vehicle Assistance

Chapman, King, Wilson, J.

Establishes a program to assist indigent individuals in redeeming impounded vehicles by reimbursing tow truck operators for fees.

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

HB 1052 Hate Crime Intent

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

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

Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

HB 1109 Public Facilities Tax Extension

Ryu, Cortes, Peterson, Volz

Extends the duration for which public facilities districts can collect sales and use taxes from 40 to 65 years.

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

HB 1210 Clean Energy Tax Preferences

Barnard, Springer

Expands tax preferences for clean energy and nuclear facilities while adding labor and job creation requirements.

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

HB 1210 Clean Energy Incentives

Barnard, Springer

Expands tax preferences for clean energy transformation businesses in targeted urban areas.

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

HB 1210 Clean Energy Tax Preferences

Barnard, Springer

Extends targeted urban area tax preferences to clean energy transformation businesses.

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

HB 1258 911 Revenue Redistribution

Ormsby, Hill

Requires counties operating regional 911 systems to transfer a portion of tax revenues to local governments managing municipal PSAPs or handling transferred calls.

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

HB 1258 911 Revenue Sharing

Ormsby, Hill

Requires certain counties to share 911 tax revenues with local governments operating or interacting with municipal PSAPs.

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

HB 1271 Fire Resource Mobilization

Nance, Dent, Marshall, Bronoske, Leavitt, Salahuddin, Ryu, Davis, Mena, Ramel, Dye, Barkis, Klicker, Reed, Ormsby, Scott, Eslick, Parshley, Taylor, Kloba, Timmons, Peterson, Richards, Simmons, Hunt, Hill

Expands conditions for mobilizing state fire service resources to include anticipated emergencies.

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

HB 1271 Fire Resource Mobilization

Nance, Dent, Marshall, Bronoske, Leavitt, Salahuddin, Ryu, Davis, Mena, Ramel, Dye, Barkis, Klicker, Reed, Ormsby, Scott, Eslick, Parshley, Taylor, Kloba, Timmons, Peterson, Richards, Simmons, Hunt, Hill

Expands conditions for early deployment of state fire service resources.

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

HB 1309 Burrowing Shrimp Management

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

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

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

HB 1309 Burrowing Shrimp Management

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

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

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

HB 1355 Tribal Tax Compacts

Berg, Ryu, Lekanoff, Peterson, Cortes, Stearns, Ortiz-Self, Fosse, Pollet, Wylie, Hill, Ormsby

Increases revenue-sharing percentages for tribes completing qualified capital investments in retail tax compacts.

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

HB 1494 Affordable Housing Exemptions

Ramel, Donaghy, Nance, Walen, Duerr, Reed, Parshley, Salahuddin

Refines property tax exemption criteria for multi-unit housing to prioritize affordability and anti-displacement measures.

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

HB 1650 Small Airport Funding

Dent, Fey, Barkis, Bronoske, Eslick, Zahn, Graham

Expands allowable uses of local real estate excise tax revenues to include capital projects for small airports.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). WM - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

HB 1650 Airport REET Funding

Dent, Fey, Barkis, Bronoske, Eslick, Zahn, Graham

Expands allowable uses of local real estate excise tax revenues to include certain small airport capital projects.

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

HB 1788 Workers' Compensation Benefits

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

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

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

HB 1788 Workers' Compensation Benefits

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

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

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). WM - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S).

HB 1791 Real Estate Excise Tax

Paul, Low, Ramel, Peterson, Nance, Springer, Leavitt

Expands allowable uses of local real estate excise tax revenues to include affordable housing, homelessness facilities, and maintenance of capital projects.

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

HB 1791 Real Estate Excise Tax

Paul, Low, Ramel, Peterson, Nance, Springer, Leavitt

Expands local government flexibility in using real estate excise tax revenues for affordable housing, community services, and capital project maintenance.

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

SB 5194 State Bond Authorization

Trudeau, Schoesler, Chapman, Dozier, Nobles

Authorizes the issuance of $4.9 billion in general obligation bonds to fund state capital projects and programs.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

SB 5195 2025-2027 Capital Budget

Trudeau, Schoesler, Chapman, Dozier, Nobles

Appropriates funds for statewide infrastructure, environmental, health, and community development projects in the 2025-2027 capital budget.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S).

HB 1149 Animal Cruelty Prevention

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

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

Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

HB 1733 Relocation Expense Reimbursement

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

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

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

HB 1733 Relocation Expense Reimbursement

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

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

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

SB 5444 Special License Plates

Cortes, Chapman, Lovick, Nobles, Riccelli, Wilson, C.

Creates new special license plates to fund environmental, educational, recreational, and wildfire prevention programs.

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

HB 1068 Interest Arbitration Rights

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

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

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

HB 1162 Healthcare Workplace Safety

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

Mandates comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans in health care settings.

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

HB 1162 Health Care Workplace Safety

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

Strengthens workplace violence prevention requirements for health care settings.

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

HB 1183 Affordable Housing Incentives

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

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

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

HB 1183 Affordable Housing Standards

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

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

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

HB 1261 Agritourism Tax Relief

Low, Berg, Peterson, Nance

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

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

HB 1261 Land Use Taxation

Low, Berg, Peterson, Nance

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

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

HB 1273 CTE Dual Credit

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

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

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

HB 1273 CTE Dual Credit

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

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

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

HB 1279 Postsecondary Consumer Protections

Pollet, Leavitt, Doglio, Reed, Simmons

Enhances consumer protections for students at degree-granting institutions.

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

HB 1279 Online Education Protections

Pollet, Leavitt, Doglio, Reed, Simmons

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

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

HB 1294 Pesticide Safety Committee

Dent, Reeves, Timmons, Hill

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

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

HB 1294 Pesticide Safety Committee Extension

Dent, Reeves, Timmons, Hill

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

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

HB 1392 Medicaid Reimbursement Rates

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

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

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

HB 1392 Medicaid Reimbursement Rates

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

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

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

HB 1563 Prescribed Fire Liability

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

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

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

HB 1563 Prescribed Fire Liability

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

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

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

HB 1563 Prescribed Fire Liability

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

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

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

HB 1587 Local Scholarship Programs

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

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

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

HB 1587 Local Promise Scholarships

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

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

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

HB 1587 Local Scholarship Programs

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

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

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

HB 1686 Health Care Registry

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

Establishes a registry to track ownership and financial data of health care entities to monitor market consolidation.

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

HB 1003 Eviction Notice Procedures

Abbarno, Barkis, Jacobsen, Connors, Peterson, Hill

Standardizes the process for serving eviction notices by certified mail and extends response time for recipients.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

HB 1275 Self-Insured Employer Decertification

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

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

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

HB 1162 Health Care Workplace Violence

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

Strengthens workplace violence prevention requirements for health care settings.

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

HB 1183 Affordable Housing Regulations

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

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

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

HB 1273 Dual Credit Programs

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

Enhances access to career and technical education dual credit programs.

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

HB 1563 Prescribed Fire Liability

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

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

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

SB 5167 State Budget Appropriations

Robinson, Nobles

Allocates funding and sets policy directives for state programs and services in the 2025–2027 biennium.

Senate refuses to concur in the House amendments (S). Conference Requested (S). Conference committee appointed. Senators Robinson, Stanford, Gildon (S).

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.

Senate refuses to concur in the House amendments (S). Conference Requested (S). Conference committee appointed. Senators Robinson, Stanford, Gildon (S).