HB 1207 Superior Court Clerk Fees

Thai, Ryu

Imposes a $100 surcharge on certain court filing fees to fund county clerk operations.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H).

HB 1207 Superior Court Filing Fees

Thai, Ryu

Imposes an $80 surcharge on certain superior court filing fees to fund public defense, court interpreters, and county clerk operations.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1207 Court Filing Fees

Thai, Ryu

Adds a $50 surcharge to certain superior court filing fees to fund state library, archives, and judicial stabilization accounts.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1472 RHC Closures

Ormsby

Closes two residential habilitation centers and transitions residents to community-based or alternative state-operated care.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 2020 Payment Processor Taxation

Berg, Orcutt, Fitzgibbon, Gregerson, Parshley, Ormsby

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 2033 Nicotine Product Taxation

Stonier

Expands taxation to include synthetic nicotine products.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 2033 Nicotine Product Taxation

Stonier

Expands taxation and regulation to include synthetic and non-tobacco-derived nicotine products.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 2039 Child Support Timing

Macri, Gregerson, Ormsby

Delays implementation of child support pass-through changes by three and a half years.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 2040 Assistance Debt Recovery

Macri, Gregerson, Ormsby

Extends the recovery period for aged, blind, or disabled assistance program benefits overlapping with SSI payments by three years.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 2044 Truancy Intervention Reform

Ormsby, Parshley, Macri, Gregerson

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 2061 Duty-Free Concession Fees

Fitzgibbon, Gregerson, Kloba, Ramel

Imposes a 10% concession fee on duty-free sales enterprises operating in Washington State.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5009 Student Transportation Vehicles

Braun, Wellman, Bateman, Christian, Conway, Cortes, Dozier, Gildon, Harris, King, Krishnadasan, Lovelett, Nobles, Schoesler, Shewmake, Short, Slatter, Wagoner, Warnick, Wilson, J.

Expands allowable vehicle types for student transportation and adjusts related funding, reporting, and driver requirements.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5009 Student Transportation Flexibility

Braun, Wellman, Bateman, Christian, Conway, Cortes, Dozier, Gildon, Harris, King, Krishnadasan, Lovelett, Nobles, Schoesler, Shewmake, Short, Slatter, Wagoner, Warnick, Wilson, J.

Expands vehicle options for student transportation funding and reporting.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H).

SB 5009 Student Transportation Vehicles

Braun, Wellman, Bateman, Christian, Conway, Cortes, Dozier, Gildon, Harris, King, Krishnadasan, Lovelett, Nobles, Schoesler, Shewmake, Short, Slatter, Wagoner, Warnick, Wilson, J.

Expands school transportation options to include non-bus vehicles and updates related funding, procurement, and driver requirements.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5032 Juvenile Rehabilitation Oversight

Wilson, C., Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles, Trudeau, Wellman

Expands oversight of juvenile rehabilitation facilities by the Office of the Family and Children's Ombuds.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5036 Annual Emissions Reporting

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

Mandates annual reporting of statewide greenhouse gas emissions.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Environment & Energy (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (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 executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Health Care & Wellness (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (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 executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Health Care & Wellness (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5165 Wildlife Damage Compensation

Short, Chapman, Dozier, Wagoner, Warnick

Allocates a minimum of 20% of wildlife damage compensation funds to claims from frontier one counties.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5165 Wildlife Damage Compensation

Short, Chapman, Dozier, Wagoner, Warnick

Allocates 20% of wildlife damage compensation funds to frontier counties.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5217 Pregnancy Workplace Accommodations

Nobles, Lovelett, Hasegawa, Liias, Riccelli, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands workplace accommodations and protections for pregnant employees and nursing parents.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Labor & Workplace Standards (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5217 Pregnancy Accommodations Expansion

Nobles, Lovelett, Hasegawa, Liias, Riccelli, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands pregnancy-related accommodations and modifies jury service exemptions in Washington state.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H).

SB 5217 Pregnancy Workplace Protections

Nobles, Lovelett, Hasegawa, Liias, Riccelli, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands pregnancy-related workplace accommodations and establishes a jury service exemption for individuals with infants.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Labor & Workplace Standards (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5217 Pregnancy Workplace Accommodations

Nobles, Lovelett, Hasegawa, Liias, Riccelli, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands workplace pregnancy accommodations and mandates paid break time for expressing breast milk.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Labor & Workplace Standards (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5262 Insurance Regulation Updates

Kauffman, Wilson, J., Nobles, Shewmake, Trudeau

Updates and streamlines insurance regulations to enhance data protection and align with federal standards.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5262 Insurance Law Updates

Kauffman, Wilson, J., Nobles, Shewmake, Trudeau

Modernizes and streamlines insurance laws by updating timelines, reporting requirements, and public disclosure exemptions.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5292 PFML Premium Rates

Conway, Saldaña, Cortes, Nobles, Salomon, Wilson, C.

Revises the methodology for setting Paid Family and Medical Leave premium rates based on actuarial analysis.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Labor & Workplace Standards (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5292 Premium Rate Adjustment

Conway, Saldaña, Cortes, Nobles, Salomon, Wilson, C.

Shifts premium rate determination for paid family and medical leave to actuarial analysis.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Labor & Workplace Standards (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5319 Surface Mine Fees

Shewmake, Chapman, Nobles

Revises fee structure and application process for surface mine reclamation permits.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Agriculture & Natural Resources (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (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 Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (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 Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass (H).

SB 5337 Memory Care Certification

Orwall, Frame, Hasegawa, Lovick, Nobles

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

Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5361 ASAM Criteria Delay

Dhingra, Robinson, Nobles

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5394 Developmental Disabilities Caseload

Robinson, Nobles

Eliminates requirements for managing, reporting, and providing case management services for the no-paid services caseload in the Developmental Disabilities Administration.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5394 Developmental Disabilities Services

Robinson, Nobles

Limits case resource management services for clients on the no-paid services caseload.

Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5445 Energy Resilience Investments

Boehnke, Hasegawa, Slatter

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Environment & Energy (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5445 Distributed Energy Resources

Boehnke, Hasegawa, Slatter

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Environment & Energy (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5445 Energy Resilience Compliance

Boehnke, Hasegawa, Slatter

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

Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Environment & Energy (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5545 Military-certified child care

Riccelli, Holy, Christian, Conway, Nobles, Valdez

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5545 Military Child Care

Riccelli, Holy, Christian, Conway, Nobles, Valdez

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5653 Collective Bargaining Expansion

Chapman, Hasegawa, Macewen, Nobles

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Early Learning & Human Services (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5752 Child Care Programs

Wilson, C., Robinson, Dhingra

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

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Early Learning & Human Services (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5752 Child Care Eligibility

Wilson, C., Robinson, Dhingra

Delays implementation of early childhood education programs and adjusts child care subsidy eligibility and copayment structures.

Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Early Learning & Human Services (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5769 Kindergarten Transition Program

Wellman, Wilson, C., Nobles

Caps funding and modifies administration of the transition to kindergarten program.

Executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM (H). APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (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 Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H). CB - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Agriculture & Natural Resources (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM (H). CB - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Agriculture & Natural Resources (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5127 Collector Vehicle Plates

Lovick, Fortunato, Liias, Nobles

Tightens eligibility and insurance requirements for collector vehicle and horseless carriage license plates.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (H). TR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5127 Collector Vehicle Regulations

Lovick, Fortunato, Liias, Nobles

Tightens eligibility and insurance requirements for collector and horseless carriage license plates.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (H). TR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (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 executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (H). TR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (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 executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (H). TR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (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 Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (H). TR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Local Government (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (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 Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (H). TR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Local Government (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (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 executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (H). TR - Majority; do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5702 Toll Rate Process

Ramos, Goehner, Nobles

Streamlines the toll rate-setting process by exempting the Transportation Commission from the Administrative Procedure Act.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (H). TR - Majority; do pass (H). Minority; do not pass (H). Minority; without recommendation (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5716 Ferry Conduct Rules

Krishnadasan, Chapman, Cortes, Hasegawa, Liias

Expands transit conduct rules to include the Washington State Ferries.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (H). TR - Majority; do pass (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5773 Transportation Project Delivery

Liias, King

Establishes a new framework for public-private partnerships and alternative delivery models for transportation projects.

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (H). Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (H). TR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (H). Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 2072 Opioid Manufacturer Fees

Davis

Imposes an opioid impact fee on manufacturers to fund behavioral health services.

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

HR 4651 Community Organization Recognition

Stuebe, Schmidt, Street, Dent, Schmick, Nance, Chase, Klicker, Ryu, Burnett, Peterson, Orcutt, Kloba, Barnard, Eslick, Dufault

Commends the East County Citizens' Alliance for its community service, environmental stewardship, and educational initiatives.

Introduced (H). Adopted (H).

HR 4653 Kimchi Day Recognition

Ryu, Scott, Thai, Santos, Bronoske, Leavitt, Peterson, Morgan, Dufault, Parshley, Thomas, Taylor, Reed, Zahn, Simmons

Establishes November 22nd as "Kimchi Day" to honor the cultural significance of kimchi and the contributions of the Korean American community.

Introduced (H). Adopted (H).

HR 4655 Honoring Tab Murphy

Parshley, Eslick, Jacobsen, Dent, Bronoske, Kloba, Ryu, Taylor, Bernbaum, Stuebe

Honors Hollywood screenwriter Tab Murphy for his achievements and ties to Washington State.

Introduced (H). Adopted (H).

HR 4657 John Hughes Recognition

Jinkins, Thai

Honors John Hughes for his contributions to journalism and historical preservation in Washington state.

Introduced (H). Adopted (H).

HR 4658 Washington-Denmark Relations

Duerr, Fitzgibbon, Zahn, Ramel, Chase, Berry, Parshley, Taylor, Abell, Walen, Doglio, Bronoske, Fosse, Scott, Ryu, Timmons

Expresses support for strengthened economic, educational, cultural, and scientific ties with Denmark and Greenland.

Introduced (H). Adopted (H).

HR 4659 Washington Canada Partnership

Zahn, Timmons, Fitzgibbon, Ramel, Abell, Mena, Bernbaum, Parshley, Richards, Walen, Donaghy, Taylor, Rule, Thai, Doglio, Fosse, Bronoske, Scott, Dent, Ryu, Street, Cortes, Nance

Reaffirms Washington State's commitment to economic, cultural, and collaborative ties with Canada, particularly British Columbia.

Introduced (H). Adopted (H).

HR 4660 Public Service Recognition

Santos

Commends Dolores Sibonga for her lifetime of public service, political activism, and community leadership.

Introduced (H). Adopted (H).

HB 2074 Voter Coercion Penalties

Thai, Parshley

Strengthens prohibitions and penalties against coercion, bribery, and undue influence in voting.

Not yet introduced (H).

HB 2075 Cannabis Tax Reform

Davis

Imposes a higher excise tax on high-THC cannabis products.

Not yet introduced (H).

SB 5194 State Bond Issuance

Trudeau, Schoesler, Chapman, Dozier, Nobles

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

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

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.

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

SB 5195 Washington Capital Budget

Trudeau, Schoesler, Chapman, Dozier, Nobles

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

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

HB 1468 State Account Reorganization

Macri, Ormsby

Streamlines state financial administration by consolidating accounts, redirecting funds, and modifying administrative processes.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1468 State Account Consolidation

Macri, Ormsby

Consolidates and redirects funds by eliminating underutilized state accounts.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1476 Nursing Home Payments

Ormsby

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1958 I-5 Bridge Bonds

Fey, Wylie, Zahn

Authorizes funding for the I-5 bridge replacement project through state-backed bonds and toll revenue.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 2034 LEOFF Plan Restructuring

Ormsby, Fitzgibbon, Gregerson, Macri

Restructures and terminates LEOFF Plan 1, replacing it with a restated retirement system and fund.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 2041 Postpartum Coverage Reduction

Macri, Gregerson, Parshley

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 2041 Postpartum Health Coverage

Macri, Gregerson, Parshley

Reduces postpartum health care coverage from 12 months to six months while expanding income eligibility and requiring outreach efforts.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 2047 Employee Ownership Repeal

Richards, Parshley, Macri, Gregerson

Eliminates the Washington Employee Ownership Program and accelerates the phase-out of related tax credits.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 2048 Leadership Board Dissolution

Rule, Parshley, Macri, Gregerson

Eliminates the Washington State Leadership Board and redirects its funding to nonprofit organizations.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 2051 Medicaid Hospital Payments

Gregerson, Macri, Parshley, Ormsby

Simplifies hospital payment processes for Medicaid patients who are difficult to discharge.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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 Rules 2 Review (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 Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5030 Enrollment Documentation Barriers

Wilson, C., Cortes, Harris, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Saldaña, Salomon, Trudeau, Valdez, Wellman

Waives birth certificate fees and allows alternative age documentation for school and early learning enrollment.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5030 Educational Enrollment Access

Wilson, C., Cortes, Harris, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Saldaña, Salomon, Trudeau, Valdez, Wellman

Waives fees for birth certificates and expands acceptable enrollment documentation for educational programs.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5040 Law Enforcement Definition Expansion

Stanford, Holy, Saldaña, Lovick, Wilson, J., Conway, Hasegawa, Valdez, Wellman

Expands the definition of "uniformed personnel" to include all law enforcement officers in Washington State, regardless of jurisdiction population size.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5040 Uniformed Personnel Expansion

Stanford, Holy, Saldaña, Lovick, Wilson, J., Conway, Hasegawa, Valdez, Wellman

Expands the definition of "uniformed personnel" to include more law enforcement officers by removing population thresholds and adding municipal airport officers.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5041 Unemployment Benefits Strikes

Riccelli, Conway, Hasegawa, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Dhingra, Nobles, Trudeau, Valdez, Bateman, Lovelett, Cleveland, Frame, Orwall, Pedersen, Slatter, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Extends unemployment benefits to workers involved in strikes and lockouts.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5041 Strike Unemployment Benefits

Riccelli, Conway, Hasegawa, Saldaña, Salomon, Stanford, Dhingra, Nobles, Trudeau, Valdez, Bateman, Lovelett, Cleveland, Frame, Orwall, Pedersen, Slatter, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Allows striking workers to qualify for unemployment benefits under certain conditions.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5077 Voter Registration Expansion

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

Expands voter registration services through automatic registration and electronic platforms.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5079 Overpayment Waiver Policy

Muzzall, Christian, Dozier, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Trudeau

Allows waiver of overpayment collections for certain older adults and adults with disabilities.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5098 Weapon Restrictions Expansion

Valdez, Saldaña, Dhingra, Frame, Nobles, Orwall, Pedersen, Salomon, Stanford, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Expands restrictions on weapon possession in parks, public buildings, and county fairs.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5098 Expanded Weapon Restrictions

Valdez, Saldaña, Dhingra, Frame, Nobles, Orwall, Pedersen, Salomon, Stanford, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Expands restrictions on weapon possession in parks, public buildings, and county fairs.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5098 Expanded Weapon Restrictions

Valdez, Saldaña, Dhingra, Frame, Nobles, Orwall, Pedersen, Salomon, Stanford, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Expands weapon-free zones to include parks, public buildings, and county fairs.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5110 Tribal Elder Tuition Waivers

Kauffman, Chapman, Dhingra, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Lovelett, Nobles, Riccelli, Saldaña, Shewmake, Slatter, Valdez, Wellman

Authorizes tuition waivers for tribal elders at Washington's community and technical colleges.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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 Rules 2 Review (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 Rules 2 Review (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 Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5148 State Housing Oversight

Bateman, Liias, Nobles, Stanford

Establishes state oversight and approval of local housing plans and regulations under Washington’s Growth Management Act.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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 Rules 2 Review (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 Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5175 Solar Panel Recycling

Shewmake, Hasegawa, Nobles, Wellman

Delays implementation of the photovoltaic module stewardship program and establishes an advisory committee to develop recycling system recommendations.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5175 Photovoltaic Module Recycling

Shewmake, Hasegawa, Nobles, Wellman

Amends the photovoltaic module stewardship program to extend deadlines, establish an advisory committee, and incorporate environmental justice considerations.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5175 Solar Panel Recycling

Shewmake, Hasegawa, Nobles, Wellman

Delays compliance deadlines and incorporates equity considerations into the photovoltaic module stewardship program.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5189 Competency-Based Education

Wellman, Dhingra, Harris, Nobles, Wilson, C., Kauffman, Hasegawa, Saldaña

Facilitates the implementation and funding of competency-based education in Washington State.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5191 Dockworker PFML Premiums

Conway, Chapman, Cleveland, Nobles, Stanford

Clarifies PFML premium reporting requirements for employer representatives of dockworkers under collective bargaining agreements.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5192 School Funding Allocations

Nobles, Wellman, Chapman, Cortes, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Pedersen, Slatter, Stanford, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Modifies school funding formulas to consolidate MSOC allocations, adjust for inflation, and enhance reporting transparency.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5192 K-12 School Funding

Nobles, Wellman, Chapman, Cortes, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Pedersen, Slatter, Stanford, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Simplifies and adjusts K-12 school funding for materials, supplies, and operating costs with inflation indexing and enhanced reporting requirements.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5192 School Funding Allocation

Nobles, Wellman, Chapman, Cortes, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Pedersen, Slatter, Stanford, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Revises state funding allocations for school districts' materials, supplies, and operating costs with inflation adjustments and specific reporting requirements.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5219 Partial Confinement Programs

Wilson, C., Frame, Lovick, Nobles, Wellman

Expands eligibility and duration for partial confinement programs while mandating substance use disorder treatment.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5219 Partial Confinement Reform

Wilson, C., Frame, Lovick, Nobles, Wellman

Extends partial confinement duration and modifies eligibility criteria for rehabilitation programs.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5232 Housing Assistance Expansion

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5232 Housing Assistance Programs

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5253 Special Education Extension

Cortes, Chapman, Conway, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Shewmake, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Extends special education services for students with disabilities to age 22.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5253 Special Education Extension

Cortes, Chapman, Conway, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Shewmake, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Extends special education services for students with disabilities until age 22.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5263 Special Education Funding

Pedersen, Braun, Bateman, Chapman, Conway, Dhingra, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Orwall, Salomon, Shewmake, Stanford, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Increases funding and oversight for special education services.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5263 Special Education Funding

Pedersen, Braun, Bateman, Chapman, Conway, Dhingra, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Orwall, Salomon, Shewmake, Stanford, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Increases funding and oversight for special education programs.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5263 Special Education Funding

Pedersen, Braun, Bateman, Chapman, Conway, Dhingra, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Orwall, Salomon, Shewmake, Stanford, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Standardizes and increases special education funding while enhancing statewide oversight and support systems.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5278 Juvenile Facility Overcrowding

Braun, Christian, Dozier, Wilson, J.

Establishes procedures to manage overcrowding in juvenile rehabilitation institutions.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5278 Juvenile Facility Overcrowding

Braun, Christian, Dozier, Wilson, J.

Establishes measures to manage overcrowding in juvenile rehabilitation institutions.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5281 Nonresident Vessel Permits

Chapman, King, Liias, Harris, Nobles, Shewmake

Expands nonresident vessel permit eligibility to larger vessels and directs new fee revenue to youth swim programs.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5281 Nonresident Vessel Permits

Chapman, King, Liias, Harris, Nobles, Shewmake

Extends eligibility and adjusts fees for nonresident vessel permits to include vessels up to 300 feet, directing new fee revenues to youth swim programs.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5281 Nonresident Vessel Permits

Chapman, King, Liias, Harris, Nobles, Shewmake

Expands eligibility and fee structure for nonresident vessel permits while directing revenue to youth swim programs and requiring compliance with environmental guidelines.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5284 Extended Producer Responsibility

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

Establishes extended producer responsibility programs for packaging and paper products to enhance recycling and reduce waste in Washington.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5284 Packaging Waste Management

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5284 Packaging Waste Management

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5284 Extended Producer Responsibility

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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 Rules 2 Review (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 Rules 2 Review (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 Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5296 Juvenile Sentencing Reform

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

Expands community-based alternatives and refines sentencing, review, and release processes in the juvenile justice system.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5296 Juvenile Justice Reform

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

Expands community-based alternatives and refines procedures for juvenile sentencing and confinement.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5314 Capital Gains Tax

Stanford, Harris, Nobles

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5314 Capital Gains Tax Adjustments

Stanford, Harris, Nobles

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5315 Local Tax Notifications

Gildon, Salomon, Nobles

Standardizes notification requirements for local tax changes and bond retirements to the Department of Revenue.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5343 Wolf-Livestock Management

Short, Chapman, Dozier, Krishnadasan

Expands permissible uses of the northeast Washington wolf-livestock management account funds.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5351 Dental Insurance Reform

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

Reforms dental insurance practices to enhance patient choice and transparency.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5351 Dental Insurance Practices

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5358 Career Technical Education

Braun, Chapman, Christian, Cortes, Liias, Macewen, Nobles, Salomon, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Expands career and technical education funding to include sixth-grade courses and streamlines program accounting.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5358 CTE Program Access

Braun, Chapman, Christian, Cortes, Liias, Macewen, Nobles, Salomon, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Expands access to exploratory CTE courses for sixth graders and streamlines financial accounting for middle and high school CTE programs.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5358 Middle School CTE Expansion

Braun, Chapman, Christian, Cortes, Liias, Macewen, Nobles, Salomon, Wellman, Wilson, C.

Expands career and technical education programs to include sixth-grade students.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5388 Prison Treatment Standards

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5388 Correctional Behavioral Health

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

Shifts oversight of correctional facility behavioral health services from licensure to standards-based monitoring.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5390 Discover Pass Pricing

Stanford, Nobles

Increases the cost of the Discover Pass and adjusts revenue distribution thresholds for state recreational lands.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5390 Recreational Access Fees

Stanford, Nobles

Increases fees for Discover Passes and day-use permits to reflect inflation and support state recreational lands.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5390 Recreational Access Fees

Stanford, Nobles

Increases Discover Pass fees and expands access for disabled veterans.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5420 Veterans and Spouses Benefits

Lovick, Wagoner, Chapman, Dozier, Nobles

Expands benefits, employment preferences, and protections for uniformed service members, veterans, and their spouses.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5466 Electric Transmission Authority

Shewmake, Slatter, Conway, Nobles, Saldaña

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5466 Electric Transmission Authority

Shewmake, Slatter, Conway, Nobles, Saldaña

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5466 Electric Transmission Infrastructure

Shewmake, Slatter, Conway, Nobles, Saldaña

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5484 Indigent Vehicle Impounds

Chapman, King, Wilson, J.

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5494 Lead Paint Renovation

Kauffman, Nobles, Saldaña, Salomon, Shewmake, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez

Expands regulation of lead-based paint to include renovation activities in pre-1978 buildings.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5494 Lead Paint Regulations

Kauffman, Nobles, Saldaña, Salomon, Shewmake, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez

Expands regulation of lead-based paint to include renovation activities and strengthen enforcement mechanisms.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5543 Scholarship Eligibility Expansion

Boehnke, Slatter, Hasegawa, Nobles, Ramos, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Expands eligibility for the Washington College Bound Scholarship to include high school equivalency certificate recipients.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5556 Adopt-a-Highway Modernization

Ramos, Lovick, Valdez, Lovelett, Shewmake, Chapman, Trudeau, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Modernizes the adopt-a-highway program by tying operations to available funding and enhancing reporting requirements.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5556 Adopt-a-Highway Modernization

Ramos, Lovick, Valdez, Lovelett, Shewmake, Chapman, Trudeau, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Modernizes the adopt-a-highway program by tying operations to available funding and adding accountability measures.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5559 Unit Lot Subdivisions

Lovelett, Nobles, Trudeau

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5568 State Health Planning

Cleveland, Cortes, Nobles, Riccelli

Modernizes Washington’s health planning framework to prioritize health equity, data access, and stakeholder engagement.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5568 Health Planning Modernization

Cleveland, Cortes, Nobles, Riccelli

Modernizes Washington’s health planning framework to prioritize health equity, cost control, and access to care.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5576 Short-term Rental Tax

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5576 Short-Term Rental Tax

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5576 Short-Term Rental Tax

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5587 Affordable Housing Development

Cleveland, Nobles, Orwall

Prioritizes public works funding for projects that promote affordable housing and requires detailed county-level housing needs analysis.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5587 Affordable Housing Development

Cleveland, Nobles, Orwall

Mandates streamlined permitting and funding incentives for affordable housing developments in counties failing to meet housing needs.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5595 Shared Streets Policy

Alvarado, Liias, Frame, Nobles, Pedersen, Saldaña, Shewmake

Establishes a framework for shared streets that prioritize pedestrians, bicyclists, and micromobility users over vehicular traffic.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5595 Shared Streets Framework

Alvarado, Liias, Frame, Nobles, Pedersen, Saldaña, Shewmake

Establishes a framework for local authorities to designate and regulate shared streets for mixed pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle use.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5613 Residential Development Standards

Salomon, Trudeau, Liias, Nobles

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5613 Residential Development Standards

Salomon, Trudeau, Liias, Nobles

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5613 Residential Development Standards

Salomon, Trudeau, Liias, Nobles

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5627 Excavation Safety Reform

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5627 Utility Damage Prevention

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

Enhances excavation safety and utility damage prevention requirements.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5627 Utility Damage Prevention

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

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5677 ADO Funding Adjustments

Cortes, Frame, Riccelli, Schoesler

Standardizes performance reporting and increases funding for associate development organizations statewide.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5677 Associate Development Organizations

Cortes, Frame, Riccelli, Schoesler

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5682 Workforce Training Tax Credit

Warnick, Hansen

Extends the tax credit for the Washington Customized Employment Training Program and revises reporting requirements.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5686 Foreclosure Mediation Expansion

Orwall, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5686 Foreclosure Mediation Expansion

Orwall, Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles

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

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5689 Blood Type Identification

Harris, Nobles, Riccelli, Short

Allows individuals to include verified blood type information on driver’s licenses and identicards.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5689 Blood Type Designation

Harris, Nobles, Riccelli, Short

Allows individuals to include their blood type on driver’s licenses and identicards.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5690 Utility Coordination Expansion

Macewen, Chapman, Lovelett, Muzzall

Expands WSDOT's utility coordination responsibilities and federal funding efforts for highway and fish barrier removal projects.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5690 Fish Barrier Coordination

Macewen, Chapman, Lovelett, Muzzall

Expands WSDOT's responsibilities to notify utilities and seek federal funding for fish barrier removal projects.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5738 Retiree Reemployment Benefits

Wellman, Short, Cortes, Warnick, Cleveland, Liias, Stanford, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Extends allowances for certain public retirees to work up to 1,040 hours annually without losing pension benefits.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5738 Retiree Work Provisions

Wellman, Short, Cortes, Warnick, Cleveland, Liias, Stanford, Valdez, Wilson, C.

Extends provisions allowing certain public retirees to work up to 1,040 hours annually without losing pension benefits.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (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 Rules 2 Review (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 Rules 2 Review (H).

SB 5745 Involuntary Commitment Representation

Dhingra, Bateman, Lovick, Nobles, Pedersen

Centralizes legal representation and funding responsibilities for involuntary commitment cases under the Involuntary Treatment Act.

Referred to Rules 2 Review (H).

HB 1552 Real Estate Research

Peterson, Low, Reed, Ormsby, Hill

Extends funding and operations of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research through 2035.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1607 Beverage Container Recycling

Stonier, Waters, Fitzgibbon, Peterson, Ramel, Parshley, Reed, Reeves, Kloba, Duerr, Zahn, Fosse

Establishes a statewide beverage container recycling refund program with producer responsibility requirements.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1607 Beverage Container Recycling

Stonier, Waters, Fitzgibbon, Peterson, Ramel, Parshley, Reed, Reeves, Kloba, Duerr, Zahn, Fosse

Establishes a statewide recycling refund program for beverage containers with extended producer responsibility requirements.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1607 Beverage Container Recycling

Stonier, Waters, Fitzgibbon, Peterson, Ramel, Parshley, Reed, Reeves, Kloba, Duerr, Zahn, Fosse

Establishes a statewide recycling refund program for beverage containers.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1848 Traumatic Brain Injury

Doglio, Goodman, Parshley, Salahuddin, Wylie

Increases funding and prioritizes in-person, peer-led support services for individuals with traumatic brain injuries.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1848 Traumatic Brain Injury

Doglio, Goodman, Parshley, Salahuddin, Wylie

Increases funding and mandates support for in-person services and programs for individuals with traumatic brain injuries.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 2003 Fishing Endorsement Program

Reeves, Fitzgibbon, Pollet

Establishes a fee-based program to support recreational salmon and steelhead fishing in the Columbia River and its tributaries.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5021 Court Exhibit Retention

Wagoner, Dhingra, Dozier, Wilson, J.

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5065 Traveling Animal Acts

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

Prohibits the use of certain animals in traveling performances.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5065 Traveling Animal Acts

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

Prohibits the use of certain animals in traveling performances.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5074 Turfgrass Seed Contracts

Boehnke, Chapman, Krishnadasan

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5074 Turfgrass Seed Contracts

Boehnke, Chapman, Krishnadasan

Regulates turfgrass seed contracts to establish payment terms, quality standards, and enforcement mechanisms.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5076 Nonspot Shrimp Licensing

Muzzall, Chapman, Cortes, Dozier, Lovelett, Shewmake, Trudeau

Establishes a limited entry licensing framework for the commercial fishing of nonspot shrimp in Puget Sound.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5076 Nonspot Shrimp Licensing

Muzzall, Chapman, Cortes, Dozier, Lovelett, Shewmake, Trudeau

Establishes a new nonspot shrimp pot fishery license and transitions the Puget Sound shrimp trawl fishery to pot gear.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5138 Lodging Excise Taxes

Saldaña, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Nobles

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5139 Reentry Council Expansion

Wilson, C., Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles

Expands and diversifies the membership of the Washington State Reentry Council while allowing member compensation.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5139 Reentry Council Expansion

Wilson, C., Frame, Hasegawa, Nobles

Expands and compensates the reentry council's membership to enhance representation and functionality.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5142 Eminent Domain Repurchase

Hasegawa, Chapman, Nobles, Schoesler, Wellman

Establishes a right of first refusal for previous property owners when school districts sell or repurpose land acquired through eminent domain or under threat of condemnation.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5142 Eminent Domain Repurchase

Hasegawa, Chapman, Nobles, Schoesler, Wellman

Establishes a right of first refusal for property owners to repurchase land acquired by school districts through eminent domain if not used for its intended purpose.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5142 Eminent Domain Repurchase

Hasegawa, Chapman, Nobles, Schoesler, Wellman

Establishes repurchase rights for property owners whose land is acquired by school districts through eminent domain or under threat of condemnation.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5157 Timber Direct Sales

Salomon, Chapman

Expands direct sales of valuable materials by the DNR for habitat restoration projects up to $250,000.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5157 Habitat Restoration Sales

Salomon, Chapman

Permits direct sales of valuable state materials for habitat restoration projects with increased value limits and specific conditions.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5158 Student Athlete Insurance

Valdez, Boehnke, Nobles

Allows public four-year institutions to provide insurance for intercollegiate student athletes.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5169 Child Testimony Protections

Nobles, Dhingra, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands admissibility of children's testimony and conditions for testifying via closed-circuit television in abuse and violent offense cases.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5169 Child Witness Testimony

Nobles, Dhingra, Trudeau, Wilson, C.

Expands admissibility of child statements and use of closed-circuit testimony in cases involving abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and violent offenses.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5184 Parking Requirement Limits

Bateman, Trudeau, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Pedersen, Salomon, Shewmake, Stanford

Limits local governments' ability to impose minimum parking requirements for residential and commercial developments.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5184 Parking Requirement Reductions

Bateman, Trudeau, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Pedersen, Salomon, Shewmake, Stanford

Reduces mandatory parking minimums for residential and commercial developments.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5184 Parking Requirement Reform

Bateman, Trudeau, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Pedersen, Salomon, Shewmake, Stanford

Limits local governments' ability to impose minimum parking requirements for new developments.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5200 Veteran Medical Foster Homes

Wagoner, Christian, Fortunato

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5200 Medical Foster Homes

Wagoner, Christian, Fortunato

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5200 Medical Foster Homes

Wagoner, Christian, Fortunato

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5202 Protection Order Reforms

Salomon, Cortes, Dhingra, Hasegawa

Enhances protection order processes and firearm restrictions for abuse survivors.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5202 Protection Orders Reform

Salomon, Cortes, Dhingra, Hasegawa

Enhances procedures for protection orders and expands firearm restrictions for individuals subject to such orders.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5202 Protection Orders Reform

Salomon, Cortes, Dhingra, Hasegawa

Enhances procedures and enforcement mechanisms for protection orders, including firearm restrictions and electronic filing options.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5212 Water Rights Adjudication

Shewmake, Short, Chapman, Nobles

Allows water users in WRIA 1 to file adjudication claims for precode water uses while protecting existing water rights.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5212 Precode Water Rights

Shewmake, Short, Chapman, Nobles

Allows filing of adjudication claims for precode water uses in WRIA 1 without certification by the Pollution Control Hearings Board.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5214 Mobile Food Benefits

Shewmake, Harris, Wellman, Kauffman, Stanford, Chapman, Riccelli, Saldaña, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Slatter, Valdez

Establishes a mobile market program to expand access to fresh foods for WIC and SFMNP participants in underserved areas.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5214 Mobile Market Program

Shewmake, Harris, Wellman, Kauffman, Stanford, Chapman, Riccelli, Saldaña, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Slatter, Valdez

Establishes a mobile market program to enhance access to fresh foods for WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program participants.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5221 Delinquent Tax Collection

Bateman, Nobles, Wagoner

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5221 Property Tax Distraint

Bateman, Nobles, Wagoner

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5238 Reckless Driving Expansion

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

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5238 Reckless Driving Expansion

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

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5239 Hospital Record Retention

Slatter, Nobles, Wilson, C.

Extends hospital medical record retention requirements to 26 years.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5239 Hospital Records Retention

Slatter, Nobles, Wilson, C.

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5245 Legislative Oath Standardization

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

Standardizes the oath of office process for Washington State legislators.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5245 County Commissioner Authority

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

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5265 Electrical Inspector Qualifications

King, Boehnke, Chapman, Dozier, Harris

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (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.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (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.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5298 Manufactured Home Sales

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

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5298 Manufactured Home Sales

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

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5306 Pension Service Credit

Holy, Riccelli, Bateman, Conway, Krishnadasan, Nobles

Expands eligibility for pension service credit to LEOFF Plan 2 members retiring directly from unpaid leave.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5317 Energy Facility Siting

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

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5323 First Responder Equipment Theft

Warnick, Lovick, Fortunato, Holy, Boehnke, Wilson, J., Schoesler, Muzzall, Dozier, Christian, Torres, Wagoner, Goehner, King, Braun, Chapman, Hasegawa

Enhances penalties for theft or possession of first responder equipment.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5323 Emergency Equipment Theft

Warnick, Lovick, Fortunato, Holy, Boehnke, Wilson, J., Schoesler, Muzzall, Dozier, Christian, Torres, Wagoner, Goehner, King, Braun, Chapman, Hasegawa

Enhances penalties for theft or possession of equipment critical to firefighters and EMS providers.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5334 DNR Enforcement Appeals

Short, Chapman, Bateman, Nobles

Expands the Pollution Control Hearings Board's jurisdiction to include appeals of DNR's civil enforcement decisions.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5355 Campus Sexual Violence Prevention

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

Enhances protections and support for survivors of sex-based and gender-based violence at large higher education institutions.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5355 Campus Safety Resources

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

Prohibits nondisclosure agreements for sexual misconduct reports and expands resource information on student ID cards.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5355 Campus Sexual Misconduct

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

Mandates comprehensive reforms to support survivors and prevent sex-based and gender-based violence at higher education institutions.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (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.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (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.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5391 Sustainable Agriculture Grants

Shewmake, Krishnadasan, Nobles, Saldaña, Valdez

Modifies grant eligibility, prioritization, and carbon metrics under the Sustainable Farms and Fields Program.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5403 Cannabis License Restrictions

Saldaña, Krishnadasan, Nobles

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5403 Cannabis License Restrictions

Saldaña, Krishnadasan, Nobles

Restricts financial interest agreements across multiple cannabis retail licenses.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (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.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5414 Social Equity Audits

Hasegawa, Nobles, Valdez

Requires inclusion of social equity impact analysis in State Auditor performance audits.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5431 Tax Administration Updates

Schoesler, Robinson, Dozier, Nobles

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5431 Tax Law Updates

Schoesler, Robinson, Dozier, Nobles

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (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.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (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.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5480 Medical Debt Reporting

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

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5480 Medical Debt Protections

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

Prohibits the reporting of medical debt to credit agencies and strengthens consumer protections under the Consumer Protection Act.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5480 Medical Debt Reporting

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

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5492 Tourism Funding Assessment

Riccelli, Chapman, Cleveland, Dozier, Goehner, Harris, Krishnadasan, Wilson, C.

Establishes an advisory group to evaluate a potential industry-funded assessment for statewide tourism promotion.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5492 Tourism Funding Mechanism

Riccelli, Chapman, Cleveland, Dozier, Goehner, Harris, Krishnadasan, Wilson, C.

Establishes an advisory group to evaluate a self-supported funding model for statewide tourism promotion.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (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.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5493 Hospital Price Transparency

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

Mandates hospital price transparency and enforcement measures.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5498 Contraceptive Coverage Requirements

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

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5501 Driver’s License Requirements

Stanford, Saldaña, Hasegawa, Nobles

Restricts employers from requiring driver’s licenses unless driving is essential or for a legitimate business purpose.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5501 Driver’s License Requirements

Stanford, Saldaña, Hasegawa, Nobles

Prohibits employers from requiring a driver’s license unless driving is an essential job function.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5525 Mass Layoff Notifications

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

Establishes state-level notice and penalty requirements for business closures and mass layoffs.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (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.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (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.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5528 EV Installer Certification

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

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5528 EV Installation Certification

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

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5557 Emergency Pregnancy Care

Krishnadasan, Dhingra, Kauffman, Slatter, Wilson, C., Saldaña, Orwall, Lovelett, Stanford, Cortes, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Pedersen, Trudeau, Valdez

Codifies hospital obligations to provide emergency medical care for pregnant individuals, including pregnancy termination when medically necessary.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5557 Emergency Pregnancy Care

Krishnadasan, Dhingra, Kauffman, Slatter, Wilson, C., Saldaña, Orwall, Lovelett, Stanford, Cortes, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Pedersen, Trudeau, Valdez

Codifies requirements for hospitals to provide or transfer emergency care for pregnant individuals, including medically necessary pregnancy termination.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5557 Pregnancy Emergency Care

Krishnadasan, Dhingra, Kauffman, Slatter, Wilson, C., Saldaña, Orwall, Lovelett, Stanford, Cortes, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Pedersen, Trudeau, Valdez

Codifies requirements for hospitals to provide or facilitate emergency medical care for pregnant individuals, including pregnancy termination when medically necessary.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5558 Growth Management Timelines

Goehner, Riccelli, Trudeau, Harris, Dozier, Boehnke, Gildon, Christian, Torres, Short, Holy, Warnick, Krishnadasan, Nobles

Aligns and extends deadlines for comprehensive plan updates, design review processes, and housing-related requirements under the Growth Management Act.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5558 Growth Management Deadlines

Goehner, Riccelli, Trudeau, Harris, Dozier, Boehnke, Gildon, Christian, Torres, Short, Holy, Warnick, Krishnadasan, Nobles

Extends the deadline for certain counties and cities to update comprehensive plans under the Growth Management Act.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5571 Exterior Cladding Regulations

Bateman, Nobles

Prohibits local governments from regulating exterior cladding materials that comply with the state building code.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5579 Provider Contract Communications

Cleveland, Muzzall, Valdez

Restricts public communications about provider contract terminations unless legally required.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5579 Provider Contract Terminations

Cleveland, Muzzall, Valdez

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (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.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5611 Land Use Permitting

Salomon, Trudeau, Frame, Nobles

Streamlines local land use permitting processes and expands binding site plan applicability for multifamily housing projects.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5611 Land Use Permitting

Salomon, Trudeau, Frame, Nobles

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5641 Blood Donation Education

Harris, Dozier, Riccelli, Short

Expands high school health education to include blood donation awareness alongside bone marrow donation.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5655 Child Care Facilities

Krishnadasan, Nobles, Slatter, Wellman

Facilitates the use of existing multi-use buildings, including churches, for child care by modifying occupancy load calculations.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5655 Child Care Facilities

Krishnadasan, Nobles, Slatter, Wellman

Facilitates the use of existing multi-use buildings, including churches, for child care services by modifying occupancy load calculation requirements.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5656 Aquatic Lease Inflation

Krishnadasan, Riccelli, Nobles

Replaces the inflation metric for aquatic lease adjustments with the Seattle-area consumer price index.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5662 Utility Connection Waivers

Riccelli, Nobles, Slatter

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5662 Utility Connection Waiver

Riccelli, Nobles, Slatter

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5669 Irrigation District Elections

Torres, Short, Dozier, Schoesler, Warnick

Modernizes irrigation district election procedures to improve accessibility, security, and transparency.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5680 Mobility Device Repairs

Hansen, Frame, Hasegawa, Lovelett, Short, Stanford, Valdez

Mandates access to repair resources for mobility device owners and independent repair providers.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5696 Mental Health Facilities

King

Expands allowable uses of mental health tax revenue to include facility construction and modification.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5714 Bail Agent Conduct

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

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5714 Bail Agent Misconduct

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

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (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.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (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.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SB 5764 Ambulance Fund Permanency

Gildon, Dozier, Robinson

Removes the expiration date for the ambulance transport fund.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SJM 8002 Medicare Privatization Opposition

Hasegawa, Chapman, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez

Opposes further privatization of Medicare and advocates for reforms to enhance Original Medicare.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SJM 8003 Memorial Overpass Designation

Torres, Lovick, Dozier, Nobles, Wellman

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SJM 8003 Highway Memorial Designation

Torres, Lovick, Dozier, Nobles, Wellman

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

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

SJM 8004 Universal Health Care

Hasegawa, Bateman, Lovelett, Nobles, Stanford, Trudeau, Valdez, Wellman

Advocates for federal establishment of universal health care or state-level implementation in Washington.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading (H).

HB 1990 Utility Cost Securitization

Abbarno, Doglio, Parshley

Allows utilities to securitize disaster-related and conservation-related costs to reduce customer impacts.

Committee amendment not adopted (S). Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

HB 1351 ECEAP Eligibility Expansion

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

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

Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

HB 1351 ECEAP Eligibility Expansion

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

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

Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

HB 1648 Child Care Workforce

Dent, Eslick, Burnett, Penner, Jacobsen, Graham

Delays child care provider certification requirements and expands alternative training and qualification pathways.

Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

HB 1648 Child Care Workforce

Dent, Eslick, Burnett, Penner, Jacobsen, Graham

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

Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

HB 1648 Child Care Qualifications

Dent, Eslick, Burnett, Penner, Jacobsen, Graham

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

Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1 (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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1061 Residential Driveway Parking

Low, Jacobsen

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1244 Driver License Alternatives

Wylie

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1244 Driver’s License Alternatives

Wylie

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1264 Ferry Employee Compensation

Fey, Macri, Fitzgibbon, Lekanoff, Berry, Bronoske, Leavitt, Callan, Ryu, Ramel, Reed, Paul, Parshley, Nance, Alvarado

Enhances ferry employee salary competitiveness through mandated salary surveys and data-driven collective bargaining.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1423 Vehicle Noise Enforcement

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1423 Vehicle Noise Enforcement

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1605 WSP Retention Incentives

Fey, Barkis, Leavitt, Shavers, Bronoske, Schmidt, Ormsby, Davis, Timmons

Establishes a retention incentive and clarifies the longevity bonus program for senior Washington State Patrol personnel.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; do pass (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1733 Relocation Expense Reimbursement

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1733 Relocation Expense Reimbursement

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1970 DOT Contracting Procedures

Zahn, Donaghy

Expands and streamlines the Department of Transportation's use of alternative public works contracting methods.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HJM 4001 Bridge Naming Memorial

Fey, Dufault, Barkis

Requests naming the 34th Avenue East overpass in Fife as the Russ Blount Memorial Bridge.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HJM 4001 Transportation Infrastructure Memorial

Fey, Dufault, Barkis

Requests the naming of the future 34th Avenue East overpass in Fife as the Russ Blount Memorial Bridge.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HJM 4002 Bridge Renaming Honor

Dent, Paul, Barkis, Nance, Entenman, Orcutt, Klicker, Mena, Shavers, Dufault, Ormsby, Springer, Timmons

Requests designation of the Interstate 90 bridge over the Columbia River as the "Medal of Honor Bridge."

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; do pass (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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 executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5444 Special License Plates

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

Establishes a moratorium on new special license plates while creating new plates and reforming the issuance process.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5734 Interstate 5 Bridge Bonds

Liias, Harris, Cleveland, Cortes, King

Authorizes funding through bonds and toll revenue for the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM (S). TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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 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). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1069 Supplemental Retirement Bargaining

Fosse, Low, Peterson, Griffey, Bronoske, Timmons, Nance, Goodman, Cortes, Volz, Ormsby, Scott, Mena, Davis, Macri, Stonier, Alvarado, Doglio, Bernbaum, Ryu, Ramel, Berry, Reed, Callan, Obras, Farivar, Ortiz-Self, Simmons, Street, Pollet, Fey, Berg, Lekanoff, Salahuddin, Reeves, Donaghy, Hill

Allows collective bargaining over contributions to supplemental retirement benefits.

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) by Labor & Commerce (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1102 Veterans Benefits Access

Shavers, Ryu, Leavitt, Callan, Simmons, Goodman, Wylie, Nance, Fosse, Reeves

Expands support for veterans by enhancing the veterans service officer program in underserved counties.

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

HB 1102 Veterans Benefits Access

Shavers, Ryu, Leavitt, Callan, Simmons, Goodman, Wylie, Nance, Fosse, Reeves

Expands support for veterans by prioritizing funding for service officers in counties with low federal benefit uptake and enhancing outreach and reporting requirements.

Executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). WM - Majority; do pass (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1106 Disabled Veterans Tax Relief

Barnard, Leavitt, Eslick, Penner, Klicker, Richards, Shavers, Couture, Mcclintock, Callan, Marshall, Kloba, Nance, Simmons

Expands eligibility for property tax exemptions for disabled veterans by lowering the disability rating requirements.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (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; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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 Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (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). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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 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). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1177 Child Welfare Housing

Ortiz-Self, Callan, Alvarado, Macri, Simmons

Expands child welfare housing assistance to support families beyond child welfare intervention.

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). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1177 Child Welfare Housing

Ortiz-Self, Callan, Alvarado, Macri, Simmons

Expands and improves the Child Welfare Housing Assistance Program to reduce housing instability for families involved in the child welfare system.

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

HB 1213 Paid Family Leave

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

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

Scheduled for 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).

HB 1213 Paid Family Leave Expansion

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

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

Scheduled for 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). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1213 Paid Family Leave

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

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

Scheduled for 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). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1219 Interbranch Advisory Committee

Taylor, Farivar, Simmons

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

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

HB 1219 Interbranch Advisory Committee

Taylor, Farivar, Simmons

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

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

HB 1272 Children in Crisis

Callan, Eslick, Berry, Leavitt, Salahuddin, Davis, Reed, Nance, Kloba, Timmons, Macri, Simmons, Hunt, Fey

Extends and refines the program supporting children in crisis by renaming roles, altering reporting requirements, and ensuring immediate implementation.

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). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1272 Children in Crisis

Callan, Eslick, Berry, Leavitt, Salahuddin, Davis, Reed, Nance, Kloba, Timmons, Macri, Simmons, Hunt, Fey

Extends and modifies the program addressing complex cases of children in crisis.

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). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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 Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Environment, Energy & Technology (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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 Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Environment, Energy & Technology (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1389 Timber Sale Reporting

Bernbaum, Orcutt, Springer, Dent, Schmick, Parshley, Richards, Simmons, Reed, Tharinger

Extends reporting requirements for large private timber sales to 2029.

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

HB 1390 Community Protection Repeal

Goodman, Farivar, Thai, Peterson, Reed, Salahuddin

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Human Services (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1390 Community Protection Repeal

Goodman, Farivar, Thai, Peterson, Reed, Salahuddin

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Human Services (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1391 Juvenile Diversion Reform

Cortes, Eslick, Ryu, Stonier, Simmons, Peterson, Reed, Parshley, Goodman, Doglio, Taylor, Salahuddin, Street, Timmons, Scott, Santos

Expands and standardizes juvenile diversion programs to reduce court involvement and improve accountability.

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; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1391 Juvenile Diversion Reform

Cortes, Eslick, Ryu, Stonier, Simmons, Peterson, Reed, Parshley, Goodman, Doglio, Taylor, Salahuddin, Street, Timmons, Scott, Santos

Expands and standardizes juvenile diversion programs statewide.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). WM - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1427 Peer Support Expansion

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). WM - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1427 Peer Support Services

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). WM - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1432 Mental Health Parity

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Health & Long-Term Care (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1432 Mental Health Parity

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

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

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) by Health & Long-Term Care (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (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; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1509 Family Reconciliation Services

Taylor, Dent, Davis, Reed, Hill

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on 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 1509 Family Reconciliation Services

Taylor, Dent, Davis, Reed, Hill

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

Scheduled for 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). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1515 Expanded Alcohol Service

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

Expands alcohol service options in public spaces and civic campuses.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (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 1515 Expanded Alcohol Service

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

Expands alcohol service in public spaces and events through 2027.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on 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). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1515 Expanded Alcohol Service

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

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

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

HB 1563 Prescribed Fire Liability

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). WM - Majority; do pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1563 Prescribed Fire Liability

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on 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; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1670 Sewage Spill Notifications

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

Mandates public notification and transparency systems for sewage spills.

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). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1670 Sewage Spill Notifications

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

Mandates public notification and reporting systems for sewage spills.

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). WM - Majority; do pass (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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 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). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

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). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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 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). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1796 School District Debt

Callan, Berg, Santos, Parshley, Ramel, Wylie, Reed, Ormsby, Hill

Restricts school districts' ability to issue nonvoted debt for construction by requiring voter-approved levies and financial stability.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Early Learning & K-12 Education (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1813 Behavioral Health Crisis

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

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

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

HB 1813 Medicaid Crisis Services

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

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

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). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1936 Post-Retirement Employment

Chase, Leavitt, Pollet

Extends provisions allowing certain school retirees to work without pension reductions through 2027.

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). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1971 Hormone Therapy Access

Macri, Doglio, Parshley, Berry, Ramel, Ormsby, Pollet, Scott, Hill

Requires health plans to cover a 12-month supply of prescription hormone therapy dispensed at one time, with exceptions.

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). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1971 Hormone Therapy Coverage

Macri, Doglio, Parshley, Berry, Ramel, Ormsby, Pollet, Scott, Hill

Requires health plans to cover a 12-month supply of prescription hormone therapy with specific exceptions.

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). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1971 Hormone Therapy Coverage

Macri, Doglio, Parshley, Berry, Ramel, Ormsby, Pollet, Scott, Hill

Mandates health plans to cover 12-month supplies of prescription hormone therapy with specified exceptions.

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). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1975 Carbon Market Adjustments

Fitzgibbon, Dye, Parshley

Adjusts mechanisms in Washington’s Climate Commitment Act to manage allowance prices, market dynamics, and emissions reduction timelines.

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

HB 1975 Climate Program Adjustments

Fitzgibbon, Dye, Parshley

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

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) by Environment, Energy & Technology (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1975 Cap-and-Trade Adjustments

Fitzgibbon, Dye, Parshley

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

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

SB 5786 Liquor License Fees

Stanford

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5786 Liquor License Fees

Stanford

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5786 Liquor License Fees

Stanford

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

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass (S). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

SB 5804 Salmon Habitat Restoration

Trudeau, Kauffman, Schoesler, Chapman, Dozier, Liias, Pedersen

Establishes funding for salmon habitat restoration by taxing light and power businesses and authorizing special tax obligation bonds.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S). 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). Minority; do not pass (S). Minority; without recommendation (S). Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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 Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (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 session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (S).

HB 1391 Juvenile Diversion Programs

Cortes, Eslick, Ryu, Stonier, Simmons, Peterson, Reed, Parshley, Goodman, Doglio, Taylor, Salahuddin, Street, Timmons, Scott, Santos

Expands and standardizes juvenile diversion programs to promote equitable access and accountability statewide.

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

HB 1460 Protection Order Cards

Griffey, Davis, Nance, Eslick, Pollet

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

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

HB 1980 Transit Lane Access

Zahn, Salahuddin, Parshley, Springer, Timmons, Street, Berg, Leavitt, Thai, Low

Allows private employer transportation services to use transit-only lanes in high-population counties under a fee-for-use permit system.

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

HB 1430 Provider Payment Parity

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

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

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

HB 1430 Provider Reimbursement Parity

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means 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 broadband speed standards and strengthens state efforts to promote digital equity and adoption.

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM (Subject to change) (S). Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means 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 digital equity initiatives and raises broadband standards statewide.

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

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

SB 5807 Wellness Program Changes

Robinson

Eliminates wellness incentives and the smart health program for public and school employees, replacing them with wellness initiatives focused on evidence-based strategies.

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

HB 1815 Prison Riot Resentencing

Peterson, Cortes, Goodman

Allows vacating convictions and resentencing for prison riot offenses committed in DCYF-operated facilities.

Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 27; nays, 21; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

HB 1815 Juvenile Prison Riots

Peterson, Cortes, Goodman

Vacates records and provides sentencing relief for juvenile prison riot offenses while shifting behavior management to an internal infraction system.

Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 27; nays, 21; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

HB 1815 Juvenile Prison Riots

Peterson, Cortes, Goodman

Allows individuals convicted of prison riot offenses in juvenile facilities to vacate records and seek sentence relief retroactively.

Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 27; nays, 21; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

HB 1874 Textured Hair Training

Morgan, Entenman, Reeves, Hill, Donaghy, Reed, Street, Berg, Taylor, Scott, Thomas, Ryu, Thai, Salahuddin, Berry, Gregerson, Parshley, Doglio, Nance, Caldier, Simmons, Peterson, Macri, Obras, Pollet, Zahn, Ormsby, Duerr

Requires cosmetology training on the care and styling of textured hair.

Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 37; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

HB 1874 Textured Hair Training

Morgan, Entenman, Reeves, Hill, Donaghy, Reed, Street, Berg, Taylor, Scott, Thomas, Ryu, Thai, Salahuddin, Berry, Gregerson, Parshley, Doglio, Nance, Caldier, Simmons, Peterson, Macri, Obras, Pollet, Zahn, Ormsby, Duerr

Requires training on textured hair care for cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, and hair designers.

Floor amendment(s) adopted (S). Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 37; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 1 (S).

SJM 8012 Human Rights Activist Investigation

Saldaña, Orwall

Urges an independent federal investigation into the killing of Washington human rights activist Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi in the West Bank.

Not yet introduced (S).

HB 1131 Clemency and Community Custody

Goodman, Hackney, Simmons, Wylie, Ormsby, Hill

Reforms clemency and community custody processes to enhance equity, accountability, and supervision.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1131 Clemency and Pardons Reform

Goodman, Hackney, Simmons, Wylie, Ormsby, Hill

Reforms clemency and pardon processes by expanding the Clemency and Pardons Board, clarifying community custody supervision, and enhancing procedural transparency.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1154 Landfill Permit Oversight

Duerr, Doglio, Ramel, Berry, Ryu, Callan, Pollet, Berg, Davis, Kloba, Hunt

Enhances state oversight and enforcement of landfill permitting and compliance.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1154 Landfill Permit Oversight

Duerr, Doglio, Ramel, Berry, Ryu, Callan, Pollet, Berg, Davis, Kloba, Hunt

Enhances state oversight and enforcement of solid waste facility permitting and compliance.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1154 Solid Waste Regulation

Duerr, Doglio, Ramel, Berry, Ryu, Callan, Pollet, Berg, Davis, Kloba, Hunt

Enhances oversight and enforcement of solid waste handling facilities.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1163 Firearm Purchase Permits

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1163 Firearm Purchase Permits

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1217 Rent Stabilization Measures

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

Limits rent increases and strengthens tenant protections under Washington's landlord-tenant laws.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1217 Rent Stabilization Measures

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1217 Rent Stabilization Measures

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

Implements rent stabilization and tenant protections in Washington.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1279 Online Education Protections

Pollet, Leavitt, Doglio, Reed, Simmons

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1279 Postsecondary Consumer Protections

Pollet, Leavitt, Doglio, Reed, Simmons

Enhances consumer protections for students at degree-granting institutions.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1294 Pesticide Safety Committee

Dent, Reeves, Timmons, Hill

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1294 Pesticide Safety Committee Extension

Dent, Reeves, Timmons, Hill

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1296 Student and Parental Rights

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1296 Student and Parental Rights

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1296 Student Rights Protections

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1359 Criminal Insanity Reform

Thai, Abbarno, Eslick, Goodman, Davis

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1359 Criminal Insanity Reform

Thai, Abbarno, Eslick, Goodman, Davis

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1409 Clean Fuels Standards

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1409 Clean Fuels Standards

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1409 Clean Fuels Program

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1462 Hydrofluorocarbon Emissions Reduction

Duerr, Berry, Doglio, Fitzgibbon, Reed, Ramel, Parshley, Goodman, Macri, Kloba, Hunt

Phases out high-GWP hydrofluorocarbons and promotes transition to low-GWP refrigerants.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1491 Transit-Oriented Development

Reed, Richards, Berry, Duerr, Cortes, Doglio, Ryu, Fitzgibbon, Alvarado, Davis, Ramel, Parshley, Mena, Peterson, Nance, Macri, Fosse, Kloba, Ormsby, Scott, Pollet, Hill, Obras, Simmons

Mandates higher-density, affordable housing near transit stations with state oversight and preemption of local regulations.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1491 Transit-Oriented Development

Reed, Richards, Berry, Duerr, Cortes, Doglio, Ryu, Fitzgibbon, Alvarado, Davis, Ramel, Parshley, Mena, Peterson, Nance, Macri, Fosse, Kloba, Ormsby, Scott, Pollet, Hill, Obras, Simmons

Mandates higher-density transit-oriented development near major transit stops.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1497 Organic Waste Management

Doglio, Reeves, Berry, Reed, Parshley, Ramel, Pollet, Hill, Scott

Enhances organic waste management and food waste reduction through education, infrastructure requirements, and sustainability initiatives.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1497 Organic Waste Management

Doglio, Reeves, Berry, Reed, Parshley, Ramel, Pollet, Hill, Scott

Establishes new requirements and programs to improve organic waste management and reduce food waste statewide.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1497 Organic Waste Management

Doglio, Reeves, Berry, Reed, Parshley, Ramel, Pollet, Hill, Scott

Expands requirements and enforcement for organic waste management and contamination reduction.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1514 Thermal Energy Regulation

Ramel, Berry, Doglio, Hunt, Reed, Parshley

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1522 Wildfire Mitigation Plans

Dent, Reeves, Springer, Hill

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1522 Wildfire Mitigation Plans

Dent, Reeves, Springer, Hill

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1651 Teacher Preparation Pathways

Ortiz-Self, Reed, Eslick

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1651 Teacher Preparation Pathways

Ortiz-Self, Reed, Eslick

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1686 Health Care Registry

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

Establishes a framework to develop a registry of health care entities to address data gaps and monitor market trends.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1686 Health Care Transparency

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

Establishes a registry requiring health care entities to report ownership, financial, and organizational information to the Department of Health.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1696 Homeownership Program Expansion

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1696 Homeownership Assistance Expansion

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1696 Homeownership Program Expansion

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1811 Co-Response Services

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1858 Deed Recording Fees

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

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

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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

Establishes a regulatory framework for implementing and enforcing the agricultural fuel exemption under the Climate Commitment Act.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (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.

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading (S).

HB 1403 Condominium Construction Warranties

Taylor, Connors, Duerr, Jacobsen, Peterson, Reed, Barkis, Rule, Doglio, Tharinger, Salahuddin, Ormsby, Ryu, Entenman, Street, Hill

Simplifies condominium construction and defect resolution processes.

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

HB 1028 Child Advocacy Centers

Goodman, Eslick, Reed, Fey, Davis, Lekanoff

Updates definitions and procedures for children's advocacy centers and child forensic interviews to improve responses to child exposure to violence.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

HB 1222 Gambling Information Exemptions

Stearns, Kloba

Expands exemptions for disclosing proprietary financial and security information in the gambling industry.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

HB 1484 Rape Pregnancy Sentencing

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

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

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

HB 1540 Homeless Student Support

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

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

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading (S). Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 0 (S).

HB 1705 Large Animal Veterinarians

Dent, Reeves, Parshley, Connors, Bernbaum

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

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

HB 1705 Large Animal Veterinarians

Dent, Reeves, Parshley, Connors, Bernbaum

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

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

HB 1718 Physician Well-Being Programs

Thai, Shavers, Parshley, Zahn, Scott

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

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

HB 1718 Physician Well-Being Programs

Thai, Shavers, Parshley, Zahn, Scott

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

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

HB 1718 Physician Well-Being Programs

Thai, Shavers, Parshley, Zahn, Scott

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

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

HB 1879 Hospital Worker Breaks

Thomas, Berry, Doglio, Parshley, Simmons, Cortes, Santos, Fitzgibbon, Ormsby, Scott, Ramel, Hill, Fosse, Pollet

Expands flexibility for hospital workers and employers to combine or waive meal and rest breaks under documented agreements.

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

HB 1264 Ferry Employee Compensation

Fey, Macri, Fitzgibbon, Lekanoff, Berry, Bronoske, Leavitt, Callan, Ryu, Ramel, Reed, Paul, Parshley, Nance, Alvarado

Enhances salary-setting processes for Washington State Ferry employees through detailed external comparisons and updated arbitration standards.

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

HB 1102 Veterans Service Officers

Shavers, Ryu, Leavitt, Callan, Simmons, Goodman, Wylie, Nance, Fosse, Reeves

Expands access to Veterans Service Officers and prioritizes support for underserved counties.

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

HB 1102 Veterans Services Expansion

Shavers, Ryu, Leavitt, Callan, Simmons, Goodman, Wylie, Nance, Fosse, Reeves

Expands support for veterans by enhancing service officer programs, authorizing a dedicated property tax levy, and improving outreach and reporting.

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

HB 1106 Disabled Veteran Tax Relief

Barnard, Leavitt, Eslick, Penner, Klicker, Richards, Shavers, Couture, Mcclintock, Callan, Marshall, Kloba, Nance, Simmons

Expands property tax relief eligibility for disabled veterans by lowering the required disability rating thresholds.

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

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

HB 1213 Paid Family Leave

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

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

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

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

HB 1427 Peer Support Services

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

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

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

HB 1430 Provider Reimbursement Parity

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

Mandates equal reimbursement rates for APRNs, PAs, and physicians providing the same health care services.

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

HB 1432 Mental Health Parity

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

Strengthens mental health parity requirements for insurance coverage.

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

HB 1432 Mental Health Parity

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

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

Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on 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 claims fund pilot program to address liability concerns and promote prescribed and cultural burning for wildfire prevention.

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

HB 1622 AI Collective Bargaining

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

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

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