Video & Transcript Research : 'RCW 28B'
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Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Jan 29th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Higher Education & Workforce Development
Keywords:
medical school, medical education, letter grades, grading system, pass/fail, tiered grading, student assessment, curriculum, University of Washington, Washington State University, School of Medicine, physician training, academic standards, coursework evaluation, RCW 28B, SB 6259, Washington, state financial aid, higher education, public college
Summary:
The committee began with a work session on the Workforce Education Investment Act (WEA) Oversight Board, hearing from Jane Broome of Microsoft Philanthropies and Joel Anderson of WASAC. They reviewed the history and purpose of the WEA account, emphasizing that it was created as a dedicated, non-supplanting source to expand higher education and workforce investments, especially high-demand fields and financial aid. Broome and Anderson said the board has improved with WASAC staffing and better data, but they raised strong concerns that recent budget actions, especially shifting $400 million in University of Washington general-fund support to WEA, violated the original partnership and undermined trust. Senators asked about AI-related workforce needs, data transparency, and how to define “supplanting,” and the presenters said the board wants to stop supplanting and preserve WEA for its intended purposes.
The committee then held public hearings on three bills. SB 6251 would require public medical schools to use letter grades or a tiered grading system; the sponsor said it was intended to standardize grading, but both WSU and UW opposed it, arguing that pass-fail and competency-based systems better support collaboration, mental health, and residency placement, and that only a small share of U.S. medical schools use letter grades. SB 6259 would make students who are found by a court to have caused major damage to a public higher education institution ineligible for state aid and require repayment of aid; the sponsor framed it as accountability for serious vandalism, while the lone testifier from WSU student government opposed it as unfair to lower-income students and potentially chilling to free expression.
The final hearing was on SB 6235, which would reverse the “fund split” approach and require the state to fully fund compensation and central services for higher education rather than relying on tuition to cover those costs, while also directing a study on essential student services. Nearly all testimony was in support, from university and community college leaders, faculty, and labor representatives, who said the current system has led to hidden cuts, reduced COLAs, layoffs, program closures, larger class sizes, and reduced student services. After the hearing, the committee moved into executive session and adopted proposed substitutes and passed SB 5978, SB 6209, SB 6217, and SB 6227 to the Ways and Means Committee; SB 6235 was not acted on. The committee then adjourned.
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Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Mar 3rd, 2026 at 08:00 am
Consumer Protection & Business
Keywords:
commercial interior designer, interior design licensure, registered interior designer, NCIDQ, Washington State Board for Architects, professional regulation, title protection, firm registration, seal and signature, continuing education, building code, nonstructural interior design, space planning, interior architecture, design profession, public safety, occupational licensing, architects, engineering scope, permit review
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Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Health Care & Wellness
Keywords:
SB 5915, health technology assessment, HTA, clinical committee, medical technology review, coverage determination, state-purchased health care, Washington health care, RCW, evidence-based medicine, cost-effectiveness, safety and efficacy, Medicare coverage, national coverage determination, clinical guidelines, patient advocacy, public comment, medical necessity, rare disease, life-threatening disease
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Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Feb 18th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Health Care & Wellness
Keywords:
SB 5915, health technology assessment, HTA, clinical committee, medical technology review, coverage determination, state-purchased health care, Washington health care, RCW, evidence-based medicine, cost-effectiveness, safety and efficacy, Medicare coverage, national coverage determination, clinical guidelines, patient advocacy, public comment, medical necessity, rare disease, life-threatening disease
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Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Jan 27th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- The current language in the RCW, which addresses penalties and sanctions for plumbing contractors who
- Washington plumbing laws under RCW 18.106 were created with broad industry support, labor, union, and
- of Labor and Industries with meaningful enforcement tools, including monetary penalties and, under RCW
- Department of Labor and Industries with meaningful enforcement tools, including monetary penalties and under RCW
- Current RCW 18.106-270 already allows monetary penalties, license suspension after repeated violations
Keywords:
plumbing contractor, plumber, license suspension, credential suspension, administrative penalty, infractions, repeat violator, consumer protection, residential plumbing, construction licensing, Washington Department of Labor and Industries, advisory board of plumbers, plumbing certificate fund, code enforcement, professional licensing, trade regulation, security, regulation, employment standards, security guards
Summary:
The Labor and Workplace Standards Committee held public hearings on three bills. House Bill 2524 would create a State Security Guards Industry Standards Board within L&I to set minimum standards for security guard compensation, leave, benefits, and training, funded in part by a $25 transfer from existing licensing fees. Supporters, including the sponsor, SEIU Local 6, and individual security guards, said the industry has high turnover, low wages, minimal training, and unsafe working conditions. Opponents from business and retail groups argued the bill is duplicative of existing licensing and training rules, would raise costs, and gives too much power to an unelected board. L&I said it was not taking a policy position but requested more time for implementation and a technical change to the fee deposit process.
House Bill 2513 would change plumbing license suspension rules by keeping the current three-infractions-in-three-years standard for residential work, while creating a five-infractions-in-five-years standard for nonresidential work. The sponsor and supporters from mechanical contractors and union plumbers said repeat violators treat fines as a cost of doing business and that stronger enforcement is needed to protect public health, safety, and law-abiding contractors. Several plumbing contractor groups opposed the bill as written, focusing on an undefined subsection they said could create an open-ended administrative process and uncertainty; they asked that subsection be removed. L&I requested an effective date of January 1, 2027 to allow time for rulemaking.
House Bill 2611 would reduce the standard workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours and lower the paid sick leave accrual threshold accordingly, effective January 1, 2028. The sponsor and labor supporters argued that shorter workweeks improve productivity, retention, morale, and work-life balance, citing examples from San Juan County and other workplaces. Business, hospitality, grocery, agriculture, and contractor representatives opposed the bill, saying it would raise labor costs, force schedule cuts or price increases, and be especially harmful in agriculture and other industries with tight margins and fixed operational demands. The committee heard extensive questions about how the proposal would affect hourly and salaried workers, overtime, staffing shortages, and whether employers could instead use remote work or existing bargaining processes; no votes were taken on any of the bills.
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Keywords:
senior housing, independent living, 55 and older, older adults, elderly, retirement housing, retirement community, resident rights, tenant protections, consumer protection act, unfair or deceptive practices, housing discrimination, assisted living distinction, Department of Commerce, Washington RCW, housing provider, community living, security cameras, resident meetings, anonymous complaints
Summary:
The Housing Committee met on January 29 and reviewed three bills. House Bill 1542 would establish minimum rights for senior independent housing residents and allow enforcement under the Consumer Protection Act. Staff described three proposed amendments: one to narrow the definition of senior independent housing, one to replace Consumer Protection Act enforcement with Attorney General enforcement and civil penalties, and one to remove a Commerce Department reporting requirement. The committee rejected the first two amendments, adopted the reporting-repeal amendment, and then passed a second substitute version of the bill out of committee on a 10-7 vote with a due pass recommendation.
House Bill 2664 would remove the certified mail requirement for unlawful detainer notices and other related notices, allowing first-class mail and other existing service methods instead. The bill sponsor said the prior certified-mail requirement had caused many notices to be returned undeliverable and created practical problems for housing providers and tenants. The committee passed the bill out of committee by voice vote with a due pass recommendation.
House Bill 2452 would change how rent increase notices are served. The committee adopted an amendment that removed the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act portion of the bill, leaving only changes under the Manufactured Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act. Members said this would restore the prior notice process for manufactured housing and align with stakeholder preferences. The committee then passed the substitute bill out of committee unanimously, with 17 ayes and a due pass recommendation.
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Bills:
SB6148
Keywords:
regional transit authority, RTA, transit bonds, general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, bond maturity, debt limit, 25-year cap, regional mobility grant program, public transit financing, transportation funding, Washington RCW, bond issuance, municipal finance, infrastructure finance, 904, all
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Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Jan 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, the concern that DNR has is the changes to RCW 76.04.
- Currently, the concern that DNR has is the changes to RCW 7604.
Keywords:
elections, double voting, voting twice, multiple voting, same-day election, primary election, general election, special election, cross-state voting, ballot fraud, election fraud, voter misconduct, RCW 29A.84.660, State v. Padilla, civil infraction, class C felony, Secretary of State, Washington elections, election law, voter eligibility
Summary:
The committee heard six bills. SB 6084 would clarify Washington’s prohibition on voting more than once in the same election, in response to a recent Court of Appeals decision; the sponsor and Secretary of State’s office said it was needed to close an ambiguity, and the hearing closed with 54 signed in pro and 67 con. SB 6044 would recognize Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas as legislatively recognized days; the sponsor and several faith-community witnesses described it as an inclusion measure, with 26 signed in pro and 7 con. SB 5950 would add several non-legal holidays, including Sikh, Baha’i, Jewish, and Buddhist observances; testimony from Jewish, Sikh, multi-faith, Zoroastrian, Hindu, and Buddhist representatives emphasized visibility, belonging, and respect, and the record showed 266 signed in pro, 5 con, and 1 other. SB 6046 would establish a Washington Division of Civil Air Patrol within the Military Department; the sponsor, Military Department, Civil Air Patrol, and veterans’ representatives said it would streamline disaster, search-and-rescue, and other support missions at no added cost, with 154 pro and 4 con sign-ins.
The committee then heard SB 5763, which would create a Law Enforcement Aviation Support Grant Program and expand support for sheriff-operated aviation units, including some wildfire-related provisions. Sheriffs, law enforcement groups, and local officials argued the helicopters are essential for search and rescue, disaster response, and wildfire support, while the Department of Natural Resources raised concerns about wildfire aviation standards, liability, and the need for written suggested changes; the hearing closed with 149 pro and 57 con sign-ins. Finally, SB 5784 would require agencies to collect and report more detailed demographic data using updated federal race and ethnicity standards, with exceptions and privacy safeguards. The sponsor said the bill is needed for accountability and to better identify subcommunities’ needs, and the Office of Equity supported the policy while noting fiscal and privacy concerns; the hearing closed with 4 pro and 58 con sign-ins. No votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after closing the hearings on all six bills.
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Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Jan 29th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Business, Trade & Economic Development
Keywords:
commercial email, spam regulations, online marketing, privacy, consumer protection, SB 6111, Washington Protecting Children Online Act, online child safety, minor privacy, age verification, parental consent, social media regulation, digital platforms, user-generated content, content moderation, online harms, youth protection, data privacy, geolocation, targeted advertising
Summary:
The committee heard briefings, sponsor remarks, and public testimony on several bills. SB 5976 would amend the Washington Commercial Electronic Mail Act by requiring a more reliable basis for knowing an email is sent to a Washington resident, narrowing subject-line liability to misleading statements material to a transaction, and limiting damages and Consumer Protection Act claims unless a recipient received, reviewed, and detrimentally relied on the email. Supporters, including retailers, e-commerce groups, hospitality businesses, and business associations, said the current law has led to a wave of class-action litigation over routine marketing emails; opponents argued the bill would weaken consumer protections against deceptive marketing. No vote was taken.
SB 6111 would require age verification for certain social media accounts, parental consent for known minors, restrictions on use of minors’ data, and Attorney General enforcement, with a limited private right of action for parents or guardians. The sponsor and supporters, including PTA, parents, and mental health advocates, said the bill is needed to reduce minors’ exposure to harmful content and to give parents more control. Opponents from technology and privacy groups raised constitutional concerns, data-security issues, and uncertainty about how platforms would verify parental consent. No vote was taken.
SB 6257 would allow trainee real estate appraiser license timelines to be tolled for documented illness, similar to existing tolling for military service. SB 6250 would raise the maximum principal amount for small loans from $700 to $1,200, with future inflation adjustments; the sponsor and Moneytree said the limit should reflect inflation and still preserve existing safeguards, while consumer, labor, housing, and anti-poverty advocates warned it would deepen debt cycles and harm low-income borrowers, older adults, and communities of color. SB 6289 would direct the Department of Commerce to create a statewide economic development and competitiveness strategic plan; Commerce, ports, and business groups supported the idea, while testifiers discussed the need for outreach, resources, and coordination. The committee also heard testimony on several gubernatorial appointments to the Gambling Commission and the Washington State Lottery, with appointees describing their backgrounds and commitment to public service.
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Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Feb 24th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Environment & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- So it makes an RCW reference, which I don't have in my head what that RCW reference is.
Bills:
SB6291
Keywords:
SB6291, on-site wastewater treatment, onsite wastewater treatment, septic system, sewage treatment, wastewater inspection, environmental health, local board of health, public health, professional engineer, land surveyor, certificate of competency, inspection standards, design review, supervised practice, certification, licensing, RCW 18.88A, Washington State, 904
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Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Keywords:
health care market standards, hospital consolidation, merger review, health care transaction notice, attorney general review, antitrust, provider organizations, hospital systems, contracting affiliation, material change, nonprofit conversion, for-profit conversion, health care acquisition, asset sale, Washington RCW, health care competition, price transparency, market oversight, premerger notification, antitrust revolving fund
Summary:
The Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee heard staff briefings on several bills, including House Bill 2548 on hospital and provider material change transactions, House Bill 2453 on psychiatric pharmacists’ role in certain involuntary treatment petitions, House Bill 2640 on unauthorized UCC filings, House Bill 2095 on vulnerable users of public ways, House Bill 2386 on garnishment forms, and House Bill 2239 on family burial grounds on private land. The committee also discussed proposed substitutes and amendments, especially on HB 2095, where members debated liability standards, attorney fees, emergency vehicle exemptions, and reporting requirements. For HB 2548, members discussed transparency and disclosure in health care transactions, including notice requirements, filing fees, and Attorney General publication of pending and completed transactions.
The committee adopted some amendments and rejected others. On HB 2095, it adopted amendments exempting emergency vehicles and clarifying collision report data, but rejected amendments that would have removed attorney fees, restricted liability further, or replaced the rebuttable presumption with a different civil cause of action. On HB 2239, the proposed substitute added setbacks from wells and springs, local remediation procedures, burial reporting to the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, relocation procedures for remains, and disclosure requirements when property is sold. Members also noted that HB 2640 would give the Department of Licensing a process to refuse or terminate unauthorized filings submitted to harass or defraud debtors.
At executive session, the committee voted all five bills out with due pass recommendations: Substitute House Bill 2548 passed 7-6, House Bill 2453 passed 8-5, House Bill 2640 passed 8-5, Substitute House Bill 2095 passed 8-5, House Bill 2386 passed 12-1, and Substitute House Bill 2239 passed unanimously 13-0.
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Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 27th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- We could make our own that matched what the RCW said, and so it wasn't really a concern that they were
- They often don't have the financial resources to get into compliance with RCW 64.90 or WUCIOA by the
Keywords:
psychiatric pharmacists, mental health, pharmacy regulations, healthcare, pharmacological treatments, limited equity cooperatives, common interest ownership, housing, exemption, community ownership, probate, estate administration, inheritance, heir finder, heir locator, beneficiary interest, transfer of inheritance rights, probate for profit, personal representative, executor
Summary:
The Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills. House Bill 2445, requested by the Attorney General, would curb “probate-for-profit” abuses by extending the waiting period before a court may appoint a non-family estate administrator, limiting non-intervention powers and repeat appointments for “suitable persons,” tightening venue rules, and restricting self-dealing in estate assets. The sponsor and Attorney General’s Office described cases in which strangers allegedly used probate loopholes to control estates, sell property, and profit from heirs’ losses; the Northwest Justice Project and others supported the bill. Members raised questions about the bill’s timelines and whether the added safeguards might complicate probate for laypeople, and the sponsor said she was open to amendments.
House Bill 2386 would replace a statutory garnishment answer form for continuing liens on earnings with a form developed by the Washington Pattern Forms Committee or a substantially similar form. The sponsor and a district court judge said the current form often leads to calculation errors, especially for fluctuating wages, and that a new form would improve accuracy and fairness for debtors, creditors, employers, and courts. A collectors’ association supported updating the form but asked for more implementation time and flexibility for employers using their own systems. The judge said a delayed rollout would not be a problem.
House Bill 2585 would create a Washington State False Claims Act modeled on the federal act, allowing the Attorney General and private whistleblowers to sue for fraudulent claims against the state, with treble damages, civil penalties, retaliation protections, and qui tam provisions. Supporters said it would recover stolen public funds, deter fraud, and help address wage theft and other abuses; they emphasized that the bill requires specific intent and materiality. The Attorney General’s Office said it was generally supportive but would provide technical and substantive feedback, while a wireless industry representative urged an exemption for tax matters and a construction industry witness warned the bill could turn ordinary change-order disputes into fraud claims.
The committee also heard House Bill 2590, which would exempt limited equity cooperatives from WUCIOA unless they opt in, while preserving their property tax treatment. Housing and cooperative development witnesses said the bill would remove mismatched regulatory burdens, preserve permanently affordable homeownership, and better fit the cooperative model; members asked about resale appreciation, reserves, and how the cooperative structure works. Finally, House Bill 2453 would add board-certified psychiatric pharmacists to the list of professionals who may sign certain involuntary treatment petitions and provide concurring opinions for involuntary medication under less restrictive alternative orders. Supporters said it would improve workforce capacity and continuity of care in behavioral health settings, while opponents argued it could weaken civil-liberty protections and extend commitment authority to professionals without diagnostic authority. No votes were taken on any of the bills in the transcript.
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Bills:
HB2664
Keywords:
HB 2664, unlawful detainer, eviction notice, landlord-tenant, tenant rights, service of process, certified mail, notice by mail, notice posting, possession action, vacate notice, Washington RCW 59.12, housing law, rental housing, forcible entry and detainer, proof of service, property possession, occupants, lodging house, hotel guest
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Transcript Highlights:
- Bill 2664 makes a straightforward but important fix by clarifying how all notices ...governed under RCW
- This is really. the right solution, and it gets back to fixing the issue that we caused last year in RCW
Bills:
HB2664
Keywords:
HB 2664, unlawful detainer, eviction notice, landlord-tenant, tenant rights, service of process, certified mail, notice by mail, notice posting, possession action, vacate notice, Washington RCW 59.12, housing law, rental housing, forcible entry and detainer, proof of service, property possession, occupants, lodging house, hotel guest
Summary:
The housing committee held a public hearing on House Bill 2664, with Vice Chair Natasha Hill presiding in place of Chair Peterson. Staff explained that the bill would remove the certified mail requirement for unlawful detainer notices and related notices, instead allowing service by regular mail from within the state, and would change the mailing rules for notices when the tenant is not on the premises. Representative April Connors, the prime sponsor, said the bill is intended to clean up notice provisions affected by last session’s changes and ensure renters actually receive notices without having to pick up certified mail at the post office. One member asked whether lease renewals were included; Connors said they were not and indicated she would discuss that issue with other sponsors.
Testimony was unanimously in support. Housing providers, property managers, landlord associations, and business groups said certified mail has created significant administrative burden, added costs, and often results in notices being returned undelivered. Several witnesses said regular mail would be more practical and more likely to reach tenants, while also reducing costs that can be passed on to owners and renters. Some also argued the current process can be inconvenient or intrusive for tenants, especially those who cannot easily get to a post office or who prefer not to have notices posted on their doors.
No one testified in opposition. Committee members asked few questions, and no votes or amendments were taken during the hearing. The chair closed the public hearing after the final testimony and a brief congratulatory comment to Vice Chair Hill for chairing the committee.
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Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Feb 18th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Environment & Energy
Keywords:
ski areas, winter sports, terminology, recreation, economic development, SB6291, on-site wastewater treatment, onsite wastewater treatment, septic system, sewage treatment, wastewater inspection, environmental health, local board of health, public health, professional engineer, land surveyor, certificate of competency, inspection standards, design review, supervised practice
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Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Bills:
SB6084, SB6044, SB5950, SB6046, SB5763, SB6215, SB6160, SB6123, SB6049, SB6164, SB6313, SB5784, SB5046, SB5489
Keywords:
elections, double voting, voting twice, multiple voting, same-day election, primary election, general election, special election, cross-state voting, ballot fraud, election fraud, voter misconduct, RCW 29A.84.660, State v. Padilla, civil infraction, class C felony, Secretary of State, Washington elections, election law, voter eligibility
Summary:
The Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs, and Elections Committee met on February 3, 2026, first in executive session on 13 bills and then for a public hearing on Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1541. The executive session covered election rules, holiday designations, public disclosure exemptions, agency reporting changes, a Civil Air Patrol division, a law enforcement aviation grant program, JLARC review of audit and risk practices, demographic data collection, and a capital stewardship account. Several members noted concerns or support on specific bills, including objections to the cost of the aviation grant program and comments that the holiday bill should be more inclusive. Amendments were adopted on several measures, including changes to the law enforcement aviation bill, the JLARC audit review bill, the agency reports bill, the public disclosure bill, and the demographic data bill; one proposed amendment to the holiday bill was withdrawn.
The committee then voted all 13 executive-session bills out with due-pass recommendations, sending most to the Rules Committee and the fiscal bills to Ways and Means. The chair announced each bill passed subject to signatures. Senate Bill 5950, expanding recognized non-legal holidays, passed despite a member stating he would be without recommendation because of a missing Buddhist observance. Senate Bill 5763, the aviation support grant program, and Senate Bills 6215 and 5784 were advanced with substitutes. Senate Bill 6160, on agency reports, was praised as a government-efficiency measure, and Senate Bill 5489, designating the Wilkinson sandstone as the state sandstone, also passed.
In the public hearing, the committee heard testimony on Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1541, which revises the membership of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee by increasing at-large seats, reducing the number of VSO-designated seats, and allowing appointments to reflect broader military experience and personal attributes. The prime sponsor and a co-sponsor described the bill as a compromise reached after prior concerns, including representation for formerly justice-involved veterans, tribal veterans, and National Guard members. The director of the Department of Veterans Affairs testified in support, saying the changes would provide more flexibility in appointments and better reflect veteran communities. The hearing record noted 57 pro and one con sign-ins, and the committee adjourned after closing the hearing.
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Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 28th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Early Learning & K-12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill also calls an amendment to an RCW that OSPI approves whether parents are qualified to provide
- section shall be deemed the failure of the child to attend school without valid justification under RCW
- section shall be deemed the failure of the child to attend school without valid justification under RCW
Keywords:
public education, technology access, surplus hardware, digital divide, student resources, school district, public bidding, bid limits, procurement, public works, construction contracts, competitive bidding, lowest responsible bidder, small works roster, quotations, school purchasing, Washington-grown food, local food, inmate work programs, Department of Corrections
Summary:
The committee began by waiving the five-day notice rule for Senate Bill 6320, then heard several education-related bills. Senate Bill 6222 would let school districts and educational service districts sell surplus technology hardware such as laptops and tablets to public school students at depreciated cost, or give them free to low-income students, with priority for low-income public school students. The sponsor and witnesses said the bill would help students keep access to devices for school, work, and college; one member asked whether tribal compact schools were included. Testimony was generally supportive.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 6263, which raises school district public bid thresholds for purchases and repairs. The sponsor said the limits had not been updated in about 20 years and should be aligned with cities and ports to reduce costs and delays. School employees, finance officers, and coalition representatives supported the bill, saying current thresholds create unnecessary administrative burden and can slow maintenance and purchasing; the fiscal note showed no fiscal impact. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6261, which would require parents of six- and seven-year-olds not enrolled in school to file annual signed declarations of their education plans. The superintendent of public instruction supported the bill as a way to align Washington with other states and improve enrollment data, while homeschool parents, students, and advocacy groups strongly opposed it as burdensome, intrusive, and unnecessary.
Senate Bill 6118 would require each school district to create cardiac emergency response plans for schools and athletic facilities, including AED placement, staff training, and coordination with emergency responders. The sponsor said the bill was personal because of her brother’s death from heart failure, and witnesses described sudden cardiac arrest incidents and argued that preparedness saves lives. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6320, which would restrict state-funded online and remote alternative learning experiences to public or nonprofit providers and reduce levy equalization for some remote ALE enrollment, with limited exceptions for medically fragile, severely ill, injured, or severely bullied students. Supporters said it would prevent privatization and better align funding with in-person schooling, while opponents said it would harm students who rely on online programs, especially those with special needs or other barriers to traditional school.
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Keywords:
condominium, housing, warranty, property rights, construction, HB 2664, unlawful detainer, eviction notice, landlord-tenant, tenant rights, service of process, certified mail, notice by mail, notice posting, possession action, vacate notice, Washington RCW 59.12, housing law, rental housing, forcible entry and detainer
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Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 5th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Secretary will read: An act relating to local tax increment financing, amending RCW 39.114.010.
- RCW 39.114.010. Last line. Effective June 2nd, 2026. Anybody want to bump this bill?
- The Secretary will read: An act relating to strengthening health care market standards, amending RCW
- The Secretary will read: An act relating to the regulation of nursing, amending RCW 18.79.
- Last line: contracted for direct negotiation pursuant to RCW 39.04.200. Senator Valdez.
Bills:
SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2340, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2254, HB2353, HB2431, HB2441, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB1069, HB2104, HB2624, SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2353, HB2431, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB2104, HB2624, HB2510, HB1347, HB1759, HB1983, HB2120, HB2264, HB2338, HB2385, HB2436, HB2495, HB2521, HB2604, HB2610, HB2675
Keywords:
tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects
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Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- allows for interest on judgments that are being appealed seems to limit it, it allows for interest under RCW
- Representative Salahuddin: RCW 24.03A.952 of the Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act already gives the
Keywords:
divorce, dissolution, marriage, domestic partnership, property division, real property, community property, separate property, liabilities, family law, equitable distribution, court order, personal jurisdiction, absent spouse, absent domestic partner, creditors, secured creditors, unsecured creditors, home equity, family home