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in committee · Washington · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 1208: Extending a program to streamline the environmental permitting process for salmon recovery projects.

HB 1208 makes permanent Washington's Habitat Recovery Permit Pathway Program, which streamlines environmental permitting for salmon and habitat restoration projects. It directly affects projects approved by specific programs like the Bonneville Power Administration's restoration efforts, tribal fish barrier removal initiatives, or Puget Sound restoration funds. The bill eliminates most local and state permit requirements for qualifying projects, replacing them with a single streamlined review process while maintaining safeguards for cultural resources and flood risk. Projects must document compliance with tribal consultation, cultural resource protections, and flood safety standards before approval.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentStreamlines permitting for salmon habitat restoration projects, enabling faster implementation of conservation efforts and protecting ecosystems per bill's purpose.95% confidence
Steve Tharinger (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 2005: Providing for enforcement actions for property damage of electric vehicle charging stations.

HB 2005 makes it a crime to intentionally damage or steal electric vehicle (EV) charging stations or related infrastructure, with penalties increasing based on the damage value: a gross misdemeanor for under $1,000, a class C felony for $1,000-$5,000, and a class B felony for over $5,000. It requires offenders to pay restitution to station owners, allows victims to sue for up to $5,000 in damages plus legal fees, and directs additional fines to transportation funds. The law excludes accidental damage by utility workers and defines "electric vehicle charging station" to include related equipment and remote management systems. This bill directly affects vandals/thieves targeting EV infrastructure and protects station owners/operators.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offenses with escalating penalties for property damage, expanding criminalization rather than reforming justice system.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProtects EV charging infrastructure, a key renewable energy component, by imposing penalties for damage and requiring restitution to support adoption.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProtects EV infrastructure, directs fines to transportation funds, and supports sustainable transportation development through enhanced enforcement and funding allocation.95% confidence
Andrew Barkis (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Washington · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 1732: Preserving homeownership options by limiting excessive home buying by certain entities.

HB 1732 limits large investment and business entities from purchasing additional single-family homes in Washington to increase housing affordability for residents. It prohibits entities owning more than 25 single-family homes (business entities) or any investment entity (like real estate trusts managing pooled investor funds) from buying more homes, with exemptions for nonprofits, necessary renovations, or short-term development projects. Violators face civil penalties up to $100,000 per violation and must sell the property to a third party within one year. The law aims to address Washington’s housing crisis, where investor ownership has risen significantly while home prices have surged 55% since 2018. It adds these provisions as a new chapter in Washington’s consumer protection law (Title 19 RCW).
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRestricts large entities from buying homes to boost affordability, directly addressing housing access and cost as stated in the bill's summary.95% confidence
Brianna Thomas (D) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · Senate Jan 12, 2026

SB 5531: Streamlining the home care worker background check process.

SB 5531 streamlines background checks for home care workers by removing automatic disqualification for certain past convictions after specific time periods pass (e.g., cannabis sales after 3 years, theft after 10 years, or assault/robbery after 5 years). It directly affects home care workers, long-term care providers, and contracted agencies working with vulnerable adults or children. Key provisions include allowing temporary unsupervised access for up to 30 days during a character review while maintaining a requirement for written notice to guardians about pending reviews. The bill also clarifies that agencies may use discretion in reviewing past convictions, with a rebuttable presumption supporting their decisions.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves automatic disqualification for certain past convictions after time periods, promoting second chances for workers with criminal records aligning with criminal justice reform principles.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves barriers for home care workers, improving access to long-term care services for vulnerable patients.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves automatic disqualification for past convictions after time periods, reducing employment barriers for home care workers and advancing their right to work.85% confidence
Mike Chapman (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 1085: Improving school safety by extending penalties for interference by, or intimidation by threat of, force or violence at schools and extracurricular activities and requiring schools to notify the public of such penalties.

HB 1085 strengthens school safety by increasing penalties for interference with school activities through force or violence, and for threatening intimidation, specifically targeting disruptions at athletic events. It requires schools to post clear signage at entrances and athletic fields explaining these penalties, including fines up to $1,000 or jail time for adults, and exclusion from school or events for 12-18 months. The bill directly affects students, athletes, spectators, and school staff (including athletic officials and volunteers), expanding protections previously limited to general school settings to cover extracurricular sports. These changes aim to prevent escalation of harmful behavior by making consequences explicit and enforceable.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for school disruptions, expanding criminalization of minor offenses through harsher sentencing (fines/jail), opposing criminal justice reform principles.90% confidence
Suzanne Schmidt (R) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 1767: Concerning school enrollments for enrichment funding.

HB 1767 adjusts how Washington state provides supplemental funding to school districts based on their enrichment levies. It calculates state assistance as a fraction of a district's actual levy rate (capped at $1.50 per $1,000 assessed value) for districts below that threshold, while districts meeting or exceeding it receive full maximum assistance. The bill also sets a per-pupil funding limit ($2,500 or $3,000, adjusted for inflation) based on district size for enrichment levies, and includes specific provisions for state-tribal education compact schools. This directly affects school districts collecting enrichment levies, particularly smaller districts and tribal schools, by changing how their local levy efforts translate to state funding.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill sets per-pupil funding limits ($2,500/$3,000) and caps state assistance, restricting state spending on school enrichment funding.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdjusts funding formula to maintain enrichment support within defined limits, ensuring continued access to supplemental funds for school programs.85% confidence
Janice Zahn (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 1358: Concerning the notice of sale or lease of manufactured/mobile home communities.

HB 1358 requires mobile home community owners in Washington to provide written notice of a potential sale or lease to all tenants, tenant organizations, and specific government agencies (like the Department of Commerce and local housing authorities) before marketing the community for sale. The notice must include details about the sale, a 70-day window for tenants to form a qualified purchasing group, and information on how to access community financial data. This bill amends existing laws to ensure tenants have a formal opportunity to compete for ownership before the property is sold to outside buyers. It applies directly to mobile home community owners and tenants, with specific requirements for notice delivery, timelines, and access to financial information during negotiations.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires mobile home community owners to provide tenants 70-day notice before sale/lease, enabling tenant purchase groups and protecting against displacement in affordable housing.95% confidence
Mia Gregerson (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 2071: Generating resources to combat domestic violence by imposing an excise tax on owners of online dating applications.

HB 2071 imposes a monthly $1 tax on owners of online dating applications with Washington resident users, calculated based on the number of Washington residents (identified via address or IP) using the app each month. The tax applies to businesses owning 50% or more of such apps and funds must be deposited into a dedicated domestic violence services account for intervention programs and victim assistance. Owners must report resident user counts monthly and maintain records, with accounts inactive for 24+ months no longer taxable. The tax takes effect January 1, 2026, and directly affects online dating app companies operating in Washington.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes new excise tax on app owners to fund domestic violence services, directly allocating tax revenue to a public program per bill's funding mechanism.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds domestic violence intervention programs and victim assistance, directly supporting criminal justice system victim services and prevention efforts.85% confidence
Lauren Davis (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Washington · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 1741: Expanding access to treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.

HB 1741 requires most Washington health insurance plans (excluding public employee plans) to cover intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy for children diagnosed with PANDAS (pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections) or PANS (pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome). Plans must cover three initial monthly IVIG treatments plus additional courses as medically necessary, but only after two or more less intensive treatments have been tried without success (e.g., ineffective, intolerable, or failing to improve symptoms). A pediatric subspecialist consultation is mandatory, and patients must be reevaluated every three months. The law applies to health plans renewed on or after January 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for IVIG therapy for PANDAS/PANS, expanding access to critical treatments for pediatric neuropsychiatric conditions.95% confidence
My-Linh Thai (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 1702: Authorizing counties to impose a public utility tax.

HB 1702 would allow Washington counties to impose a 3% tax on utilities (like electricity, gas, water, and sewer services) operating in unincorporated areas. Utilities would add this tax to customer bills and show it separately, while counties must use 0.2% of the revenue for low-income utility assistance. The bill permits counties to exempt business customers (e.g., factories, data centers) but not residential customers unless businesses are also exempt. It defines "utility" broadly to include major service providers and ensures the tax doesn’t overlap with existing state-level utility taxes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 3% utility tax with mandatory 0.2% revenue allocation for low-income assistance, advancing fiscal responsibility and funding essential public service.95% confidence
Sharon Wylie (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 1324: Funding the state transportation system using climate commitment act revenues.

HB 1324 redirects revenues from Washington's Climate Commitment Act (CCA) auction system to fund major state transportation projects, including the I-5 Columbia River bridge replacement and the US 395 North Spokane corridor. The bill amends existing law to require that CCA auction proceeds - previously restricted from road projects - be allocated specifically to highway and bridge infrastructure, rather than solely to climate or environmental programs. Key provisions mandate that funds support projects improving freight movement (like the Gateway freight project) and reducing congestion, which the bill states contributes to lower greenhouse gas emissions. This reallocation changes how CCA revenue is spent but does not alter the underlying auction system or funding amounts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects Climate Commitment Act auction revenues (previously restricted) to fund transportation infrastructure, increasing budget allocation for highways/bridges per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRedirects Climate Commitment Act revenues (intended for climate/environmental programs) to transportation infrastructure, diverting funds from energy/climate initiatives.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRedirects Climate Commitment Act revenues from environmental programs to transportation infrastructure, defunding climate initiatives per bill's mandate to allocate CCA funds to highways/bridges instead of climate programs.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRedirects Climate Commitment Act revenues to fund highway/bridge infrastructure projects (I-5 bridge, US 395 corridor), explicitly allocating funds to transportation infrastructure per bill's core purpose.95% confidence
Andrew Barkis (R) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · Senate Jan 12, 2026

SB 5483: Preserving history and heritage education.

SB 5483 prohibits Washington school districts from censoring or restricting instruction about U.S. or Washington state history and heritage when using original source documents containing religious references. The bill specifically protects teaching from 13 listed historical materials, including the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Gettysburg Address, Pledge of Allegiance, and Northwest Ordinance. It directly affects public school districts by requiring them to teach these documents without removing or altering religious content. The law aims to preserve the full historical context of foundational American texts in classroom instruction.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly prohibits censorship of historical curriculum, protecting teaching of specified documents like Declaration of Independence and Constitution in public schools.95% confidence
Jim McCune (R) · 8 co-sponsors
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