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in committee · Washington · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 1333: Concerning dignity in pregnancy loss.

HB 1333 requires detention facilities and private detention facilities to annually report to the Department of Health the number of people experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, or perinatal loss while incarcerated. The Department of Health must then compile these reports into an annual statewide summary for the legislature, with the first report due by December 2026. The summary will include only aggregate data without personal identifying information about individuals. The bill repeals an unrelated law about concealing birth (RCW 9.02.050) but focuses solely on tracking pregnancy loss data in correctional settings.
Jamila Taylor (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · Senate Jan 12, 2026

SB 5517: Determining state allocations for school staff salaries.

SB 5517 sets new minimum state funding levels for school staff salaries in Washington, primarily affecting school districts and their non-teaching staff. It requires increasing the average state allocation for classified staff (such as office, clerical, and support workers) to $67,325 by the 2025-26 school year, with further increases to $73,384 for 2026-27 and $99,164 for classified administrators by 2027-28, all adjusted for inflation. The bill mandates regional cost adjustments for salary allocations based on local housing values and requires a four-year review to ensure funding aligns with staffing costs. These changes directly impact how school districts calculate state funding for non-certificated staff salaries.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates increased state funding for school staff salaries, directly expanding public education budget allocations through binding minimums.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates increased state funding for school staff salaries with specific dollar targets, directly advancing educational staffing resources and funding levels.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates increasing state funding for classified staff salaries to $67,325+ by 2027, directly advancing wage standards for non-teaching school workers.95% confidence
Adrian Cortes (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 1099: Creating a tenant assistance program.

HB 1099 creates a state tenant assistance program providing up to $400 monthly rent help to Washington renters who spend over 30% of their income on housing costs and earn at or below 80% of their county’s median household income (per HUD data). Priority is given to households earning 60% or less of median income or receiving Supplemental Security Income. The program, funded by 20% of county recording fee surcharges (from RCW 36.22.250), will be administered by the Department of Commerce through public housing authorities and expires June 30, 2032. Assistance is limited to 12 consecutive months per household, with annual reports required on program usage and outcomes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds tenant assistance program using existing county recording fee surcharges, aligning with fiscal management for essential services.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides direct rent assistance to low-income tenants (≤80% median income) struggling with housing costs, prioritizing vulnerable households, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence
Sam Low (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 1200: Authorizing payment for parental caregivers of minor children with developmental disabilities.

This bill would allow parents to be paid for providing specialized care to their minor children (under 18) with developmental disabilities. It requires the state to seek federal approval to pay parents for "extraordinary care" - defined as care beyond typical parenting duties needed to prevent institutionalization. If approved, parents would qualify for payment under specific rules, including meeting training requirements like other caregivers. The bill applies only to children in certain high-need assessment categories and does not affect existing services for adults or non-disabled individuals.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds parental care for children with developmental disabilities, preventing institutionalization and expanding community-based healthcare access.90% confidence
Jamila Taylor (D) · 30 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · Senate Jan 12, 2026

SB 5427: Extending the program to address complex cases of children in crisis.

This bill extends Washington's program to help children in crisis by creating a coordinated care team managed by a state-appointed project director. It directly affects children under 18 who are stuck in hospitals without medical need, unable to return home, or experiencing unstable placements in state care systems. Key provisions include establishing rapid care teams to quickly connect families with services, providing flexible funds for hospital discharges and stable housing, and requiring annual reports to the legislature tracking referrals, demographics, and barriers to care. The program expires June 30, 2027, and mandates collaboration between health, social services, and child welfare agencies.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates coordinated care teams and flexible funds for hospital discharges/housing for children in crisis, improving access to appropriate healthcare services and reducing unnecessary hospital stays.95% confidence
Claire Wilson (D) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Washington · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 1285: Making financial education instruction a graduation requirement in public schools.

HB 1285 establishes financial education instruction as a graduation requirement for public high school students in Washington state. Beginning in the 2027-28 school year, all high schools must provide instruction in the state financial education learning standards. Starting with the graduating class of 2031, students will be required to meet these standards to graduate. The bill also tasks the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction with making instructional materials available and outlines monitoring responsibilities for the State Board of Education.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates financial education as graduation requirement, strengthening curriculum standards for student financial literacy and aligning with educational access goals.95% confidence
Skyler Rude (R) · 31 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 1274: Concerning retroactively applying the requirement to exclude certain juvenile convictions from an offender score regardless of the date of the offense.

HB 1274 retroactively removes certain juvenile convictions from sentencing calculations for people incarcerated under sentences imposed before July 23, 2023. It allows eligible individuals - currently incarcerated with a release date on or after July 1, 2026 - to petition for resentencing if they have served specific percentages of their sentence (e.g., 80% by 2026, 60% by 2026, 40% by 2027, or any time after 2028). The bill requires courts to grant resentencing unless the petitioner has serious disciplinary violations, lacks rehabilitation evidence, or poses a high recidivism risk. This applies specifically to those impacted by prior juvenile convictions that were counted in adult sentencing under outdated rules, disproportionately affecting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRetroactively removes juvenile convictions from sentencing calculations, enabling resentencing for eligible incarcerated individuals - advancing criminal justice reform by correcting past sentencing errors and reducing excessive sentences.95% confidence
Chris Stearns (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · Senate Jan 12, 2026

SB 5173: Concerning county comprehensive plans and development regulations.

This bill requires Washington counties and cities to regularly review and update their community land use plans and development regulations to align with state requirements. Small cities (population under 500, not near large cities, with low growth) can opt out of full reviews but must still update critical areas protections and transportation plans. Counties must also review urban growth areas to ensure they accommodate projected development over 20 years while maintaining environmental safeguards. The law mandates public input processes for all changes and sets specific deadlines for updates, with penalties for noncompliance. It directly affects local governments, developers, and residents by standardizing land use planning across the state.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires maintaining environmental safeguards in urban growth area reviews and critical areas protections, protecting existing environmental standards.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates updates to land use plans to accommodate 20-year development projections, facilitating housing growth and aligning with state housing goals.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires counties to update transportation plans as part of land use reviews, mandating ongoing transportation infrastructure planning and alignment with state requirements.95% confidence
Shelly Short (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · Senate Jan 12, 2026

SB 5443: Concerning requirements for fund-raising events of bona fide charitable or nonprofit organizations.

This bill updates Washington state rules for charitable nonprofits hosting fundraising events. It raises the maximum ticket price for raffles from $100 to $250 and increases the annual raffle revenue cap from $5,000 to $20,000. Organizations must now limit bingo/amusement game revenue to $10,000 yearly, require all participants to be bona fide members (not paid staff), and maintain detailed records for one year. These changes apply to nonprofits conducting raffles, bingo, or similar events without a license, ensuring funds directly support their charitable purposes.
Adrian Cortes (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 1008: Concerning county local roads.

HB 1008 creates a dedicated funding program to improve county local roads (defined as roads not federally classified as arterial or collector) by establishing a "county local road trust account" within the motor vehicle fund. The bill requires counties to prioritize projects addressing overburdened communities, environmental health disparities, access to community facilities, and road safety, while mandating counties provide matching funds. Eligible projects include road reconstruction, bridge replacements, fish passage removal, and pedestrian facilities, with joint planning required for projects near cities or state highways. Counties diverting road levies (except those under 8,000 population) lose eligibility for these funds, and the program takes effect July 1, 2025.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates dedicated funding for county road improvements, prioritizes safety/access projects, and mandates matching funds for infrastructure upgrades per bill summary.95% confidence
Sam Low (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 1580: Concerning career and technical education in alternative learning experience programs.

HB 1580 changes how Washington state funds career-focused high school courses in alternative learning programs. It requires school districts to calculate funding separately for each student in these programs based on the standard per-student allocation for grades 9-12 general education, excluding small high school enhancements. The bill also adds extra state funding specifically for vocational courses within these alternative programs. This directly affects school districts offering career and technical education in non-traditional learning settings, ensuring they receive dedicated funding aligned with vocational program needs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill adds extra state funding for vocational courses in alternative learning programs, increasing government spending on career education. This directly funds essential public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdds extra state funding specifically for vocational courses in alternative learning programs, directly advancing career-focused education initiatives within K-12 schools.95% confidence
Greg Nance (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 1689: Adopting emission standards for ocean-going vessels at berth.

HB 1689 requires Washington state to adopt California's existing emission standards for ocean-going vessels while docked at ports, directly affecting ports like Tacoma and Seattle and the surrounding communities disproportionately impacted by diesel pollution. The bill mandates the Department of Ecology to implement these standards, which require ships to use shore power instead of idling engines, reducing diesel particulate matter and greenhouse gases. Compliance would begin no earlier than January 1, 2028, with potential extensions of up to three years. This policy change aims to improve air quality in port communities, aligning with federal clean air act options and state funding for shore power infrastructure.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates shore power use for vessels, reducing diesel emissions and fossil fuel dependence at ports, directly advancing clean energy transition in transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates adoption of stricter emission standards for vessels at port, requiring shore power to reduce diesel pollution and greenhouse gases, directly advancing environmental protection.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates shore power for vessels at ports to reduce diesel emissions, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure and air quality in port communities.95% confidence
Julia Reed (D) · 5 co-sponsors
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