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passed · Washington · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 5081: Revising the provisions around unattended motor vehicles.

SB 5081 revises the laws concerning unattended motor vehicles in Washington state. The bill clarifies that a vehicle with its engine running due to a remote starter system is not considered unattended if it is locked and the ignition keys are not inside. This update affects drivers who utilize remote starter technology. Additionally, it specifies that if a vehicle started by a remote system moves and causes damage or injury, the most recent driver must comply with existing reporting requirements.
Phil Fortunato (R) · 3 co-sponsors
passed · Washington · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 5067: Concerning impaired driving.

SB 5067 lowers Washington's legal blood alcohol limit for driving from 0.08 to 0.05, affecting all drivers operating vehicles in the state. It updates statutes like RCW 46.61.502 to reflect this new threshold and establishes a 5.00 THC concentration limit for cannabis impairment. Most violations remain gross misdemeanors, though repeat offenses or crashes causing death could trigger felony charges under existing penalties. The bill amends multiple traffic laws to implement these changes, based on findings about international safety standards and Washington's 2023 traffic fatality data.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationLowers BAC limit to 0.05 and sets THC impairment threshold, directly enhancing road safety standards under transportation traffic laws.95% confidence
John Lovick (D) · 8 co-sponsors
passed · Washington · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 5647: Providing a real estate excise tax exemption for the sale of qualified affordable housing.

Senate Bill 5647 establishes a new exemption from the real estate excise tax for the sale of properties designated as "qualified affordable housing." This means that sellers of these specific types of affordable homes would not be required to pay this tax. The bill achieves this by amending the existing state law that defines what constitutes a "sale" for real estate excise tax purposes, adding this new category of exempt transactions. This policy change aims to reduce the tax burden associated with the sale of affordable housing.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts affordable housing sales from real estate tax, reducing burden on lower-income sellers, aligns with tax relief for middle/lower income.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts affordable housing sales from real estate tax, reducing seller costs to encourage development and increase affordable housing supply.95% confidence
Emily Alvarado (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SB 6360: Establishing the family medicine residency training grant program.

This bill creates a grant program to fund family medicine residency positions at community health centers located in rural and underserved urban areas, aiming to address physician shortages in these communities. The program requires funded residency programs to offer at least two new positions each year, with requirements increasing as programs expand from first-year to third-year training slots. Funding for the program comes from a portion of tobacco taxes, with the first $7 million collected annually deposited into a dedicated account for grants and administrative costs. The bill also mandates a performance audit every five years to evaluate whether residency training at community health centers influences where physicians choose to practice.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill uses tobacco tax revenue to fund family medicine residency positions, strengthening healthcare access in underserved areas through increased government spending on essential services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates grant program to fund family medicine residency positions, addressing physician shortages in underserved areas and improving healthcare access.95% confidence
Bob Hasegawa (D)
in committee · Washington · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SB 6361: Creating a firewall against federal authorities misusing driver, vehicle, and other personal information for civil immigration enforcement purposes.

This bill establishes a firewall to prevent Washington state agencies from sharing driver, vehicle, and personal information with federal immigration authorities for civil immigration enforcement purposes. It requires state departments to only disclose such data when a valid court order is issued and mandates notification to individuals within three days when their information is requested. The legislation also requires data-sharing agreements to include certifications that information will not be used for civil immigration enforcement, along with ongoing monitoring and termination of access if misuse is detected. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reports on data queries and public meetings to discuss compliance and statistics regarding information access.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects civil rights by limiting federal immigration enforcement access to state data, enhancing oversight and accountability in law enforcement data sharing practices.75% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill creates firewall preventing state agencies from sharing personal data with federal immigration authorities, protecting immigrant privacy and limiting cooperation with federal enforcement.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes firewall protecting personal data from federal misuse, enhancing data privacy and digital rights by requiring court orders and notifications before sharing driver/vehicle information.90% confidence
Bob Hasegawa (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Washington · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 2272: Updating terminology related to ski areas and winter sports activities.

HB 2272 updates Washington state law to replace outdated terms like "ski lift" and "rope tow" with modern terminology such as "aerial lift," "surface lift," and "conveyor" in statutes governing ski areas. The bill amends safety rules to reflect these terms, requiring skiers to follow conduct rules (e.g., no throwing objects, using designated embarkation areas) and clarifying that operators are not common carriers. It also mandates that ski area operators maintain $1 million in liability insurance per incident, applying to public facilities but exempting free, non-public tramways. This directly affects ski area operators, skiers, and winter sports participants by modernizing safety language and insurance requirements.
Zach Hall (D) · 9 co-sponsors
signed · Washington · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 2303: Prohibiting employers from microchipping employees.

HB 2303 prohibits employers in Washington state from requiring, requesting, or coercing employees to have microchips implanted. It directly affects all employers (including state agencies) and employees, excluding medical devices used for health monitoring. The bill creates a legal remedy allowing affected employees to sue for damages, attorney fees, and injunctions if violated. It defines "microchip" as subcutaneous devices storing personal data, but clarifies medical implants for health treatment are exempt.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits forced employee microchipping, protecting workers' bodily autonomy and privacy rights in the workplace, aligning with labor rights protections.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits employer microchipping, protecting employee data privacy by restricting unauthorized data storage in subcutaneous devices.90% confidence
Brianna Thomas (D) · 24 co-sponsors
signed · Washington · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 2345: Concerning contributions in the state paid family and medical leave program.

HB 2345 modifies Washington's state paid family and medical leave program by establishing fixed contribution rates: 52% for medical leave premiums and 48% for family leave premiums, replacing a prior method based on claim data. This affects employers and employees who contribute to the program through payroll deductions, requiring employers to collect these specific percentages from wages. Small employers (under 50 workers) remain exempt from paying the employer portion of premiums, while larger employers must deduct employee shares within defined limits. The bill ensures the total premium rate calculation remains tied to program expenses and reserve requirements, but does not alter the overall contribution burden between employers and employees.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes fixed contribution rates for state paid family/medical leave program, ensuring stable funding for worker benefits without reducing coverage.95% confidence
Suzanne Schmidt (R) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · Washington · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 2367: Eliminating preferential treatment related to a coal-fired electric generating plant.

HB 2367 eliminates special reporting exemptions for coal-fired power plants in Washington State's emissions tracking system. It amends reporting thresholds to remove preferential treatment, requiring coal plants to follow the same emissions reporting rules as other large emitters (like natural gas suppliers or railroads) once they exceed 25,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent annually. The bill repeals previous sections (RCW 82.08.811 and 82.12.811) that provided this preferential treatment, directly affecting coal-fired electricity generators by ending their distinct reporting pathway. This change ensures coal plants are subject to the same compliance obligations as other covered entities under the state's emissions program.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEliminates exemptions for coal plants, requiring emissions reporting like other large emitters, reducing fossil fuel advantages and aligning with cleaner energy standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRemoves preferential emissions reporting exemptions for coal plants, requiring full tracking like other large emitters, strengthening environmental oversight and transparency.95% confidence
Joe Fitzgibbon (D) · 10 co-sponsors
signed · Washington · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 2534: Promoting educational stability for children of military families.

HB 2534 (Promoting educational stability for children of military families) helps military-connected children enroll in Washington schools more smoothly when their families relocate due to military orders. It allows schools to accept enrollment applications before the child arrives in Washington, using military orders as proof of relocation (e.g., transfers to WA or bordering states, deployments), and requires parents to provide documentation within 90 days. The bill ensures schools transfer special education plans (like IEPs or 504 plans) from previous states and provide comparable services without delay. This directly affects military families moving to Washington and public school districts handling their enrollments.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationStreamlines enrollment for military-connected students, improving access to K-12 education during relocations without barriers.95% confidence
Clyde Shavers (D) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · Washington · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 2363: Concerning temporary exemptions from licensure for certain applicants for a license to practice music therapy.

This bill creates a temporary exemption allowing individuals applying for a music therapy license to provide services under a licensed therapist's supervision for up to six months. It directly affects applicants who have met all licensing requirements except passing the required exam. The exemption applies only if they do not represent themselves as licensed music therapists and are working toward full licensure. This change modifies Washington's existing licensing law to streamline entry into the profession while maintaining public safety standards. The provision takes effect January 1, 2028.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables temporary practice under supervision for music therapy applicants, improving access to mental health services by streamlining licensure pathways for healthcare professionals.85% confidence
Julia Reed (D) · 3 co-sponsors
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