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in committee · Washington · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2565: Concerning the investment of gifts, grants, conveyances, bequests, and devises of the University of Washington.

HB 2565 requires the University of Washington to move its investment portfolios for gifts, grants, bequests, and other donations into the state's investment board instead of using its separate investment management company. The bill cites that the state board charges lower fees (0.51% vs. UW's 0.90%) and achieves higher returns (8.9% vs. UW's 6.8%) based on 2024 data. It amends state law to allow UW to place these specific assets with the state investment board under existing rules. The bill directly affects how UW manages its restricted investment funds, eliminating a separate UW investment entity. This change aims to reduce costs and align UW's investment management with the state's proven, lower-cost system.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects UW investments to state board for lower fees (0.51% vs. 0.90%) and higher returns (8.9% vs. 6.8%), promoting fiscal responsibility.85% confidence
Drew Stokesbary (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Washington · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2564: Concerning the health plan certification process.

HB 2564 requires Washington's health benefit exchange to add new state-specific criteria to its health plan certification process, directly affecting health insurance plans sold through the state's marketplace. The bill mandates the exchange to annually review market conditions and develop certification criteria focused on improving access and affordability - including factors like cost-sharing, provider networks, and premium differences - before certifying plans for the next year. These criteria must be developed with public input from insurers, tribes, and health care stakeholders, following a detailed timeline including public hearings. The change supplements existing federal certification standards but targets Washington residents' specific access and affordability challenges in the insurance marketplace.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates new certification criteria to improve access/affordability via cost-sharing, provider networks, and premiums in health insurance plans.95% confidence
Monica Stonier (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2459: Concerning siting schools outside of an urban growth area.

HB 2459 allows Washington school districts to build new schools in rural areas outside urban growth boundaries, provided the site is adjacent to an existing school in the same district. It requires counties to adopt policies for rural school siting in their comprehensive plans and mandates environmental mitigation for such projects. The bill also permits extending public utilities (like water or sewer) to these rural schools serving urban students, with costs borne by the school district, and includes a 20-year reimbursement option for property owners benefiting from the extension. The law expires on June 30, 2031.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables rural school construction and utility extensions, expanding educational access and infrastructure without restricting funding or curriculum.90% confidence
Lisa Callan (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2512: Prohibiting real estate brokers from marketing residential properties to an exclusive group of prospective buyers or real estate brokers.

HB 2512 prohibits Washington real estate brokers from marketing residential properties exclusively to a limited group of potential buyers or other brokers. Instead, brokers must market properties to the general public and all other brokers simultaneously, unless health or safety concerns of the owner or occupant require an exception. The bill directly affects residential real estate brokers by requiring public marketing access and banning targeted marketing practices. It amends existing laws to enforce this standard and aligns with broader requirements for transparent broker conduct under Washington’s real estate regulations.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents discriminatory marketing practices that could limit housing access, directly aligning with anti-discrimination protections in housing policy.95% confidence
Strom Peterson (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2129: Fortifying agritourism.

Washington's HB 2129 eliminates county permitting requirements for agritourism activities on agricultural land. It authorizes events like corn mazes, farm festivals, guided tours, and on-site food sales without county approval, while requiring compliance with public health and safety codes. The bill defines "agritourism" broadly to include educational programs, petting zoos, harvest-your-own operations, and recreational farming activities. This directly affects Washington farmers and ranchers who host public-facing agricultural experiences on their land.
Sam Low (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2170: Expanding revenue generation and economic opportunities from natural climate solutions and ecosystem services.

HB 2170 would authorize Washington’s Department of Natural Resources to generate revenue from state lands and waters through carbon credit programs and other ecosystem service projects, such as reforestation, kelp restoration, and water purification. The bill directly affects the department (which manages 6 million acres of state lands) and trust beneficiaries by enabling it to enter carbon markets like private landowners already do, with contracts lasting up to 125 years. Key provisions include requiring board approval for minimum payments, allowing sales of ecosystem service credits to markets, and directing proceeds to state accounts for environmental projects like salmon habitat improvement. The bill aims to diversify state revenue streams while leveraging natural climate solutions, aligning with Washington’s existing cap-and-invest climate program. It remains a proposed bill (prefiled but not yet enacted).
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates new revenue stream via carbon credits and ecosystem services, expanding state budget income without tax increases, aligning with fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes carbon credits and ecosystem projects (reforestation, kelp restoration) to generate revenue for environmental protection, directly advancing climate solutions and conservation.95% confidence
Kristine Reeves (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 1809: Professionalizing first responders and co-responders through training and reimbursement for behavioral health emergency response.

HB 1809 requires Washington state to develop and implement a standardized 9-hour training program for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics on responding to behavioral health emergencies, such as overdoses and suicidal crises, by July 2026. It creates a voluntary "behavioral health endorsement" for EMTs who complete the training, allowing them to better connect individuals in crisis to community services instead of emergency departments. The bill mandates the Department of Health to adopt rules integrating this training into existing certification programs by January 2027. This aims to reduce reliance on emergency rooms for behavioral health crises while improving first responder preparedness and collaboration with co-response teams.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill diverts behavioral health crises from emergency departments/criminal justice system to community services via EMT training, promoting reform by reducing unnecessary law enforcement involvement.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates 9-hour behavioral health training for EMTs, creates 'behavioral health endorsement' to connect crisis patients to community services (not ERs), directly supporting mental health access and crisis response.95% confidence
Greg Nance (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 27, 2026

HB 2227: Providing a real estate excise tax exemption for the sale of qualified affordable housing.

HB 2227 would exempt sales of "qualified affordable housing" from Washington's real estate excise tax. This bill amends the state's tax code (RCW 82.45.010) to create this specific exemption for qualifying affordable housing properties. The exemption directly affects sellers of eligible affordable housing units, reducing their tax burden when selling such properties. The bill is currently pending in the House Finance Committee after being prefaced in December 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts affordable housing sales from real estate tax, providing targeted tax relief for lower-income housing transactions.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts affordable housing sales from real estate tax, reducing seller costs to encourage development and increase supply of affordable units.95% confidence
Alex Ramel (D) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 27, 2026

HB 2611: Reducing the standard workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours.

This bill would change Washington state law to reduce the standard workweek from 40 to 32 hours for most private-sector employees. It amends overtime rules to require 1.5x pay for hours worked beyond 32 per week, replacing the current 40-hour threshold. Specific exemptions apply to certain industries, including agriculture, transportation (like truck drivers), seamen, and public safety roles, as detailed in the bill text. The change directly affects most non-exempt workers in Washington’s private sector, excluding those covered under the listed exemptions.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReduces standard workweek from 40 to 32 hours and requires 1.5x overtime pay beyond 32 hours, strengthening worker compensation and time-off rights for most private-sector employees.95% confidence
Shaun Scott (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 27, 2026

HB 2608: Modifying the targeted urban areas tax preference for projects related to nuclear facilities.

HB 2608 modifies Washington's targeted urban areas tax preference program to explicitly include nuclear facility projects, allowing clean energy manufacturers (including nuclear developers) to qualify for tax breaks previously limited to other industrial projects. The bill adds specific requirements for nuclear projects, such as verifying compliance with labor standards, providing community workforce agreements, and confirming wage compliance during construction. It also extends the deadline for completing qualifying projects by up to two additional 24-month periods (beyond the standard three-year limit) for nuclear facilities requiring federal nuclear regulatory approval. This change aims to support nuclear energy development as part of Washington's clean energy and job creation goals, directly affecting developers of nuclear facilities in designated urban areas.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax preferences for nuclear projects, providing fiscal incentives under targeted urban areas program to advance clean energy development.92% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly provides tax incentives for nuclear facility projects, classified as clean energy, advancing infrastructure funding and aligning with clean energy development goals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes nuclear clean energy via tax incentives, aligning with environmental protection by supporting low-carbon energy infrastructure expansion.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly requires nuclear projects to verify labor standards compliance, provide workforce agreements, and confirm wage compliance to qualify for tax breaks, directly advancing worker protections.95% confidence
Stephanie Barnard (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 27, 2026

HB 2318: Adjusting the early achievers quality improvement awards.

HB 2318 adjusts eligibility requirements for quality improvement awards within Washington's Early Achievers program, which rates child care and early learning programs. The bill specifies that award recipients must serve at least 5% of enrolled children receiving state subsidies, Early Childhood Education and Assistance Programs (EEAP), or Head Start funding. It maintains the program's five-tiered rating system, requires free initial ratings for participants, and mandates public reporting of ratings on a parent-friendly website. The bill also preserves provisions for professional development pathways and voluntary participation for non-subsidized providers, while keeping school-age care exempt. This change directly affects licensed child care centers, family home providers, and early learning programs receiving state funding.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires award recipients to serve 5% of subsidized children (EEAP/Head Start), expanding access to quality early education for low-income families within the Early Achievers program.90% confidence
Carolyn Eslick (R) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Washington · House Jan 27, 2026

HB 2585: Establishing a state false claims act.

HB 2585 establishes Washington's first state-level false claims act, creating a legal tool to penalize individuals and entities that submit false or fraudulent claims to the state for payment. It directly affects contractors, grant recipients, and others receiving state funds by imposing civil penalties of $14,308-$28,619 per violation, plus triple damages for knowingly submitting false claims or records. Key provisions include allowing whistleblowers (qui tam relators) to file lawsuits on behalf of the state and requiring cooperation with investigations to potentially reduce penalties. The law provides the state attorney general with enforcement authority to recover funds lost to fraud, mirroring federal false claims act standards.
David Hackney (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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