Rep. Andrew Barkis

Maddy summaryHR 4700 designates March 9 as "Billy Frank Jr. Day" to honor the late Nisqually Tribe leader who dedicated his life to protecting tribal treaty fishing rights and environmental conservation. The resolution commemorates his pivotal role in landmark legal cases securing tribal fishing rights and his decades-long efforts to foster collaboration on salmon habitat restoration and natural resource management. It recognizes his legacy of consensus-building between tribes, state authorities, and diverse stakeholders to uphold treaty obligations and protect Washington's ecosystems. The resolution does not create new policy but serves as a symbolic tribute to his advocacy.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) recognizing the 93-year tradition of Pierce County's Daffodil Festival. It honors the festival's organizers, its royal court of 24 student ambassadors, and their community contributions. The resolution formally acknowledges the festival's history, including its annual parade (except during wartime and the 2020 pandemic) and the selection process for student representatives. It has no policy impact - it simply directs copies to the festival's 2026 officers and royal court members.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 4692) acknowledges the 84th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced relocation and internment of over 120,000 Japanese Americans during WWII, including 12,000 from Washington State. It recognizes Japanese American veterans, incarcerees, and civil rights activists from Washington, and urges reflection on the principle "with liberty and justice for all," without creating new policies or requiring government action.

Maddy summaryHB 2501 updates the required disclosure statement for sellers of residential properties with oil heating systems. It replaces outdated language about "no cost insurance" with a notice stating that "remediation assistance for heating oil contamination may be available" through the Washington State Pollution Liability Insurance Agency. The bill specifically affects real estate sellers in Washington who must provide this notice to buyers before closing. The revised disclosure applies only to property sales occurring on or after January 1, 2027, and does not change the insurance program itself.

Maddy summaryHB 1443 would require Washington cities and counties to allow at least one mobile dwelling (such as tiny homes on wheels or recreational vehicles) on residential lots that already have an existing home, provided the lot is in an urban growth area and not in protected shorelines or critical areas. It mandates specific utility connections for these dwellings, including dedicated electrical circuits and plumbing links to the main home's systems, while prohibiting property associations (like HOAs) from banning them on qualifying lots. The bill applies to lots zoned for residential use and expires January 1, 2028. This directly affects local governments, property associations, and residents seeking to add mobile dwellings to existing residential properties.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution (HR 4691) adopted by the Washington State House of Representatives on February 16, 2026. It formally commends the contributions of U.S. presidents, specifically highlighting George Washington and Abraham Lincoln's roles in establishing freedom and ending slavery, and recognizes the third Monday in February as Presidents' Day. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies; it solely expresses the House's symbolic honor for presidential legacies. It directly affects no one but serves as a formal statement of recognition by the state legislature.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not substantive legislation) passed by the Washington state House of Representatives. It formally congratulates the Seattle Seahawks football team for winning the 2025 NFL regular season, NFC West Division championship, and Super Bowl 60. The resolution specifically recognizes their 14-3 record, defensive dominance, key player achievements (including MVP Kenneth Walker III), and community contributions. It has no legal effect beyond expressing the House's recognition and appreciation to the team organization.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (not a legislative bill) recognizing the Girl Scouts of Western Washington, Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, and Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington councils. It formally acknowledges their historical mission since 1912, their role in developing leadership and civic skills for over 50 million members nationwide, and their impact on youth development through after-school programs. The resolution has no policy changes or funding provisions - it serves solely to honor the organization's contributions to youth leadership and community engagement. Adopted unanimously on February 9, 2026, it is a symbolic gesture with no legal effect.

Maddy summaryHB 2514 establishes a memorial on the Washington state capitol campus to honor service members from Washington who died in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation New Dawn (collectively termed the "global war on terror"). The bill creates a work group with legislative, veteran, and state agency representatives to plan the memorial’s design, location, funding, and construction. It requires the work group to submit recommendations to the capitol committee by July 2027, including names to honor, potential sites, and budget details. The memorial must also include a reflective component acknowledging veterans who died by suicide after service. This is a commemorative measure with no immediate policy or funding changes.

Maddy summaryHB 2139 increases Washington State's snowmobile registration fees from $50 to $75 for both initial registration and renewal, effective September 30, 2025. It also raises vintage snowmobile fees from $12 to $18 annually. The bill directly affects all snowmobile owners required to register their vehicles in Washington. This change modifies existing fee schedules under RCW 46.17.350 without adding new requirements or programs.