Rep. Beth Doglio

Maddy summaryHB 1523 establishes the Essential Worker Health Care Program to provide nursing home workers in Washington with access to high-quality, affordable health coverage through their employers. Participating nursing home operators receive supplemental funding to support multiemployer health plans, while committing to maintain or increase their spending on employee health benefits (adjusted for inflation) and use funds to supplement, not replace, existing coverage. Employers must document prior health care spending, allocate funds through certified health plans, and report annually on benefit improvements. The program targets workforce instability in nursing homes - where many workers are women of color and immigrants - by aiming to reduce turnover and improve care quality through better health care access.

Maddy summaryHB 2046 imposes a tax of $8 for every $1,000 in market value on Washington residents' financial intangible assets (like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds) exceeding $50 million in value. It exempts assets such as private company ownership, pensions, retirement accounts, and the first $50 million of holdings. Revenue from this tax will fund K-12 schools, early learning programs, child care, and higher education through the Education Legacy Trust Account. The bill targets high-value financial investments held by residents while excluding common retirement and private business assets.

Maddy summaryHB 1137 establishes consistent rules for disciplinary actions and administrative segregation in Washington state correctional facilities. It standardizes procedures for handling inmate misconduct, defines key terms like "contraband" and "physical restraint," and requires individual reentry plans for incarcerated people. The bill directly affects inmates facing disciplinary hearings, correctional staff implementing policies, and facility operations. Key mechanisms include uniform criteria for segregation placement, clearer definitions to prevent arbitrary decisions, and linking privileges (like work programs) to documented "good conduct" and "good performance." This replaces inconsistent local practices with statewide standards under state law.

Maddy summaryHB 1785 imposes a surcharge on Washington-based publicly traded companies with CEO pay at least 50 times the median employee wage. The surcharge is 10% for ratios of 50-149:1 and 25% for ratios of 150:1 or higher, applied to state corporate taxes starting January 1, 2026. Companies must disclose their executive pay ratio to the SEC (per Dodd-Frank Act); failure to report triggers the 25% rate. All revenue from the surcharge funds the state general fund.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1758 revises the method for calculating the inflation rate used in state-owned aquatic land leases. The bill changes the economic index referenced from the "all commodity producer price index" to the "Seattle area consumer price index, all urban consumers (CPI-U)." This amendment directly affects the Department of Natural Resources and those who lease state-owned tidelands, shorelands, harbor areas, and beds of navigable waters. The purpose is to update the economic measure used for adjusting these lease rates.

Maddy summaryHB 1568 expands financial aid eligibility for Washington college students by raising the income threshold for full Washington College Grant coverage from 50% to 70% of the state median family income (adjusted for family size). It also creates a new $500 annual "bridge grant" for students receiving the maximum Washington College Grant but not the College Bound Scholarship, covering non-tuition costs like books, housing, and transportation. The bridge grant applies starting the 2025-26 academic year to students enrolled at least half-time. This bill directly affects low-income undergraduate students attending Washington state colleges and universities.

Maddy summaryHB 1433 would establish a regulated system in Washington for adults 21+ to access psychedelic substances for therapeutic use under licensed professionals. It directs the Department of Health to license facilitators and service centers, and the Liquor & Cannabis Board to oversee manufacturers and testing, requiring sessions in controlled environments with trained guides. The bill emphasizes reducing costs to improve equity, particularly for historically disadvantaged communities, while explicitly stating it does not require insurance coverage or override federal law. This would create a legal framework for safe, supervised use and research, pending legislative approval.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1857 updates regulations concerning asbestos-containing building materials in Washington state, primarily impacting manufacturers, distributors, and owners of certain facilities. The bill lowers the definition of an "asbestos-containing building material" from over one percent to over 0.1 percent asbestos by weight or area, effective January 1, 2025, which expands the scope of materials subject to labeling requirements. It mandates that owners of manufacturing facilities (NAICS codes 31-33) conduct regular inspections for asbestos and maintain an asbestos management plan. The bill also amends existing prohibitions on the use of these materials in new construction and renovations, adding an exemption for commercial aggregates.

Maddy summaryHB 1298 requires public four-year universities in Washington to provide and pay for insurance coverage for student athletes (both current and former athletes eligible for post-eligibility health care under athletic association rules). This insurance specifically covers athletics-related injuries and illnesses, including emergency evacuation and repatriation costs. The bill mandates that institutions, not students, bear the full cost of this coverage. It directly affects student athletes at public universities participating in intercollegiate sports and their post-eligibility health care access.

Maddy summaryHB 1262 would rename Washington's Governor's Interagency Council on Health Disparities to the "Council for Health Justice and Equity" and update its membership requirements to include representatives from state commissions (such as the Commission on African American Affairs and the Governor's Office of Indian Affairs) and key departments (including Health, Social and Health Services, and Commerce). The bill specifies that the council must include six public members reflecting diversity in race, ethnicity, and gender, while maintaining its role in coordinating state efforts to address health disparities. This is a procedural update to existing law, not a new policy or funding measure, and it was referred to committee but did not advance in 2025.