Rep. Beth Doglio

Maddy summaryHB 1690 requires Washington's Department of Ecology and Department of Health to jointly conduct a comprehensive assessment of the state's water and sewer systems by June 2027. The assessment will identify critical infrastructure gaps, analyze upgrade costs, and evaluate funding options to address issues like aging systems, septic maintenance challenges, and water quality concerns affecting public health. It directly impacts local governments, water utilities, and residents in communities facing infrastructure limitations, particularly in urban growth areas and small towns. The bill mandates gathering data from cities, counties, health boards, and utilities to inform recommendations for protecting environmental resources and supporting economic development. This assessment aims to provide a data-driven foundation for future investments in water and sewer infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHB 1426 creates a new civil protection order specifically for vulnerable adults to prevent abuse, not impaired driving (the title contains an error). The bill defines abusive behaviors like physical, mental, sexual, and financial abuse, including coercive control tactics such as isolation, threats, or controlling finances. It amends multiple statutes (e.g., RCW 7.105) to establish this protection order process, prescribe penalties for violations, and clarify terms like "coercive control." The order would allow vulnerable adults to seek court protection against abusers, directly affecting individuals aged 65+ or those with disabilities who are vulnerable to abuse. The bill is currently pending in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 1721 allows qualified zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) manufacturers - those with no existing dealership agreements - to sell directly to consumers in Washington, provided they establish at least two service centers and offer mobile repair services in the state. It supports traditional auto dealers by creating a grant program for EV technician training and charging infrastructure, with dealers selling at least 50% of their vehicles as ZEVs qualifying for additional funding. The bill requires ZEV manufacturers to honor warranties at designated service centers and mandates annual reports starting in 2026 to evaluate the program’s effectiveness, with a final review scheduled for 2034. These changes aim to expand ZEV access while balancing dealer transitions and consumer protections.

Maddy summaryHB 1660 requires Washington’s child welfare department to submit annual reports starting in 2025, focusing on racial disparities in child welfare cases. The reports must include detailed, race-disaggregated data for the past five years on case types (like abuse/neglect intakes), placements, reunification rates, and prevention services. They also need to document the department’s efforts to address these disparities and propose policy or funding changes. This law directly affects the state’s child welfare agency and aims to inform legislative action on racial equity in the system.