Rep. Beth Doglio

Maddy summaryHB 1742 creates a state Center for Sustainable Urban Design within the Department of Ecology to advance environmentally sustainable urban planning and architecture in Washington's cities. The center will coordinate design competitions (like one for a fire-damaged former beverage manufacturing site near the Capitol), award grants for projects reducing pollution (e.g., stormwater runoff, urban heat islands), and promote practices like green building and biophilic design. It directly affects first-class cities and urban developers by providing resources and policy guidance for projects meeting specific environmental and health criteria. The center must prioritize projects demonstrating measurable benefits, such as improved air quality, biodiversity, and reduced energy use, through competitive grant and design processes.

Maddy summaryHB 1002 recognizes posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as an occupational disease for county coroners, medical examiner personnel, and investigative staff in Washington State. It amends workers' compensation rules (RCW 51.08.142) to allow these workers to file claims for PTSD-related injuries, which were previously excluded. The bill requires pre-employment psychological exams for some groups (like firefighters and law enforcement) hired after specific dates to confirm no preexisting PTSD. This change directly affects public safety workers in high-stress roles who develop PTSD from job-related trauma, expanding their eligibility for workers' compensation coverage.

Maddy summaryHB 1574 expands "Good Samaritan" protections for individuals seeking or experiencing medical assistance during a drug-related overdose. The bill prevents these individuals from being arrested, charged, or prosecuted for drug possession if the evidence was obtained due to the overdose. It also protects them from civil forfeiture of property (with exceptions) and penalties for certain violations, such as probation or restraining orders, if these were discovered as a result of the overdose. Furthermore, it clarifies that these overdose protections can override mandatory arrest requirements for other offenses when the evidence is linked to the overdose and the need for medical assistance.

Maddy summaryHB 2272 updates Washington state law to replace outdated terms like "ski lift" and "rope tow" with modern terminology such as "aerial lift," "surface lift," and "conveyor" in statutes governing ski areas.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.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryHB 2554 repeals five sections of Washington State law (RCW 77.110.010-040 and 900) that conflicted with judicially confirmed tribal fishing rights and existing state-tribal cooperative agreements. The bill directly affects tribal nations and state fisheries management by removing outdated legal barriers. It eliminates provisions that declared state policy on fish management, denied rights based on cultural heritage, and required congressional transmittal, aligning state law with treaty obligations and current cooperative agreements for salmon, trout, and steelhead resources.

Maddy summaryHB 2294 bans private agreements that prevent grocery stores or pharmacies from operating on property where they would otherwise be allowed under local zoning laws. This directly affects property owners, developers, and retailers subject to restrictive covenants or leases that limit food and medicine access. The law prohibits rules restricting store types, sizes, or locations - except for pre-existing agreements or store relocations meeting specific criteria like proximity and timing. Enforcement is handled by the state attorney general and local governments through existing consumer protection laws.

Maddy summaryHB 2088 creates a multi-state licensure compact for dietitians, allowing licensed professionals to practice across participating states without obtaining separate licenses in each location. The bill establishes a "compact privilege" that recognizes a dietitian's home-state license as valid in other member states, eliminating the need for duplicate licensing. It directly affects licensed dietitians (especially those relocating, including military members and spouses), patients seeking care across state lines, and participating states' regulatory systems. Key mechanisms include standardized requirements for practice, shared data systems for disciplinary information, and provisions to protect public health while reducing administrative burdens on both professionals and states.

Maddy summaryHB 2152, titled "Ryan's law," allows terminally ill patients with a qualifying medical condition to use cannabis in hospitals, nursing homes (excluding some residential facilities), and hospice care centers starting January 1, 2027. Facilities must establish written policies prohibiting smoking/vaping, requiring secure storage, documenting use in medical records, and having patients or their designated providers manage cannabis. Patients must provide valid authorization, and staff cannot administer or retrieve cannabis. The law excludes emergency departments and does not require facilities to comply if federal agencies block it, though it clarifies federal scheduling alone cannot override the policy.