Rep. Lisa Parshley

Maddy summaryHB 2062 creates a new license for maple syrup processing operations in Washington, primarily affecting small-scale producers using bigleaf maple sap in remote forest areas. The bill establishes simplified requirements, allowing "sugar shacks" (temporary facilities) without permanent plumbing or running water, and exempts small operations ($50,000 annual sales or less) from water testing. It mandates food safety training for staff, basic sanitation practices (like using food-grade materials and clean containers), and inspections focused on low-risk syrup production - consistent with FDA standards. The law aims to support this regional industry while keeping land forested, avoiding unnecessary regulatory burdens for producers in rural locations.

Maddy summaryHB 1976 requires retail pet stores selling animals (including exotic pets) or aquatic plants to provide customers with an informational pamphlet from the Washington Invasive Species Council. The pamphlet must cover invasive species threats to native ecosystems, consequences of releasing pets into the wild, rehoming options, proper disposal methods for aquatic plants, and relevant state laws prohibiting invasive species. This bill directly affects retail pet stores regulated under USDA oversight that sell pets or aquatic plants. The law aims to increase public awareness about preventing ecological harm caused by releasing non-native species into natural environments.

Maddy summaryHB 2414 would expand Washington's law enforcement and firefighters' retirement system to include wildland and aviation firefighters employed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The bill explicitly adds DNR as an eligible employer for these firefighters, clarifying that those meeting National Wildfire Coordinating Group qualifications can join the system. This directly affects DNR wildland and aviation firefighters who were previously excluded from the retirement plan. The bill amends existing law (RCW 41.26.030) to define eligibility, without changing benefit calculations or funding mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHB 2434 requires all Washington hospitals with emergency departments to maintain a supply of rabies medication for postexposure prophylaxis starting January 1, 2027. This ensures patients can receive the first dose immediately upon arrival after a potential rabies exposure, as medically needed. Hospitals must also arrange for all subsequent doses required to complete the full treatment course, either by keeping additional stock on-site or establishing timely access to the medication. The bill directly affects hospitals operating emergency departments across Washington State.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Washington state law to update definitions related to cannabis products and the cannabis excise tax system. It directly affects cannabis industry participants, including producers, processors, retailers, and distributors, by clarifying terminology for various cannabis forms such as flower, concentrates, edibles, and topicals. The key provision reorganizes and revises existing definitions in the state code to ensure consistent language across different cannabis product categories and regulatory contexts. This legislative change aims to improve clarity in how cannabis products are classified and taxed under current state regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 2090 directs Washington’s Department of Commerce to develop a strategic framework for integrating advanced nuclear energy into the state’s clean energy goals. The plan, due by December 2026, would assess how nuclear power could help meet Washington’s targets for 100% clean electricity by 2045, including evaluating siting, permitting, financing, and workforce needs - particularly at former coal sites or the Hanford area. It would examine opportunities for state collaboration with other regions and recommend policies like expediting permits or financial incentives to support nuclear development. The bill does not fund nuclear projects but requires the state to explore nuclear as a potential pathway to replace current fossil fuel generation and achieve decarbonization goals more efficiently.

Maddy summaryHB 2288 creates a dedicated "laboratory accreditation account" in the state treasury to hold fees collected under state law for environmental laboratory programs. It requires all such fees to be deposited into this account, with funds only spendable after legislative appropriation for authorized environmental activities. The bill also clarifies that existing air pollution control fees must stay in their designated account and can only fund air quality programs, not other state priorities. These changes ensure environmental fee collections directly support related programs without diversion to other uses.

Maddy summaryHB 2312 authorizes Washington state employees to take unpaid "shared leave" when they or a covered family member face immigration enforcement actions like detention, court appearances, or deportation proceedings. It defines "family member" broadly to include household members relying on the employee for care, and requires employers to protect immigration status details when verifying leave. Employees can provide documentation from advocates/attorneys or a written statement without revealing sensitive information, and employers must redact any immigration data in verification. This leave is only available after employees exhaust other leave options, and it applies to state employees covered under existing shared leave policies.

Maddy summaryHB 2276 requires Washington's Department of Health to annually calculate home care agency labor rates (every odd-numbered year) based on negotiated wages, benefits, and employer costs for direct care workers. The bill mandates that these rates fund specific worker compensation items like wages, vacation/sick pay, health benefits, training, and travel time costs - prohibiting duplicate accounting or misuse of funds. Home care agencies must verify proper use through third-party audits or union attestations, with the department establishing transparent processes for exemptions during extraordinary circumstances. This directly affects home care agencies and the direct care workers they employ, ensuring state-funded rates align with actual labor costs and worker protections under state law.

Maddy summaryHB 2346 establishes a state-approved performance-based building code pathway for "middle housing" in Washington, defined as residential buildings with 1 to 24 units (e.g., duplexes, townhomes). Instead of requiring specific construction methods, the bill directs the State Building Code Council to create measurable performance standards for safety, durability, and energy efficiency, allowing builders to demonstrate compliance through engineering analysis or third-party certification. This aims to reduce permitting delays, lower housing costs, and support industrialized construction by enabling reusable designs across jurisdictions. The bill directly affects developers, manufacturers, local governments, and housing providers by streamlining approvals for middle housing projects.