Rep. Lisa Parshley

Maddy summaryHB 1111 allows individuals convicted of crimes before age 18 to petition the indeterminate sentence review board for early release after turning 24, provided they have no recent convictions or serious infractions. The bill requires a department assessment 5 years before eligibility, a dangerousness evaluation within 180 days of petition, and sets conditions for release, including victim input and potential rental assistance. It limits annual petitions to 70, prioritizing those under 25 or recently transferred from juvenile custody, and expires July 2035. The policy aims to align with brain development science by creating rehabilitation incentives for youth offenders.

Maddy summaryHB 2083 proposes to update Washington's tax code by expanding the retail sales tax to include select services and new nicotine products, and by requiring a one-time prepayment of state sales tax collection from certain large businesses. The bill specifically extends retail sales tax to computer-related services and removes exemptions for digital automated services. It also aims to apply existing taxes on tobacco products to new and emerging nicotine products that are currently exempt. The legislation states its intent to generate revenue for public schools, health care, and social services.

Maddy summaryHB 1732 limits large investment and business entities from purchasing additional single-family homes in Washington to increase housing affordability for residents. It prohibits entities owning more than 25 single-family homes (business entities) or any investment entity (like real estate trusts managing pooled investor funds) from buying more homes, with exemptions for nonprofits, necessary renovations, or short-term development projects. Violators face civil penalties up to $100,000 per violation and must sell the property to a third party within one year. The law aims to address Washington’s housing crisis, where investor ownership has risen significantly while home prices have surged 55% since 2018. It adds these provisions as a new chapter in Washington’s consumer protection law (Title 19 RCW).

Maddy summaryHB 1767 adjusts how Washington state provides supplemental funding to school districts based on their enrichment levies. It calculates state assistance as a fraction of a district's actual levy rate (capped at $1.50 per $1,000 assessed value) for districts below that threshold, while districts meeting or exceeding it receive full maximum assistance. The bill also sets a per-pupil funding limit ($2,500 or $3,000, adjusted for inflation) based on district size for enrichment levies, and includes specific provisions for state-tribal education compact schools. This directly affects school districts collecting enrichment levies, particularly smaller districts and tribal schools, by changing how their local levy efforts translate to state funding.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1402 makes it an unfair practice for Washington state employers to include a driver's license requirement in job advertisements or applications unless the position's core functions genuinely necessitate operating a motor vehicle. This bill clarifies that transportation to and from the job site does not constitute a job function requiring a driver's license. Individuals harmed by a violation can pursue civil action to stop the practice and recover damages and attorney's fees.

Maddy summaryHB 1358 requires mobile home community owners in Washington to provide written notice of a potential sale or lease to all tenants, tenant organizations, and specific government agencies (like the Department of Commerce and local housing authorities) before marketing the community for sale. The notice must include details about the sale, a 70-day window for tenants to form a qualified purchasing group, and information on how to access community financial data. This bill amends existing laws to ensure tenants have a formal opportunity to compete for ownership before the property is sold to outside buyers. It applies directly to mobile home community owners and tenants, with specific requirements for notice delivery, timelines, and access to financial information during negotiations.

Maddy summaryHB 1741 requires most Washington health insurance plans (excluding public employee plans) to cover intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy for children diagnosed with PANDAS (pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections) or PANS (pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome). Plans must cover three initial monthly IVIG treatments plus additional courses as medically necessary, but only after two or more less intensive treatments have been tried without success (e.g., ineffective, intolerable, or failing to improve symptoms). A pediatric subspecialist consultation is mandatory, and patients must be reevaluated every three months. The law applies to health plans renewed on or after January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1905 requires courts to appoint legal counsel for individuals detained under Washington's involuntary treatment laws. This bill directly affects people facing involuntary mental health or substance use disorder detention, ensuring they have representation during court proceedings. Key provisions amend statutes to mandate appointed counsel during involuntary commitment hearings and related legal processes. The law updates procedures to provide due process for detained individuals under the Involuntary Treatment Act, without specifying funding or eligibility details. This change aims to strengthen legal protections for those in involuntary detention.

Maddy summaryHB 1964 requires individuals requesting lists of people (like contact information) under Washington's public records law to sign a declaration stating the request is noncommercial and explaining its purpose. This applies specifically to requests for "lists of individuals," not general public records. The bill also clarifies that agencies cannot deny valid requests solely for being "overbroad" and allows them to block automated "bot" requests causing excessive interference. The law aims to prevent commercial misuse of public records while ensuring transparency for noncommercial requests.

Maddy summaryHB 1744 makes it a crime to steal, alter, or fraudulently use gift cards by explicitly defining them as "access devices" under Washington's theft and fraud laws. It expands criminal penalties for obtaining gift cards through deception, such as altering barcodes or stealing unused cards from retail locations. The bill directly affects individuals who commit gift card theft or fraud, including those who take unused cards from stores or manipulate them to access funds. Key provisions clarify that "obtaining control" of a gift card through deception - like falsely claiming ownership - constitutes a violation. This law strengthens existing theft statutes to specifically address gift card-related criminal activity.