Rep. Lisa Parshley

Maddy summaryHB 1717 creates a local sales and use tax remittance program for affordable housing projects in Washington. It allows cities and counties to adopt programs where developers of qualifying projects (with at least 50% units for low-income households at 30-38% of income for 40 years) can defer paying local sales taxes on construction costs. Developers must apply to local governments, meet affordability requirements, and complete projects within three years (extendable to five total), with local authorities setting application rules and oversight. The program directly affects nonprofit and for-profit housing developers, public housing authorities, and low-income households in qualifying projects.

Maddy summaryHB 2272 updates Washington state law to replace outdated terms like "ski lift" and "rope tow" with modern terminology such as "aerial lift," "surface lift," and "conveyor" in statutes governing ski areas.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 2632 requires Washington state and local government agencies to replace the term "alien" with "noncitizen" in all new statutes, codes, and official documents enacted after July 1, 2026. The bill directly affects state agencies, courts, and local governments that draft or update legal documents, ensuring consistent terminology for individuals who are not U.S. citizens or nationals. Key provisions mandate this terminology shift unless federal law requires otherwise, while also urging review of existing documents to remove "alien" references. The bill focuses solely on updating government language, with no new rights or obligations for residents.

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 2577 modifies Washington state hospital inspection rules to increase transparency and reduce duplication. It requires unannounced inspections at least every 18 months, mandates hospitals get two weeks to provide missing documentation after inspections, and requires a personal meeting between inspectors and hospital leadership before final reports are issued. The bill also allows hospitals with current federal accreditation (like Medicare certification) to be inspected only every 36 months instead of every 18 months, and requires coordination with fire safety and social services agencies to avoid redundant inspections. These changes directly affect all licensed Washington hospitals and the Department of Health, streamlining oversight while maintaining safety standards.

Maddy summaryHB 2531 adjusts how ambulance transport providers in Washington pay a quality assurance fee to align with federal Medicaid reimbursement rules. It replaces the previous 5.5% fee calculation with a new method based on federal reimbursement rates and actual emergency transport data, requiring annual adjustments. The fee funds emergency ambulance services through Medicaid reimbursements without reducing existing state funding, and providers must pay quarterly based on their prior-quarter transports. This directly affects all ambulance transport providers in Washington who serve Medicaid patients.

Maddy summaryHB 2472 requires all contractors and certified fitters working on fire sprinkler systems in Washington to hold state-issued licenses and certificates. Fire code officials can demand to see these credentials during inspections, and failure to provide them results in an immediate stop-work order until compliance is verified. The law also empowers officials to order removal and replacement of improperly installed systems if public safety is at risk. These requirements apply directly to contractors and fitters performing fire sprinkler work across the state.