Rep. Greg Nance

Maddy summaryHB 1278 requires community college district governing boards to include one student trustee appointed by the governor from a list provided by student governments. The student trustee serves a one-year term as a full-time student in good academic standing, with voting rights except on faculty hiring or collective bargaining matters. The bill also mandates that student government representatives provide in-person reports at all regular board meetings across Washington’s community colleges and four-year institutions. This policy directly affects community college governance by institutionalizing student voice in decision-making processes.

Maddy summaryHB 1678 imposes a 10-cent fee per gallon on municipal wastewater treatment plants and combined sewer systems discharging untreated sewage into Puget Sound or connected waterways. The funds collected will be deposited into a dedicated account to provide grants for municipalities to upgrade infrastructure that removes excess nutrients from discharges. This aims to improve water quality by reducing nutrient pollution that harms salmon habitats and causes low-oxygen conditions in Puget Sound. The bill directly affects municipal wastewater systems within the Puget Sound watershed and requires annual reporting on untreated sewage discharges.

Maddy summaryHB 1045 expands the definition of "uniformed personnel" to include all law enforcement officers employed by any city, town, or county in Washington state, removing previous population-based restrictions. Currently, the definition only covered law enforcement officers in cities with 2,500+ residents and counties with 10,000+ residents. The bill eliminates these population thresholds, ensuring all local law enforcement officers - regardless of jurisdiction size - are included in the "uniformed personnel" category. This directly affects law enforcement officers in smaller cities and towns that were previously excluded under the existing definition.

Maddy summaryHB 1487 establishes guaranteed annual state funding levels for crime victim services in Washington, starting at $50 million annually for 2025-2027 and increasing to $70 million annually by 2033. It requires the state legislature to appropriate funds each year that, combined with prior-year federal Victims of Crime Act (VICA) funding, meet these specific annual totals. The bill ensures state funds supplement, rather than replace, existing federal or other funding sources and prohibits using these funds for capital projects. It directly affects victim services programs in every Washington county, which provide trauma-informed, culturally relevant support to crime victims. The Office of Crime Victims Advocacy must submit periodic reports on service needs and funding recommendations starting in 2039.

Maddy summaryHB 1049 creates a state-funded stipend program to help registered nurses cover costs for training as specialized sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs). The program reimburses up to $2,500 per nurse for training fees, materials, travel, lodging, and meals. It applies to nurses seeking certification for adult/adolescent or pediatric care, subject to available state funding. The stipend aims to increase the number of qualified SANEs by reducing financial barriers to training.

Maddy summaryHB 2025 adds a new $300 annual tax credit for low-income renters in Washington who pay sales or use tax. Eligible residents must have rented their primary residence for at least 183 days during the year and meet existing credit requirements. The credit, effective starting in 2026, will be adjusted annually for inflation based on the Seattle consumer price index. This directly supports residential tenants whose rent includes property tax costs, expanding the existing working families' tax credit program.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1349 concerns how members of certain public pension systems, such as law enforcement and firefighters, can earn or purchase service credit for authorized leaves of absence. It clarifies that members on paid leave continue to receive credit and allows members on unpaid leave, including part-time leave for law enforcement, to purchase up to two years of service credit by making required contributions within specific timeframes. The bill also details provisions for members who take leave for uniformed military service, enabling them to receive up to five years of service credit, with specific conditions for contributions or proof of wartime service, and extends these provisions to surviving spouses or children of members who die in service.

Maddy summaryHB 2013 allows liquor licensees (like restaurants, breweries, and wineries) in cities designated as "fan zones" or "host cities" for international sports events in 2026 to temporarily expand alcohol service during June and July 2026. It permits shared alcohol service areas across multiple licensees within a two-square block or two one-block zones, requiring joint safety plans covering age checks, staff ratios, and container rules to distinguish alcoholic from non-alcoholic drinks. Licensees must coordinate with the Liquor and Cannabis Board for approval, bypass local permits for public space use, and comply with strict operational requirements during events. The authorization expires August 1, 2026, and applies only to designated event areas for specific international competitions.

Maddy summaryHB 1352 amends Washington's educator support program to require school districts receiving funds to provide trained mentors for "novice school nurses" (registered or advanced practice nurses in their first three years of school-based roles). The bill expands an existing program for beginning teachers, principals, and staff to include school nurses under the same mentorship requirements. Key provisions mandate districts prioritize these mentors, align with research-based induction standards, and include components like paid orientation, ongoing professional development, and non-evaluative observations. The law applies to school districts receiving competitive state funds for the Beginning Educator Support Team program, which focuses on improving retention and support for new educators. This is not a standalone nurse program but an expansion of an existing educator support framework.

Maddy summaryHB 1208 makes permanent Washington's Habitat Recovery Permit Pathway Program, which streamlines environmental permitting for salmon and habitat restoration projects. It directly affects projects approved by specific programs like the Bonneville Power Administration's restoration efforts, tribal fish barrier removal initiatives, or Puget Sound restoration funds. The bill eliminates most local and state permit requirements for qualifying projects, replacing them with a single streamlined review process while maintaining safeguards for cultural resources and flood risk. Projects must document compliance with tribal consultation, cultural resource protections, and flood safety standards before approval.