Rep. Greg Nance

Maddy summaryHB 1481 mandates a study on the potential benefits of advanced nuclear energy, specifically small modular reactors, for Washington's clean energy goals. The joint legislative audit committee must contract a third party to examine how nuclear energy could support grid decarbonization by 2045, create jobs, and potentially replace coal-fired power plants. The study must include recommendations on workforce development and feasibility of nuclear deployment, with a report due to the legislature by July 1, 2027. This bill does not enact new policy but directs a formal review of nuclear energy's role in the state's energy future.

Maddy summaryHB 1772 establishes "shared streets" in Washington state, where pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles share the same roadway space. Local governments can designate nonarterial streets as shared streets using official traffic signs, requiring vehicles to yield to pedestrians and cyclists while cyclists must yield to pedestrians. The bill also allows local authorities to set a 10 mph speed limit specifically on designated shared streets without needing an engineering study. This directly affects local governments (which can designate these streets), pedestrians, cyclists, micromobility device users (like e-scooters), and drivers navigating these shared spaces.

Maddy summaryHB 1151 establishes a permanent ninth grade success grant program to fund school-based teams that identify and support ninth-grade students at risk of not graduating. The program, administered by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, prioritizes public schools with low ninth-grade on-track rates or below-average graduation rates, particularly in underserved communities. Grant funds cover team member compensation, professional development, substitute teachers for program duties, and direct student supports. Schools must report annually on participation, student demographics, and outcomes like on-track rates and graduation data through 2030.

Maddy summaryHB 1746 adjusts how Washington state provides supplemental funding to public schools based on local property tax levies. It calculates state assistance by comparing a school district's actual levy rate (per $1,000 assessed value) to a $1.50 threshold, with full funding for districts meeting or exceeding that rate. The bill extends this formula to tribal schools (starting 2022) and charter schools (starting 2025), capping per-student assistance at $2,000 (adjusted for inflation) based on prior-year levy data. This funding is separate from the state's basic education program and directly affects school districts, tribal education compact schools, and charter schools that rely on local levies.

Maddy summaryHB 1751 exempts required course materials (like textbooks and digital resources) from Washington state sales and use taxes for students enrolled at public colleges and universities. It requires students to show valid enrollment proof at approved vendors (campus bookstores or institution-designated online sellers) to qualify for the exemption. Public institutions must inform students about this tax break via their websites and course syllabi. The bill directly affects all students at Washington’s public higher education institutions by reducing out-of-pocket costs for essential learning materials, which the legislature notes are increasingly unaffordable (65% of students skip buying textbooks due to cost).

Maddy summaryHB 1204 requires manufactured home park landlords to include specific written disclosures in rental agreements for all tenants, including clear closure notices in bold text and historical rent data. It directly affects seniors aged 55+ by prohibiting park rules that block them from having roommates in shared housing arrangements - such as exchanges of services for room and board - while banning entrance/exit fees. The bill also restricts rent increases during closure periods to no more than 1% above the U.S. consumer price index and prohibits fees for guest parking or towing without prior notice. These changes aim to increase housing stability and affordability for seniors in manufactured home communities by standardizing tenant protections.

Maddy summaryHB 1808 creates a state-funded revolving loan program to support permanently affordable homeownership for low-income households. The program provides loans (up to 50% of project costs) to nonprofit developers building housing that remains affordable for at least 99 years through long-term restrictions on resale and ownership. Loans carry interest rates between 1% and 2.5%, with repayments recycled into the fund to finance new projects. This directly affects low-income homebuyers (defined as households earning ≤80% of local median income) and nonprofit developers who build housing meeting specific affordability standards.

Maddy summaryHB 1451 amends Washington state law governing the civil commitment of individuals deemed "sexually violent predators" who suffer from mental abnormalities or personality disorders making them likely to commit predatory sexual acts if not confined. The bill clarifies definitions (including "sexually violent offense," "predatory acts," and "less restrictive alternative") and establishes new requirements for conditional release, such as ensuring counties have adequate housing options for released individuals. It also restricts placement near "risk potential" locations like schools, parks, and youth facilities, while defining "secure community transition facilities" for supervised release. The changes aim to balance community safety with structured release options for those subject to civil commitment.

Maddy summaryHB 1560 imposes a 7.5% tax on the portion of annual compensation exceeding 10 times the state's average wage for the five highest-paid hospital employees without direct patient care, plus the hospital's lead administrator if not included. It directly affects nonprofit hospitals in Washington that pay certain executives excessive compensation, as defined by the bill. The tax revenue will fund programs to improve healthcare access, particularly for vulnerable populations and reproductive care. The tax applies to compensation reported under state health reporting rules, beginning in 2027 for the 2026 tax year.

Maddy summaryHB 1241 requires Washington school districts to improve transparency and timeliness in special education evaluations for students with disabilities. It mandates that districts provide parents with clear, translated information about evaluation processes and timelines (including a 22-day decision window after referrals and a 60-day evaluation window after consent), track and publicly report processing times by disability category, and use standardized templates for parent communications. The bill also ensures parents receive language-accessible materials and quarterly service reports for quantifiable special education services, while prohibiting multitiered systems from delaying evaluations. These changes directly affect students with disabilities, their families, and school districts across Washington State.