Rep. Lisa Callan

Maddy summaryHB 2400 requires vloggers earning $12,000+ annually from compensated social media video content to register with Washington’s Department of Revenue as conducting business (Sec. 2). It mandates social media platforms and advertisers to set up trust accounts for minor children appearing in paid videos, withholding a pro-rata percentage of compensation based on the child’s screen time (Sec. 3). Platforms with Washington nexus must annually report detailed data to the Department, including creator counts, revenue from minors’ content, and video segment volumes (Sec. 4). The bill directly affects compensated vloggers, platforms, and advertisers, creating new registration, trust-fund, and reporting obligations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (not a policy bill) introduced on January 19, 2026, by multiple Washington State Representatives. It formally recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, legacy of nonviolent activism, and contributions to civil rights, including his role in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965. The resolution expresses the House's commitment to upholding Dr. King's ideals of equality, justice, and opportunity for all. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any specific individuals or groups.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House Resolution (not a bill with policy changes), adopted on January 16, 2026. It formally recognizes Washington's joint operating agencies (JOAs) for their role in developing clean energy infrastructure, including renewable sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, as well as new projects like small modular reactors. The resolution highlights JOAs' contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, ensuring affordable energy access, and supporting economic growth in Washington State. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or impose requirements - its sole purpose is to acknowledge these agencies' historical and ongoing work.

Maddy summaryHB 2522 requires dental insurance plans to cover preventive services like fluoride treatments, sealants, and oral cancer screenings without age limits or frequency restrictions. It applies directly to dental-only insurance carriers, ensuring patients - especially vulnerable populations - receive essential care without arbitrary coverage barriers. The bill mandates that insurers pay for related services (e.g., oral hygiene instruction) when provided alongside preventive care. This aims to improve early intervention access and align with recognized dental standards, addressing gaps created by federal policy discussions and private sector coverage limitations.

Maddy summaryHB 2538 requires Washington community and technical colleges to gradually increase part-time faculty pay to 75% of full-time comparable pay by 2028-29, 80% by 2029-30, and 85% by 2030-31 for the same classroom teaching hours. The bill directly affects part-time faculty at these institutions and mandates annual progress reports to the legislature, including data on pay gaps, faculty demographics, and departmental disparities. Colleges must base pay equity on instructional workloads, including class time, preparation, grading, and student support. The law aims to stabilize faculty employment, improve student outcomes, and increase workforce diversity by closing long-standing pay gaps.

Maddy summaryHB 2112 requires commercial websites and social media platforms that publish or distribute online content where over one-third qualifies as "sexual material harmful to minors" to verify users are 18 or older before access. This applies to entities like adult content platforms, using methods such as government ID checks or digital identification, while prohibiting retention of personal data. The bill mandates clear health notices about youth risks on content pages and exempts news organizations, internet service providers, and constitutionally protected activities. Violations could trigger daily penalties up to $10,000 per day, plus up to $250,000 if minors access restricted content.

Maddy summaryHB 2484 creates a state youth development fund account to centralize public and private funding for programs serving youth aged 5-24. The fund will provide grants to nonprofits, tribes, parks departments, and community organizations (not directly to school districts) to support programs like mentorship, career navigation, arts/STEM, and social-emotional learning. Grants must prioritize geographic equity and at-risk youth groups, including those in foster care, experiencing homelessness, or living in poverty. Recipients must annually report program impacts to the superintendent of public instruction.

Maddy summaryHB 2466 creates a new Washington state Board of Governors specifically for licensed social workers, replacing their previous oversight under a broader health board. The board will consist of seven members (four licensed independent clinical social workers, two licensed advanced social workers, and one public member) appointed by the governor to provide specialized regulatory oversight focused on social work practice standards. This change aims to enhance public protection by addressing the unique educational, ethical, and practice needs of social workers, separate from other mental health professions. The bill establishes the board’s structure, membership requirements, meeting rules, and authority to adopt regulations governing licensed social workers across all practice levels in Washington.

Maddy summaryHB 2321 requires 3D printer manufacturers and sellers in Washington state to equip all new printers with software that automatically blocks print jobs for firearms or illegal firearm parts, effective July 1, 2027. The law mandates that printers use a "firearms blueprint detection algorithm" to identify and reject files containing firearm designs before printing, meeting specific technical standards to prevent bypassing. Manufacturers must attest under penalty of perjury that their printers comply, with penalties including misdemeanors for first offenses and class C felonies for repeat violations or corporate breaches. This directly affects 3D printer companies operating in Washington, aiming to prevent unlawful firearm manufacturing through technical safeguards.

Maddy summaryHB 2366 raises the daily compensation for Washington school board members from $50 to $100 (capping annual pay at $13,750, with excess pay over $3,000 requiring specific board approval). It requires school districts to cover training costs for board members on funding and finance, mandating all current and new directors to complete this training within one year of their term. The bill also establishes automatic annual cost-of-living adjustments for compensation based on the consumer price index. School districts must fund these changes using local tax revenue, and the training program provisions depend on specific budget appropriations by June 2026.