Rep. Jenny Graham

Maddy summaryHB 2316 amends Washington state land use rules to allow development in urban growth areas even when shrubsteppe vegetation is present. It clarifies that such vegetation does not constitute a functional ecosystem requiring protection, removing barriers for property owners and developers seeking to build within designated urban boundaries. The bill aims to support the state's housing goal by enabling maximum development density in existing urban areas, reducing pressure to build outside these boundaries. This change aligns with wildfire prevention guidelines that recommend clearing vegetation near buildings, as the legislature states shrubsteppe removal has "negligible impact" on the environment.

Maddy summaryHB 2284 creates a state task force to develop recommendations for reducing litter in Washington, requiring input from agencies like Ecology, Transportation, and industry groups (including retailers, tourism, and beverage producers). It directly affects retail businesses by amending carryout bag rules: banning single-use plastic bags, requiring paper bags to contain 40% recycled content, and imposing fees (8-12 cents) for paper or thin plastic reusable bags. The bill also mandates that reusable plastic bags meet specific durability standards (125 uses) and recycled content requirements (20% until 2022). The task force must submit final recommendations by November 2027, focusing on reducing litter at public sites and addressing common litter types like cigarette butts.

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 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 2090 directs Washington’s Department of Commerce to develop a strategic framework for integrating advanced nuclear energy into the state’s clean energy goals. The plan, due by December 2026, would assess how nuclear power could help meet Washington’s targets for 100% clean electricity by 2045, including evaluating siting, permitting, financing, and workforce needs - particularly at former coal sites or the Hanford area. It would examine opportunities for state collaboration with other regions and recommend policies like expediting permits or financial incentives to support nuclear development. The bill does not fund nuclear projects but requires the state to explore nuclear as a potential pathway to replace current fossil fuel generation and achieve decarbonization goals more efficiently.

Maddy summaryHB 2380 requires financial institutions offering mobile or internet banking apps to clearly disclose how they collect, store, or share consumer personal information - beyond what's necessary for essential services - and gives users the right to opt out of non-essential data collection or sharing with third parties. It directly affects consumers using banking apps and the financial institutions providing them, mandating transparent notices about data practices before users access services. Key provisions include requiring opt-out options for non-essential data use (like marketing or third-party sharing) and exempting data collection strictly needed for core banking functions. Violations are treated as unfair trade practices under Washington's consumer protection law, with potential damages of $7,500 per violation. The bill focuses on concrete disclosure and user control, not on speculative outcomes.

Maddy summaryHB 2331 requires Washington's Medicaid program to cover specific pediatric and behavioral health screenings and assessments, including autism and developmental delay screenings for children, annual depression screenings for youth aged 12-18, maternal depression screenings for mothers of infants under six months, and mental health assessments for children under five, all subject to available funding. The bill also explicitly prohibits cuts to life-sustaining services like prescription medications, oxygen, and respiratory supplies. This directly affects children, adolescents, and families enrolled in Medicaid by ensuring continued access to these critical health services. The law amends existing Medicaid coverage rules to prevent reductions in pediatric care access, focusing on evidence-based screening requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 2336 requires injured workers in Washington state workers' compensation cases to record their independent medical exams using a state-approved, secure third-party platform instead of personal devices. Workers must notify the scheduling entity 7 days in advance and cannot store, alter, or share recordings - only the vendor’s secure server may hold them, with recordings retained for 10 years after claim closure. The law applies to all workers’ compensation claims, directly affecting injured workers, medical examiners, self-insurers, and the Department of Labor & Industries. It mandates platform security features like encryption and prohibits local copies or social media sharing, with violations carrying $1,000 penalties.

Maddy summaryHB 2285 amends Washington’s Clean Energy Transformation Act to allow electric utilities to count electricity from natural gas power plants using carbon capture, utilization, mineralization, or sequestration technology toward the state’s 2030 and 2045 clean energy targets. This directly affects utilities required to meet the 100% clean electricity standard by 2045 under the Act. The bill clarifies that carbon capture technologies can be used to offset emissions from natural gas generation, making such projects eligible for compliance. It responds to legislative findings about energy reliability needs during extreme weather and Washington’s potential for carbon storage. The policy change does not alter existing emissions limits but expands eligible resources for meeting clean energy goals.