Rep. April Connors

Maddy summaryHB 2512 prohibits Washington real estate brokers from marketing residential properties exclusively to a limited group of potential buyers or other brokers. Instead, brokers must market properties to the general public and all other brokers simultaneously, unless health or safety concerns of the owner or occupant require an exception. The bill directly affects residential real estate brokers by requiring public marketing access and banning targeted marketing practices. It amends existing laws to enforce this standard and aligns with broader requirements for transparent broker conduct under Washington’s real estate regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 2687 sets safety conditions for individuals conditionally released into community settings from secure facilities. It requires a 500-foot buffer from schools (K-12) and child care facilities, prohibits the person's residence from being adjacent to a home with a minor, and mandates electronic monitoring with real-time tracking and exclusion zones. These rules aim to protect community safety, particularly for children, while allowing for community-based treatment. The bill applies to individuals under court-ordered conditional release, such as those in Washington’s commitment system.

Maddy summaryHB 2654 sets new conditions for courts approving conditional release (to less restrictive settings like community supervision) for individuals previously committed to secure facilities. It requires courts to mandate electronic monitoring with real-time tracking and a minimum half-mile residential distance from schools, child care, and recreational facilities. The bill also establishes "fair share principles" to prevent disproportionate concentration of released individuals in specific counties, requiring the Department of Corrections to document placement decisions and justify releases outside a person's county of commitment. These changes apply to individuals under conditional release under Washington’s mental health and sex offender commitment laws.

Maddy summaryHB 2665 requires property owners purchasing land specifically to operate a "less restrictive alternative" (a housing facility for sexually violent predators under court supervision) to provide written notice before closing the sale. This notice must include the intended start date, maximum occupancy (number of predators), and names of known residents to the county sheriff, local legislators, county administrators, and county commissioners. The notification must be submitted after entering escrow but before the sale is finalized. Violating this requirement is classified as a class 1 civil infraction. The bill directly affects property purchasers planning to establish such facilities, not general property owners.

Maddy summaryHB 2349 requires Washington state agencies to provide written community notification 3 months before releasing or discharging individuals classified as sexually violent predators. It mandates that agencies share detailed records (including institutional history, mental health evaluations, and criminal history) with local law enforcement, county officials, legislators, and victims (if they request it) prior to release. The bill directly affects counties, law enforcement, and victims by requiring timely disclosure of release dates and relevant background information. Key provisions include standardized notification to sheriffs, county administrators, legislators, and law enforcement via the Washington Crime Information Center, ensuring consistent community awareness. This focuses on procedural transparency rather than altering commitment standards or penalties.

Maddy summaryHJM 4013 is a joint memorial urging Governor Ferguson to opt Washington state into a federal tax-credit scholarship program for K-12 education. It would direct approximately $732 million annually in unused federal funds to Washington students from working-class and middle-class families (household income ≤300% of area median income) through tax credits for donors. The program requires no state funding, imposes no budget obligation, and mandates scholarship organizations to spend at least 90% of funds on student expenses like tutoring and technology while meeting strict federal accountability standards. Failure to opt in would prevent Washington families from accessing these federal resources, which would instead benefit students in states that have joined the program.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets conditions for releasing individuals classified as sexually violent predators into the community after court-ordered supervision. It requires courts to mandate electronic monitoring with real-time tracking, 500-foot distance restrictions from schools and child care facilities, and individualized supervision plans addressing specific risk factors. The law also requires the Department of Corrections to develop placements adhering to "fair share" principles to prevent disproportionate concentration of such individuals in any single county. These conditions must be documented and reviewed to ensure community safety while facilitating a person's transition to less restrictive settings.

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 summaryThis House Resolution (HR 4666) formally recognizes Mia Hamant, a University of Washington women's soccer goalkeeper who passed away after battling stage 4 cancer. It commends her courage and spirit during her time with the team and her impact on the Husky community. The resolution also congratulates the 2025 UW women's soccer team for winning the Big Ten regular season and tournament titles, reaching the NCAA Elite Eight, and setting program records. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect and serves only to honor Hamant and the team's achievements.

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.