Sen. Perry Dozier

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new license endorsement for Washington chiropractors to perform animal chiropractic care on nonhuman animals. To qualify, chiropractors must complete 210 hours in an approved program or hold current certification, maintain 30 hours of continuing education every three years, and refer clients to veterinarians for non-chiropractic health issues. The endorsement prohibits ordering medical imaging, requires maintaining patient records, and mandates providing emergency veterinary contact information. It directly affects licensed chiropractors seeking to expand their practice to animal patients within Washington state.

Maddy summaryThis bill reinstates a task force to study Washington's system for providing legal representation to people who cannot afford a lawyer. The task force, composed of judges, defense attorneys, county officials, and community members with lived experience, must review regional delivery models, staffing levels, funding, and data collection by January 2028. It will evaluate barriers to meeting legal representation standards and recommend improvements to ensure effective, timely, and sustainable services statewide. The task force expires June 30, 2029.

Maddy summarySB 5000 officially designates "the evergreen state" as the state nickname for Washington. This act formalizes a nickname long associated with the state, but does not require any entity to update existing materials or documents.

Maddy summarySB 5268 amends state law concerning community custody terms for offenders. This bill mandates that individuals convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm will be sentenced to a period of community custody in addition to other penalties. Initially, this community custody term is set at one year. Beginning January 1, 2026, offenders sentenced to over one year imprisonment for unlawful firearm possession will receive an eighteen-month community custody term. This change directly impacts individuals convicted of these firearm offenses by adding a mandatory post-release supervision component to their sentence.

Maddy summaryThis bill, SB 5729, aims to encourage the construction of affordable housing in Washington state by streamlining the project permit application process for local governments and developers. It requires local governments to determine if an application is complete within 28 days, or it is automatically deemed complete. The bill also allows applications certified by licensed professional engineers or architects to be deemed complete by building departments. Furthermore, it introduces a "deemed approved" mechanism if local governments conduct more than six reviews or requests for information without demonstrating clear violations. Finally, it mandates combining environmental review with permit review and limits the process to one open record hearing and one closed record appeal.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 5071 updates Washington's law regarding endangerment with a controlled substance. It expands the types of substances covered to include fentanyl or synthetic opioids, in addition to methamphetamine, when a person knowingly or recklessly exposes a child or dependent adult to them. The bill also changes the required mental state for the crime from "knowingly or intentionally" to "knowingly or recklessly." It specifically exempts legitimate medical administration of these substances and protects Department of Children, Youth, and Families personnel acting within their role from criminal liability under this statute. The crime remains classified as a Class B felony.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Senator Rebecca Saldaña for her decade of service to the 37th Legislative District and the state of Washington. The bill formally commends her legislative work, including sponsoring landmark laws on environmental justice, domestic workers' rights, and adult entertainment worker protections. It recognizes her role as chair of the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee and her advocacy for frontline communities, workers, and communities of color. The resolution is transmitted to Senator Saldaña by the Secretary of the Senate as an official expression of gratitude for her contributions to Washington state policy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Senator Judy Warnick for her nearly two decades of service in the Washington State Legislature, recognizing her leadership roles and contributions to agriculture, rural development, and community advocacy. The resolution formally acknowledges her work as a former dairy farmer and her service on multiple committees, including her role as Chair of the Senate Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development Committee. It expresses the Senate's appreciation for her dedication to public service and directs that copies of the resolution be sent to Senator Warnick and her family as a token of gratitude.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Senator Steve Conway for his 34 years of service to Washington state, particularly his advocacy for workers' rights and labor policy. The resolution formally commends his contributions to collective bargaining, pension systems, and local community projects, including funding for educational and cultural facilities. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of his legislative career and public service. The Senate transmitted this resolution to Senator Conway as a gesture of appreciation for his work representing the 29th Legislative District.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally acknowledges March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Washington state. It recognizes approximately 120,000 residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and honors the families, caregivers, and service providers who support them. The resolution expresses appreciation for the inclusive community efforts that help individuals with disabilities participate fully in society. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness and promote inclusion.