Sen. Steve Conway

Maddy summarySB 5209 amends Washington state law to explicitly include the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) in the legal definition of a "limited authority Washington law enforcement agency." This change directly affects L&I officers, clarifying their status under existing law without granting them new enforcement powers. The bill adds L&I to a list of state agencies (like the Department of Natural Resources) that have authority to enforce specific laws related to their limited subject areas. It makes no policy changes to L&I's current responsibilities or enforcement capabilities.

Maddy summarySB 5457 modifies Washington State's business tax for radio and television broadcasters. It requires broadcasters to calculate tax based on gross income minus specific advertising revenues, directly affecting FCC-licensed radio and TV stations operating in Washington. The key provision allows broadcasters to exclude national/regional ad revenue either through a standard deduction (based on U.S. Census data) or by itemizing out-of-state audience revenue using defined signal strength contours. This change, effective July 2025, adjusts how taxable income is calculated for broadcasters under the existing 0.484% business tax rate.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes the 92-year contributions of the Daffodil Festival, its organizers, and its 24-member royal court to Pierce County and Washington State. It highlights the festival's role in fostering community unity, youth leadership, and civic engagement through its annual event and the ambassadorship of its royal court members. The resolution sends copies to the 2025 festival officers and royal court members as a formal acknowledgment of their service. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution, not a bill with policy changes. It formally honors Transgender Day of Visibility in Washington State, recognizing transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals' contributions to the state's communities, history, and culture. The resolution affirms the Senate's commitment to equity and inclusion but does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any specific group through legal mechanisms. It serves as a symbolic gesture of support and celebration.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 8627 (adopted March 27, 2025) is a symbolic resolution celebrating civic health and acknowledging efforts to reduce political polarization. It references studies showing how political disagreements strain relationships and increase loneliness, particularly among young adults. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes individuals and organizations working to foster respectful dialogue and civic engagement in Washington State. It serves as a non-binding expression of support for initiatives that build bridges across political divides.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) adopted by the Washington State Senate on March 7, 2025, to mark the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama (1965). It honors the bravery of civil rights activists like Amelia Boynton Robinson, John Lewis, and Jimmie Lee Jackson, who faced violent suppression while marching for voting rights. The resolution acknowledges the historical events that led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and urges Washington citizens to remember this pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. It has no legislative effect, serving solely as a symbolic recognition of these historical events.

Maddy summarySR 8624 is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the Washington State Senate on March 5, 2025, formally honoring the Washington State Patrol for its service. It expresses gratitude for the Patrol's 100+ years of public safety work, including traffic enforcement, emergency response, and specialized units like canine teams. The resolution specifically acknowledges troopers' bravery (citing a recent incident preventing a crash) and their daily protection of over 18,000 lane miles of roadways. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or agencies.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution formally recognizes Ramadan as a significant religious observance for Washington's Muslim community, expressing the Senate's support and well-wishes for a meaningful observance. It acknowledges Ramadan's spiritual importance in Islam, highlights the contributions of American Muslims (including in Washington state), and marks the start of the holy month. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 8611), not a policy bill. It honors Keri Rawlings Rooney for her 50 years of public service across Washington state government roles, including the State Senate, Pierce County offices, and the State Auditor's office. The resolution specifically recognizes her contributions to policy development, her "Voting is Cool" program promoting youth civic engagement, and her mentorship of public servants. The Senate formally expresses appreciation for her service and extends best wishes as she retires.

Maddy summarySR 8614 is a ceremonial Senate resolution adopted on February 13, 2025, that honors immigrants in Washington state for their contributions as neighbors, workers, business owners, and taxpayers. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes immigrants' economic and cultural impacts, citing statistics like 15.3% of the state's population being foreign-born and immigrants' roles in agriculture, STEM fields, and business. The resolution symbolically affirms their integral role in Washington's communities without implementing any concrete policy changes.