Sen. Annette Cleveland

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 8661) is a ceremonial recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by the Washington State Senate. It affirms Dr. King's legacy and calls on all Washingtonians to continue working toward justice, emphasizing persistence and collective action. The resolution does not create new laws, policies, or funding; it is purely symbolic and non-binding. It was adopted by the Senate on January 19, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 6202 requires Washington State Medicaid to cover standard fertility preservation services starting January 1, 2027, for enrollees diagnosed with cancer or other conditions requiring treatments (like chemotherapy or radiation) that risk infertility. It prohibits Medicaid or managed care organizations from imposing special restrictions, limits, or waiting periods on these services that don’t apply to other medical treatments. The law defines "standard fertility preservation" as medically necessary procedures aligned with guidelines from major medical societies for patients facing treatment-related infertility risks. This policy change ensures coverage without discriminatory barriers, allowing patients to preserve fertility options alongside life-saving care.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 8662) honors Roman Rogalski for his decades of community service in Seattle, including his journey as a refugee from Poland, U.S. Army military service, and dedication to the Polish Home Association. It specifically recognizes his restoration and donation of a home to the Polish Home Association - the largest single donation in its 107-year history - to create a community gathering space. The resolution commends Rogalski as a refugee who contributed significantly to Seattle after arriving in 1964. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy impact, solely expressing legislative appreciation for his personal contributions.

Maddy summarySB 6107 clarifies when registered nurses in Washington can delegate tasks to nursing assistants or home care aides. It prohibits delegating medication administration (except for specific insulin injections under strict supervision), tasks requiring substantial skill, or procedures involving tissue piercing. Nurses must verify the delegatee's competency, assess patient stability, and ensure the patient has a "stable and predictable condition" before delegating. This directly affects nurses, nursing assistants, home care aides, and patients in home or community care settings (like assisted living or in-home care), but excludes acute care facilities.

Maddy summarySB 5867 requires Washington’s state health authority to develop a mobile pregnancy application through a competitive bidding process, targeting Medicaid-eligible pregnant and postpartum women. The app must provide multilingual educational resources, connect users to state health programs (like perinatal substance use services), and be available on Android and iOS. Key requirements include collecting anonymized usage data (e.g., daily users, engagement with Washington-specific resources) and ensuring clinical standards for content. The bill aims to improve awareness of maternal health programs but does not change Medicaid eligibility or funding. The state must issue a request for proposals within 180 days of the bill’s effective date.

Maddy summarySB 5593 adjusts how Washington school districts calculate their maximum allowable enrichment levies (local property taxes for extra programs beyond state funding). It sets new limits based on student enrollment: $2,500 per student (adjusted for inflation) for districts with fewer than 40,000 students, and $3,000 per student for larger districts. The bill also modifies the calculation to account for local effort assistance, compliance adjustments, and cooperative agreements between districts. School districts must now get approval for their levy expenditure plans before voting on new levies.

Maddy summarySB 5096 removes a clause from Washington's standard healthcare directive form that previously stated a directive would be invalid during pregnancy. This change ensures that advance directives for life-sustaining treatment apply equally during pregnancy, without requiring separate documentation. The bill amends the model form under the Natural Death Act (RCW 70.122.030) by deleting the specific pregnancy reference in section (d). It directly affects individuals using advance healthcare directives, particularly pregnant people or those with pregnancy-related health concerns, by eliminating an outdated exclusion. The policy change is procedural, updating the standard form to reflect current medical practice without altering other directive provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Washington's public colleges and universities to ensure students have access to medication abortion by the 2026-27 academic year. It mandates that student health centers offer medication abortion services (via in-person care, telehealth, or referrals) and directs institutions without health centers to provide referrals to qualified providers, telehealth support, and campus accommodations. Schools must also maintain clear online resources about reproductive health services, including appointment scheduling, academic accommodations for pregnancy-related needs, and direct links to state health resources. The law directly affects over 196,000 pregnancy-capable students at Washington's public institutions, aiming to reduce barriers like travel distances (up to 78 miles) and wait times for abortion care.

Maddy summarySB 5397 limits the percentage of courses taught by non-tenure-track faculty at Washington state community and technical colleges. Starting July 1, 2030, these institutions must ensure no more than 45% of annual courses are taught by such faculty, requiring them to adopt policies by July 2026. Colleges must also submit annual reports starting in 2028 detailing their progress toward this 45% cap, including current course percentages. This bill directly affects all Washington community and technical colleges and their faculty hiring practices.

Maddy summarySB 5734 authorizes up to $2.5 billion in state bonds to finance Washington's share of the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project with Oregon, directly affecting bridge toll users and taxpayers paying fuel and vehicle-related fees. The bill establishes that bond repayment will come first from bridge toll revenue, then from fuel taxes and vehicle fees, with no state debt issued without approval from the state financing committee. It clarifies that bonds are secured solely by toll revenue and fees - not general state credit - and requires the legislature to maintain these tolls and taxes to cover bond payments. The project will be funded through partnership with Oregon, sharing both costs and toll revenues equally.