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Bill · SB 6003Became law7mo agoConcerning the capital budget. · Sponsor: Yasmin Trudeau (D) · 3 cosponsors
This measure would fund state and local construction, housing, school, environmental, transportation, and energy projects through June 30, 2027.
Bill · SB 5974Became law7mo agoModernizing and strengthening laws concerning sheriffs, police chiefs, town marshals, law enforcement agency volunteers, youth cadets, specially commissioned… · Sponsor: John Lovick (D) · 10 cosponsors
Sheriffs, police chiefs, and marshals must meet listed qualifications, while agencies must limit volunteers’ police powers and adopt supervision rules.
Criminal Justice · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 2034Became law7mo agoConcerning termination and restatement of plan 1 of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system. · Sponsor: Timm Ormsby (D) · 3 cosponsors
Washington would end LEOFF Plan 1 in 2029, move its assets into a restated system, and continue existing benefits during the transition.
Government & Ethics · Public Safety
Bill · SB 5998Became law7mo agoMaking 2025-2027 fiscal biennium supplemental operating appropriations. · Sponsor: June Robinson (D) · 1 cosponsor
This measure would adjust Washington's 2025-2027 operating budget and direct state agencies to spend money on specified public services and programs.
Bill · HB 2487Became law7mo agoConcerning taxes imposed on insurers operating within the state. · Sponsor: Nicole Macri (D) · 1 cosponsor
Starting June 11, 2026, insurers, certain taxpayers with related unpaid taxes, and large computing groups would follow specified tax rules, some reaching earlier periods.
Bill · SB 6260Became law7mo agoImplementing efficiencies and programming changes in public education. · Sponsor: Lisa Wellman (D) · 1 cosponsor
Public schools would apply rules for bus payments, transition to kindergarten, district funding, teacher bonuses, and Running Start enrollment limits.
Bill · HB 2681Became law7mo agoModifying cannabis producer, processor, and retailer license fees. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Concerning cannabis license fees.) · Sponsor: Timm Ormsby (D) · 1 cosponsor
Cannabis producers, processors, and retailers would pay set application and annual license fees for each location they operate.
Consumer Protection · Economy & Jobs
Bill · SB 6231Became law7mo agoRemoving a tax exemption for the replacement of equipment for data centers. · Sponsor: Noel Frame (D) · 1 cosponsor
Beginning on the date stated in the act, qualifying data center owners and tenants may claim listed equipment tax exemptions if they receive certificates and meet program rules.
Emergency Management · Taxes & Budget
Bill · HB 2689Became law7mo agoConcerning the working connections child care program. · Sponsor: Mia Gregerson (D) · 2 cosponsors
Child care providers would use attendance-based subsidy claims, while statewide rules would set payment rates and regional rate limits.
Bill · SB 6228Became law7mo agoRemoving a tax exemption for the warehousing and reselling of prescription drugs. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Removing a tax exemption for the warehousing and… · Sponsor: Noel Frame (D) · 3 cosponsors
Beginning January 1, 2027, prescription drug wholesalers and retailers would use set business-tax rates, while qualifying small pharmacies would use a lower rate.
Bill · HB 1960Became law7mo agoEncouraging renewable energy in Washington through tax policy and investment in local communities. · Sponsor: Alex Ramel (D) · 7 cosponsors
Beginning in 2028, covered renewable energy facilities and battery storage systems would use excise taxes and property-tax exemptions tied to local investment programs.
Environment & Energy · Government & Ethics
Bill · SB 6225Became law7mo agoAuthorizing bonds for transportation funding. · Sponsor: Marko Liias (D) · 1 cosponsor
Washington transportation officials may request bonds for highway projects, with repayment tied mainly to fuel taxes and qualifying vehicle fees.
Emergency Management · Taxes & Budget
Bill · HB 2711Became law7mo agoConcerning transportation resources. · Sponsor: Jake Fey (D)
Washington sets transportation taxes and programs, including an $8 percent tax on part of some high-value vehicles and a $5 identicard option for eligible older drivers.
Consumer Protection · Taxes & Budget
Bill · HB 1390Became law7mo agoRepealing the community protection program. · Sponsor: Roger Goodman (D) · 5 cosponsors
The measure would end the community protection program, require a transition plan for participants, and preserve the supportive services they receive.
Criminal Justice · Disability Rights
Bill · SB 6005Became law7mo agoMaking supplemental transportation appropriations for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. · Sponsor: Marko Liias (D) · 2 cosponsors
If enacted, the measure would direct supplemental transportation funding to state agencies and local governments, including emergency repairs, transit, ferries, rail, and safety work.
Emergency Management · Taxes & Budget
Bill · SB 6113Became law7mo agoConcerning taxes administered by the department of revenue. · Sponsor: Noel Frame (D) · 2 cosponsors
If enacted, the measure would revise Washington tax definitions, rates, collection duties, estate rules, and limited penalty relief for taxpayers and businesses.
Economy & Jobs · Taxes & Budget
Bill · HB 2215Became law7mo agoConcerning climate commitment act compliance obligations for fuels supplied or otherwise sold into Washington. · Sponsor: Joe Fitzgibbon (D) · 13 cosponsors
Beginning January 1, 2027, fuel sellers would need climate-program registration or supplier records to qualify for state and local government contracts.
Economy & Jobs · Environment & Energy
Bill · SB 6002Became law7mo agoConcerning driver privacy protections. · Sponsor: Yasmin Trudeau (D) · 16 cosponsors
State and local agencies may use automated license plate readers only for listed purposes and must limit how they collect, keep, share, and audit the data.
AI & Privacy · Civil Rights & Voting
Bill · SB 6346Became law7mo agoEstablishing a tax on millionaires. · Sponsor: Jamie Pedersen (D) · 25 cosponsors
Starting in 2028, individuals would face a 9.90 percent Washington tax after a $1 million deduction, while later provisions would change several consumer and business taxes.
Bill · SB 6355Became law7mo agoConcerning the electric transmission system. · Sponsor: Victoria Hunt (D) · 8 cosponsors
Washington would identify priority routes for power lines and use a state authority to coordinate new transmission projects, usually through partnerships with utilities and developers.
Economy & Jobs · Environment & Energy