The Week Ahead is a list of bills up for public hearings and committee work sessions that HRC staff has identified as potentially noteworthy. This is not a list of all bills being heard.

Please note that bills may be added to or removed from the committee meeting agendas after this list is released. Click on the bill number or check leg.wa.gov for the latest information.

If you would like to take action on any of these bills, click:
  • (T) Testify in-person or remotely before the committee*
  • (P) Submit your position*
  • (W) Submit your position plus your written testimony

If you are testifying remotely, select “Remote” under “Testimony Type” on the Testimony Registration page.

*For the two options marked with an asterisk, you must register at least one hour before the hearing begins.

Watch any committee hearing or work session at tvw.org.

This list is for informational purposes only. The inclusion of a bill should not be construed as support or opposition to that legislation by HRC staff.

MONDAY, JANUARY 19

  • Updating Return-to-School Policies for Student Firearm Violations – Hearing on HB 2246 (Low-R) – Education @ 1:30 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Litter & Plastic Bags – Hearing on HB 2284 (Dye-R) – Environment & Energy @ 1:30 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Regulating Chemicals in Tires – Hearing on HB 2421 (Hall-D) – Environment & Energy @ 1:30 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Regulations on Coal Electricity Plants – Hearing on HB 2367 (Fitzgibbon-D) – Environment & Energy @ 1:30 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Protecting Tenants from Periods of Extreme Heat – Hearing on HB 2265 (Mena-D) – Housing @ 1:30 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Modifying Requirements for Service of Rent Increase Notices –Hearing on HB 2452 (Connors-R) – Housing @ 1:30 PM  (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Delaying Medicaid Access Program –Hearing on HB 2385 (Macri-D) – Appropriations @ 4:00 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Blue Envelope Program – Hearing on HB 2323 (Eslick-R) – Transportation @ 4:00 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20

  • PFAS Chemicals in Agriculture – Hearing on HB 2279 (Parshley-D) – Ag & Natural Resources @ 10:30 AM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Legal Financial Obligations – Hearing on HB 2102 (Reed-D) – Civil Rights & Judiciary @ 10:30 AM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Powers and Duties of the Attorney General’s Office – Hearing on HB 2161 (Farivar-D) – Civil Rights & Judiciary @ 10:30 AM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Shrubsteppe in UGAs – Hearing on HB 2316 (Connors-R) – Local Government @ 10:30 AM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Workers Compensation Healthcare Premiums – Hearing on HB 2372 (Salahuddin-D) – Labor & Workplace Standards @ 10:30 AM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Unionizing Agriculture Employees – Hearing on HB 2409 (Mena-D) – Labor & Workplace Standards @ 10:30 AM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Quantum Technology Economic Development – Hearing on HB 2446 (Barnard-R) – Tech., Econ. Develop., & Veterans @ 10:30 AM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Social Media Content Creation – Hearing on HB 2400 (Reeves-D) – Consumer Protection & Business @ 1:30 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Data Broker Registry – Hearing on HB 2483 (Kloba-D) – Consumer Protection & Business @ 1:30 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Concerning Dental Care Services at RHC’s – Hearing on HB 2314 (Penner – R) – Early Learning & Human Svcs @ 1:30 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Unexpected Fatalities in DSHS Facilities – Hearing on HB 2415 (Farivar-D) – Early Learning & Human Svcs @ 1:30 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • 340B Drug Contracting – Hearing on HB 2145 (Thai-D) – Health Care & Wellness @ 1:30 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Conflict of Interest Standard for State Officers – HB 2352 (Pollet-D) – State Gov & Tribal Relations @ 1:30 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Requiring Utility Bill Assistance Subsidies — Hearing on HB 2373 (Mena-D) – Energy & Environment @ 4:00 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Protecting Tenants from Periods of Extreme Heat – Hearing on HB 2266 (Peterson-D) – Housing @ 4:00 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21

  • Utility Bill Charges for Wildfire Fund—Hearing on HB 2275 (Reeves-D) – Ag & Natural Resources @ 8:00 AM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Concerning Litigation Finance – Hearing on HB 2255 (Walen-D) – Civil Rights & Judiciary @ 8:00 AM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Collective Bargaining non-NLA –Hearing onHB 2471 (Scott-D) – Labor & Workplace Standards @ 8:00 AM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Generative AI System Disclosure – Hearing on HB 2503 (Shavers-D) – Tech., Econ. Develop., & Veterans @ 8:00 AM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Surveillance-Based Price Discrimination – Hearing on HB 2481 (Fosse-D) – Tech., Econ. Development & Veterans @ 8:00 AM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Accident Risk Zones – Hearing on HB 2174 (Klicker-R) – Local Government @ 10:30 AM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Criminal Offenses Committed as a Minor – Hearing on HB 2389 (Cortes-D) – Early Learning & Human Svcs @ 1:30 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Establishing a Juvenile Firearm Early Intervention Alternative – Hearing on HB 2456 (Davis–D) – Early Learning & Human Svcs @ 1:30 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Eliminating the Cap on the Workforce Education Investment Surcharge –Hearing on HB 2098 (Reed-D) – Postsecondary Education & Workforce @ 1:30 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Redistricting Between Decennial Censuses – Hearing on HJR 4209 (Fitzgibbon-D) – State Gov & Tribal Relations @ 1:30 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Requiring a Demonstration of Support before Issuance of a Ballot Measure Title – Hearing on HB 2259 (Mena-D) – State Gov & Tribal Relations @ 1:30 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Signatures & Addresses of Ballot Measure Petitioners & Signature Gatherers – Hearing on HB 2260 (Ramel-D) – State Gov & Tribal Relations @ 1:30 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Toll Suspension in Emergencies –Hearing on HB 2379 (Low-R) – Transportation @ 4:00 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22

  • Water Quality Impacts of Public Game Farms – Hearing on HB 2343 (Abbarno-R) – Environment & Energy @ 8:00 AM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Data Center Energy Use – Hearing on HB 2515 (Doglio-D) – Environment & Energy @ 8:00 AM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Concerning Middle Housing in Unincorporated Areas –Exec. Session on HB 2269 (Bernbaum-D) – Housing @ 8:00 AM
  • Modifying Requirements for Service of Rent Increase Notices –Exec. Session on HB 2452 (Connors-R) – Housing @ 8:00 AM
  • Community-Scaled Weatherization Projects – Hearing on HB 2338 (Callan-D) – Capital Budget @ 1:30 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Well WA Payroll Tax – Hearing on HB 2100 (Scott-D) – Finance @ 1:30 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • $25 Snowmobile Registration Increase – Hearing on HB 2139 (Bronoske-D) – Transportation @ 4:00 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23

  • Risk Assessment/Child Abuse & Neglect Referrals – Exec. Session on HB 1544 (Rule–D) – Early Learning & Human Svcs @ 8:00 AM
  • Safety & Stability of Residential Settings – Exec. Session on HB 2200 (Penner–R) – Early Learning & Human Svcs @ 8:00 AM
  • Establishing the Boys and Men Commission – Hearing on HB 2401 (Berg-D) – State Gov & Tribal Relations @ 8:00 AM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • PRA Exemptions for Firearms Purchases – Hearing on HB 2235 (Walsh-R) – State Gov & Tribal Relations @ 8:00 AM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Aviation Funding for Wildfires – Hearing on HB 2104 (Dent-R) – Ag & Natural Resources @ 10:30 AM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Location Choices for Interment of Remains – Hearing on HB 2239  (Abell-R) – Civil Rights & Judiciary @ 10:30 AM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Express Warranties for Condominiums – Hearing on HB 2304 (Taylor-D) – Civil Rights & Judiciary @ 10:30 AM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Mortgage Interest Tax – Hearing on HB 2089 (Scott-D) – Finance @ 1:30 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)
  • Household Excise Tax – Hearing on HB 2258 (Parshley-D) – Finance @ 1:30 PM (Take Action: T, P, W)

Events On and Around Campus

Note: This list is primarily sourced from https://apps.des.wa.gov/CampusEvents/default.aspx

MONDAY, JANUARY 19

  • Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – House Floor on TVW, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Wheat Day – 3rd Floor Mezzanine, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20

  • Assoc. of WA Spirits & Wine Expo – Columbia Room, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21

  • Justice Colleen M. Melody’s Supreme Court Swearing-In Ceremony – Temple of Justice on TVW, 9:30 AM
  • Cascade Bicycle Club E-Bike Expo – South Diagonal Lawn, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM