HB 2520 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Concerning emergency meetings of public agencies.

HB 2520 allows public agencies in Washington to hold emergency meetings remotely or outside regular locations when necessary for urgent action during declared emergencies. It requires agencies to provide free, real-time public access to these meetings via phone, internet, or broadcast, and to clearly state how the public can participate. The bill also updates rules for special meetings outside county seats for local concerns and joint meetings between counties. These changes ensure emergency meetings remain transparent and accessible while maintaining public accountability under state open-meeting laws.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2026 Last action Feb 4, 2026
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Total actions
6
Key actions
4
Committee
5
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
SGOV - Majority; do pass.
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM.
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 8:00 AM.
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM.
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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