This bill establishes a procedure for returning unfinished legislative measures to their chamber of origin before the 2026 Regular Session ends. It requires the Senate to send any House bills it hasn't passed to the House Rules Committee for final review, and vice versa for Senate bills held by the House. Additionally, the bill instructs legislative clerks to keep all pending measures and related documents in their current state until the session concludes. Finally, it ensures that any bills introduced during special sessions continue the numbering sequence from the regular session.
This bill is a House resolution that formally recognizes Representative Virginia "Jenny" Graham for her public service in the Washington State House of Representatives. It highlights her eight-year tenure, her advocacy for public safety, and her work on community safety and veterans' issues. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of her contributions and legacy.
This bill is a House resolution that formally honors John Michael Sattgast for his 35 years of dedicated service as a communications professional for the House Republican Caucus in the Washington State Legislature. It recognizes his work producing over 4,000 radio stories and coordinating media coverage for state representatives, as well as his leadership roles with the National Conference of State Legislatures. The resolution acknowledges his contributions to sharing legislative history and public information, noting his receipt of the 2023 Legislative Staff Achievement Award. This measure serves as a commemorative tribute rather than establishing new policy or affecting government operations.
This bill formally acknowledges the service of Representative Steve Tharinger to his district and the Washington state legislature. It recognizes his long career in public service, including his time as a Clallam County Commissioner, his work on the House Capital Budget Committee, and his advocacy for environmental protection and healthcare. The resolution serves as a commemorative tribute to his contributions and personal qualities rather than establishing new laws or policies.
This Senate resolution grants the Secretary of the Senate authority to manage operations and finances during the legislative interim period between the end of the 2026 Regular Session and the start of the next session. It allows the Secretary to approve contracts, authorize travel expenses, hire temporary staff, and approve committee meeting requests without requiring additional legislative approval for each action. The resolution also permits the use of Senate facilities under the Secretary's discretion and authorizes the creation of special committees to maintain orderly Senate functions during this time. These provisions enable the Senate to continue essential administrative work and prepare for the upcoming session while remaining within existing budget controls.
This Senate Resolution honors Senator Matt Boehnke for his distinguished service to the people of Washington state and the 8th Legislative District. The resolution formally recognizes his career progression from the Kennewick City Council to the State House and Senate, highlighting his work on technology innovation, workforce development, and energy policy. It also acknowledges his military service as a lieutenant colonel in the Army aviation branch and his current role as a cybersecurity professor at Columbia Basin College. The Senate expresses gratitude for his leadership and commits to sending a copy of the resolution to Senator Boehnke and his family as a token of appreciation.
This bill establishes rules for the Washington House of Representatives to conduct official work during the time between legislative sessions. It allows the Executive Rules Committee to assign bills and topics to committees for study, enables the Speaker to create special committees, and permits remote participation in meetings without requiring a full quorum. The resolution also grants interim committees subpoena power, authorizes the Chief Clerk to manage staff and expenses, and outlines procedures for reimbursing members for official travel and conference attendance.
This bill formally ends the 2026 Regular Session of the Washington State Legislature. It authorizes the House and Senate to conclude their work for the year and adjourn without further action until the next legislative session begins. The resolution is a procedural measure that signals the official end of the current legislative period. Once signed by the Speaker and President, it becomes effective immediately and is filed with the Secretary of State.
SB 6343 provides property tax relief to Washington homeowners whose property was damaged or destroyed by the atmospheric river and winter weather events. It allows for reduced property valuations and tax refunds if the property lost over 20% value in a declared disaster area, with refunds calculated based on days remaining in the tax year after the damage. The bill also creates a three-year tax exemption for physical improvements to single-family homes rebuilt after qualifying disasters, limited to the value reduction amount. This relief applies to properties in areas declared disaster zones by the governor or county authority, with applications due by October 1, 2026, for recent weather events.
SB 6351 would exempt specific educational and childcare services from Washington state sales tax. It targets schools, before-and-after school care programs, and arts/cultural classes for children and students. The bill amends tax law to remove sales tax on purchases for these services, directly increasing funding available to qualifying programs. This policy change provides immediate fiscal relief to schools and childcare providers by reducing their operational costs.
SB 6006 would exempt food banks from paying Washington's retail sales tax on qualifying services they purchase to operate their programs. The bill amends state tax law (RCW 82.04.050) to create a specific exemption for food banks, removing the tax burden on services like food distribution, storage, or administrative support. This directly reduces operational costs for food banks statewide, allowing them to redirect resources toward serving communities. The change applies only to services directly used in food bank operations, not general retail purchases.
HB 2374 clarifies Washington state's definitions for e-bikes and electric motorcycles to address regulatory confusion. It creates three e-bike classes: Class 1 (pedal-assist only up to 20 mph), Class 2 (throttle-only up to 20 mph), and Class 3 (pedal-assist up to 28 mph with speedometer). Electric motorcycles are defined as vehicles without operable pedals, exceeding 750W motor power, or providing motor assistance beyond 20 mph without pedal input. The bill directly affects e-bike riders, manufacturers, and law enforcement by establishing clear classification standards for safety and enforcement, while requiring a work group to study enforcement consistency and consumer protections by December 2026.
