SB 5917 authorizes Washington's Department of Health to operate a program distributing abortion medications (like mifepristone and misoprostol) to healthcare providers and entities offering reproductive health care, including abortion services. The bill requires medications to be sold at cost - capped at list price plus a $5 fee per dose for secure storage and delivery - and prioritizes bulk distribution to clinics and hospitals. It exempts the state from needing a wholesaler's license for this program under existing law and mandates that medications only be used for reproductive health care. The policy directly affects healthcare providers and facilities that offer abortion or pregnancy-related care in Washington State.
SB 5467 amends the rules for water-sewer districts selling surplus property. It increases the value threshold for personal property sales that require public notice from $2,500 to $5,400. For real property, the bill raises the estimated value limit for private sales from $5,000 to $7,500. It also specifies that real property sales exceeding $7,500 require a written broker price opinion or appraisal to determine its value.
SB 5552 aims to create a new category of building codes specifically for "kit homes" to increase affordable housing options. The bill defines kit homes as residential structures 800 square feet or smaller, built from prefabricated walls, floors, and roofs assembled on-site. It directs the State Building Code Council to establish these specific building codes for kit homes by December 31, 2025. This initiative is intended to provide more affordable small homes for homebuyers of modest means.
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.
This bill proposes to formally adjourn the 2026 Regular Session of the Washington State Legislature without further action. It directly affects the state legislature by ending its current session of lawmaking. The key mechanism is a resolution that declares the session concluded, which is a standard procedural step taken at the end of a legislative year. This type of bill does not create new laws or policies but instead marks the official closure of the legislative period.
