Rep. Melanie Morgan

Maddy summaryHB 1941 allows licensed cannabis producers in Washington to form agricultural cooperatives, treating cannabis as an agricultural product under cooperative laws. This change directly affects licensed cannabis producers who can now pool resources with other growers through cooperative associations, similar to how farmers operate. The bill amends state law (RCW 24.34.010) to explicitly include cannabis producers in agricultural cooperative provisions, enabling them to collectively process, market, and handle cannabis products. It does not alter existing licensing fees or operational requirements for producers but expands their organizational options under agricultural cooperative rules.

Maddy summaryHB 2334 would require cash transactions in Washington to be rounded to the nearest five cents, eliminating the need for pennies in physical payments. Specifically, prices ending in 1-2¢ or 6-7¢ would round down, while prices ending in 3-4¢ or 8-9¢ would round up. This rule applies only to cash payments (legal tender) and excludes credit/debit cards, electronic payments, or checks. The bill affects all businesses accepting cash and consumers making cash purchases, with rounding rules defined in the legislation. (Note: The bill is in early committee review as of January 2026 and has not been enacted.)

Maddy summaryHB 1128 creates a Washington state Child Care Workforce Standards Board to set minimum compensation and employment standards for child care workers. The board, composed of nine members including worker representatives (from family child care, center workers, and school-age programs), employer representatives, parent advocates, and state agency officials, will address low pay and poor working conditions that contribute to workforce instability. It requires the board to hold public hearings, establish standards with a six-member vote, and protect workers from retaliation for participating in the process. The law aims to improve child care quality and affordability by ensuring fair compensation and stable employment for workers directly serving children.

Maddy summaryHB 2238 requires Washington's Department of Agriculture to develop a statewide food security strategy by December 2027, aimed at ending hunger, reducing diet-related health disparities, and strengthening agricultural supply chains. The strategy must define food security through three lenses - access, agricultural viability, and supply chain resilience - and establish metrics to track regulatory costs (like fuel and labor), food access gaps, and agricultural competitiveness. It mandates collaboration with state agencies, tribes, BIPOC communities, small farmers, and food policy organizations to identify policy barriers, coordinate disaster response, and address root causes of hunger. The bill expires July 1, 2028, and requires the department to report on agricultural regulatory competitiveness every four years starting in 2030.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryHB 1066 requires the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board to establish and annually update a public online data dashboard. This dashboard will track various information related to regulated substances such as liquor, cannabis, cigarettes, tobacco products, and vapor products. It will include data on compliance rates for sales to minors, citations issued, youth usage, health impacts, prevention program funding, and collected taxes and fees. The board, in consultation with the Department of Health and Health Care Authority, must implement this within existing resources, meaning no new funds or staff will be allocated for its creation or maintenance.

Maddy summaryHB 2303 prohibits employers in Washington state from requiring, requesting, or coercing employees to have microchips implanted. It directly affects all employers (including state agencies) and employees, excluding medical devices used for health monitoring. The bill creates a legal remedy allowing affected employees to sue for damages, attorney fees, and injunctions if violated. It defines "microchip" as subcutaneous devices storing personal data, but clarifies medical implants for health treatment are exempt.

Maddy summaryHB 2152, titled "Ryan's law," allows terminally ill patients with a qualifying medical condition to use cannabis in hospitals, nursing homes (excluding some residential facilities), and hospice care centers starting January 1, 2027. Facilities must establish written policies prohibiting smoking/vaping, requiring secure storage, documenting use in medical records, and having patients or their designated providers manage cannabis. Patients must provide valid authorization, and staff cannot administer or retrieve cannabis. The law excludes emergency departments and does not require facilities to comply if federal agencies block it, though it clarifies federal scheduling alone cannot override the policy.