JUUstWA will be following a number of well-respected organizations’ legislative recommendations this year, as well as having a few of our own. These priorities will change, sometimes significantly, as we get further into the legislative process so be welcome to return here and see what may have changed. Official bill names and numbers will be provided as they become available.
To review and monitor bills, go to leg.wa.gov. The platform has been updated, so don’t be surprised at the changes. Under the “Bills and Initiatives” tab, type the four digit number of the bill in the “Search by Bill Number” box, and click the “Search” button. This will bring to a profile page of the bill providing bill background and text(s), progression through the legislative process, links to comment and more.
Here are the bills we’ve identified so far:
Tribal:
- SB 5304: Expanding eligibility for the students experiencing homelessness and foster youth program to an accredited tribal college.
- SB 5374: Including tribal representation in certain transportation activities.
Environmental:
- HB1 1135 Ensuring that local government planning complies with the growth management act.
- HB 1150 / SB 5284 Improving Washington’s solid waste management outcomes.
- HB 1183 Concerning building code and development regulation reform.
- HB 1303 / SB 5380 Increasing environmental justice by improving government decisions.
Economic:
- SB 5222 l HB 1217 Improving housing stability for tenants subject to the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act
Criminal Justice:
- HB 1125 / SB 5269 Providing judicial discretion to modify sentences in the interest of justice.
- HB 1147 Supporting civic engagement for incarcerated and institutionalized individuals in state custody to promote inclusion and rehabilitation.
- SB 5131 Accommodating religious foods in state correctional facilities.
- Traffic Safety For All Act (still waiting on bill number)
Weapon Control
- HB 1152 Enhancing public safety by establishing secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences.
- HB 1163 / SB 5140 Enhancing requirements relating to the purchase, transfer, and possession of firearms.