Senate Legislative Meeting Schedule for the Week of 2/13

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Senate Legislative Meeting Schedule for the Week of 2/13

Monday, February 13, 2023
Time Committee Location
10:30 AM HOUSE SESSION/CAUCUS
Human Services (S) Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
Labor & Commerce (S) Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
Law & Justice (S) Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
12:30 PM PRO FORMA SENATE SESSION/CAUCUS
1:30 PM Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks (S) Senate Hearing Rm 3 and Virtual
Early Learning & K-12 Education (S) Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
4:00 PM Transportation (S) Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
Ways & Means (S) Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Time Committee Location
8:00 AM Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade (S) Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
Health & Long Term Care (S) Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs (S) Senate Hearing Rm 3 and Virtual
9:55 AM PRO FORMA HOUSE SESSION
10:30 AM Human Services (S) Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
Labor & Commerce (S) Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
Law & Justice (S) Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
12:30 PM PRO FORMA SENATE SESSION
1:30 PM Environment, Energy & Technology (S) Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
State Government & Elections (S) Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
4:00 PM Transportation (S) Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
Ways & Means (S) Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Time Committee Location
8:00 AM Environment, Energy & Technology (S) Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
Higher Education & Workforce Development (S) Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
10:30 AM HOUSE SESSION/CAUCUS
SENATE SESSION/CAUCUS
1:30 PM Early Learning & K-12 Education (S) Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
Housing (S) Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
Time Committee Location
8:00 AM Human Services (S) Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
Labor & Commerce (S) Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
Law & Justice (S) Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
10:30 AM HOUSE SESSION/CAUCUS
Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade (S) Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
Health & Long Term Care (S) Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs (S) Senate Hearing Rm 3 and Virtual
12:00 PM JLARC - Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee (J) House Hearing Rm A and Virtual
12:30 PM PRO FORMA SENATE SESSION
1:30 PM Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks (S) Senate Hearing Rm 3 and Virtual
4:00 PM Transportation (S) Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
Ways & Means (S) Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual

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Friday, February 17, 2023
Time Committee Location
8:00 AM Environment, Energy & Technology (S) Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
Health & Long Term Care (S) Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
State Government & Elections (S) Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
9:55 AM PRO FORMA HOUSE SESSION
10:30 AM Higher Education & Workforce Development (S) Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
Housing (S) Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
12:30 PM PRO FORMA SENATE SESSION/CAUCUS

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Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks
2/13/2023 1:30 PM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 3 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing:
1.   SB 5699 - Increasing the compensation for members of the fish and wildlife commission. (Remote Testimony Available).
2.   SB 5664 - Concerning salmon labeling for human consumption. (Remote Testimony Available).
3.   SB 5673 - Concerning the forest practices board. (Remote Testimony Available).
4.   SB 5508 - Promoting local agriculture through greenhouses. (Remote Testimony Available).
5.   SB 5693 - Limiting liability for salmon recovery projects performed by regional fisheries enhancement groups. (Remote Testimony Available).



Possible executive session on bills heard in committee. Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules

Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks
2/16/2023 1:30 PM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 3 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA

Executive Session:
1.   SB 5297 - Concerning nontribal commercial salmon fisheries in Washington waters of the Columbia river.
2.   SB 5433 - Concerning the removal of derelict aquatic structures and restoration of aquatic lands.
3.   SB 5484 - Supporting Washington's food production system by providing technical assistance in support of improved voluntary environmental stewardship.
4.   SB 5508 - Promoting local agriculture through greenhouses.
5.   SB 5517 - Enacting recommendations from the joint legislative task force on water resource mitigation.
6.   SB 5551 - Supporting Washington's crop and livestock farms, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and generating renewable energy by capturing methane.
7.   SB 5597 - Modifying boater safety and education requirements.
8.   SB 5622 - Concerning the transfer of alternate water rights and water rights for municipal water supply purposes.
9.   SB 5664 - Concerning salmon labeling for human consumption.
10.   SB 5667 - Concerning eligibility, enrollment, and compensation of small forestland owners volunteering for participation in the forestry riparian easement program.
11.   SB 5673 - Concerning the forest practices board.
12.   SB 5693 - Limiting liability for salmon recovery projects performed by regional fisheries enhancement groups.
13.   SB 5699 - Increasing the compensation for members of the fish and wildlife commission.



Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules


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Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade
2/14/2023 8:00 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing: SB 5720 - Concerning risk mitigation in property insurance. (Remote Testimony Available).

Executive Session: SB 5091 - Creating and expanding tax incentives for the research, development, production, and sale of hydrogen fuel cells in Washington state.


Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules

Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade
2/16/2023 10:30 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing: Bills to be determined.

Executive Session: Bills to be determined.


Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules


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Early Learning & K-12 Education
2/13/2023 1:30 PM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing:
1.   SB 5668 - Concerning small districts with less than 2,750 students and significant participation in skill centers. (Remote Testimony Available).
2.   SB 5671 - Making experience factor adjustments for certificated instructional staff. (Remote Testimony Available).
3.   SB 5710 - Providing access to behavioral health services to youth in rural and underserved areas. (Remote Testimony Available).


Executive Session:
1.   SB 5617 - Facilitating course equivalency agreements between skill centers and school districts.
2.   SB 5626 - Expanding and enhancing media literacy and digital citizenship in K-12 education.
3.   SB 5648 - Including state-tribal education compact schools and charter schools as entities able to receive waivers from the state board of education.
4.   SB 5647 - Providing temporary employees necessary information about school safety policies and procedures.
5.   SGA 9001 - Juanita J Kamphuis, Member, Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth.
6.   SGA 9002 - Maria J Christianson, Member, Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth.
7.   SGA 9046 - F. Maribel Vilchez, Member, Professional Educator Standards Board.
8.   SGA 9054 - Robert Hand, Member, Professional Educator Standards Board.
9.   SGA 9135 - Krestin G Bahr, Member, Professional Educator Standards Board.
10.   SGA 9142 - Bethany S Rivard, Member, Professional Educator Standards Board.
11.   SGA 9289 - Amy G Campbell, Member, Professional Educator Standards Board.
12.   SGA 9290 - Alejandro B Castro-Wilson, Member, Professional Educator Standards Board.
13.   SGA 9200 - Brooke A Brown, Member, State Board of Education.
14.   SGA 9047 - Wesley Henson, Member, Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth.
15.   SGA 9053 - Jennifer G Acuna, Member, Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth.
16.   SGA 9072 - Allie M Joiner, Member, Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth.
17.   SGA 9073 - Nancy J Sinkovitz, Member, Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth.
18.   SGA 9202 - Ariele P Belo, Member, Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth.
19.   SGA 9233 - Dennis L Matthews, Member, Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth.
20.   SGA 9302 - Hannah Johnson, Member, Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth.
21.   SGA 9003 - Dennis W Mathews, Member, Washington State School for the Blind Board of Trustees.
22.   SGA 9004 - Nancy L McDaniel, Member, Washington State School for the Blind Board of Trustees.
23.   SGA 9010 - Lily Clifton, Member, Washington State School for the Blind Board of Trustees.
24.   SGA 9286 - Greg Szabo, Member, Washington State School for the Blind Board of Trustees.
25.   SGA 9207 - Adam L Aguilera, Member, Professional Educator Standards Board.
26.   SGA 9208 - Susana Reyes, Member, State Board of Education.
27.   SGA 9209 - Dana M Riley Black, Member, State Board of Education.
28.   SGA 9325 - Keri J Clark, Member, Washington State School for the Blind Board of Trustees.
29.   SGA 9326 - Paul E Pitre, Member, State Board of Education.



Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules

Early Learning & K-12 Education
2/15/2023 1:30 PM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Executive Session: Bills to be determined.


Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules


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Environment, Energy & Technology
2/14/2023 1:30 PM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing:
1.   SB 5168 - Modernizing the energy independence act to avoid regulatory duplication and overlap with other laws. (Remote Testimony Available).
2.   SB 5659 - Incentivizing gas companies to develop and acquire renewable energy resources. (Remote Testimony Available).
3.   SB 5579 - Expanding the department of ecology's authority to refrain from enforcing chapter 70A.60 RCW to mitigate the effects of supply chain problems or other similar disruptions. (Remote Testimony Available).


Executive Session:
1.   SB 5562 - Supporting Washington's clean energy economy and transitioning to a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future.
2.   SB 5518 - Concerning the protection of critical constituent and state operational data against the financial and personal harm caused by ransomware and other malicious cyber activities.



Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules

Environment, Energy & Technology
2/15/2023 8:00 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing:
1.   SB 5356 - Establishing guidelines for government procurement and use of automated decision systems in order to protect consumers, improve transparency, and create more market predictability. (Remote Testimony Available).
2.   SB 5718 - Concerning a state broadband map. (Remote Testimony Available).



Possible executive session on bills heard in committee. Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules

Environment, Energy & Technology
2/17/2023 8:00 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Executive Session:
1.   SB 5688 - Providing carbon sequestration and ecosystem services in the management of public lands.
2.   SB 5057 - Creating a work group to evaluate the costs of the state energy performance standard for covered commercial buildings.
3.   SB 5600 - Removing the expiration date for the state universal communications services program. (Hearing is on the Proposed Substitute.)



Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules


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Health & Long Term Care
2/14/2023 8:00 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing: SB 5660 - Establishing a mental health advance directive effective implementation work group; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date. (Remote Testimony Available).

Executive Session: Bills to be determined.


Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules

Health & Long Term Care
2/16/2023 10:30 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA

Executive Session: Bills to be determined.


Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules

Health & Long Term Care
2/17/2023 8:00 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA

Executive Session: Bills to be determined.


Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules


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Higher Education & Workforce Development
2/15/2023 8:00 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing:
1.   SB 5557 - Providing pay equity for part-time faculty. (Remote Testimony Available).
2.   SB 5702 - Expanding the students experiencing homelessness and foster youth pilot program. (Remote Testimony Available).
3.   SB 5687 - Creating postsecondary wrestling grant programs. (Remote Testimony Available).



Possible executive session on bills heard in committee. Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules

Higher Education & Workforce Development
2/17/2023 10:30 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Executive Session: Bills to be determined.


Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules


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Housing
2/15/2023 1:30 PM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing: Bills to be determined.


Possible executive session on bills heard in committee. Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules

Housing
2/17/2023 10:30 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing: Bills to be determined.


Possible executive session on bills heard in committee. Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules


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Human Services
2/13/2023 10:30 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing:
1.   SB 5690 - Concerning conditional release transition teams. (Remote Testimony Available).
2.   SB 5691 - Concerning resource and assessment centers. (Remote Testimony Available).
3.   SB 5719 - Modifying and extending requirements of a work group convened to address the needs of students in foster care, experiencing homelessness, or both. (Remote Testimony Available).
4.   SGA 9066 - Lori M Ramsdell, Member, Indeterminate Sentence Review Board.
5.   SGA 9288 - Elyse M Balmert, Member, Indeterminate Sentence Review Board.
6.   SGA 9310 - Kecia Rongen, Member, Indeterminate Sentence Review Board.
7.   SGA 9252 - Doug D Baldwin Jr., Member, Clemency and Pardons Board.
8.   SGA 9253 - Kaziputalimba Joshua, Member, Clemency and Pardons Board.


Executive Session:
1.   SGA 9066 - Lori M Ramsdell, Member, Indeterminate Sentence Review Board.
2.   SGA 9288 - Elyse M Balmert, Member, Indeterminate Sentence Review Board.
3.   SGA 9310 - Kecia Rongen, Member, Indeterminate Sentence Review Board.
4.   SGA 9252 - Doug D Baldwin Jr., Member, Clemency and Pardons Board.
5.   SGA 9253 - Kaziputalimba Joshua, Member, Clemency and Pardons Board.



Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules

Human Services
2/14/2023 10:30 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Executive Session:
1.   SB 5398 - Concerning domestic violence funding allocation.
2.   SB 5438 - Facilitating supportive relationships with family and significant individuals within the behavioral health system.
3.   SB 5543 - Creating a developmentally appropriate response to youth who commit sexual offenses.
4.   SB 5591 - Providing dependent youth with financial education and support.
5.   SB 5599 - Supporting youth and young adults seeking protected health care services.
6.   SB 5601 - Creating a youth development office and grant program within the department of commerce.
7.   SB 5644 - Concerning juvenile records.
8.   SB 5683 - Concerning child-specific foster care licenses for placement of Indian children.
9.   SB 5690 - Concerning conditional release transition teams.
10.   SB 5691 - Concerning resource and assessment centers.
11.   SB 5719 - Modifying and extending requirements of a work group convened to address the needs of students in foster care, experiencing homelessness, or both.



Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules

Human Services
2/16/2023 8:00 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Executive Session: Bills to be determined.


Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules


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Labor & Commerce
2/13/2023 10:30 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing: SB 5725 - Clarifying the application of the industrial welfare act and minimum wage act to airline cabin crews. (Remote Testimony Available).

Executive Session:
1.   SB 5367 - Concerning the regulation of products containing THC.
2.   SB 5340 - Regarding limits on the sale and possession of retail cannabis products.
3.   SB 5363 - Concerning cannabis retailer advertising.
4.   SB 5621 - Protecting workers displaced due to finfish aquaculture facility closure.
5.   SB 5259 - Ensuring commerce and workplaces are safe from product theft.
6.   SB 5454 - Concerning industrial insurance coverage for posttraumatic stress disorders affecting registered nurses.
7.   SB 5632 - Protecting the health care of workers participating in a labor dispute.
8.   SB 5425 - Concerning fire protection sprinkler system contractors.



Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules

Labor & Commerce
2/14/2023 10:30 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing: Bills to be determined.


Possible executive session on bills heard in committee. Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules

Labor & Commerce
2/16/2023 8:00 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Work Session: Employment Security Department - Recovery of unemployment insurance trust fund, premiums, and customer services.


Possible executive session on bills heard in committee. Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules


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Law & Justice
2/13/2023 10:30 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing:
1.   SB 5145 - Clarifying existing law regarding liability protections associated with public recreational use of lands or waters under a hydroelectric license issued by the federal energy regulatory commission. (Remote Testimony Available).
2.   SB 5402 - Authorizing public transportation benefit areas to become limited authority Washington law enforcement agencies. (Remote Testimony Available).
3.   SB 5635 - Concerning victims' rights. (Remote Testimony Available).
4.   SB 5589 - Concerning probate. (Remote Testimony Available).
5.   SB 5727 - Providing protections for consumers engaging with common interest communities. (Remote Testimony Available).
6.   SB 5722 - Concerning photographs, microphotographs, and electronic images from traffic safety cameras and toll systems. (Remote Testimony Available).



Possible executive session on bills heard in committee. Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules

Law & Justice
2/14/2023 10:30 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing:
1.   SB 5436 - Concerning transfers of firearms to museums and historical societies. (Remote Testimony Available).
2.   SB 5451 - Allowing qualifying persons serving long sentences committed prior to reaching 25 years of age to seek review for possible release from incarceration. (Remote Testimony Available).
3.   SB 5588 - Concerning the mental health sentencing alternative. (Remote Testimony Available).
4.   SB 5610 - Enacting the used motor vehicles express warranties act. (Remote Testimony Available).
5.   SB 5606 - Deterring illegal racing. (Remote Testimony Available).
6.   SB 5707 - Establishing a housing court pilot program. (Remote Testimony Available).



Possible executive session on bills heard in committee. Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules

Law & Justice
2/16/2023 8:00 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA

Executive Session:
1.   SB 5145 - Clarifying existing law regarding liability protections associated with public recreational use of lands or waters under a hydroelectric license issued by the federal energy regulatory commission.
2.   SB 5402 - Authorizing public transportation benefit areas to become limited authority Washington law enforcement agencies.
3.   SB 5635 - Concerning victims' rights.
4.   SB 5589 - Concerning probate.
5.   SB 5727 - Providing protections for consumers engaging with common interest communities.
6.   SB 5722 - Concerning photographs, microphotographs, and electronic images from traffic safety cameras and toll systems.
7.   SB 5436 - Concerning transfers of firearms to museums and historical societies.
8.   SB 5451 - Allowing qualifying persons serving long sentences committed prior to reaching 25 years of age to seek review for possible release from incarceration.
9.   SB 5588 - Concerning the mental health sentencing alternative.
10.   SB 5610 - Enacting the used motor vehicles express warranties act.
11.   SB 5606 - Deterring illegal racing.
12.   SB 5707 - Establishing a housing court pilot program.
13.   SB 5232 - Enhancing requirements for the purchase or transfer of firearms.
14.   SB 5440 - Providing timely competency evaluations and restoration services to persons suffering from behavioral health disorders.
15.   SB 5241 - Concerning material changes to the operations and governance structure of participants in the health care marketplace.
16.   SB 5258 - Increasing the supply and affordability of condominium units and townhouses as an option for homeownership.


Public Hearing:
1.   SHB 1101 - Providing for tenant screening in common interest communities. (Remote Testimony Available).
2.   HB 1179 - Authorizing the state auditor to receive nonconviction data. (Remote Testimony Available).
3.   HB 1102 - Concerning judge pro tempore compensation. (Remote Testimony Available).
4.   HB 1199 - Addressing licensed child care in common interest communities. (Remote Testimony Available).



Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules


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Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs
2/14/2023 8:00 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 3 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing:
1.   SB 5332 - Prohibiting locating homeless encampments near schools and early learning facilities. (Remote Testimony Available).
2.   SB 5618 - Increasing the local property tax revenue growth limit. (Remote Testimony Available).
3.   SB 5649 - Concerning floodproofing improvements to residential structures undertaken in accordance with the Chehalis basin strategy. (Remote Testimony Available).
4.   SB 5714 - Concerning payments made for property taxes or special assessments by an automated check processing service. (Remote Testimony Available).


Executive Session:
1.   SB 5553 - Authorizing standards for temporary emergency shelters for local adoption.
2.   SB 5602 - Concerning the use of hearing examiners by a county board of equalization.
3.   SB 5613 - Concerning rural public facilities sales and use tax.
4.   SB 5604 - Concerning county sales and use taxes for mental health and housing.



Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules

Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs
2/16/2023 10:30 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 3 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA

Executive Session:
1.   SB 5651 - Concerning equity and environmental justice in the growth management act.
2.   SB 5627 - Concerning salaries for county commissioners and councilmembers.
3.   SB 5709 - Concerning irrigation district elections.
4.   SB 5618 - Increasing the local property tax revenue growth limit.
5.   SB 5649 - Concerning floodproofing improvements to residential structures undertaken in accordance with the Chehalis basin strategy.
6.   SB 5714 - Concerning payments made for property taxes or special assessments by an automated check processing service.



Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules


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State Government & Elections
2/14/2023 1:30 PM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing:
1.   SB 5657 - Concerning city and town permitting of kit homes. (Remote Testimony Available).
2.   SB 5677 - Recognizing Walla Walla sweet onion day. (Remote Testimony Available).
3.   SB 5694 - Concerning public employee salary surveys. (Remote Testimony Available).



Possible executive session on bills heard in committee. Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules

State Government & Elections
2/17/2023 8:00 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing:
1.   HB 1031 - Modifying medal of valor award presentation requirements. (Remote Testimony Available).
2.   EHB 1210 - Concerning the recording of school board meetings. (Remote Testimony Available).


Executive Session:
1.   SB 5631 - Requiring state agencies to clearly identify programs and services which accept applicants with deferred action for childhood arrival status.
2.   SB 5657 - Concerning city and town permitting of kit homes.
3.   SB 5677 - Recognizing Walla Walla sweet onion day.
4.   SB 5694 - Concerning public employee salary surveys.



Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules


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Transportation
2/13/2023 4:00 PM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing:
1.   SB 5281 - Modifying the aircraft fuel excise tax. (Remote Testimony Available).
2.   SB 5466 - Promoting transit-oriented development. (Remote Testimony Available).
3.   SB 5383 - Concerning pedestrians crossing and moving along roadways. (Remote Testimony Available).
4.   SB 5572 - Improving traffic safety. (Remote Testimony Available).
5.   SB 5452 - Authorizing impact fee revenue to fund improvements to bicycle and pedestrian facilities. (Remote Testimony Available).



Possible executive session on bills heard in committee. Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules

Transportation
2/14/2023 4:00 PM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Work Session:
1.   Public-private partnerships.
2.   Workforce development in transportation.



Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules

Transportation
2/16/2023 4:00 PM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing:
1.   SB 5360 - Concerning vehicle combinations that may be operated on public highways. (Remote Testimony Available).
2.   SB 5401 - Modifying the operation of motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic. (Remote Testimony Available).


Executive Session: Bills to be determined.


Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules


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Ways & Means
2/13/2023 4:00 PM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing:
1.   SB 5032 - Extending the felony driving under the influence lookback to 15 years while providing additional treatment options through the creation of a drug offender sentencing alternative for driving under the influence. (Remote Testimony Available).
2.   SB 5672 - Concerning the Washington auto theft prevention authority account. (Remote Testimony Available).
3.   SSB 5114 - Supporting adults with lived experience of sex trafficking. (Remote Testimony Available).
4.   SSB 5080 - Expanding and improving the social equity in cannabis program. (Remote Testimony Available).
5.   SSB 5376 - Allowing the sale of cannabis waste. (Remote Testimony Available).
6.   SB 5242 - Prohibiting cost sharing for abortion. (Remote Testimony Available).
7.   SSB 5093 - Improving climate resilience through updates to the state's integrated climate response strategy. (Remote Testimony Available).
8.   SB 5379 - Supporting innovation at associate development organizations. (Remote Testimony Available).
9.   2SSB 5001 - Concerning public facility districts created by at least two city or county legislative authorities. (Remote Testimony Available).
10.   SB 5539 - Making technical corrections to the local tax increment financing program. (Remote Testimony Available).


Executive Session: SB 5355 - Mandating instruction on sex trafficking prevention and identification for students in grades seven through 12.


Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules

Ways & Means
2/14/2023 4:00 PM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing:
1.   SB 5650 - Concerning salary inflationary increases for K-12 employees. (Remote Testimony Available).
2.   SSB 5102 - Concerning school library information and technology programs. (Remote Testimony Available).
3.   SSB 5124 - Supporting guardianships and voluntary placement with nonrelative kin. (Remote Testimony Available).
4.   SSB 5358 - Expanding veterans' services and programs. (Remote Testimony Available).
5.   SSB 5453 - Concerning female genital mutilation. (Remote Testimony Available).
6.   SSB 5415 - Concerning public defense services for persons committed as not guilty by reason of insanity. (Remote Testimony Available).
7.   SSB 5533 - Concerning the creation of a model vehicle pursuit policy. (Remote Testimony Available).
8.   SB 5390 - Establishing a programmatic safe harbor agreement on forestlands. (Remote Testimony Available).
9.   SB 5107 - Increasing the cap on gross sales for cottage food operations. (Remote Testimony Available). (If measure is referred to committee.)



Possible executive session on bills heard in committee. Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules

Ways & Means
2/16/2023 4:00 PM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing: SB 5324 - Concerning the defense community compatibility account. (Remote Testimony Available).


Possible executive session on bills heard in committee. Possible other business. See https://app.leg.wa.gov/CSI/Senate for testimony options. To view committee meetings or access the committee meeting documents, visit the Legislature's committee schedules, agendas, and documents website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules



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Joint, Select & Other Committees

JLARC - Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee*
2/16/2023 12:00 PM
Full Committee
House Hearing Rm A and Virtual
John L. O'Brien Building
Olympia, WA
Watch on TVW

REVISED 2/8/2023 AT 4:33 PM

Planned Report Presentation (Subject to change): Hybrid Electric Ferries: Design-Build Contracting and Procurement (Preliminary).






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