Senate Legislative Meeting Schedule for the Week of 2/16

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Senate Legislative Meeting Schedule for the Week of 2/16

Time	Committee	Location
Monday, February 16, 2026
8:30 AM	State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections (S)	Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
9:00 AM	HOUSE SESSION/CAUCUS Presidents' Day
10:00 AM	SENATE SESSION/CAUCUS
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Time	Committee	Location
9:00 AM	HOUSE SESSION/CAUCUS
10:00 AM	SENATE SESSION/CAUCUS
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time	Committee	Location
8:00 AM	Business, Trade & Economic Development (S)	Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
	Environment, Energy & Technology (S)	Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
	Human Services (S)	Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
9:55 AM	PRO FORMA HOUSE SESSION
10:30 AM	Early Learning & K-12 Education (S)	Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
	Housing (S)	Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
12:30 PM	SENATE POSSIBLE SESSION/CAUCUS
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time	Committee	Location
8:00 AM	Business, Trade & Economic Development (S)	Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
	Health & Long-Term Care (S)	Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
10:30 AM	HOUSE SESSION/CAUCUS Day of Remembrance
	Early Learning & K-12 Education (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	Agriculture & Natural Resources (S)	Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
	Higher Education & Workforce Development (S)	Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
	Local Government (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 20, 2026
Time	Committee	Location
8:00 AM	Health & Long-Term Care (S)	Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
	Labor & Commerce (S)	Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
9:55 AM	PRO FORMA HOUSE SESSION
10:30 AM	Environment, Energy & Technology (S)	Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
	Housing (S)	Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
	State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections (S)	Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
12:30 PM	PRO FORMA SENATE SESSION/POSSIBLE CAUCUS
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Agriculture & Natural Resources 2/19/2026 1:30 PM 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

Business, Trade & Economic Development
2/18/2026 8:00 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing: HB 1269 - Concerning pawnbroker fees and interest rates. (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

Business, Trade & Economic Development 2/19/2026 8:00 AM Senate Full Committee Senate Hearing Rm 2 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

Early Learning & K-12 Education 2/18/2026 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

Early Learning & K-12 Education 2/19/2026 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

Environment, Energy & Technology 2/18/2026 8:00 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

Environment, Energy & Technology 2/20/2026 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

Health & Long-Term Care 2/19/2026 8:00 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

Health & Long-Term Care 2/20/2026 8:00 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

Higher Education & Workforce Development
2/19/2026 1:30 PM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing:

1. SGA 9282 - Bryce W McKibben, Member, Pierce College Board of Trustees.

2. SGA 9288 - David S Frockt, Member, Western Washington University Board of Trustees.

3. SGA 9296 - Christine Rolfes, Member, Olympic College Board of Trustees.

4. SGA 9314 - Debra J Entenman, Member, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Executive Session:

1. SGA 9282 - Bryce W McKibben, Member, Pierce College Board of Trustees.

2. SGA 9288 - David S Frockt, Member, Western Washington University Board of Trustees.

3. SGA 9296 - Christine Rolfes, Member, Olympic College Board of Trustees.

4. SGA 9314 - Debra J Entenman, Member, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Work Session: Geothermal and decarbonization solutions at Central Washington University.

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
2/18/2026 10:30 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing: Bills to be determined.

Executive Session:

1. EHB 1345 - Establishing limitations on detached accessory dwelling units outside of urban growth areas.

2. ESHB 1500 - Concerning resale certificates for units in common interest communities.

3. EHB 1501 - Concerning inquiries into association governance or operations by unit owners in common interest communities.

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 2/20/2026 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

Human Services
2/18/2026 8:00 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'>https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules 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'>https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules

Labor & Commerce
2/20/2026 8:00 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 1 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing:

1. HB 1347 - Concerning cannabis testing laboratories. (Remote Testimony Available).

2. 2SHB 1701 - Authorizing multiple liquor licensees to have licensed premises within a facility owned and leased out by another liquor licensee or person. (Remote Testimony Available). (If measure is referred to committee.)

3. HB 2091 - Requiring public employers under chapter 41.80 RCW to provide employee information to exclusive bargaining representatives. (Remote Testimony Available). (If measure is referred to committee.)

4. ESHB 2229 - Concerning the professional engineers' registration act. (Remote Testimony Available). (If measure is referred to committee.)

5. HB 2264 - Concerning unemployment insurance benefits for workers separated from employment as a result of employer-initiated layoffs or workforce reductions. (Remote Testimony Available). (If measure is referred to committee.)

6. SHB 2472 - Ensuring that work on fire protection sprinkler systems is performed by licensed contractors and certified fitters. (Remote Testimony Available). (If measure is referred to committee.)

7. HB 1002 - Recognizing posttraumatic stress disorder as an occupational disease for county coroners, examiners, and investigative personnel. (Remote Testimony Available). (If measure is referred to committee.)

Law & Justice
2/19/2026 10:30 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA

Public Hearing:

1. SHB 2158 - Concerning electronic notarial acts. (Remote Testimony Available).

2. SHB 2178 - Concerning court rules and procedures. (Remote Testimony Available).

Local Government 2/19/2026 1:30 PM Senate Full Committee Senate Hearing Rm 3 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

State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
2/16/2026 8:30 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Executive Session: Bills to be determined.

Public Hearing:

1. SGA 9246 - Riddhi Mukhopadhyay, Member, Washington State Women’s Commission.

2. SGA 9268 - Quiana Daniels, Member, Washington State Women’s Commission.

Possible other business. Meeting scheduled to end at 10:00 a.m. 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, Tribal Affairs & Elections
2/20/2026 10:30 AM
Senate Full Committee
Senate Hearing Rm 2 and Virtual
J.A. Cherberg
Olympia, WA

Executive Session: Bills to be determined.

Public Hearing: SGA 9267 - Gauri Shrotriya, Member, Washington State Women’s 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

Transportation 2/19/2026 4:00 PM 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

Ways & Means 2/19/2026 4:00 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

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