[CCCNFBW] Fwd: This Week In The Senate – Week 4: Housing, job security, consumer protection and floor action

Mon Feb 3 18:04:01 UTC 2025

In case anyone is interested in listening to the session.
Senate Bill 5501
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fapp.leg.wa.gov%2FBillSummary%2F%3FBillNumber=5501%26Year=2025%26Initiative=false/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/U7_OaBtlLLsuouAc-sJCksl98TeEfzAwlKjL9P3ac0A=390>,
sponsored by Sen. Derek Stanford. The bill prohibits job postings from
requiring a driver’s license unless essential for the role, expanding job
opportunities for Washingtonians with disabilities who don’t have one. Watch
on TVW
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ftvw.org%2Fvideo%2Fsenate-labor-commerce-2025021100%2F%3FeventID=2025021100%26_gl=1*cc10g5*_ga*MTUyMzI2MTYzNS4xNjk5NTUxNTY1*_ga_J5MMHVD463*MTczODI5OTg0OS4yMzkuMS4xNzM4MzAxMjQ3LjAuMC4w/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/DbAm3rqdpcpyrvAdpx9mSWIweuxeHn3332G2ierjrPs=390>
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Beth Greenberg

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[image: Senate Democrats]
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Week 4 of the 2025 legislative session is packed with committee work,
including reforms to juvenile justice, fairer credit scoring, and expanding
free school lunches to all 1.1 million Washington students. The Senate will
also take the floor Wednesday to pass its first policy bills of the session.
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SAFE COLLEGE CAMPUSES
*Sen. Tina Orwall, sponsor of SB 5355.*

*10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3*

The Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee will hear public
testimony on Senate Bill 5355
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fapp.leg.wa.gov%2Fbillsummary%2F%3FBillNumber=5355%26Year=2025%26Initiative=false/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/Mwg1hBKRk1qsva67OrS7yYLWmSUg4C9LYnwDlo-1cBU=390>,
sponsored by Sen. Tina Orwall. The bill expands resources for sexual
assault victims and strengthens Title IX training for students and
faculty. Watch
on TVW
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ftvw.org%2Fvideo%2Fsenate-higher-education-workforce-development-2025021107%2F%3FeventID=2025021107%26_gl=1*6zinmn*_ga*MTUyMzI2MTYzNS4xNjk5NTUxNTY1*_ga_J5MMHVD463*MTczODI5NjQ3MS4yMzguMS4xNzM4Mjk2NDc0LjAuMC4w/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/LovF8WoVWweo8wZLivW7eIcPgIvIq6PKghoR--ZqDP8=390>
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PROTECTING WASHINGTON’S WORKFORCE
*Sen. Annette Cleveland, sponsor of SB 5525.*

*10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3*

The Labor & Commerce Committee will hear public testimony on Senate Bill
5525
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sponsored by Sen. Annette Cleveland. The bill requires businesses to
provide more notice to employees ahead of a mass layoff. Watch on TVW
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ftvw.org%2Fvideo%2Fsenate-labor-commerce-2025021099%2F%3FeventID=2025021099%26_gl=1*1rh9mxj*_ga*MTUyMzI2MTYzNS4xNjk5NTUxNTY1*_ga_J5MMHVD463*MTczODI5NjQ3MS4yMzguMS4xNzM4Mjk2OTA4LjAuMC4w/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/NwGCjGxVJ2pwtjM28GH4WlXND8hVjgXAWDKe74TCWJE=390>
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JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM
*Human Services Chair Sen. Claire Wilson.*

*1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3*

The Human Services Committee will hear public testimony on several bills to
help reduce the overcrowding in Washington’s juvenile rehabilitation
system. Senate Bill 5296
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fapp.leg.wa.gov%2FBillSummary%2F%3FBillNumber=5296%26Year=2025%26Initiative=false/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/V8r3p3u6BJ9VgSiG4b_PV8dG_q19iOOMW6-LcIVFwko=390>,
sponsored by Sen. Claire Wilson, aims to prevent young Washingtonians  from
entering juvenile rehabilitation in the first place. The bill would provide
new discretion to judges to assess the need to sentence someone to
confinement and also requires periodic reviews every six months to
determine that incarceration is still necessary to preserve public
safety. Watch
on TVW
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ftvw.org%2Fvideo%2Fsenate-human-services-2025021109%2F%3FeventID=2025021109%26_gl=1*mscuwh*_ga*MTUyMzI2MTYzNS4xNjk5NTUxNTY1*_ga_J5MMHVD463*MTczODI5NjQ3MS4yMzguMS4xNzM4Mjk3MzgxLjAuMC4w/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/x8jrtOl5yEOWrIprUWd3mOUggb1LCP3wiaboH5FnR-4=390>
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FAIR CREDIT SCORING
*Sen. Marcus Riccelli, sponsor of SB 5480.*

*8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4*

The Law & Justice Committee will hear public testimony on Senate Bill 5480
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fapp.leg.wa.gov%2FBillSummary%2F%3FBillNumber=5480%26Year=2025%26Initiative=false/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/pP7x8s7b4wnS9l7zINDrfp7aqhylzH9GFomvTgxI4zM=390>,
sponsored by Sen. Marcus Riccelli. The bill prohibits using medical debt in
the calculation of a person’s credit rating. Watch on TVW
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ftvw.org%2Fvideo%2Fsenate-law-justice-2025021086%2F%3FeventID=2025021086%26_gl=1*d21z12*_ga*MTUyMzI2MTYzNS4xNjk5NTUxNTY1*_ga_J5MMHVD463*MTczODI5NjQ3MS4yMzguMS4xNzM4Mjk3Mzk0LjAuMC4w/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/P1FGFYEr-Rr4rKeUqgL7EllyRdgPZLyTCNJBJ184y2M=390>
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FREE SCHOOL LUNCHES
*SB 5352 expands Washington's free school meals program to all students.*

*8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4*

The Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee will hear public
testimony on Senate
Bill 5352
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fapp.leg.wa.gov%2FBillSummary%2F%3FBillNumber=5352%26Year=2025%26Initiative=false/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/FOrGfFknfjtVI3o_ST_8c10mR8qJ_Id7pwGCUAyc2hM=390>,
sponsored by Sen. Marcus Riccelli. The bill expands Washington’s free
school lunch program to all 1.1 million students. Watch on TVW
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ftvw.org%2Fvideo%2Fsenate-early-learning-k-12-education-2025021104%2F%3FeventID=2025021104%26_gl=1*yieb8d*_ga*MTUyMzI2MTYzNS4xNjk5NTUxNTY1*_ga_J5MMHVD463*MTczODI5NjQ3MS4yMzguMS4xNzM4Mjk3OTUwLjAuMC4w/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/jAi90uLHUJ8DjBcS5xJXsfp1suXfTyq-Kf1JsPMYhG8=390>
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HEALTH CARE TRANSPARENCY
*SB 5561 makes health care in Washington more transparent.*

*10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4*

The Health & Long-Term Care Committee will hear public testimony on Senate
Bill 5561
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fapp.leg.wa.gov%2FBillSummary%2F%3FBillNumber=5561%26Year=2025%26Initiative=false/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/Pglc-t5Gru9n_7-PmaGhwbelhyLWn5oCW5yFXRRRlbg=390>,
sponsored by Sen. Annette Cleveland. The bill requires Washington health
care entities to register with the Department of Health, helping lawmakers
and others better understand market dynamics, including private equity
involvement. Watch on TVW
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ftvw.org%2Fvideo%2Fsenate-health-long-term-care-2025021114%2F%3FeventID=2025021114%26_gl=1*1ldp5gp*_ga*MTUyMzI2MTYzNS4xNjk5NTUxNTY1*_ga_J5MMHVD463*MTczODI5OTg0OS4yMzkuMC4xNzM4Mjk5ODQ5LjAuMC4w/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/mrp_LgPBwzw7dXEQK7FVZpn1BQyJMKR0AEhorq9bb1c=390>
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MORE JOB OPPORTUNITIES
*Sen. Derek Stanford, sponsor of SB 5501.*

*10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4*

The Labor & Commerce Committee will hear public testimony on Senate Bill
5501
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fapp.leg.wa.gov%2FBillSummary%2F%3FBillNumber=5501%26Year=2025%26Initiative=false/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/U7_OaBtlLLsuouAc-sJCksl98TeEfzAwlKjL9P3ac0A=390>,
sponsored by Sen. Derek Stanford. The bill prohibits job postings from
requiring a driver’s license unless essential for the role, expanding job
opportunities for Washingtonians with disabilities who don’t have one. Watch
on TVW
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ftvw.org%2Fvideo%2Fsenate-labor-commerce-2025021100%2F%3FeventID=2025021100%26_gl=1*cc10g5*_ga*MTUyMzI2MTYzNS4xNjk5NTUxNTY1*_ga_J5MMHVD463*MTczODI5OTg0OS4yMzkuMS4xNzM4MzAxMjQ3LjAuMC4w/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/DbAm3rqdpcpyrvAdpx9mSWIweuxeHn3332G2ierjrPs=390>
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MEDIA AVAILABILITY
*Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen and Speaker Laurie Jinkins.*

*10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4*

Senate and House Democratic leaders will answer questions from the press on
Tuesday. Watch on TVW
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.tvw.org%2Fwatch%2F%3FclientID=9375922947%26eventID=2025021078/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/kaDRK_c4jmwEbskQh_uobqFjH25wad4iUT-_GZKGPSo=390>
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REVITALIZING CAMPUS
Sen. Deb Krishnadasan, sponsor of SB 5522.

*1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4*

The State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee will hear public
testimony on Senate Bill 5522
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fapp.leg.wa.gov%2FBillSummary%2F%3FBillNumber=5522%26Year=2025%26Initiative=false/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/_Id76jDpgLxGUep-8lqUXKYgV5l4CPrk_FvEH79S3q8=390>,
sponsored by Sen. Deb Krishnadasan. The bill expands the State Capitol
Committee from four to 13 members, adding eight legislators, the chief
justice, and others. Currently composed of the governor, lieutenant
governor, secretary of state, and commissioner of public lands, the
committee will also gain a clear decision-making process for naming
buildings and major art installations on the Capitol campus. Watch on TVW
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ftvw.org%2Fvideo%2Fsenate-state-government-tribal-affairs-elections-2025021102%2F%3FeventID=2025021102%26_gl=1*lwn2mw*_ga*MTUyMzI2MTYzNS4xNjk5NTUxNTY1*_ga_J5MMHVD463*MTczODI5OTg0OS4yMzkuMC4xNzM4MzAwNjgyLjAuMC4w/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/iz3d58MkNHWWngHC3JF1ZfDzzGQGV7ltt7AixhbC_u0=390>
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RIGHT TO REPAIR
*SB 5423 would allow Washingtonians the "right to repair."*

*8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5*

The Environment, Energy & Technology Committee will hear public testimony
on Senate Bill 5423
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fapp.leg.wa.gov%2Fbillsummary%3FBillNumber=5423%26Year=2025%26Initiative=False/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/yqpIrUGP0P6yrja_bFXZamGV0XbRIn9VRlrUpGqfuf0=390>,
sponsored by Sen. Derek Stanford. The “Right to Repair” bill requires
manufacturers to provide consumers and independent repair shops access to
tools and materials for fixing electronics, small appliances, and more. Watch
on TVW
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ftvw.org%2Fvideo%2Fsenate-environment-energy-technology-2025021095%2F%3FeventID=2025021095%26_gl=1*g2frc8*_ga*MTUyMzI2MTYzNS4xNjk5NTUxNTY1*_ga_J5MMHVD463*MTczODI5OTg0OS4yMzkuMS4xNzM4MzAxMjY5LjAuMC4w/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/4-qzVmQAhlF4jxV-HcuxfldNL6g6kchZkkuWSVT_jjM=390>
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING
*Sen. Emily Alvarado, sponsor of SBs 5496 and 5497.*

*10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5*

The Housing Committee will hear public testimony on several bills to expand
affordable housing in Washington.

SB 5496
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl=https%253A%252F%252Fapp.leg.wa.gov%252Fbillsummary%252F%253FBillNumber%253D5496%2526Year%253D2025%2526Initiative%253Dfalse%26data=05%257C02%257CAaron.Wasser%2540leg.wa.gov%257Cbe0d4bb6848843db4c0208dd414f5c3e%257C848b0e6c94894d83b31e4fde99732b09%257C0%257C0%257C638738531295716577%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata=2B0rafZpUKqmRyLVSVOCe1%252BjaZonORvq0h9AlQ8pq7c%253D%26reserved=0/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/Dy1TxXZcGCbo1c8SELlis6hFlzR6bVa5lrSb2pwL_oc=390>,
sponsored by Sen. Emily Alvarado, limits large investment entities from
buying single-family homes to preserve homeownership opportunities for
residents and families. Investor purchases in Washington have surged 46% in
recent years, with investors now owning over 7% of the state’s housing
supply.

SB 5497
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl=https%253A%252F%252Fapp.leg.wa.gov%252FBillSummary%252F%253FBillNumber%253D5497%2526Year%253D2025%2526Initiative%253Dfalse%26data=05%257C02%257CAaron.Wasser%2540leg.wa.gov%257Cbe0d4bb6848843db4c0208dd414f5c3e%257C848b0e6c94894d83b31e4fde99732b09%257C0%257C0%257C638738531295738079%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata=PEjcWc78qeQ2N2dZ0Yritne%252F8oD23yk8BE%252B8l%252B6Oqas%253D%26reserved=0/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/5zYiHAL0EaIaEz6caI4u6I0IStokc-zCWzsC_lOFNgs=390>,
also sponsored by Alvarado, streamlines permitting for supportive and
transitional housing and shelters by requiring cities to use administrative
review. It also creates a dispute resolution process through the Department
of Commerce to address local regulatory barriers.

SB 5555
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl=https%253A%252F%252Fapp.leg.wa.gov%252FBillSummary%252F%253FBillNumber%253D5555%2526Year%253D2025%2526Initiative%253Dfalse%26data=05%257C02%257CAaron.Wasser%2540leg.wa.gov%257Cbe0d4bb6848843db4c0208dd414f5c3e%257C848b0e6c94894d83b31e4fde99732b09%257C0%257C0%257C638738531295752193%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata=v4pKMrAzUi0IhiWyTAOMTle2yr2SxzVBDvh7zVIOEh4%253D%26reserved=0/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/NhbeVODro55hQ1VyfmBgPSXeITjJb3dZvqvXTasb4Ug=390>,
sponsored by Sen. Jesse Salomon, updates zoning regulations to allow
housing in commercial and retail areas near transit, permitting
ground-floor units outside major pedestrian corridors. It also establishes
an expedited approval process for developments that modify street-level use
requirements to create more housing.

Watch on TVW
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ftvw.org%2Fvideo%2Fsenate-housing-2025021115%2F%3FeventID=2025021115%26_gl=1*16hsrr7*_ga*MTUyMzI2MTYzNS4xNjk5NTUxNTY1*_ga_J5MMHVD463*MTczODUyMTQ4NS4yNDIuMS4xNzM4NTIxNDg2LjAuMC4w/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/9MLGvzaRcUsEZjEvzmIBWEJEjZZTrG1bhkiWIEGbVmY=390>
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FLOOR ACTION
*The Senate will be in action Wednesday.*

*12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5*

The Senate will convene Wednesday to debate its first policy bills of 2025
and honor the military with a Navy Day resolution. Watch on TVW
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ftvw.org%2Fvideo%2Fsenate-floor-debate-february-5-2025021137%2F%3FeventID=2025021137/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/8wty0sei1ApcpeXBL1TrDmfYmdO1fSVRFvc6CDpL-eM=390>
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HEALTHY WASHINGTON
*Sen. June Robinson, sponsor of SB 5387.*

*8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7*

The Health & Long-Term Care Committee will hear public testimony on bills
aimed at preserving affordable health care access for Washingtonians. Senate
Bill 5387
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fapp.leg.wa.gov%2FBillSummary%2F%3FBillNumber=5387%26Year=2025%26Initiative=false/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/N_VKtKsGFOI_8854wzfG5m9KYYXHMJgUy9PbJhWsj1w=390>,
sponsored by Sen. June Robinson, ensures that health care providers make
care decisions free from corporate control or influence. SB 5557
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fapp.leg.wa.gov%2FBillSummary%2F%3FBillNumber=5557%26Year=2025%26Initiative=false/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/qTW1672VsiI3Z39eu__o95A9hVenaUSN_130_saqbgc=390>,
sponsored by Sen. Deb Krishnadasan, codifies Department of Health emergency
rules guaranteeing pregnant patients in Washington the right to emergency
care. Watch on TVW
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ftvw.org%2Fvideo%2Fsenate-health-long-term-care-2025021118%2F%3FeventID=2025021118%26_gl=1*y8yymd*_ga*MTUyMzI2MTYzNS4xNjk5NTUxNTY1*_ga_J5MMHVD463*MTczODUyMTQ4NS4yNDIuMS4xNzM4NTIxNTE3LjAuMC4w/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/ViELVqp_Xha1_OXy0LzJVLuWw6byoUa-LBypnOZVlVU=390>
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CLEANER, SAFER WASHINGTON
*Sen. Vandana Slatter, sponsor of SB 5450.*

*10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7*

The Environment, Energy & Technology Committee will hear public testimony
on Senate Bill 5450
<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fapp.leg.wa.gov%2FBillSummary%2F%3FBillNumber=5450%26Year=2025%26Initiative=false/1/01000194cc55806c-7c24cfc7-7018-448f-b3b6-fce5f506ed04-000000/WMfO1ntVsVUDmyOHQr-GtSDPP7abh7rmgV7yAP20Rys=390>,
sponsored by Sen. Vandana Slatter. The bipartisan bill improves the system,
effectiveness, and speed of public notifications for sewage spills. Watch
on TVW
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