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HB 1163/SB 5140 - Firearm Purchase Requirements

Enhances requirements for firearm purchases by implementing a permit system, requiring safety training with live-fire exercises, and strengthening background checks. Includes annual permit reviews and dealer notification systems.

Sponsored by: Rep. Bery, Taylor, Farivar, Walen, Pollet, Alvarado, Mena, and Duerr

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HB 1152 - Secure Firearm Storage

Establishes requirements for secure storage of firearms in vehicles and residences, including specific storage conditions and penalties for violations. Creates the Washington Office of firearm safety and violence prevention.

Sponsored by: Rep. Doglio, Walen, Ryu, Ramel, Farvivar, Berry, Leavitt, Alvarado, Mena, and Duerr

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HB 1136/SB 5164 - Student Navigation Support

Creates an outreach and enrollment specialist program to increase postsecondary enrollment through financial aid assistance and institutional connections. Includes training programs for educators and financial aid professionals.

Sponsored by: Rep. Leavitt

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HB 1132 - Firearm Purchase Limits

Limits bulk purchases of firearms to one per 30-day period and restricts ammunition purchases. Includes penalties for violations ranging from civil infractions to gross misdemeanors.

Sponsored by: Rep. Farivar, Ormsby, Ryu, Ramel, Berry, Mena, Alvarado, Reed, and Parshley

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HB 1031 - School Temperature Standards

Addresses rising school facility temperatures by developing indoor temperature standards and recommendations. Includes potential funding for implementing cooling systems.

Sponsored by: Rep. Reeves, Ryu, Ramel, and Reed

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HB 1124/SB 5112 - Prescribing Psychologist Certification

Establishes certification for prescribing psychologists to increase access to mental health care providers. Includes authority to prescribe psychotropic medications and continuing education requirements.

Sponsored by: Rep. Simmons, Macri, Senn, Stonier, Ormsby, Tharinger, Kloba, Duerr, Ryu, Morgan, and Reed

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HB 1241 - Special Education Access

Improves access to special education services through enhanced evaluation processes, communication requirements, and support services. Includes funding for school psychologists and service providers.

Sponsored by: Rep. Pollet, Couture, Callan, Farivar, Simmons, Penner, Kloba, Nance, Davis, and Salahuddin

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SB 5126 - Student Mental Health Network

Establishes a statewide network for student mental and behavioral health support, including screening, referral services, and regional programs. Includes grant funding for school districts.

Sponsored by: Senators Nobles, Cortes, Bateman, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Liias, Riccelli, Saldaña, Valdez, Wellman, and C. Wilson

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SB 5080 - Financial Education Requirement

Makes financial education a graduation requirement starting with the class of 2033. Includes development of instructional materials and implementation guidelines.

Sponsored by: Senators Valdez, Cortes, Harris, Krishnadasan, Liias, Nobles, Orwall, Riccelli, Saldaña, Shewmake, Trudeau, and Wilson C.

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SB 5123 - Student Protection Expansion

Expands protected classes in public schools to include ethnicity, homelessness, immigration status, neurodivergence, and clarifies protections for gender identity and sexual orientation.

Sponsored by: Senators Nobles, Wilson C., Hasegawa, Liias, Lovelett, Saldaña, Slatter, Stanford, and Valdez

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SB 5098 - Weapons Restriction

Restricts weapons possession in public spaces where children are likely to be present, including parks, playgrounds, and county fairs. Includes signage requirements and exemptions.

Sponsored by: Senate Law and Justice

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