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Washington House passes package of bills on permits, health access, supervision and Good Samaritan updates
Summary
The Washington State House approved a set of third‑reading bills after floor debate, including reforms to permit-appeal procedures (HB 2426), protections for preventive services and immunizations (engrossed substitute HB 2242), supervision changes for stalking offenses (HB 2510), and updates to Good Samaritan protections (HB 1574). Votes were recorded for each bill.
The Washington State House of Representatives passed a package of third‑reading measures Wednesday, advancing changes to administrative appeals, health‑services access, community supervision for stalking offenses and Good Samaritan protections after floor debate and recorded votes.
Representative Birnbaum summarized House Bill 24‑26 as a targeted change to “increase the efficiency of the permit appeal process by the Pollution Control Hearings Board,” saying it would help the state attract industrial investment. Representative Abell echoed support, describing the measure’s voluntary option for parties to agree to an alternate board composition. The House recorded 96 yays, 0 nays on final passage and the bill was declared passed.
Engrossed substitute House Bill 22‑42, substituted as recommended by the…
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