Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development

Washington State Senate Committee on Business, Trade and Economic Development · February 19, 2026

Chair Kauffman opened the Washington State Senate Committee on Business, Trade & Economic Development on Feb. 19. The committee heard public testimony on two engrossed house bills: SHB 2274 (amendments to the Washington Commercial Electronic Mail Act) and HB 2294 (prohibiting negative-use covenants that block grocery stores or pharmacies). The committee also held an executive session and recommended a due-pass for SHB 2428.

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