From the Office of Rep. Steve Bergquist

I'd love to hear your feedback on some of the most important and controversial bills that have been dropped. The bills are listed below. Please take a moment to review each one and indicate your support by selecting 'Yes' or 'No'. Your feedback is invaluable to us."

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* 1. HB 2095 / SB 5988- Concerning gift certificates as unclaimed property

This bill allows consumers to recover abandoned gift certificate balances through retailers or Washington's unclaimed property program. It bans practices that reduce gift certificate value and exempts small businesses from reporting unclaimed certificates.

Do you support this bill?

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* 2. HB 2018 - Concerning mobile devices in public schools

This bill restricts mobile device use in public schools to improve student learning and mental health, starting in the 2027-28 school year.

Do you support this bill?

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* 3. HB 1178 / SB 5446 - Concerning local government authority to regulate firearms 

This bill removes the provisions limiting local regulation of firearms, and would allow for local governments to adopt laws relating to firearms.

Do you support this bill?

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* 4. HB 1994 - Concerning judicial dismissal of a misdemeanor following completion of court-ordered conditions

This bill grants judges, as the neutral party in the courtroom, the authority to dismiss charges while assigning behavioral health programs if appropriate.

Do you support this bill?

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* 5. HB 1011 - Repealing the long-term care program

This bill calls for the repeal of Washington's long-term services and supports trust program, citing concerns about its financial viability, limited benefits, and the burden it places on taxpayers. It emphasizes the need for alternative approaches to planning and financing long-term care.

Do you support this bill?

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* 6. HB 1045 - Creating the evergreen basic income pilot program

This bill establishes a basic income pilot program providing 24 monthly payments of the rate for a two-bedroom unit in their county, to up to 7,500 qualifying participants. The people receiving these funds must be eligible for certain assistance programs.

Do you support this bill?

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* 7. HB 1214 - Enacting the protecting children's bodies act

This bill prohibits health care providers from performing or referring individuals under 18 for gender transition procedures, with exceptions for certain medical conditions unrelated to gender transition. It also restricts the use of public funds for these procedures for minors.

Do you support this bill?

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* 8. HB 1902 / SB 6004 - Enhancing requirements for the purchase or transfer of firearms.

This bill requires a permit to purchase or transfer a firearm and specifies standards for firearm safety training.

Do you support this bill?

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* 9. HB 1024 - Concerning labor and income of incarcerated persons

This bill requires that the wage paid to an incarcerated person for their work must be no less than the state minimum wage.

Do you support this bill?

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* 10. HB 2114 / SB 5961 - Providing housing stability for tenants
This bill helps tenants by limiting rent increases to no more than 5% per year, controlling fees, and providing more rights and resources.

Do you support this bill?

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* 11. SB 5002 - Concerning alcohol concentration

This bill proposes to lower the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for driving from 0.08% to 0.05%, an effort to enhance road safety by adopting stricter alcohol consumption standards for drivers.

Do you support this bill?

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