Providing access for legislators to facilities owned and operated by the state and facilities that contract with or are licensed by state agencies.

 H-2741.1

HOUSE BILL 2280

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Representatives Penner, Simmons, Zahn, and Graham

Prefiled 01/06/26. Read first time 01/12/26. Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations.

AN ACT Relating to providing access for legislators to facilities owned and operated by the state and facilities that contract with or are licensed by state agencies; and adding a new section to chapter 72.01 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 72.01 RCW to read as follows:

(1) Access to state owned, operated, licensed, and contracted facilities by members of the Washington legislature aids members in the effective exercise of their legislative functions and roles. The legislature recognizes that access to secure facilities, including those requesting to meet with incarcerated individuals, can require advance planning to ensure safety and minimize potential impacts on facility operations.