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WashingtonSB 54942025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Protecting Washington communities from lead-based paint.

Sponsored By: Claudia Kauffman (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Certification, badges, and penalties for lead work

You must be certified by the Department of Commerce to perform, offer, or claim to do lead-paint or renovation work. Covered tasks include inspections, testing, risk checks, project design, abatement, and clearance. Renovators and dust-sampling techs may need a photo badge and must pay an application fee. The department can deny, suspend, or revoke certifications; after revocation you cannot reapply for one year. Intentionally falsifying documents or breaking these rules is a misdemeanor.

Certified pros for pre-1978 renovations

Homes built before 1978 and child-occupied places must use certified firms for renovation. A certified renovator must direct the work, and all work must follow state safety rules. The law defines lead-based paint as at least 1.0 mg/cm², 0.5% by weight, or 5,000 ppm. This improves safety but may raise project costs.

Stronger state oversight of lead work

The Department of Commerce runs the state’s lead-paint training and renovation program and follows federal law. The department writes rules for training accreditation, certification, and safe work practices. It also sets enforcement and appeals procedures. Inspectors can visit training sites and certified firms at reasonable times, review records, and take samples. Refusing access can cost you your accreditation or certification.

Dedicated fund and yearly funding check

The state creates a lead paint account to hold program fees, fines, and penalties. Money can be spent only for this program and only after the legislature approves it. By October 15 each year, the director checks if funding is enough. If funds are not enough and program funds cannot sustain operations, the department may stop program work and must say so publicly. The law also removes an old certification section to fit the new program.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Claudia Kauffman

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Derek Stanford

    Democratic • Senate

  • Javier Valdez

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jesse Salomon

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rebecca Saldaña

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sharon Shewmake

    Democratic • Senate

  • T'wina Nobles

    Democratic • Senate

  • Yasmin Trudeau

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 94 • No: 51

House vote • 4/11/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 63 • No: 33 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 3/7/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 31 • No: 18

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025.

    4/29/2025Senate

  2. Chapter 180, 2025 Laws.

    4/29/2025Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    4/29/2025legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    4/22/2025legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    4/18/2025legislature

  6. President signed.

    4/18/2025legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 63; nays, 33; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    4/11/2025Senate

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    4/11/2025Senate

  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    4/10/2025Senate

  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    4/8/2025Senate

  11. Minority; without recommendation.

    4/4/2025Senate

  12. Minority; do not pass.

    4/4/2025Senate

  13. APP - Majority; do pass.

    4/4/2025Senate

  14. APP - Executive action taken by committee.

    4/4/2025Senate

  15. Referred to Appropriations.

    3/20/2025Senate

  16. Minority; without recommendation.

    3/18/2025Senate

  17. ENVI - Majority; do pass.

    3/18/2025Senate

  18. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.

    3/18/2025Senate

  19. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

    3/9/2025Senate

  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 31; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    3/7/2025Senate

  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/7/2025Senate

  22. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    3/7/2025Senate

  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    3/5/2025Senate

  24. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    2/28/2025Senate

  25. Minority; do not pass.

    2/28/2025Senate

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