Keep these Bills Moving after IFAD

FAN Board Chair Jasmit Singh rallied our advocates on the House of Justice steps at IFAD last week. We now need you to rally to help keep our bills moving forward. Take action through sign-ons and townhalls described below.

Take Action this Week!

We are halfway through the session. Now is the time to get bills through the second legislative chamber. This week includes several important hearings advancing housing justice, climate and environmental justice, food security, immigrant protections, and police accountability—all core priorities of the Faith Action Network. Please be sure to sign in at least one hour before each hearing. If you have a story, experience, or strong opinion to share, feel free to send written testimony by 24 hours after the start time of the hearing.

Attend a Legislative Townhall this week! See schedule and questions to ask about the Millionaires Tax in the following section.

By tomorrow:

HB 2338 (Reeves) – State Food Security Strategy
Directs the Washington State Department of Agriculture to develop a statewide food security strategy. No one should go without food, and coordinated statewide action is critical. February 19 @ 1:30 PM in the Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee.
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SB 5436 – Interfering with access to a place of religious worship. Creates a new offense related to interfering with a place of worship or disrupting the normal functioning of religious services. Provides civil remedies for persons aggrieved by the prohibited acts. February 19 @ 8:00 AM in the House Community Safety Committee. 👉 Sign in PRO: CSI

By Friday 2/20:

HB 1859 (Salahuddin) – Affordable Housing on Faith Community Property
Expands the density bonus for affordable housing development located on property owned or controlled by a religious organization where 50%+ of units serve low-income households. This bill unlocks faith community land for urgently needed affordable housing and advances FAN’s commitment to housing justice. February 20 @ 10:30 AM in the Senate Housing Committee. 👉 Sign in PRO: CSI

HB 2266 (Peterson) – STEP Housing (Supportive & Transitional Emergency Housing Protections)
Prevents local governments from denying or delaying permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and emergency shelters based on zoning barriers. This legislation strengthens statewide efforts to expand urgently needed housing options. February 20 @ 10:30 AM in the Senate Housing Committee. 👉 Sign in PRO: CSI

HB 2515 (Doglio) – Mitigate the Impact of Data Centers on Environment & Affordability
Ensures data centers pay the full costs of their energy usage, report energy and water use, and meet Washington’s clean energy goals—aligning technology growth with climate justice. February 20 @ 10:30 AM in the Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee.
👉 Sign in PRO: CSI

SB 5906 (Hansen) – Secure and Accountable Federal Enforcement (SAFE) Act
Expands protections to ensure immigration enforcement does not disrupt schools, health care facilities, and other sensitive locations without proper legal authority. February 20 @ 10:30 AM in the House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee.
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By Feb 23:

SB 5974 (Lovick) – Standards for Law Enforcement Leaders
Strengthens and updates eligibility and accountability standards for law enforcement leaders. Consistent professional standards build trust and protect constitutional rights. February 23 @ 1:30 PM in the House Community Safety Committee. 👉 Sign in PRO: CSI

Attend Upcoming 2026 Townhall Meetings and Rally for the Millionaires Tax!

If you were not able to make it to Interfaith Advocacy Day to talk to your legislators, or have more to say or ask, one great option is to attend a legislative townhall. If you are attending make sure to ask your representative, "Are you supporting the Millionaires Tax?" and get a yes or no answer. You can also mention to the room that it only impacts people with yearly income over one million dollars. There are townhalls coming up February 18-23 in legislative districts 1, 5, 7, 8 21, 27, 28, 33, 34, 36, 37, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 and 45. Find schedules and locations here.

Sample Questions on the Millionaires Tax for our Representatives at Townhalls

Tax Balance + Regressivity Framing

“Washington’s tax system relies heavily on sales and property taxes, which often impact lower- and middle-income families more heavily. SB 6346, the so-called Millionaires Tax, focuses only on multi-million-dollar earners who have benefited the most from our economy to create a more balanced approach. Do you see this as a reasonable way to address tax fairness?

Protecting Essential Services

“With budget pressures threatening funding for healthcare, housing, and behavioral health, SB 6346, the Millionaires Tax, would generate revenue from the very highest earners in the top 1% to help prevent cuts to services many families rely on. Do you support this targeted approach to protecting essential services?”

Sustainable Budget + Federal Uncertainty Framing

“With uncertainty at the federal level — including proposals like HR1 that prioritize tax cuts for the wealthiest while reducing support to states — many people are concerned about how Washington will maintain stable funding for schools, healthcare, food and essential services over time. SB 6346, the Millionaires Tax, applies only to individuals earning over $1 million a year — less than 1% of Washington residents — and is designed to strengthen our state’s long-term fiscal sustainability. How are you planning to vote on this tax?"

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