Later in the day on February 16, the Senate Ways and Means Committee convened for an executive session on Senate Bill 5096--concerning a capital gains tax.

On February 16, the House Finance Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 1299, which aims to reduce retail and hospitality businesses’ Business and Occupation tax rates to 0.34 percent.

The House Finance Committee heard a public hearing on HB 1496, concerning a capital gains tax.

On February 15, the Senate Labor, Commerce, and Tribal Affairs committee discussed SB 5438, which aims to provide unemployment benefits to undocumented immigrant workers who lost their job due to Covid, but aren't eligible to receive benefits.

On February 10, the House of Representatives convened for a floor session to discuss HB 1089 - An act pertaining to compliance audits of peace officers and law enforcement agencies.

At a Tuesday afternoon hearing, the House Appropriations Committee held a vote on House Bill 1091, relating to the clean fuels program, which establishes a low-carbon fuel requirement in Washington State.

On February 9, the House Public Safety Committee convened to discuss House Bill 1449, which aims to make coercive control a crime.

On Monday, February 8, the Senate Law and Justice Committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 5148, concerning the harassment of election officials.

The House Rural Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee convened on February 5 for a public hearing on House Bill 1395. The bill directs the Department of Agriculture to ensure inclusion of underrepresented communities in farming and ranching.

On Thursday, February 4, the Senate Labor, Commerce and Tribal Affairs Committee convened to discuss Senate Bill 5212, relating to sports wagering.