BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2446

HB 2446: Quantum technology industry

Developing the quantum technology industry into the state's economic development and workforce.

Summary

Requires the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to develop a state quantum strategy by June 30, 2027.
Specifies issues to be included in the strategy, such as projected growth of the quantum technology industry and strategies to increase jobs and capital investments in the state.
Allows Commerce to contract with a quantum technology business or a regional organization to develop the strategy.
Requires Commerce to seek non-state funding to develop the strategy.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2446), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to developing the quantum technology industry into the state's economic development and workforce;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 30, 2026Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 2446)
Jan 30, 2026Referred to Appropriations.
Jan 27, 2026TEDV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2446)
Jan 27, 2026Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 2446)
Jan 27, 2026TEDV - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 27, 2026Minority; without recommendation.
Jan 27, 2026TEDV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 13, 2026First reading, referred to Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2446 (2023–24) Reforestation grants · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2446 (2019–20) DOL information disclosure · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2446 (2017–18) Physical therapy supervision · Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2018
HB 2446 (2015–16) Fish & wildlife work groups · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2446 (2013–14) Property tax refund order · Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2014
HB 2446 (2011–12) Childcare/working connection · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2446 (2009–10) Weed mgmt on F & W land · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2446 (2007–08) Failure to register penalty · Did not pass · died in committee