Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1215 2025–26 |
Natural death act/pregnancyRemoves references to pregnancy from the suggested statutory template for an advance health care directive. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1275 2025–26 |
Self-insurer withdrawalRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) to fulfill the workers' compensation obligations of any decertified self-insurance group or decertified municipal employer. | Shaun Scott (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1281 2025–26 |
Technical correctionsMakes technical corrections to numerous provisions of the Revised Code of Washington. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1341 2025–26 |
Medical cannabis databaseAllows the Liquor and Cannabis Board to verify excise tax exemptions through the medical cannabis authorization database. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1385 2025–26 |
Background checksDirects the Washington State Patrol to execute the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact on behalf of the state in order to facilitate the authorized interstate exchange of criminal history information for noncriminal... | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1414 2025–26 |
CTE careers work groupDirects the statewide career and technical education task force (task force) to recommend changes to laws and practices affecting the training, certification, and employment of 16- and 17-year-olds enrolled in or who completed... | April Connors (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1461 2025–26 |
Joint operating agenciesRevises the dollar thresholds for situations where public utility district sealed bid standards are applicable to joint operating agency contracts. | Chris Stearns (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1490 2025–26 |
Background checksAdds specificity and definitions to the provisions outlining the current roles and circumstances that require a fingerprint-based background check. | Edwin Obras (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1524 2025–26 |
Isolated employeesRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to enforce requirements for employers of isolated employees. | Edwin Obras (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1549 2025–26 |
Responsible bidder criteriaAllows a contractor to bid on a public works project without receiving training on public works and prevailing wage if it has completed at least one public works project within the previous three years and not received a... | Mary Fosse (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1606 2025–26 |
Journal access/state empl.Requires the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to conduct a study on providing state employees with electronic access to peer-reviewed journals. | Andrew Engell (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1615 2025–26 |
Water system classificationsProhibits using a default number of people served per connection if it would cause a water system to be classified as a Group A system when it would otherwise be considered a Group B system. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1631 2025–26 |
State marine forestEstablishes bull kelp forests as the state marine forest. | Greg Nance (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1640 2025–26 |
Med. & PA licensure compactsSubjects licenses issued through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact and the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact to the provisions of the Uniform Disciplinary Act. | Janice Zahn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1688 2025–26 |
Electric security alarmsEstablishes statewide standards for installing and operating electric security alarm systems where local governments have not adopted alternative regulations. | Lisa Parshley (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1760 2025–26 |
Manufactured homes/org. saleExcludes certain entities that sell 12 or less manufactured homes to low-income households at cost in any 12-month period from being licensed as vehicle dealers. | Mike Volz (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1824 2025–26 |
Accredited birthing centersEstablishes that a birthing center that is accredited by a birthing center accrediting body is not subject to a state licensure survey if certain conditions are met. | Stephanie Barnard (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1827 2025–26 |
Basic education/juv. justiceModifies the institutional education duties of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) by requiring the SPI, beginning September 1, 2028, to be responsible for: (1) ensuring the effective delivery and administration of... | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1842 2025–26 |
Captive insurers/PUDsAuthorizes local government entity authorities to become a captive insurance company and public utility districts to form, own, or use captive insurance companies. | Mike Steele (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1003 2025–26 |
Service of notice/tenantsModifies requirements for service by mail of notices required under the unlawful detainer chapter. | Peter Abbarno (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 11, 2025 |
| HB 1007 2025–26 |
Small claims actions noticeRequires a notice of claim for small claims to state that failure to appear may, rather than will, result in default judgment against the defendant. | Sam Low (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 11, 2025 |
| HB 1054 2025–26 |
County ferry contractsAllows a unit priced contract for county ferry maintenance or repair to extend for a term of up to 10 years. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 11, 2025 |
| HB 1075 2025–26 |
Affordable housing financingRemoves the requirement that rents may not exceed 15 percent of the area median income for dwelling units or mobile home lots in low-income housing developments financed by a public housing authority and owned by a for-profit entity. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 11, 2025 |
| HB 1112 2025–26 |
Judges pro tempore/residencyRemoves city residency requirement for judges pro tempore in municipal courts in cities with a population greater than 400,000 inhabitants. | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 11, 2025 |
| HB 1157 2025–26 |
Vital records family accessExpands the family members eligible to obtain a certification of birth or death to include great grandchildren. | Mike Steele (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 11, 2025 |