Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Tarra Simmons
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1955 2025–26 |
Fishing & shellfishing/youthExpands the youth exemption from fishing and shellfishing license fees. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1956 2025–26 |
Public defense recruitmentConcerning public defense recruitment and retention. | Osman Salahuddin (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1991 2025–26 |
Agency email subscribers/PRAExempting from public inspection and copying requirements email addresses of individuals who subscribe to regular communications of certain agencies as defined under the public records act. | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1996 2025–26 |
Behavioral health diversionAuthorizes a county option local sales and use tax to fund programs that either prevent individuals with behavioral health needs from entering the criminal justice system or divert these individuals away from the criminal... | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2090 2025–26 |
Advanced nuclear energyRequires the Department of Commerce to supplement the state energy strategy creating a nuclear power strategic framework. | Stephanie Barnard (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2096 2025–26 |
Attorney general inv. IDAllows the Department of Licensing to issue confidential drivers' licenses and identicards to investigators of the Office of the Attorney General. | Julia Reed (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2100 2025–26 |
Payroll expense taxAuthorizes a new payroll expense tax on high earning jobs to be paid by large operating companies of 5 percent of the total annual wages for each employee in excess of the Social Security wage limit. | Shaun Scott (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2103 2025–26 |
Electric/public contractsAllows cities, public utility districts, municipal utilities, and joint operating agencies to make purchases of capability in contracts for electricity projects using renewable resources or nonemitting electricity generation. | Chris Stearns (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2106 2025–26 |
Health carrier modif. noticeRequires health carriers to provide notice of significant payer contract modification (modification) to the relevant health care provider or facility contract representative 90 days before the effective date of the modification. | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2116 2025–26 |
School enrichment fundingIncreases the maximum tax rate used to calculate enrichment levy authority for school districts from $2.50 to $3.00 per $1,000 of assessed value beginning in calendar year (CY) 2030. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2117 2025–26 |
Board of natural resourcesAdds a tribal representative to the Board of Natural Resources. | Chris Stearns (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2126 2025–26 |
School bus fuel tax exempt.Providing an exemption for taxes on fuel used in school buses. | Matt Marshall (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2147 2025–26 |
School operating costsProviding funding for school materials, supplies, and operating costs. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2162 2025–26 |
Public interest law grantsEstablishing a public interest law grant program and a business and occupation tax credit for approved contributions to the program account. | Adison Richards (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2163 2025–26 |
Public defense caseloadsClarifying public defense caseload standards for local jurisdictions. | Adison Richards (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2164 2025–26 |
Postconviction DNA testingReducing litigation costs by removing barriers to postconviction DNA testing. | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2169 2025–26 |
DCYF/financial stabilityStrengthening the financial stability of persons in the care of the department of children, youth, and families. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2173 2025–26 |
Law enf. face coveringsProhibits law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties. | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2177 2025–26 |
Definition of fetal deathModifying the vital statistics definition of fetal death. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2217 2025–26 |
Rehabilitative pathwaysReplaces the existing first-time offender waiver sentencing alternative with options for the court to grant a pretrial deferral or suspended sentence to first-time offenders. | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2243 2025–26 |
Workers' comp./PTs & OTsAdds licensed physical therapists and occupational therapists as "attending providers" under the workers' compensation medical provider network. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2280 2025–26 |
Legislator facility accessProviding access for legislators to facilities owned and operated by the state and facilities that contract with or are licensed by state agencies. | Joshua Penner (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2341 2025–26 |
National voter reg. dayCelebrating national voter registration day. | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1119 2025–26 |
Supervision complianceModifies how compliance with supervision terms is determined for purposes of awarding credit and reducing a term of community custody under the supervision of the Department of Corrections and changes who qualifies for... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 397, Laws of 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
| HB 1131 2025–26 |
Clemency and pardonsExpands and modifies the membership, compensation, training requirements, and considerations for review of petitions for the Clemency and Pardons Board. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 371, Laws of 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |