Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joe Schmick
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1699 2025–26 |
Interscholastic sportsDefending equity in interscholastic sports. | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1700 2025–26 |
Comprehensive plan updatesExtends the deadline for Benton, Chelan, Cowlitz, Douglas, Franklin, Kittitas, Skamania, Spokane, Walla Walla, and Yakima counties, and the cities within those counties, to review and revise their comprehensive plans from June... | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1703 2025–26 |
Equine industryCreates a business and occupation tax credit for amounts paid to the federal Horseracing Integrity Safety Authority or the Washington Horse Racing Commission (Commission). | Chris Stearns (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1777 2025–26 |
Apprenticeship approvalModifies the process by which the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council approves apprenticeship programs and considers competitor objections. | Suzanne Schmidt (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1868 2025–26 |
Athletic trainers in schoolsExpanding access to athletic trainers in schools. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1926 2025–26 |
Home care aidesRequires the Department of Health to develop a plan to integrate testing into the home care aide training process and conduct necessary rulemaking. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1957 2025–26 |
Health plan rate approvalRequires rate filings for small group market plans to be deemed approved 60 days after filing. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1969 2025–26 |
Law enf. aviation supportCreates a grant program for local law enforcement rotary wing aviation support units. | Brian Burnett (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1979 2025–26 |
Cardiac care cert. of needUpdating cardiac care certificate of need requirements. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1999 2025–26 |
Ag. land/foreign ownershipConcerning foreign ownership of agricultural land in Washington. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2002 2025–26 |
Firearm recovery rewardsConcerning criminal justice and the recovery of firearms used in the commission of a crime. | Travis Couture (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2036 2025–26 |
Violent firearm offensesConcerning persons convicted of violent offenses with a firearm. | Jenny Graham (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2093 2025–26 |
Precious metals tax exempt.Reinstating the tax exemptions for the sale of precious metals and bullion. | Jeremie Dufault (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2153 2025–26 |
Down payment assistanceProhibiting homebuyers from receiving multiple state-funded down payment assistance loans or grants. | April Connors (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2154 2025–26 |
Conservation district landProhibits conservation districts from acquiring any interest in a property that is 20 acres or more in size and actively used for agricultural production. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2167 2025–26 |
Sales tax reductionsKeeping the legislature's promises by reducing the sales tax in the event of an income tax or a tax on individual earnings. | Travis Couture (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2187 2025–26 |
Child care assist./B&O taxSupporting employers providing child care assistance to employees by establishing a business and occupation and public utility tax credit. | Joshua Penner (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2241 2025–26 |
Radiation dose standardsEstablishing radiation dose standards for the operation of ionizing radiation screening systems regulated by the department of health. | Travis Couture (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2250 2025–26 |
Charity care residencyLimits the eligibility for hospital charity care to only Washington residents and establishes standards for determining residency. | Andrew Engell (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1912 2025–26 |
Agricultural fuel/CCA ex.Requires the Department of Ecology to post and periodically update on its website a directory tool of retail fuel sellers of agricultural fuel that is exempt from a Climate Commitment Act (CCA) compliance obligation. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 2025 |
May 15, 2025 |
| HB 1389 2025–26 |
Timber purchase reportingExtends the expiration date for timber purchase reporting requirements from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2029. | Adam Bernbaum (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 24, 2025 |
| HB 1755 2025–26 |
Coronary interventions/CNExempts elective percutaneous coronary interventions provided in a hospital owned or operated by a state entity from certificate of need requirements. | Chipalo Street (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| HB 1309 2025–26 |
Burrowing shrimpDirects, subject to appropriation, the Department of Agriculture to establish an integrated pest management research program to address the impacts of burrowing shrimp on bottom culture shellfish farming. | Joel McEntire (R-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 21, 2025 |
| HB 1327 2025–26 |
Horse racingAmends taxes and fees paid by horse race meet licensees to the Washington Horse Racing Commission (Commission). | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 21, 2025 |
| HB 1947 2025–26 |
Group B public water systemsAllows new Group B public water systems to not be owned or operated by a satellite system management agency if the water system meets certain requirements. | Andrew Engell (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 11, 2025 |