Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Andrew Barkis
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2645 2025–26 |
SR 165 replacementsDeclares that the failure of the Fairfax Bridge has created an emergency, and directs the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to restore access via State Route 165 as soon as possible. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2026 |
| HB 2627 2025–26 |
Highway infrastructureFacilitating the ability of the government to maintain highway infrastructure in a state of good repair, including bridges. | David Stuebe (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2026 |
| HB 2609 2025–26 |
Tobacco products tax/vaporExempting vapor products from the tobacco products tax. | Travis Couture (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2026 |
| HB 2512 2025–26 |
Real estate/exclusive marketProhibits real estate brokers from marketing the sale or lease of residential real estate to an exclusive group of buyers only, unless necessary to protect the health and safety of the owner or occupant. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2026 |
| HB 2461 2025–26 |
Commission on boys and menEstablishing the Washington state commission on boys and men. | Mary Dye (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2026 |
| HB 2482 2025–26 |
LEOFF 2 retiree/police chiefPermitting retired members of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system plan 2 to serve as chiefs of police in small police departments. | Brian Burnett (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2026 |
| HB 2486 2025–26 |
State energy code costsControlling costs imposed by the state energy code. | Andrew Engell (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2026 |
| HB 2448 2025–26 |
State expenditure limitReinstating a state expenditure limit to promote sustainable budgets and create permanent tax relief for all Washingtonians. | Travis Couture (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2026 |
| HB 2449 2025–26 |
Zero-based budget reviewsReforming the Washington state budgeting process through zero-based budget reviews. | Travis Couture (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2026 |
| HB 2450 2025–26 |
Food assistance/state prg.Maintaining food assistance for certain individuals affected by federal eligibility requirements. | Travis Couture (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2026 |
| HB 1008 2025–26 |
County local roadsConcerning county local roads. | Sam Low (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1010 2025–26 |
Rural area ADUsAuthorizing accessory dwelling units in rural areas. | Sam Low (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1011 2025–26 |
School safety capital grantsCreates a School Safety Capital Grant program. | Cyndy Jacobsen (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1022 2025–26 |
Homes for heroes programCreates a down payment and closing cost assistance program for people who work in targeted professions and meet certain income requirements. | April Connors (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1057 2025–26 |
Access to federal fundsRequires the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to assist economic development organizations applying for federal funds by developing scoring criteria to prioritize awards of state matching funds. | Stephanie Barnard (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1058 2025–26 |
Freight railroad infra.Creates various business and occupation, public utility, and retail sales and use tax credits and exemptions for donated materials, maintenance, modernization, and new construction on short line railroad tracks. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1071 2025–26 |
Recycling ratesRequires producers to register and report to the Department of Ecology (Ecology) regarding their sale and distribution in Washington of certain paper products and packaging (covered PPP). | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1085 2025–26 |
School safety/penaltiesExpands the school-related crimes of Interference by Force or Violence and Intimidation by Threat of Force or Violence, and increases the penalties for Interference by Force or Violence. | Suzanne Schmidt (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1087 2025–26 |
Criminal endangermentExpanding the crime of endangerment with a controlled substance to include fentanyl and other high-potency synthetic opioids. | Jenny Graham (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1088 2025–26 |
Residential landlord-tenantPreparing for revisions to the residential landlord-tenant act by creating a task force and establishing a moratorium on new residential landlord-tenant regulations. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1089 2025–26 |
Eviction reformConcerning eviction reform and tenant safety. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1098 2025–26 |
County local roadsCreates the County Local Road Trust Account (Account), and directs the County Road Administration Board to adopt rules regarding the allocation of funds in the Account. | Sam Low (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1099 2025–26 |
Tenant assistance programCreates a rental assistance program for eligible tenants. | Sam Low (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1117 2025–26 |
Motor vehicle emissionsRemoving the delegation of authority related to California motor vehicle emissions standards to generate new transportation revenue for the state by reducing administration burdens on the government and the people. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1145 2025–26 |
Public works reportingRequires counties to collect and maintain records related to county maintenance or construction activity on county roads that are on or adjacent to noncounty property, and provides for certain information that must be included... | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |