Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joe Timmons
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1622 2025–26 |
Collective bargaining/AI useRequires most state and local government public employers to bargain with employees' unions over the use of artificial intelligence technology that affects the employees' wages or performance evaluations. | Lisa Parshley (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 3, 2026 |
| HB 2161 2025–26 |
AGO investigation powersAuthorizes the Attorney General to issue civil investigative demands for documents, oral testimony, and answers to interrogatories when investigating possible violations of the United States Constitution, the Washington... | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2026 |
| HB 2099 2025–26 |
ECEAP access/militaryAllows children who would not otherwise qualify for the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) to enroll in the program when they have a parent who is a military member and are from a household meeting... | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2026 |
| HB 2190 2025–26 |
Language access providersRequires that payments or reimbursements for missed or canceled appointments are part of "economic compensation" that must be collectively bargained between state agency employers and language access providers. | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2026 |
| HB 2671 2025–26 |
State financial aidExpands institutional eligibility for participation in state financial aid programs. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2026 |
| HB 2132 2025–26 |
Financial aid applic./PRALimits disclosure and retention of personally identifying information related to the Washington Application for State Financial Aid. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2026 |
| HB 2617 2025–26 |
Higher education proceduresIncreases state funding for increases in employee compensation and central services at institutions of higher education. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2026 |
| HB 2600 2025–26 |
Supported living cost reportRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to update the supported living cost report template to comply with federal law and regulations and to facilitate addressing the direct support professional workforce... | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2026 |
| HB 2578 2025–26 |
Fish and wildlife commissionAdds four new commissioner and four alternate commissioner positions, representing federally recognized tribes, to the Fish and Wildlife Commission. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2026 |
| HB 2587 2025–26 |
Nonprofit grant advancesEstablishes a pilot program at the Department of Commerce to provide advance funds to eligible grant recipients. | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2026 |
| HB 2473 2025–26 |
Leadership board/giftsAuthorizing the Washington state leadership board to solicit gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2026 |
| HB 2455 2025–26 |
Foster care housing pilotCreates a two-year extended foster care housing assistance pilot program to provide rental assistance to up to 50 youth who are receiving extended foster care services and are experiencing homelessness. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 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 1021 2025–26 |
Military families/educationPromoting educational stability for children of military families. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1035 2025–26 |
Higher ed. traumatic stressRequires the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, each college district, and the regional universities to publish on their website links to resources, self-assessments, and best practices for faculty, staff, and... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1047 2025–26 |
Fire district equip. taxesProvides a sales and use tax exemption for fire and emergency medical apparatus, vehicles, machinery, and equipment purchased by fire districts in rural counties. | Tom Dent (R-13) | 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 1070 2025–26 |
PTSD/correctional workersAllows occupational disease workers' compensation claims for correctional facility workers based on mental conditions from posttraumatic stress disorders (PTSD). | Lauren Davis (D-32) | 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 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 1129 2025–26 |
Fertility-related servicesRequires large group health plans to cover the diagnosis of infertility, treatment for infertility, and standard fertility preservation services. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1151 2025–26 |
Ninth grade success grantsEstablishing the ninth grade success grant program. | Mike Steele (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1204 2025–26 |
Senior shared housingAllows a manufactured/mobile home tenant who is age 55 or older to have at least one roommate, as long as the roommate's residence in the community does not violate any applicable age restrictions. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1245 2025–26 |
Business developmentEstablishes the Office of Entrepreneurship (Office) and describes the various powers and duties of the Office. | Travis Couture (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |