Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Hunter Abell
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1835 2025–26 |
Cannabis licensing/zoningAligning cannabis licensing decisions by the liquor and cannabis board with local zoning ordinances. | Brian Burnett (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1854 2025–26 |
Rural areas/subdivisionAuthorizes counties to allow the division of land outside of urban growth areas, including with resulting lots below minimum required lot sizes, when the land is divided between family members under certain circumstances. | Andrew Engell (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1872 2025–26 |
FirearmsConcerning firearms. | Matt Marshall (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1896 2025–26 |
Local law enf. officersAuthorizes a local option 0.1 percent sales and use tax for cities and counties to provide funding for additional commissioned law enforcement officers. | Hunter Abell (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1911 2025–26 |
Pollinator license platesCreates the Washington state honey bees and pollinators special license plate. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1928 2025–26 |
Supreme court vacanciesRequiring senate confirmation of gubernatorial appointments to vacancies on the supreme court. | Hunter Abell (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1929 2025–26 |
Court of appeals vacanciesRequiring senate confirmation of gubernatorial appointments to vacancies on the court of appeals. | Hunter Abell (R-7) | 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 2029 2025–26 |
Legal personhoodConcerning recognition of legal personhood by a governmental entity. | Hunter Abell (R-7) | 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 2085 2025–26 |
Autonomous regionsConcerning autonomous regions in Washington state. | Rob Chase (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2130 2025–26 |
New 2025 taxes repealRepealing new taxes imposed by Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 5814 during the 2025 regular legislative session. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2166 2025–26 |
Major religious holidaysRecognizing major religious holidays. | Matt Marshall (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2197 2025–26 |
English as state languageDesignating English as the official language of the state. | Hunter Abell (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2221 2025–26 |
Ungulate populationsDirects the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to designate ungulate populations as at-risk in areas where gray wolves are federally delisted if certain thresholds are met. | Hunter Abell (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2277 2025–26 |
Wildfire risk modelsConcerning wildfire risk models and score disclosure. | Zach Hall (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2342 2025–26 |
Religious liberty commissionEstablishing the Washington state religious liberty commission. | Hunter Abell (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 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 |
| HB 1439 2025–26 |
Vehicle and driver licensingMakes technical changes to various provisions of the Revised Code of Washington. | Adam Bernbaum (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 7, 2025 |