Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Andrew Engell
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2454 2025–26 |
Infrastructure materialsRaises the disturbed acreage threshold for surface mine regulation. | Andrew Engell (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2026 |
| HB 1311 2025–26 |
Gray wolvesRequires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to manage wolves as a state "sensitive" species rather than a state "endangered" species. | Andrew Engell (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1324 2025–26 |
Transportation funding/CCAFunding the state transportation system using climate commitment act revenues. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1363 2025–26 |
Child care licensingEstablishes statutory maximum group size and minimum staff to child ratio requirements for preschoolers and school-age children at child care centers that allow for one additional child per group and per staff person as... | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1435 2025–26 |
Law enf. hiring grantsInstructs the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (Commission) to develop and implement a law enforcement hiring grant program to assist in hiring and retention efforts at local and tribal law enforcement agencies. | Hunter Abell (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1436 2025–26 |
Law enf. officers/increaseIncentivizing cities and counties to increase employment of commissioned law enforcement officers. | Hunter Abell (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1438 2025–26 |
Housing permit approvalRequires cities and counties planning under the Growth Management Act that miss a deadline for a project permit application to summarily approve the project and issue a building permit within one business day of the missed... | April Connors (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1442 2025–26 |
Gray wolf managementRequires the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to manage gray wolves in certain areas as if the species has been removed from state designation as endangered when certain population criteria have been met. | Hunter Abell (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1597 2025–26 |
Agricultural overtimeAuthorizing agricultural employers to select 12 weeks a year to employ workers for up to 50 hours a week before overtime applies. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1681 2025–26 |
HVAC electrical workAllowing HVAC/refrigeration electricians to perform certain electrical work on ductless mini-split HVAC systems. | Mark Klicker (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1695 2025–26 |
Unincorporated villages/GMARemoves restrictions on the size, scale, use, and intensity of buildings applicable to certain limited areas of more intensive rural development under certain conditions, and allows for the extension of urban government... | Andrew Engell (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| 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 1708 2025–26 |
Homelessness info. dashboardHelping local governments provide information about the impacts of homelessness. | David Stuebe (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1779 2025–26 |
Ag. employers/overtimeAuthorizing agricultural employers to select 26 weeks a year to employ workers for up to 50 hours a week before overtime applies. | Jeremie Dufault (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1783 2025–26 |
Law enf. officers/collegesAllows a law enforcement officer to receive honoraria from an institution of higher education for delivering presentations as part of specified criminal justice courses without violating the prohibition on state officers... | Gloria Mendoza (R-14) | 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 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 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 2101 2025–26 |
Live presentations/sales taxExempting live presentations from retail sales and use tax. | Jeremie Dufault (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2115 2025–26 |
Precious metals tax exempt.Restoring the 1985 tax exemptions for the sale of precious metals and bullion. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |