Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Paul Harris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5236 2025–26 |
Anesthetics/greenhouse gasesDirects the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to commission a study, to be completed by July 1, 2026, relating to the use of certain gases used for anesthetic purposes—anesthetic gases. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5242 2025–26 |
Behavioral health resourcesDirects the Department of Health to contract with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to implement the Interactive Screening Program for the benefit of health professionals in Washington State. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5309 2025–26 |
Motorcycles/weight feesLowers the vehicle weight fee as it applies to motorcycles from $35 to $25. | Adrian Cortes (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5320 2025–26 |
Smokey Bear license platesCreating the state department of natural resources' Smokey Bear special license plates. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5321 2025–26 |
Postsecondary/med. abortionRequires public institutions of higher education to offer access to medication abortion through the student health center or through information and referral services to qualified health care organizations, including... | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5335 2025–26 |
Rural nursing educationCreates a rural nursing education program to provide distance nursing education and training opportunities and improve quality nursing care for rural areas in Washington State. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5344 2025–26 |
Essential worker health careEstablishes an Essential Worker Health Care Program to help participating nursing home employers provide nursing home workers with health coverage. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5352 2025–26 |
Free school mealsRequires all school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools, rather than certain schools, to provide breakfast and lunch at no charge to any requesting student, beginning with the 2026-27 school year. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5372 2025–26 |
Medicaid access programEstablishes the Medicaid Access Program Account. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5378 2025–26 |
PFML grants/school districtsMakes certain small school districts eligible for paid family and medical leave grants. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5396 2025–26 |
FAA medical certificatesProvides that for purpose of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program (PFML), medical leave also means any leave taken by a pilot during the application process for the issuance of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5411 2025–26 |
Pilates studios, etc./taxModifies the tax treatment for businesses that provide Pilates or gymnastics classes. | T'wina Nobles (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5428 2025–26 |
Community inclusion servicesImproving community inclusion services for individuals with developmental disabilities. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5504 2025–26 |
Complex care serv./childrenDirects the Health Care Authority (HCA), beginning September 1, 2026, to require or provide payment to a home health agency for complex care services as a private duty nursing benefit component when those services are provided... | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5526 2025–26 |
Tobacco, nicotine, & vaporConcerning the regulation of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, and vapor products. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5541 2025–26 |
Future fund pilot projectEstablishes a Future Fund Pilot Project (Project) in the Office of the State Treasurer, to award 40 grants of $25,000 to eligible applicants for expenses for education or the purchase of a home or business. | Yasmin Trudeau (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5551 2025–26 |
School library info and techProvides that each student must have access to a School Library Information and Technology Program, as determined by the board of directors in a policy and procedure consistent with certain requirements including that it is... | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5564 2025–26 |
Goals of a basic educationModifying the goals of a basic education. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5565 2025–26 |
Bingo gambling/senior groupsPermitting senior-focused groups to engage in certain bingo gambling activities. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5566 2025–26 |
Assaulting law enf. officersIncreasing the penalty for assaulting a law enforcement officer. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5573 2025–26 |
Electric security alarmsRequires a local jurisdiction that has neither adopted nor adopts an ordinance, land use regulation, or local code related to the regulation of electric security alarm systems to allow for its installation on any allowed or... | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5592 2025–26 |
Zero emissions vehicles/saleAllows for direct sales of zero emissions vehicles (ZEVs) by manufacturers in specified circumstances, provides for a ZEV Technician Training and Infrastructure Grants Program, and requires a report to the Legislature on ZEV sales. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5597 2025–26 |
Water recreation facilitiesConcerning water recreation facilities. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5629 2025–26 |
Prosthetic limb coverageRequires large group health plans, except those offered to public employees, to provide coverage for prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic devices. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5639 2025–26 |
Children of murdered parentsProviding tuition and fee waivers at public institutions of higher education for children of murdered parents. | Leonard Christian (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |