Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Bergquist
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1203 2025–26 |
Tobacco & nicotine productsProhibits the sale, display, and advertisement of any flavored tobacco, nicotine, or vapor product and any entertainment vapor product. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1224 2025–26 |
Working families' tax creditModifying the working families' tax credit by enhancing collection services and increasing participation rates through data-sharing agreements. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1257 2025–26 |
Special education servicesRequires that special education and related services for students with disabilities be provided to the end of the school year in which a student turns age 22, or high school graduation, whichever occurs first. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1280 2025–26 |
Career & tech. ed./6th gradeConcerning career and technical education in sixth grade. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1310 2025–26 |
Special education fundingIncreases special education excess cost multipliers to: (1) 1.5289 for kindergarten through age 21 students who spend at least 80 percent of the school day in a general education setting; (2) 1.447 for those who spend less... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1338 2025–26 |
School operating costsUpdates and increases per pupil amounts for several materials, supplies, and operating costs (MSOC) categories in state prototypical school funding formulas. | April Berg (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1349 2025–26 |
Pension credit for leavePermits members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement System Plan 2 on authorized leaves of absence to purchase up to two years of service credit if the member retires, rather than returns to work. | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1356 2025–26 |
K-12 fundingIncreases the maximum per-pupil limit used for school enrichment levies gradually over several years up to $5,035 in the 2031 calendar year. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1419 2025–26 |
Interpreter background checkRequires interpreters providing services to certain agencies to submit Federal Bureau of Investigation background checks. | Sam Low (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1428 2025–26 |
Criminal justice assistanceAdjusts the total base transfers by the State Treasurer to the County Criminal Justice Assistance Account from $23.2 million to $50 million. Requires the amount transferred in fiscal year 2026 to be increased by 50 percent,... | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1444 2025–26 |
Whole genome sequencingRequires that medical assistance programs provide coverage for rapid whole genome sequencing for enrollees who are up to one year of age and receiving inpatient hospital services in an intensive care unit or neonatal or high... | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1503 2025–26 |
Digital equityReassigns certain duties, including responsibility for the Digital Equity Forum, from the Washington State Broadband Office to the Office of Equity. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1527 2025–26 |
Health care claims mediationRequires that a settlement demand or offer for a medical malpractice action that is subject to mandatory mediation that is made prior to mediation may not be set to expire prior to the parties' good faith attendance at the mediation. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1532 2025–26 |
Sales tax sourcing impactAllows authorized cities to impose a local option sales and use tax. | Chris Stearns (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1557 2025–26 |
Guaranteed admissions prg.Establishes the Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program. | Julia Reed (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1569 2025–26 |
Tax exemptionsIncreasing tax exemption transparency and accountability. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1623 2025–26 |
Tips/credit card feesProhibits employers from using any portion of a tip, gratuity, or service charge to cover the cost of credit card processing fees. | Edwin Obras (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1657 2025–26 |
Washington 13 free guaranteeEstablishes the Washington 13 Free Guarantee providing up to 45 credits of tuition-free technical college for eligible students regardless of income. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1805 2025–26 |
Children services/local taxAuthorizes a county to impose a local sales and use tax of 0.1 percent to be used solely for the purpose of providing additional services to assist children and their families. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1865 2025–26 |
Working conn. child careExpanding access for small business employees and adjusting implementation dates for working connections child care. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1919 2025–26 |
Working conn. child careProvides that, beginning July 1, 2025, Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) benefits are available to employees of small businesses with a household income of up to 75 percent of the state median income. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2012 2025–26 |
Transition to kindergartenProvides an appropriation to fund the additional school year 2024-25 forecasted enrollment of the Transition to Kindergarten (TTK) program not already funded in the 2023-25 biennial budget. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | 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 |
| HB 2116 2025–26 |
School enrichment fundingIncreases the maximum tax rate used to calculate enrichment levy authority for school districts from $2.50 to $3.00 per $1,000 of assessed value beginning in calendar year (CY) 2030. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2117 2025–26 |
Board of natural resourcesAdds a tribal representative to the Board of Natural Resources. | Chris Stearns (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |