Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Tom Dent
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1969 2025–26 |
Law enf. aviation supportCreates a grant program for local law enforcement rotary wing aviation support units. | Brian Burnett (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 2010 2025–26 |
Safe drinking water grantsCreating a safe drinking water grant program for economically distressed communities. | Deb Manjarrez (R-14) | 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 2090 2025–26 |
Advanced nuclear energyRequires the Department of Commerce to supplement the state energy strategy creating a nuclear power strategic framework. | Stephanie Barnard (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2112 2025–26 |
Adult content/age minimumRestricts access to online sexual material harmful to children for individuals under age 18. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | 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 2131 2025–26 |
Sea lion predation donationsRequires vessel registrations and renewals to include an opportunity for a person to make a voluntary donation to be used for pinniped management in the lower Columbia River. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2149 2025–26 |
SR 165 replacementsAddressing the emergency replacement of failed infrastructure on state route number 165. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2171 2025–26 |
Foster youthRequires the Washington State Patrol, in partnership with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, to implement an endangered foster youth alert system that issues alerts for missing youth involved in child welfare. | Mike Steele (R-12) | 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 2308 2025–26 |
Vehicle financial responsib.Addressing enforcement of motor vehicle liability insurance and fiscal responsibilities. | David Stuebe (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2316 2025–26 |
Shrubsteppe/land useProhibits properties within urban growth areas with bushes and plants associated with shrubsteppe from being considered, among other things, wildlife habitat or critical areas, and prohibits these properties from being subject... | April Connors (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2327 2025–26 |
County forest board landsDirects a Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee review of the state forestland trust structure and performance. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2335 2025–26 |
B&O tax increases repealRepealing the business and occupation tax increases enacted in 2025. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2387 2025–26 |
Elected sheriffsProvides that an elected sheriff who is not a certified peace officer has the authority of the office of sheriff but may not perform any law enforcement action that is reserved exclusively for certified peace officers. | Brian Burnett (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1902 2025–26 |
Transp. project permittingRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Department of Ecology, to convene a work group of state, local, and tribal representatives to develop recommendations to streamline the... | Adison Richards (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 2025 |
May 19, 2025 |
| HB 1539 2025–26 |
Wildfire protectionEstablishes the Wildfire Mitigation and Resiliency Standards Work Group. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 2025 |
May 17, 2025 |
| HB 1648 2025–26 |
Child care qualificationsExtends the timeline for child care providers to complete staff qualification requirements to at least August 1, 2030. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 2025 |
May 15, 2025 |
| 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 1271 2025–26 |
State fire service deploy.Allows the Chief of the Washington State Patrol to mobilize jurisdictions and request resources to prepare for an emergency or disaster situation or when an emergency or disaster is predicted to exceed local resource capabilities. | Greg Nance (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 2025 |
May 12, 2025 |
| HB 1509 2025–26 |
Family reconciliationRequires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), subject to available funding, to offer a contract or contracts to provide community-based family reconciliation services in at least one location that is already... | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 25, 2025 |
| HB 1389 2025–26 |
Timber purchase reportingExtends the expiration date for timber purchase reporting requirements from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2029. | Adam Bernbaum (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 24, 2025 |
| HB 1522 2025–26 |
Utility wildfire mitigationProvides that an investor-owned electrical utility must file the company's wildfire mitigation plan with the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) and the UTC must approve or reject the plan or plan update within a... | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 24, 2025 |
| HB 1294 2025–26 |
Pesticide application comm.Extends the expiration date of the Pesticide Application Safety Committee to July 1, 2035. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 21, 2025 |