Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Amy Walen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1464 2025–26 |
Home equity sharingRequires a home equity sharing agreement (HESA) originator to be licensed and subject to regulation by the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) by July 1, 2026. | David Hackney (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1505 2025–26 |
Insurance statutesMakes revisions to and repeals statutes in the Insurance Code related to public records, tax refunds, reporting requirements, motor vehicle insurance, health insurance, dental plans, charitable gift annuity businesses,... | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1506 2025–26 |
Credit union-bank merger/taxRemoves business and occupation tax exemption for a state-charted credit union that merges with or acquires a bank regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1525 2025–26 |
Vehicle sales tax/tribesRemoves delivery requirement for the sales and use tax exemption for vehicle sales to a tribe or a tribal member. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1530 2025–26 |
Reg. businesses/card feesPermits businesses whose fees are regulated by the state to charge a transaction fee for processing a credit card payment. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1535 2025–26 |
Dental insurance practicesProhibits certain stand-alone dental plans from overriding the decisions of the treating dentist and the patient. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 1599 2025–26 |
Consumer debt adjustersRequires debt adjusters and debt resolution services providers to be licensed and regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions beginning July 1, 2026. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1601 2025–26 |
Crime victims/capital gainsAllowing for the deduction of certain capital gains by a crime victim. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1680 2025–26 |
Preventive dental careImproving access to patient care by increasing preventive dental care. | Adison Richards (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1704 2025–26 |
Cannabis revenue/local gov.Increasing cannabis revenue distributions to local governments. | Suzanne Schmidt (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1714 2025–26 |
Small business risk poolingAuthorizes and establishes requirements for small business entities to join or create self-insured risk pools with other small business entities. | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1716 2025–26 |
Dog breedingModifying dog breeding regulations. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1744 2025–26 |
Gift card criminal conductDeterring criminal conduct involving gift cards. | Edwin Obras (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1773 2025–26 |
Wage replacementEstablishes a Wage Replacement Program (Program) for certain unemployed workers who are ineligible for benefits through the unemployment insurance system. | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1775 2025–26 |
Fur productsProhibits fur farming and the production and manufacture of fur products, with certain exceptions. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1777 2025–26 |
Apprenticeship approvalModifies the process by which the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council approves apprenticeship programs and considers competitor objections. | Suzanne Schmidt (R-4) | 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 1810 2025–26 |
Seismic hazard risk, reduceConcerning seismic hazard risk reduction. | Brandy Donaghy (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1818 2025–26 |
Administration of platsCreates a mandatory administrative review process for subdivisions that meet certain requirements. | Joshua Penner (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1822 2025–26 |
Driver course/work zonesRequires that an applicant for a new driver's license under the age of 26 pass an online course approved by the Department of Licensing (DOL) on driver work zone and first responder safety. | Sam Low (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1830 2025–26 |
Dev. disabilities/rec checksProvides that an entity that requests a background record check may only access the resulting report in accordance with rules adopted by the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI). | Adison Richards (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1831 2025–26 |
Wage and salary disclosuresAllowing for corrections to wage and salary disclosures. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1888 2025–26 |
Naturopathic physician scopeConcerning naturopathic physician scope of practice. | April Berg (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |