Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by April Connors
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 1584 2025–26 |
In-person votingEnding vote by mail for nonabsentee voters and restoring in-person voting at polling places and voting centers. | Matt Marshall (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1586 2025–26 |
Rules review committeeModifying joint administrative rules review committee provisions. | Matt Marshall (R-2) | 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 1637 2025–26 |
School safetyConcerning nonfirearm measures to increase school safety for students and staff. | Stephanie McClintock (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1678 2025–26 |
Sewage discharge feeProviding funding for enhanced wastewater treatment infrastructure for salmon recovery. | Mary Dye (R-9) | 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 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 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 1787 2025–26 |
Substance use/commitmentUpdating the involuntary treatment commitment standards for individuals suffering from a substance use disorder. | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1797 2025–26 |
DCYF & law enforcementConcerning cooperation by the department of children, youth, and families with law enforcement. | Brian Burnett (R-12) | 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 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 2002 2025–26 |
Firearm recovery rewardsConcerning criminal justice and the recovery of firearms used in the commission of a crime. | Travis Couture (R-35) | 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 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 |
| HB 2121 2025–26 |
Nonprofits, schools/taxesExempting nonprofits and schools from certain sales and use taxes on services. | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2126 2025–26 |
School bus fuel tax exempt.Providing an exemption for taxes on fuel used in school buses. | Matt Marshall (R-2) | 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 2141 2025–26 |
Building codesProhibits the State Building Code Council from adopting or implementing changes to the state building code and energy code for 10-years after the adoption of the 2024 codes. | April Connors (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |