Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Julio Cortes
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2611 2025–26 |
32 hour workweekRequires employers to pay employees overtime for any hours worked in excess of 32 hours in a seven-day workweek. | Shaun Scott (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2026 |
| HB 2578 2025–26 |
Fish and wildlife commissionAdds four new commissioner and four alternate commissioner positions, representing federally recognized tribes, to the Fish and Wildlife Commission. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2026 |
| HB 2579 2025–26 |
Public media grantsRequires the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to establish a public media broadcaster program and a digital equity program to award funds to ensure access to the internet and noncommercial media. | Chris Stearns (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2026 |
| HB 2587 2025–26 |
Nonprofit grant advancesEstablishes a pilot program at the Department of Commerce to provide advance funds to eligible grant recipients. | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2026 |
| HB 2567 2025–26 |
College scholarships/privateModifies maximum Washington College Grant and College Bound Scholarship award amounts for students attending four-year not-for-profit institutions. | Chipalo Street (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2026 |
| HB 2573 2025–26 |
Grocery stores & pharmaciesRequires supermarkets, full service grocery stores, and pharmacies (grocery stores) that meet certain requirements to provide notice prior to closure. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2026 |
| HB 2527 2025–26 |
Eventual tenant ownershipImposes duties on, and oversight over, developers participating in programs to assist tenants to become homeowners under the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2026 |
| HB 2547 2025–26 |
Federal custody contractsConcerning contracts between the United States and county and municipal jails for committing or confining individuals in federal custody. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2026 |
| HB 2455 2025–26 |
Foster care housing pilotCreates a two-year extended foster care housing assistance pilot program to provide rental assistance to up to 50 youth who are receiving extended foster care services and are experiencing homelessness. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2026 |
| HB 1017 2025–26 |
Kimchi dayDesignates November 22 as Kimchi Day. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1056 2025–26 |
Law enf. misconductAuthorizes the Attorney General to investigate and bring legal actions against local law enforcement agencies and local corrections agencies for violations of the Washington Constitution or state law. | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1058 2025–26 |
Freight railroad infra.Creates various business and occupation, public utility, and retail sales and use tax credits and exemptions for donated materials, maintenance, modernization, and new construction on short line railroad tracks. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1059 2025–26 |
Industrial insurance/dutiesConcerning the duties of industrial insurance self-insured employers and third-party administrators. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1082 2025–26 |
Child care provider qualif.Requires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to allow child care providers until at least August 1, 2028, to demonstrate experience-based competency as an alternative to an early childhood education (ECE)... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1111 2025–26 |
Early release petitionsAuthorizes a person convicted of one or more offenses committed prior to age 18 to petition the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board (ISRB) for early release after reaching age 24, regardless of the amount of time the person... | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1113 2025–26 |
Misdemeanor dismissalAuthorizes the court to dismiss a defendant's misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor charge upon the defendant's substantial compliance with court-ordered conditions, subject to certain requirements and exceptions. | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1129 2025–26 |
Fertility-related servicesRequires large group health plans to cover the diagnosis of infertility, treatment for infertility, and standard fertility preservation services. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1137 2025–26 |
DOC disciplineEstablishes guidelines and requirements for administrative segregation in a Department of Corrections (DOC) facility. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1151 2025–26 |
Ninth grade success grantsEstablishing the ninth grade success grant program. | Mike Steele (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1200 2025–26 |
DD parental caregiversRequires the Department of Social and Health Services Developmental Disabilities Administration to submit a request to amend applicable home and community-based services waivers to allow parents to receive payment for... | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1235 2025–26 |
GMA housing elementRequires cities and counties that are required or have chosen to plan under the Growth Management Act to submit their housing elements and housing development regulations to the Department of Commerce for review within certain... | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1263 2025–26 |
Essential needs program usesAuthorizes the Department of Commerce to use Essential Needs and Housing program (HEN) funding to support low- or extremely low-income elderly or disabled adults who are transitioning off HEN, are receiving federal benefits,... | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1306 2025–26 |
International med. pathwaysEstablishing preceptorship and hardship pathways to medical practice for international medical graduates. | Julia Reed (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1322 2025–26 |
Juvenile offensesRequires the court to make an independent finding supported by clear and convincing evidence that commitment to juvenile rehabilitation is needed because a community-based placement would not adequately protect the community... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1344 2025–26 |
Respite careRequires the Department of Social and Health Services Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) to submit a waiver amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to add respite care to the list of... | Stephanie Barnard (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |