Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kevin Waters
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1633 2025–26 |
Public works/biddingRequires that certain subcontractors named by prime contractors in public works projects be licensed at the time they are named by the prime contractor. | Natasha Hill (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 2025 |
May 17, 2025 |
| HB 1731 2025–26 |
Unclaimed property/museumsCreates alternative notification methods and procedures for museums and historical societies to notify property owners of abandonment or loan termination. | Kevin Waters (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 2025 |
May 12, 2025 |
| HB 1698 2025–26 |
Liquor permits & licensingMakes changes to definitions under the alcohol server permit statutes clarifying that all persons selling and serving alcohol for on-premise consumption at a license facility need to obtain an alcohol server permit. | Kevin Waters (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 25, 2025 |
| HB 1602 2025–26 |
Liquor food service optionsAuthorizes domestic breweries and microbreweries to satisfy food-service requirements of two types of restaurant liquor licenses by subcontracting with one or more individuals or entities. | Kevin Waters (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| HB 1609 2025–26 |
Natural resources board/OSPIAllows the superintendent of public instruction to use a designee on the Board of Natural Resources. | Kevin Waters (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 21, 2025 |
| HB 1064 2025–26 |
System improvement teamRemoves the June 30, 2025, expiration date for the Interagency, Multijurisdictional System Improvement Team. | Peter Abbarno (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1606 2025–26 |
Journal access/state empl.Requires the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to conduct a study on providing state employees with electronic access to peer-reviewed journals. | Andrew Engell (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1760 2025–26 |
Manufactured homes/org. saleExcludes certain entities that sell 12 or less manufactured homes to low-income households at cost in any 12-month period from being licensed as vehicle dealers. | Mike Volz (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1314 2025–26 |
Early learning facilitiesAmends competitive criteria for project selection for Early Learning Facilities Program funding. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 7, 2025 |