Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Tharinger
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1382 2025–26 |
All payers claim databaseRemoves references to "proprietary financial information" in statutes implementing the Washington State All Payer Claims Database (WA-APCD). | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 2025 |
May 17, 2025 |
| HB 1878 2025–26 |
Young driver safetyExpands driver training education requirements to obtain a driver's license to individuals between the ages of 18 and 21, with staggered implementation between January 1, 2027, and January 1, 2030. | Brandy Donaghy (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 2025 |
May 17, 2025 |
| HB 1018 2025–26 |
Fusion energy facilitiesAllows fusion energy facilities to use the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) certification process. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2025 |
May 13, 2025 |
| HB 1217 2025–26 |
Residential tenantsLimits rent increases during any 12-month period of a tenancy to the lesser of 7 percent plus the Consumer Price Index, or 10 percent, under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RLTA), and 5 percent under the... | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 2025 |
May 7, 2025 |
| HB 1403 2025–26 |
Condominium constructionExempts a declarant or dealer from the implied warranties of quality under the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) if the declarant or dealer provide express warranty coverage that meets specified requirements. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2025 |
May 7, 2025 |
| HB 1068 2025–26 |
DOC WMS employee arbitrationGrants interest arbitration rights to Washington Management Service employees within the Department of Corrections. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, 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 1309 2025–26 |
Burrowing shrimpDirects, subject to appropriation, the Department of Agriculture to establish an integrated pest management research program to address the impacts of burrowing shrimp on bottom culture shellfish farming. | Joel McEntire (R-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 21, 2025 |
| HB 1321 2025–26 |
Outside militia activitiesProhibits a military force from another state, territory, or district from entering Washington for the purpose of military duty unless under the authority of the President or with permission from the Governor. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 21, 2025 |
| HB 1563 2025–26 |
Prescribed fire claimsCreates a prescribed fire claims fund pilot program. | Adam Bernbaum (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, 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 1414 2025–26 |
CTE careers work groupDirects the statewide career and technical education task force (task force) to recommend changes to laws and practices affecting the training, certification, and employment of 16- and 17-year-olds enrolled in or who completed... | April Connors (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1631 2025–26 |
State marine forestEstablishes bull kelp forests as the state marine forest. | Greg Nance (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 16, 2025 |
| HB 1075 2025–26 |
Affordable housing financingRemoves the requirement that rents may not exceed 15 percent of the area median income for dwelling units or mobile home lots in low-income housing developments financed by a public housing authority and owned by a for-profit entity. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 11, 2025 |
| HB 1142 2025–26 |
In-home care trainingAligns training requirements and certification exemptions for long-term care workers providing in-home care for family members, whether such care is provided by an individual provider through the Consumer Direct Care Network,... | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 7, 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 |
| HB 1439 2025–26 |
Vehicle and driver licensingMakes technical changes to various provisions of the Revised Code of Washington. | Adam Bernbaum (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 7, 2025 |