Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Andrew Barkis
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1519 2025–26 |
Vehicle subagent feesIncreases the service fee for a registration transaction from $8 to $11 and the service fee for a title transaction from $15 to $18. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1536 2025–26 |
Juveniles/firearm possessionConcerning offenses involving unlawful possession of a firearm by a juvenile. | David Hackney (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1537 2025–26 |
Roadway safety account useExpands the use of the Multiuse Roadway Safety Account (MRSA) to allow for the Washington State Department of Transportation to make interagency transfers to the Washington State Departments of Natural Resources and of Fish... | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1555 2025–26 |
Nursing home payment ratesConcerning nursing home payment rates. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1564 2025–26 |
Child care assist./B&O taxCreates a business and occupation and public utility tax credit for businesses that provide child care assistance to employees. | Joshua Penner (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1585 2025–26 |
Voter citizenship verif.Requiring verification of citizenship for voter registration. | 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 1625 2025–26 |
Back country search & rescueCreates the back country search and rescue grant program. | David Stuebe (R-17) | 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 1643 2025–26 |
Utility facility removalSupporting transportation system improvements by addressing utility facility removal and relocation responsibilities. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1653 2025–26 |
Tow truck payments/indigentDirects the Department of Licensing (DOL) to create a program to compensate registered tow truck operators (RTTOs) for the cost of towing, storage, and other services incurred during the towing of an indigent person's vehicle,... | Brandy Donaghy (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1657 2025–26 |
Washington 13 free guaranteeEstablishes the Washington 13 Free Guarantee providing up to 45 credits of tuition-free technical college for eligible students regardless of income. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | 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 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 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 1758 2025–26 |
Aquatic land lease inflationReplaces the All Commodity Producer Price Index with the Consumer Price Index for the Seattle metropolitan area as the inflation rate used for certain aquatic land leases. | Lisa Parshley (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 1781 2025–26 |
PDC enforcement actionsConcerning enforcement actions by the public disclosure commission. | Matt Marshall (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1782 2025–26 |
Campaign reporting timelineAmends the intervals for reporting contributions and expenditures to the Public Disclosure Commission. | Matt Marshall (R-2) | 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 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 1869 2025–26 |
Transit costs/adjacent stateProhibiting the expenditure of Washington state funds for any capital costs of a transit agency created pursuant to the laws of an adjacent state. | John Ley (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1872 2025–26 |
FirearmsConcerning firearms. | Matt Marshall (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |