Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Clyde Shavers
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1381 2025–26 |
Elections/language assist.Sets the threshold lower than the federal threshold for when counties must provide language assistance during elections by requiring counties to do so when more than 2.5 percent of citizens in certain language minority groups... | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1401 2025–26 |
Nautical NW license plateCreating the nautical Northwest special license plate. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1428 2025–26 |
Criminal justice assistanceAdjusts the total base transfers by the State Treasurer to the County Criminal Justice Assistance Account from $23.2 million to $50 million. Requires the amount transferred in fiscal year 2026 to be increased by 50 percent,... | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1430 2025–26 |
APRN & PA reimbursementRequires health carriers offering private health plans to reimburse advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs) at the same rate as physicians when an APRN or PA is providing primary care and... | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1525 2025–26 |
Vehicle sales tax/tribesRemoves delivery requirement for the sales and use tax exemption for vehicle sales to a tribe or a tribal member. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1534 2025–26 |
Tobacco, nicotine, and vaporDirects the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) to establish a vapor product directory using annual certifications that vapor product manufacturers must deliver to the LCB under penalty of perjury. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1547 2025–26 |
Student mental health net.Establishing a statewide network for student mental and behavioral health. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1566 2025–26 |
Prior authorization/healthModifies requirements related to determination notifications, peer review, and the use of artificial intelligence as part of the prior authorization process for private health insurance, Public Employee Benefit Board and... | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1568 2025–26 |
Financial aid eligibilityIncreases eligibility for the maximum Washington College Grant (WCG) award to include students with a family income up to 70 percent of the state median family income. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1595 2025–26 |
Economic development planRequires the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to prepare a five-year statewide economic development proposal beginning in November 2025, implementing legislation by June 2026, and a progress report by November 2027, and... | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1626 2025–26 |
PFML grants/school districtsAllows school districts with fewer than 2000 students to receive grants under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1627 2025–26 |
Health plans/annual servicesRequires health plans to allow enrollees to obtain covered services offered on an annual or multiyear basis at least one month before the year or multiyear period has elapsed since the enrollee last obtained that service. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1642 2025–26 |
Pension plan choicePermits members of the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) and School Employees' Retirement System (SERS) Plan 3 that were never offered the choice of membership in Plan 2 to choose membership in Plan 2 for future service. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | 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 1661 2025–26 |
Future fund pilot projectConcerning the Washington future fund pilot project. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1663 2025–26 |
Youth mental health/schoolsEnhancing youth mental health and well-being through advanced training and expansion of the workforce in schools. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1714 2025–26 |
Small business risk poolingAuthorizes and establishes requirements for small business entities to join or create self-insured risk pools with other small business entities. | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1724 2025–26 |
POLST ordersEstablishes alternatives to physical signatures for Portable Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) forms. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1725 2025–26 |
Biosimilar medicinesAuthorizes a pharmacist to substitute a biosimilar for a reference biologic product to the same extent as an interchangeable biological product. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1734 2025–26 |
Outdoor learning grantsCreates a statewide capital facility grant program within the Recreation Commission to expand and improve facilities used for the delivery of outdoor learning opportunities. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1737 2025–26 |
Apprenticeships/tribal gov.Concerning federally approved apprenticeship programs operated by tribal governments. | Suzanne Schmidt (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1738 2025–26 |
Veteran benefits accessModifies eligibility for pension and retirement benefits based on military service for fire fighters, police, Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 1, and city employees. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1744 2025–26 |
Gift card criminal conductDeterring criminal conduct involving gift cards. | Edwin Obras (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1751 2025–26 |
Course materials sales taxCreates an exemption from sales and use tax for sales of required course materials purchased by a student enrolled at an institution of higher education. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1771 2025–26 |
Universal communicationsConcerning the state universal communications services program. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |