Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Adam Bernbaum
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1562 2025–26 |
Diaper changing stationsRequires a baby diaper changing station in both a restroom accessible to women and a restroom accessible to men, or in a gender-neutral restroom, in each newly constructed public building in which a public restroom is required... | Victoria Hunt (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 2025 |
May 13, 2025 |
| HB 1186 2025–26 |
Medication dispensingAuthorizes hospitals and health care entities to dispense or distribute medications in additional circumstances. | Lisa Parshley (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2025 |
May 12, 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 1696 2025–26 |
Covenant homeownership prg.Modifies the Covenant Homeownership Program by raising the area median income threshold for eligibility to 120 percent, authorizing full loan forgiveness under certain circumstances, and modifying one of the membership... | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| HB 1105 2025–26 |
DOC employee bargainingExempts Department of Corrections employees who have interest arbitration rights under the Personnel System Reform Act from coalition bargaining requirements, unless those employees are part of the Marine Department. | Mary Fosse (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 21, 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 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 1705 2025–26 |
Large animal veterinariansCreates a work group to study and recommend strategies to recruit, train, and retain large animal veterinarians in the state. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 21, 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 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 1553 2025–26 |
Dairy inspection programExtends the expiration date for the assessment on milk processed in the state from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2031. | Adison Richards (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 11, 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 |