Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Leonard Christian
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5862 2025–26 |
TRS & PERS plan 1 COLAProvides a one-time, 3 percent, up to a maximum of $110 per month, increase to the retirement benefits of retirees in the Public Employees' Retirement System and the Teachers' Retirement System Plan 1 on July 1, 2026. | Perry Dozier (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 30, 2026 |
| SB 5105 2025–26 |
Sexually explicit depictionsExpands offenses prohibiting dealing in, sending or bringing into the state, possessing, or viewing depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct to include circumstances involving visual or printed matter that... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 25, 2026 |
| SB 5346 2025–26 |
Student mobile device useRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to report to the Legislature on policies and procedures adopted by public schools for limiting student use of mobile devices during instructional hours. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 25, 2026 |
| SB 5827 2025–26 |
Veterans/discharge def.Expands the types of acceptable documentation to prove a "qualifying discharge" from military service for purposes of claiming the veterans' preference in civil service, to include a predischarge certification. | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 23, 2026 |
| SB 6162 2025–26 |
Property taxConsolidates the state property tax levy into a single levy at a rate of $2.07355 per $1,000 of assessed value. | Deborah Krishnadasan (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 23, 2026 |
| SB 5552 2025–26 |
Kit homes/building codesRequires the State Building Code Council to conduct rulemaking on the portions of the State Building Code applicable to kit homes by March 31, 2027. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 14, 2026 |
| SB 6087 2025–26 |
Donations for childrenIncludes religious organizations in a statute that provides limited immunity from liability for donations of children's items to needy persons free of charge, and adds strollers and car seats to covered children's items. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 14, 2026 |
| SB 5000 2025–26 |
State nicknameDesignates "The Evergreen State" as the official state nickname. | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5071 2025–26 |
Synthetic opioids/endanger.Expands the scope of the crime of endangerment with a controlled substance to include fentanyl and synthetic opioids, not just substances related to methamphetamine. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5081 2025–26 |
Unattended motor vehiclesExempts a motor vehicle with an engine that has been activated by a remote starter system from the prohibition against leaving a vehicle unattended if it is locked and the keys to the ignition are not in the vehicle. | Phil Fortunato (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5280 2025–26 |
Virtual currency kiosksAdds requirements to the Uniform Money Services Act for the operation of virtual currency kiosks to establish a daily transaction limit, restrictions on fees, disclosure requirements, a receipt requirement, and a requirement... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5901 2025–26 |
On-base school constructionExcludes school instructional facilities located on military bases from a district's inventory of available instructional space for purposes of determining state funding assistance eligibility. | Leonard Christian (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 6006 2025–26 |
Food banks/sales taxExempts food distributing organizations from retail sales tax on the purchase of certain select services. | Chris Gildon (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| SB 5746 2025–26 |
EV charger property crimeRequires the Interagency Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council to address electric vehicle charging infrastructure property crime through its Industry Electric Vehicle Advisory Committee or another ad hoc committee for a... | Jeff Wilson (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 26, 2026 |
| SB 6094 2025–26 |
Pediatric transitional careDirects the Health Care Authority (HCA) to conduct a feasibility and cost study for providing facility-based payments to residential pediatric recovery centers and submit a report to the Legislature by November 1, 2026. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2026 |
| SB 6344 2025–26 |
DCYF office of fraud & acct.Establishing an office of fraud and accountability within the department of children, youth, and families. | Leonard Christian (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2026 |
| SB 6334 2025–26 |
Less restrictive alt./minorsProhibiting a less restrictive alternative placement from abutting a residence with a minor in the household. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2026 |
| SB 6306 2025–26 |
Child welfare/animal controlProviding equal protections for children and pets. | Leonard Christian (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2026 |
| SB 6298 2025–26 |
Public works/made in USConcerning products manufactured in the United States for the purposes of public works projects. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2026 |
| SB 6285 2025–26 |
School district mandatesRelieving school districts of certain requirements. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2026 |
| SB 6264 2025–26 |
Immigration statusAmending the statewide policy supporting Washington state's economy and immigrants' role in the workplace. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2026 |
| SB 6266 2025–26 |
State auditor info. accessConcerning information access by the state auditor. | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2026 |
| SB 6236 2025–26 |
Children/controlled sub.Maintaining the safety of children. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2026 |
| SB 6221 2025–26 |
Wage and salary disclosuresRemoving the sunset date for an employer's ability to correct wage and salary disclosures and defining "applicant." | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2026 |
| SB 6186 2025–26 |
SNAP benefits/unhealthy foodDirects the Department of Social and Health Services to apply for waiver from the federal U.S. Department of Agriculture to exclude a person from using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to purchase unhealthy foods... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2026 |