Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Adam Bernbaum
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2325 2025–26 |
Tourism assessmentCreates a Tourism Assessment Program (TAP) to promote tourism in the state, which will be developed in a subsequent process. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 26, 2026 |
| HB 1069 2025–26 |
Supp. retirement bargainingProvides that, for Department of Corrections employees, contributions for supplemental retirement benefits administered by or on behalf of an employee organization is a mandatory subject of bargaining. | Mary Fosse (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 24, 2026 |
| HB 1909 2025–26 |
Court unification task forceEstablishes the Court Unification Task Force to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the Washington court system and to identify areas where a more centralized approach to court operations may improve uniformity in the delivery... | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 24, 2026 |
| HB 1983 2025–26 |
Timberland definition/REETExpands the definition of timberland for purposes of the real estate excise tax to include certain forestlands transferred or sold to a governmental entity. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 24, 2026 |
| HB 2110 2025–26 |
Specialty care transportsAllows a registered nurse without emergency medical technician (EMT) certification to provide patient care during an interfacility specialty care transport by ambulance when no paramedic or nurse with EMT certification is available. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 24, 2026 |
| HB 2114 2025–26 |
Defective license platesRequires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to waive all fees for a replacement license plate or plates if the license plate is defective, is within 24 months of issuance, and is for the same vehicle. | Andrew Engell (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 24, 2026 |
| HB 2239 2025–26 |
Family burial groundsPermits a natural person to designate an area of land the person owns as a family burial ground, subject to specified requirements and restrictions. | Hunter Abell (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 24, 2026 |
| HB 1128 2025–26 |
Child care workforce boardEstablishes the Washington State Child Care Workforce Standards Board (Board), and directs the Board to make recommendations on employment standards for child care workers. | Mary Fosse (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 23, 2026 |
| HB 2124 2025–26 |
Lump sum retirement paymentsIncreases the minimum monthly pension from the Washington State Retirement Systems that the Department of Retirement Systems may convert to a lump sum from $50 to $250 increased annually. | Travis Couture (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 23, 2026 |
| HB 2274 2025–26 |
Commercial electronic mailRequires the sender of a commercial email to have knowledge that the subject line is considered false or misleading to be a violation of the Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA). | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 23, 2026 |
| HB 2384 2025–26 |
Continuing care retirementRequires applicants for registration as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) that offers life care contracts to submit an actuarial analysis as part of its application materials with every other renewal application. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 23, 2026 |
| HB 2525 2025–26 |
Heritage orchard programEstablishes a heritage orchard program at Washington State University. | Gloria Mendoza (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 20, 2026 |
| HB 2165 2025–26 |
Peace officer false ident.Establishes the gross misdemeanor offense of False Identification as a Peace Officer, which a person commits by claiming to be a peace officer or creating an impression that the person is a peace officer under specified circumstances | Edwin Obras (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 19, 2026 |
| HB 2354 2025–26 |
Common interest communitiesExempts small middle housing common interest communities from most Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) provisions. | Julia Reed (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 18, 2026 |
| HB 2426 2025–26 |
Pollution control appealsAuthorizes permit appeals to the Pollution Control Hearings Board to be heard by one member of the board or alternative compositions of the board in certain circumstances. | Adam Bernbaum (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 18, 2026 |
| HB 2219 2025–26 |
Child care providersEstablishes statutory guidelines for authorized periods of time when child care centers may combine age groups. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 17, 2026 |
| HB 2238 2025–26 |
Statewide food securityAdds food security coordination and food system performance monitoring to the powers and duties of the Director of the Department of Agriculture (WSDA). | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 17, 2026 |
| HB 2317 2025–26 |
Early learning licensingExempts school-day Early Childhood Education and Assistance Programs and Head Start programs from Department of Children, Youth, and Family licensing requirements when the program is located at a public school or community or... | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 14, 2026 |
| HB 1175 2025–26 |
Small businesses/residentialRequires cities and towns to allow neighborhood stores and neighborhood cafés to be permitted in residential zones. | Mark Klicker (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| HB 2109 2025–26 |
Vehicle loadsRequires vehicles being towed to either be cleaned off or covered if the vehicle has mud, rocks, or other debris on it. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| HB 2111 2025–26 |
I-5 bridge account earningsAllows the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project Toll Facility Bond Retirement Account to keep its interest earnings, rather than have them directed to the state general fund. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| HB 2133 2025–26 |
Senior citizen centers/taxMakes the property tax exemption for multipurpose senior citizen centers permanent. | Stephanie Barnard (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| HB 2172 2025–26 |
Road jurisdiction transferModifies the processes for route jurisdiction transfers and abandonments of state highways, city streets, and county roads. | Adam Bernbaum (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| HB 2253 2025–26 |
DCYF licensing divisionRevises certain licensing requirements for foster homes including the immediate termination of a probationary child-specific license by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families when high-potency synthetic opioids or... | Adam Bernbaum (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2026 |
| HB 2088 2025–26 |
Dietitian licensure compactEnacts the Dietician Licensure Compact. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 11, 2026 |