Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Debra Entenman
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1843 2025–26 |
Students/unemployment ins.Repeals the provision disqualifying an otherwise eligible worker from receiving unemployment insurance benefits on the basis that the worker is registered in school for a course of study of 12 or more instructional hours per week. | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1950 2025–26 |
Subcontractors, indemnifyingRequires that, for certain subcontractors in public works projects, if the subcontractor is unable to timely make required contributions to certain employee benefit plans due to a contractor's or subcontractor's failure to... | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1951 2025–26 |
TNCs/large-scale eventsConcerning regulation of transportation network companies during large-scale events. | Brianna Thomas (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2015 2025–26 |
Public safety fundingCreates a Local Law Enforcement Grant (Grant) Program to be administered by the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC). | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 350, Laws of 2025 |
May 19, 2025 |
| HB 1403 2025–26 |
Condominium constructionExempts a declarant or dealer from the implied warranties of quality under the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) if the declarant or dealer provide express warranty coverage that meets specified requirements. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2025 |
May 7, 2025 |
| HB 1874 2025–26 |
Textured hair trainingRequires cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, and hair designers to receive training on the care, styling, and treatment of textured hair. | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2025 |
May 2, 2025 |
| HB 1572 2025–26 |
Higher ed. accreditationModifies criteria for exemption from authorization for nonprofit out-of-state institutions operating in Washington. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, 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 1556 2025–26 |
HS completers/CTC tuitionEliminates the requirement that a student must be 19 years of age or older for governing boards of community and technical colleges to waive all or a portion of high school diploma or certificate course fees. | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 11, 2025 |
| HB 2086 2023–24 |
Office of indep. invest.Modifies the Office of Independent Investigations' authority to obtain and share specified information. | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 13, 2024 |
| HB 1507 2023–24 |
Fair housing trainingRequires an officer or board member of a common interest community association to complete a training course regarding federal and state fair housing laws. | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| HB 2270 2023–24 |
Department of housingDirects the Office of Financial Management to contract with an external consultant to study the transition of state housing programs to a new state agency and identify gaps in current housing programs. | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| HB 1244 2023–24 |
Enrichment levy authorityIncreases the maximum per-pupil limit used for enrichment levies for school districts with less than 40,000 students over several years to equal the limit used for school districts with 40,000 or more students. | Alex Ramel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 20, 2024 |
| HB 1737 2023–24 |
Reconciliation accountChanges the name of the Community Reinvestment Account to the Community Reconciliation Account. | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 20, 2024 |
| HB 1953 2023–24 |
Dept. of licensing documentsAdds the term "responsible adult" to the types of adults that can sign the application for an intermediate driver's license, or driver's license or motorcycle endorsement for a person under the age of 18. | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 20, 2024 |
| HB 2309 2023–24 |
Washington 13 free guaranteeCreates the Washington 13 Free Guarantee to provide up to 45 credits of tuition-free community or technical college to eligible students regardless of income. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| HB 2336 2023–24 |
Suitability of landsRequires the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), in consultation with the State Conservation Commission, to perform an assessment of unused and underutilized state-owned lands to determine the suitability of... | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2024 |
| HB 2414 2023–24 |
Hog-tyingProhibiting the use of hog-tying. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2024 |
| HB 1094 2023–24 |
Future fund programCreates the Washington Future Fund Program (WFFP) to invest a sum of money in a savings and investment account each year on behalf of a cohort of children born in the state meeting certain criteria. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1418 2023–24 |
Charter schools/enrichmentRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to distribute a per-pupil enrichment grant to charter schools equal to the state local effort assistance threshold. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1473 2023–24 |
Wealth/property taxEstablishes a 1 percent tax on intangible personal property in excess of $250 million. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1516 2023–24 |
Lunar new yearDesignates the Lunar New Year as a state legal holiday to be observed on the day of the second new moon following the winter solstice, or on the day of the third new moon following the winter solstice if an intercalary month... | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1706 2023–24 |
Microenterprise home kitchenEstablishes a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation Pilot Program and creates regulations and permitting standards for the program. | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1790 2023–24 |
Cannabis social equityModifies the Cannabis Social Equity Program (Program) including: (1) extending the Program's expiration; (2) adding cannabis producer and processor licenses to the Program; (3) authorizing additional cannabis retail licenses... | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1831 2023–24 |
Ferries/workforce shortagesAddressing the Washington state ferries' workforce shortages. | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |