Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Paul Harris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5455 2025–26 |
Cancer research endowmentMakes changes to the administration of the Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment Board and several accounts related to Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2025 |
May 2, 2025 |
| SB 5492 2025–26 |
Tourism promotionRequires the Chair of the Washington Tourism Marketing Authority to appoint an eight-member advisory group composed of representatives from various sectors of the tourism industry. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 30, 2025 |
| SB 5030 2025–26 |
Vital records accessProhibits fees from being charged to obtain a vital record of the birth of a child, requested by a parent or guardian who has a child who is eligible for or receiving food benefits under the federal Supplemental Nutrition... | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| SB 5129 2025–26 |
Common interest communitiesRequires common interest communities not subject to the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) to comply with WUCIOA provisions related to meetings, board response and powers during a government declaration... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| SB 5214 2025–26 |
Mobile market programsCreates the mobile market program which provides increased nutrition access to participants of the Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program if federal funding is available. | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| SB 5265 2025–26 |
Electrical inspector exp.Expands electrical inspector licensing requirements to allow for experience from certain other states. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| SB 5558 2025–26 |
Growth management plansExtends the deadline for Benton, Chelan, Cowlitz, Douglas, Franklin, Kittitas, Skamania, Spokane, Walla Walla, and Yakima Counties, and the cities within those counties, to review and revise their comprehensive plans from June... | Keith Goehner (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| SB 5641 2025–26 |
Blood donation/school instr.Encourages school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools to provide instruction in awareness of blood donation in addition to awareness of bone marrow donation. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| SB 5316 2025–26 |
Unclaimed propertyMakes various changes to the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 8, 2025 |
| SB 5577 2025–26 |
HIV antiviral drugs/medicaidRequires Medicaid coverage for all federal Food and Drug Administration-approved HIV antiviral drugs without prior authorization or step therapy. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 11, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 4, 2025 |
| HB 1946 2023–24 |
Behav. health scholarshipEnacts the Behavioral Health Scholarship Program under the Washington Health Corps. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 369, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 29, 2024 |
| HB 2320 2023–24 |
High THC cannabis productsProvides intent to fund the Department of Health (DOH) annually to issue requests for proposals and contract for targeted public health messages and social marketing campaigns related to high-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)... | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 360, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 29, 2024 |
| HB 1248 2023–24 |
Pupil transportationRequires that school district contracts for pupil transportation services must require the contracting employer to provide health benefits and pension contributions equivalent to those of school district classified employees. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 28, 2024 |
| HB 2482 2023–24 |
Semiconductor tax incentivesExtends two tax preferences for semiconductor manufacturing until January 1, 2034. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| HB 2045 2023–24 |
Adopt a fish barrier programAuthorizes the Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and legislative authorities of local governments to enact "Adopt a Fish Passage" programs. | Kevin Waters (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 25, 2024 |
| HB 2347 2023–24 |
Adult family home info.Establishes that the Department of Social and Health Services website regarding adult family homes is not required to include links to all inspection and investigation reports, but it must include deficiency-free inspection... | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 25, 2024 |
| HB 1277 2023–24 |
Paraeducator course of studyDirects the Paraeducator Board to update rules and publish guidance related to the fundamental course of study. | Brandy Donaghy (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
| HB 1970 2023–24 |
DCYF-caregiver communicationRequires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to establish a caregiver communication specialist position within the DCYF for the purpose of improving communication between the DCYF and caregivers caring for... | Stephanie McClintock (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 18, 2024 |
| HB 2014 2023–24 |
Definition of veteranStandardizes requirements relating to qualifying discharges for the purpose of establishing eligibility for various benefit programs for veterans. | Mike Volz (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 18, 2024 |
| HB 1982 2023–24 |
Broadband loans & grantsCodifies the Community Economic Revitalization Board Rural Broadband Program. | Kevin Waters (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 14, 2024 |
| HB 1835 2023–24 |
Frontier countiesAdds definition of "frontier county" to statutes addressing economic development, excise tax, and the Department of Commerce. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 13, 2024 |
| HB 1917 2023–24 |
Physician assistant compactEnacts the Physician Assistant Compact. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 13, 2024 |
| HB 1113 2023–24 |
Prof. educator reprimandsRequires the Professional Educator Standards Board to adopt rules providing for reviewing and vacating reprimands related to behavior that did not involve a student issued to certificated professional educators. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| HB 1915 2023–24 |
Financial educationDirects school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools to provide high school students with access to one-half credit of financial education instruction by the 2027-28 school year. | Skyler Rude (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| HB 1972 2023–24 |
Physicians health prg. feesRaises surcharge fees for the Washington Physician Health Program for physicians, osteopathic physicians, podiatric physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and veterinarians. | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 7, 2024 |