Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Leonard Christian
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6012 2025–26 |
Schools/services sales taxExempting schools from retail sales tax imposed on certain services. | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 6020 2025–26 |
DCYF oversight board nameChanging the official name of the department of children, youth, and families oversight board. | Leonard Christian (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 6021 2025–26 |
Green Hill school contrabandReducing introduction of contraband into Green Hill school. | Leonard Christian (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 6022 2025–26 |
Juvenile rehabilitationImproving juvenile rehabilitation. | Leonard Christian (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 6023 2025–26 |
Children/imminent riskProtecting children from imminent risk of harm. | Leonard Christian (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 6030 2025–26 |
Plastic carryout bagsRepeals the requirement that retailers sell 2.25 mils plastic bags and allows the sale of single-use plastic bags. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| SB 5009 2025–26 |
Student transp. vehiclesRevises pupil transportation allocation and vehicle reimbursement formulas to include vehicle types other than school buses. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 372, Laws of 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
| SB 5004 2025–26 |
School emergency responseRequires emergency response systems of school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools to meet specified technology or building code requirements and be developed in collaboration with specified... | Nikki Torres (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 347, Laws of 2025 |
May 19, 2025 |
| SB 5079 2025–26 |
DSHS overpaymentsAllows the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to waive collection of overpayments of the Aged, Blind or Disabled Cash Assistance Program and to functionally disabled clients receiving services and supports through... | Ron Muzzall (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2025 |
May 17, 2025 |
| SB 5323 2025–26 |
Theft from first respondersExpands the conduct that constitutes Possession of Stolen Property and Theft in the first degree to include possessing stolen property or equipment, or committing theft of property or equipment, used by firefighters or... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 2025 |
May 15, 2025 |
| SB 5506 2025–26 |
Residential private schoolsRequires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, starting July 1, 2026, to license living accommodations of residential private schools, unless exempted, as well as engage in negotiated rulemaking with the state Board... | Leonard Christian (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2025 |
May 13, 2025 |
| SB 5317 2025–26 |
EFSEC/services by local gov.Specifies that any city or county entering into an agreement with the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council to provide technical assistance, review applications or plans, or inspect energy facilities is in compliance with... | Keith Goehner (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2025 |
May 12, 2025 |
| SB 5351 2025–26 |
Dental insurance practicesProhibits dental-only plans from denying claims because the procedures were performed on the same day. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 219, Laws of 2025 |
May 12, 2025 |
| SB 5545 2025–26 |
Family home prov./militaryExempts family home providers in the metropolitan area of a federal military reservation that are overseen and certified by a federal military service from Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) child care... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 29, 2025 |
| SB 5200 2025–26 |
Veteran medical foster homesProvides an exemption from adult family home licensure requirements for a medical foster home (MFH) that meets certain requirements. | Keith Wagoner (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| SB 5358 2025–26 |
Career & tech. ed./6th gradeSpecifies that school districts are allowed to enroll sixth grade middle school students in exploratory career and technical education (CTE) courses. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, 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 |
| HB 1943 2023–24 |
National guard ed. grantsExpands eligibility for the Washington National Guard Postsecondary Education Grant to the spouse or dependents of a Washington National Guard member. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
| HB 1899 2023–24 |
Wildfire reconstructionEstablishes a disaster relief payment program, administered by the Department of Commerce, to make disaster relief payments to property owners and local governments that had certain buildings damaged or destroyed by wildfire... | Mike Volz (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 18, 2024 |
| HB 2375 2023–24 |
Senior property tax ex./ADUsAdds one detached accessory dwelling unit to property that qualifies for the senior citizen and disabled persons property tax exemption. | Keith Goehner (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 15, 2024 |
| HB 1272 2023–24 |
Voters' pamphletsRequires that people appointed by the legislative authority of a jurisdiction to write arguments for and against ballot measures in local voters' pamphlets reside within the jurisdictional boundaries. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 14, 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 1245 2023–24 |
Lot splittingRequires cities to allow the splitting of a single residential lot if specific conditions are met. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| HB 1330 2023–24 |
Campaigns/foreign nationalsProvides that candidates and political committees must receive a certification that no foreign national was involved in a campaign contribution only when the donor gives at least $2,500. | Leonard Christian (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 2024 |
| HB 1371 2023–24 |
Freight railroad infra.Creates various business and occupation, retail sales and use, and public utility tax exemptions and credits for donated materials, maintenance, modernization, and new construction of short line railroad tracks. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 2024 |