Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joe Timmons
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1190 2025–26 |
UW health sciences libraryExpands access to the Health Evidence Resource for Washington State to psychological associates and mental health counselor associates. | Matt Marshall (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 7, 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 2000 2023–24 |
International leadershipRequires the Office of International Relations and Protocol (OIRP) to create a strategic plan, updated at regular intervals, to guide the state's international engagement and economic development. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 336, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 28, 2024 |
| HB 2134 2023–24 |
Transportation budget, supp.Makes supplemental transportation appropriations totaling $14.6 billion for the 2023-25 fiscal biennium. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 310, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 28, 2024 |
| HB 1916 2023–24 |
Infants and toddlers programProvides that for purposes of funding, a child is considered to have received Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) services if the child received services within the same month as the monthly count day, rather than... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| HB 1985 2023–24 |
PERS/TRS 1 benefit increaseProvides a one-time 3 percent increase to the retirement benefits of retirees in the Public Employees' Retirement System and the Teachers' Retirement System Plan 1, up to $110 per month. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| HB 2124 2023–24 |
Child care prg. eligibilityMakes an exception to the work requirement for Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) when the family is participating in the Birth to Three Early Childhood Education Assistant Program (ECEAP) or Early Head Start. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| HB 2311 2023–24 |
First responder wellnessRequires the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) to convene a task force on first responder wellness in the state. | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 26, 2024 |
| HB 1870 2023–24 |
Local comm. federal fundingRequires the Department of Commerce to assist local communities by providing technical assistance with federal grant applications, prioritizing applications for federal funds in an existing grant program, and creating a... | Stephanie Barnard (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 25, 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 2357 2023–24 |
State patrol longevity bonusEstablishes the Washington State Patrol (WSP) longevity bonus program with a bonus of $15,000 paid to employees achieving 26 or more years of service, which will be paid in four quarterly installments. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 25, 2024 |
| HB 1012 2023–24 |
Extreme weather eventsRequires the Military Department to develop and implement an Extreme Weather Response Grant Program for the purpose of assisting with the costs of responding to community needs during periods of extremely hot or cold weather... | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
| HB 1879 2023–24 |
Tribal curriculum/John McCoyNames the curriculum used to teach public school students about tribal history, culture, and government as the John McCoy (lulila?) Since Time Immemorial curriculum. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
| HB 1929 2023–24 |
Postinpatient housingEstablishes the Post-Inpatient Housing Program for Young Adults (Program) to provide supportive transitional housing with behavioral health supports for persons ages 18 to 24, who are exiting inpatient behavioral health treatment. | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
| 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 1956 2023–24 |
Substance use prevention ed.Directs the Department of Health to develop, implement, and maintain a statewide drug overdose prevention and awareness campaign that meets specified requirements. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
| HB 2019 2023–24 |
Native American apprenticesEstablishes the Native American Apprentice Assistance Program. | Chris Stearns (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
| HB 2112 2023–24 |
Higher ed. opioid preventionRequires public and private institutions of higher education to provide opioid and fentanyl prevention education and awareness to all students. | Greg Nance (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 19, 2024 |
| HB 1862 2023–24 |
Disabled veteran assist./taxProvides a business and occupation tax exemption for amounts received from sales on a military reservation by a nonprofit that operates an adaptive recreational facility that serves disabled veterans and members of the armed forces. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 18, 2024 |
| HB 1892 2023–24 |
Workforce housing prg.Creates the Workforce Housing Accelerator Revolving Loan Fund Program within the Department of Commerce to administer loans to eligible organizations to assist with the development of housing for low-income households. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 18, 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 2368 2023–24 |
Refugee & immigrant assist.Requires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to coordinate statewide efforts to support the economic and social integration and basic needs of immigrants and refugees arriving and resettling in Washington. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 18, 2024 |
| HB 1992 2023–24 |
Superior court/WhatcomIncreases from four to five the number of statutorily authorized superior court judges in Whatcom County. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 15, 2024 |
| HB 2214 2023–24 |
College grant/public assist.Allows Basic Food Program or Food Assistance Program recipients in the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades to automatically qualify as income-eligible for the Washington College Grant. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 15, 2024 |
| HB 1146 2023–24 |
Dual credit program noticeRequires public high schools to notify students and their parents about available dual credit programs and any financial assistance available to reduce the cost of these programs. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2024 |
Mar 13, 2024 |