Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1536 2025–26 |
Juveniles/firearm possessionConcerning offenses involving unlawful possession of a firearm by a juvenile. | David Hackney (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1537 2025–26 |
Roadway safety account useExpands the use of the Multiuse Roadway Safety Account (MRSA) to allow for the Washington State Department of Transportation to make interagency transfers to the Washington State Departments of Natural Resources and of Fish... | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1538 2025–26 |
Capital assistance/schoolsCreates a supplementary capital grant program for school districts with enrollments of 1,000 students or fewer for comprehensive instructional facility modernization or replacement. | Joel McEntire (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1545 2025–26 |
Cardiac and stroke outcomesDirects the Department of Health (Department) to coordinate the Statewide Cardiac and Stroke System through the development of care system standards, stroke and cardiac center categorizations, data collection systems, and care... | Lisa Parshley (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1546 2025–26 |
Radiologic technologistsExempts a diagnostic radiologic technologist, therapeutic radiologic technologist, and magnetic resonance imaging technologist from direct supervision to perform intravenous contrast procedures, which may instead be performed... | Lisa Parshley (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1547 2025–26 |
Student mental health net.Establishing a statewide network for student mental and behavioral health. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1548 2025–26 |
Cannabis retail robberiesDeterring robberies from cannabis retail establishments. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1550 2025–26 |
Electric vehicle batteriesRequires producers of propulsion batteries used in road vehicles to develop and implement a plan for the collection and management of used batteries. | Chipalo Street (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1551 2025–26 |
Cannabis social equity prg.Extends the expiration of the Cannabis Social Equity Program (program) from July 1, 2032, to July 1, 2034. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1554 2025–26 |
College bound scholarshipExpands eligibility for the College Bound Scholarship to students who have received a high school equivalency certificate. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1555 2025–26 |
Nursing home payment ratesConcerning nursing home payment rates. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1557 2025–26 |
Guaranteed admissions prg.Establishes the Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program. | Julia Reed (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1558 2025–26 |
BroadcastersMoves the business and occupation tax on radio and television broadcasting activities to a new section of the business and occupation tax code. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1559 2025–26 |
I-5 Columbia river tollsConcerning tolling on Interstate 5 bridges spanning the Columbia river. | John Ley (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1560 2025–26 |
Hospital exec. excise taxFunding health care access by imposing an excise tax on the annual compensation paid to certain highly compensated hospital employees. | Julia Reed (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1561 2025–26 |
Domestic workersRequires employers of domestic workers and individuals who pay wages for services of domestic workers, referred to as hiring entities, to pay minimum wage and overtime, provide meal and rest breaks, have the terms and... | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1564 2025–26 |
Child care assist./B&O taxCreates a business and occupation and public utility tax credit for businesses that provide child care assistance to employees. | Joshua Penner (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1565 2025–26 |
Dual enrollment scholarshipExpands eligibility and criteria for the Washington Dual Enrollment Scholarship Pilot Program (Pilot Program). | Dave Paul (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1566 2025–26 |
Prior authorization/healthModifies requirements related to determination notifications, peer review, and the use of artificial intelligence as part of the prior authorization process for private health insurance, Public Employee Benefit Board and... | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1567 2025–26 |
Health care administratorsEstablishes licensing requirements for health care administrators who are: (1) nonclinical hospital managers with direct supervisory authority over clinical health care providers; and (2) nonclinical hospital directors,... | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1568 2025–26 |
Financial aid eligibilityIncreases eligibility for the maximum Washington College Grant (WCG) award to include students with a family income up to 70 percent of the state median family income. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1569 2025–26 |
Tax exemptionsIncreasing tax exemption transparency and accountability. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1575 2025–26 |
Residential propertyConcerning the defense of property rights. | Jeremie Dufault (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1577 2025–26 |
Palliative care/volunteerConcerning the provision of palliative care services by volunteer organizations that provide hospice care without compensation. | Adam Bernbaum (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1578 2025–26 |
Long-term care prg. repealRepealing the long-term care services and supports trust program. | Jeremie Dufault (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |