Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1617 2025–26 |
UW primate research centerConcerning the Washington national primate research center at the University of Washington. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1618 2025–26 |
College in HS/private schoolExpanding access to college in the high school to private school students. | Sam Low (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1619 2025–26 |
Dockworkers/family leaveSpecifies that a representative for employers of dockworkers who normally work for several employers in the same industry interchangeably through a collective bargaining agreement constitute an "employer" for the purposes of... | Lisa Parshley (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1623 2025–26 |
Tips/credit card feesProhibits employers from using any portion of a tip, gratuity, or service charge to cover the cost of credit card processing fees. | Edwin Obras (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1624 2025–26 |
Alcohol taxes and fees studyStudying taxes and fees related to alcohol. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1625 2025–26 |
Back country search & rescueCreates the back country search and rescue grant program. | David Stuebe (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1626 2025–26 |
PFML grants/school districtsAllows school districts with fewer than 2000 students to receive grants under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1627 2025–26 |
Health plans/annual servicesRequires health plans to allow enrollees to obtain covered services offered on an annual or multiyear basis at least one month before the year or multiyear period has elapsed since the enrollee last obtained that service. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1629 2025–26 |
Inmate place./biological sexConcerning restrictions on the placement of inmates of different biological sexes in correctional facilities. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1630 2025–26 |
Livestock methane emissionsOwners and operators of dairy farms and feed lots in Washington must submit an annual report to Ecology detailing the total metric tons of methane emitted in the preceding calendar year. | Lisa Parshley (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1632 2025–26 |
Medical debtProtecting consumers by removing barriers created by medical debt. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1635 2025–26 |
Consumer cooperative boardsProvides that cooperative associations and consumer cooperatives with 2,500 or more employees worldwide must reserve two positions on the board of directors for employees who are not supervisory or managerial employees of the... | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1637 2025–26 |
School safetyConcerning nonfirearm measures to increase school safety for students and staff. | Stephanie McClintock (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1638 2025–26 |
Chronic pain/good faithEnacting the good faith pain act. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1639 2025–26 |
Medicare advantage discl.Requires Medicare Advantage issuers to make certain consumer disclosures about denials of claims. | Adam Bernbaum (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1641 2025–26 |
Definition of timberlandExpands the definition of timberland for purposes of the real estate excise tax to include certain forestlands transferred or sold to a governmental entity. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1642 2025–26 |
Pension plan choicePermits members of the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) and School Employees' Retirement System (SERS) Plan 3 that were never offered the choice of membership in Plan 2 to choose membership in Plan 2 for future service. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1643 2025–26 |
Utility facility removalSupporting transportation system improvements by addressing utility facility removal and relocation responsibilities. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1645 2025–26 |
Automobile insuranceRequires every automobile insurance policy effective on or after January 1, 2026, to include a right to an appraisal to resolve disputes regarding the value and amount of loss on a damaged vehicle. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1646 2025–26 |
DNR civil enforcement appealAuthorizes the Pollution Control Hearings Board to hear appeals of Department of Natural Resources (DNR) actions relating to burning permits and silvicultural burning. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1647 2025–26 |
Surface mine reclamationIncreases surface mine reclamation permit fees. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1649 2025–26 |
Child care/community pathwayRedesigning the community-based training pathway for licensed child care providers. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1652 2025–26 |
Ocean vessels/environmentRequires ocean-going vessels within three nautical miles of a Washington shoreline to use fuels with a sulfur content of 0.1 percent or less, or pay noncompliance fees or penalties. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1653 2025–26 |
Tow truck payments/indigentDirects the Department of Licensing (DOL) to create a program to compensate registered tow truck operators (RTTOs) for the cost of towing, storage, and other services incurred during the towing of an indigent person's vehicle,... | Brandy Donaghy (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1654 2025–26 |
International fire codeAllows fire protection districts or regional fire protection service authorities with more than $10 million in revenue over the preceding three years to assume responsibility for administering and enforcing the International... | Brandy Donaghy (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |