Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1758 2025–26 |
Aquatic land lease inflationReplaces the All Commodity Producer Price Index with the Consumer Price Index for the Seattle metropolitan area as the inflation rate used for certain aquatic land leases. | Lisa Parshley (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1761 2025–26 |
Local elected official oathsConcerning timing of the oath of office for local elected officials. | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1762 2025–26 |
Higher ed./residence req.Prohibits institutions of higher education from requiring students to live on campus. | Michael Keaton (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1763 2025–26 |
Affordable housing fundingEstablishes a 6 percent tax on sales of lodging in short-term rentals facilitated through a short-term rental platform. | Lisa Parshley (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1764 2025–26 |
Labor standardsMakes annual incremental increases to the minimum hourly wage rate, from $17.50 in 2026 to $25 in 2031. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1765 2025–26 |
Subscriber emails/PRAExempts from disclosure requirements under the Public Records Act email addresses of individuals who submit their information to a local agency for the purpose of subscribing to regular communications and updates from the agency. | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1766 2025–26 |
Health carrier practicesProhibits a health carrier acting as the third-party administrator for the Uniform Medical Plan from requiring state-owned or operated hospital systems to participate in a commercial plan offered or administered by the health carrier. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1767 2025–26 |
School enrollment/fundingConcerning school enrollments for enrichment funding. | Janice Zahn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1768 2025–26 |
Manuf. housing purchasesProhibits an investment entity, or a business entity that has an interest in more than five manufactured housing communities or 200 manufactured housing lots, from purchasing, acquiring, or otherwise obtaining an interest in... | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1769 2025–26 |
Abandoned vehicle auctionsProvides that the sale of an abandoned vehicle is not taxed as the sale of towing and storage services. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1770 2025–26 |
Vision benefitsConcerning the administration of vision benefits. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1771 2025–26 |
Universal communicationsConcerning the state universal communications services program. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1772 2025–26 |
Shared streetsAuthorizes local authorities to designate a non-arterial highway a "shared street," which is defined as a city street designated by placement of official traffic control devices where pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicular... | Julia Reed (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1773 2025–26 |
Wage replacementEstablishes a Wage Replacement Program (Program) for certain unemployed workers who are ineligible for benefits through the unemployment insurance system. | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1775 2025–26 |
Fur productsProhibits fur farming and the production and manufacture of fur products, with certain exceptions. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1776 2025–26 |
Firearm check fee refundsProviding reimbursement of firearm background check fees. | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1777 2025–26 |
Apprenticeship approvalModifies the process by which the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council approves apprenticeship programs and considers competitor objections. | Suzanne Schmidt (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1778 2025–26 |
State sales tax revenuesSharing state sales tax revenues with local governments and not increasing the state or local sales tax rate. | Jeremie Dufault (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1779 2025–26 |
Ag. employers/overtimeAuthorizing agricultural employers to select 26 weeks a year to employ workers for up to 50 hours a week before overtime applies. | Jeremie Dufault (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1780 2025–26 |
Doctor title/health providerPromoting accurate communications between patients and health care providers. | Matt Marshall (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1781 2025–26 |
PDC enforcement actionsConcerning enforcement actions by the public disclosure commission. | Matt Marshall (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1782 2025–26 |
Campaign reporting timelineAmends the intervals for reporting contributions and expenditures to the Public Disclosure Commission. | Matt Marshall (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1783 2025–26 |
Law enf. officers/collegesAllows a law enforcement officer to receive honoraria from an institution of higher education for delivering presentations as part of specified criminal justice courses without violating the prohibition on state officers... | Gloria Mendoza (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1785 2025–26 |
Excessive executive comp.Imposing a surcharge on publicly traded companies providing excessive executive compensation. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1786 2025–26 |
Public safety facilitiesAdding public safety facilities to the allowable uses of revenues for local infrastructure financing projects. | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |