Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1954 2025–26 |
Critical comm infrastructureEstablishing criminal and civil penalties for destruction of critical communications infrastructure. | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1955 2025–26 |
Fishing & shellfishing/youthExpands the youth exemption from fishing and shellfishing license fees. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1956 2025–26 |
Public defense recruitmentConcerning public defense recruitment and retention. | Osman Salahuddin (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1957 2025–26 |
Health plan rate approvalRequires rate filings for small group market plans to be deemed approved 60 days after filing. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1959 2025–26 |
Office of equity repealEliminating the office of equity. | Jeremie Dufault (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1961 2025–26 |
Motor vehicle revenues useDirecting revenues from fees, charges, or taxes assessed on motor vehicles based on miles traveled on the highways to be used for highway purposes in accordance with the state Constitution. | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1962 2025–26 |
Spring blade knivesConcerning spring blade knives. | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1963 2025–26 |
Media literacy & civic ed.Promoting student access to information about media literacy and civic education. | Osman Salahuddin (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1964 2025–26 |
Lists of individuals/PRARequires a person requesting disclosure of a list of individuals under the Public Records Act to attest that the request is not for commercial purposes and provide the purpose of the request. | Mary Fosse (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1965 2025–26 |
Bullion tax preferenceEliminates tax preferences for sale of precious metals and bullion. | Alex Ramel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1966 2025–26 |
Public works contractingModifies the process for local governments to select the lowest responsible bidder. | Janice Zahn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1968 2025–26 |
Controlled sub. endangermentExpands the crime of Endangerment with a Controlled Substance to include certain circumstances involving nondependent children, absorption as the means of endangerment, or fentanyl or synthetic opioids. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1969 2025–26 |
Law enf. aviation supportCreates a grant program for local law enforcement rotary wing aviation support units. | Brian Burnett (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1972 2025–26 |
Violent offensesConcerning violent offenses. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1973 2025–26 |
Professional license feesConcerning professional license accounts and fees. | Brandy Donaghy (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1976 2025–26 |
Release of pets & plantsRequires retail pet stores to provide a pamphlet prepared by the Invasive Species Council to customers with certain information related to the animal family or aquatic plant a customer purchases. | Brandy Donaghy (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1977 2025–26 |
Commercial servers of liquorRequires liquor retailers to pay all necessary expenses of defending a lawsuit in a civil action for damages brought against any past or present server of the retailer arising from the server's alleged sale of liquor to a... | Brandy Donaghy (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1978 2025–26 |
Election tabulation devicesConcerning transparency in election tabulation devices. | Rob Chase (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1979 2025–26 |
Cardiac care cert. of needUpdating cardiac care certificate of need requirements. | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1981 2025–26 |
Energy facility transfer/taxImposing a local option tax on the sale or transfer of renewable energy facilities. | Mary Dye (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1984 2025–26 |
Autonomous vehiclesProhibits the operation of an autonomous vehicle on a highway to transport passengers or goods unless a human safety operator is physically present in the vehicle to monitor its performance and intervene if necessary. | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1985 2025–26 |
Animal services districtsConcerning the creation of animal services districts. | Lisa Parshley (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1986 2025–26 |
Vehicles for rental/taxRequires the payment of sales and use tax by a person who purchases a motor vehicle solely for use in retail car rentals. | Chipalo Street (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1987 2025–26 |
Food security strategyDirects the Department of Agriculture to develop a Statewide Food Security Strategy. | Kristine Reeves (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1988 2025–26 |
Retired employees/workPermitting individuals retired from the public employees' retirement system, the teachers' retirement system, and the school employees' retirement system additional opportunities to work for up to 1,040 hours per year while in... | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |