Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mari Leavitt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1811 2025–26 |
Crisis co-responseAdds individuals engaged in co-response services to the list of first responders who may not be compelled to testify about their communications with recipients of peer support services. | Osman Salahuddin (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 2025 |
May 19, 2025 |
| HB 1837 2025–26 |
Intercity passenger railEstablishes target goals for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for Amtrak Cascades service for the number of roundtrips per day, trip reliability, improvements to first- and last-mile connections, and... | Julia Reed (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 363, Laws of 2025 |
May 19, 2025 |
| HB 1096 2025–26 |
Lot splittingRequires cities to establish an administrative approval process for a lot split, which may be combined with concurrent review of a residential building permit for new single-family or middle housing. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2025 |
May 17, 2025 |
| HB 1102 2025–26 |
Veteran support and servicesRequires the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) to provide information to recently discharged veterans about veterans benefits and services. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2025 |
May 17, 2025 |
| HB 1162 2025–26 |
Health care work violenceRequires health care settings to conduct timely investigations of workplace violence incidents. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 2025 |
May 17, 2025 |
| HB 1264 2025–26 |
Ferry system salariesRequires the Office of Financial Management to compare Washington State Ferry work groups with specifically enumerated groups of employees when completing a salary survey for use in collective bargaining negotiations. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 2025 |
May 17, 2025 |
| HB 1371 2025–26 |
Veteran parking privilegesGrants eligibility for parking privileges for people with disabilities through October 1, 2035, to veterans who use a service animal and have received a qualifying discharge with a 70 percent disability rating or higher from... | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2025 |
May 17, 2025 |
| HB 1774 2025–26 |
Lease of unused highway landAllows the Washington State Department of Transportation to incorporate into its determination of adequate consideration for the lease of property identified social, environmental, or economic benefits of the lease when the... | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 2025 |
May 17, 2025 |
| HB 1936 2025–26 |
Schools/postretirementExtends the expiration of expanded eligibility for retirement benefits during specified employment in the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), the School Employees' Retirement System (SERS), and the Public Employees' Retirement... | Rob Chase (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 2025 |
May 15, 2025 |
| HB 1018 2025–26 |
Fusion energy facilitiesAllows fusion energy facilities to use the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) certification process. | Clyde Shavers (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2025 |
May 13, 2025 |
| HB 1562 2025–26 |
Diaper changing stationsRequires a baby diaper changing station in both a restroom accessible to women and a restroom accessible to men, or in a gender-neutral restroom, in each newly constructed public building in which a public restroom is required... | Victoria Hunt (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 2025 |
May 13, 2025 |
| HB 1023 2025–26 |
Cosmetology compactEnacts the Cosmetology Licensure Compact. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2025 |
May 12, 2025 |
| HB 1052 2025–26 |
Hate crime offenseModifies the conduct that constitutes a Hate Crime offense to include when a person commits a specified act in whole or in part because of the person's perception of another person's certain characteristics. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2025 |
May 12, 2025 |
| HB 1130 2025–26 |
Dev. disabilities waiver useRequires the Department of Social and Health Services Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) to prioritize specified populations when enrolling eligible clients in open home and community-based services waiver slots... | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2025 |
May 12, 2025 |
| HB 1149 2025–26 |
Cruelty to animalsExpands the crimes of Animal Cruelty and Animal Fighting. | David Hackney (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2025 |
May 12, 2025 |
| HB 1232 2025–26 |
Private detention facilitiesExpands the definition of private detention facility to include certain non-profit detention facilities. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2025 |
May 12, 2025 |
| HB 1271 2025–26 |
State fire service deploy.Allows the Chief of the Washington State Patrol to mobilize jurisdictions and request resources to prepare for an emergency or disaster situation or when an emergency or disaster is predicted to exceed local resource capabilities. | Greg Nance (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 2025 |
May 12, 2025 |
| HB 1596 2025–26 |
SpeedingRequires the use of an intelligent speed assistance device to limit the operation of a vehicle to no more than the speed limit, under certain conditions and with certain exceptions, where there has been a violation of certain... | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2025 |
May 12, 2025 |
| HB 1106 2025–26 |
Disabled veterans/prop. taxReduces the combined service-connected evaluation rating percentage for disabled veterans from 80 percent to 40 percent in order to qualify for the senior citizens, disabled individuals, and qualifying veterans property tax exemption. | Stephanie Barnard (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2025 |
May 7, 2025 |
| HB 1046 2025–26 |
Motor vehicle damage/rescueProvides civil immunity for damages to a motor vehicle to any person who enters a motor vehicle to remove a vulnerable person or domestic animal, subject to certain requirements. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 30, 2025 |
| HB 1068 2025–26 |
DOC WMS employee arbitrationGrants interest arbitration rights to Washington Management Service employees within the Department of Corrections. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 25, 2025 |
| HB 1272 2025–26 |
Children in crisis programExtends the child and youth multisystem care project director position within the Office of the Governor and other related programs to address complex cases of children in crisis until June 30, 2027 (instead of expiring on... | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 25, 2025 |
| HB 1605 2025–26 |
State patrol longevity bonusRequires a longevity bonus be paid to Washington State Patrol employees that achieved 26 or more years of commissioned service before July 1, 2024. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 25, 2025 |
| HB 1791 2025–26 |
Local real estate excise taxAligns allowable uses of real estate excise tax (REET) 1 and 2 revenues. | Dave Paul (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 24, 2025 |
| HB 1141 2025–26 |
Ag. cannabis workersCreates collective bargaining procedures for certain agricultural workers involved with cannabis production and processing. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |