Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by April Berg
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2025 2025–26 |
WFTC increase/tenantsIncreasing the working families' tax credit to reflect the economic impact of property taxes incorporated into rental amounts charged to residential tenants. | April Berg (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2027 2025–26 |
Housing/taxesIncreasing the supply of affordable and workforce housing. | April Berg (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2046 2025–26 |
Intangible assets taxEstablishes a tax on certain financial intangible assets at a rate of $8 per $1,000 of the true and fair value of the assets. | April Berg (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2090 2025–26 |
Advanced nuclear energyRequires the Department of Commerce to supplement the state energy strategy creating a nuclear power strategic framework. | Stephanie Barnard (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2096 2025–26 |
Attorney general inv. IDAllows the Department of Licensing to issue confidential drivers' licenses and identicards to investigators of the Office of the Attorney General. | Julia Reed (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2116 2025–26 |
School enrichment fundingIncreases the maximum tax rate used to calculate enrichment levy authority for school districts from $2.50 to $3.00 per $1,000 of assessed value beginning in calendar year (CY) 2030. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2117 2025–26 |
Board of natural resourcesAdds a tribal representative to the Board of Natural Resources. | Chris Stearns (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2129 2025–26 |
AgritourismAuthorizes agritourism activities on lands zoned for agricultural and other specified purposes. | Sam Low (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2147 2025–26 |
School operating costsProviding funding for school materials, supplies, and operating costs. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2173 2025–26 |
Law enf. face coveringsProhibits law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties. | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2268 2025–26 |
Mortgage escrow accountsConcerning residential mortgage loan escrow accounts. | Adam Bernbaum (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2277 2025–26 |
Wildfire risk modelsConcerning wildfire risk models and score disclosure. | Zach Hall (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2292 2025–26 |
Small business stock gainsProvides that capital gains from the sale of qualified small business stocks that occur on or after January 1, 2026, are subject to the capital gains tax. | April Berg (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2313 2025–26 |
Public grocery storesAuthorizes cities to establish publicly owned grocery stores in underserved areas with food access gaps. | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2321 2025–26 |
3D printer blocking tech.Requiring three-dimensional printers be equipped with certain blocking technologies. | Osman Salahuddin (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2330 2025–26 |
State campus district energyCreates the Campus Energy Upgrades Committee (Committee) in the Department of Commerce. | Alex Ramel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2332 2025–26 |
Driver privacyProhibits the use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems by all state and local government agencies except those explicitly authorized to use ALPR systems for specified purposes. | Osman Salahuddin (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2366 2025–26 |
School board compensationConcerning school board compensation. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1108 2025–26 |
Housing cost task forceDirects the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to research, analyze, and determine the primary cost drivers for homeownership and rental housing. | Mark Klicker (R-16) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 2025 |
| HB 1163 2025–26 |
Firearm purchaseProvides that a dealer may not transfer a firearm to a purchaser or transferee unless the person has a valid permit to purchase firearms, and establishes requirements for the application, issuance, and revocation of permits to... | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 370, Laws of 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
| HB 2020 2025–26 |
Payment card processing/taxEstablishes a new business and occupation (B&O) tax rate of 3.1 percent for payment card processing activities. | April Berg (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 401, Laws of 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
| HB 2015 2025–26 |
Public safety fundingCreates a Local Law Enforcement Grant (Grant) Program to be administered by the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC). | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 350, Laws of 2025 |
May 19, 2025 |
| HB 1154 2025–26 |
Solid waste handlingRequires the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to approve all permits for landfilling prior to issuance or renewal by the jurisdictional health department (JHD). | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 311, Laws of 2025 |
May 17, 2025 |
| HB 1079 2025–26 |
Remote testingAllows school districts with online programs to provide students within those programs the ability to complete statewide assessments remotely beginning in the 2027-28 school year. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 2025 |
May 13, 2025 |
| HB 1488 2025–26 |
Conservation district limitsSets the maximum annual per-parcel rate for conservation district rates and charges to $25, to be adjusted every three years based on the consumer price index. | April Berg (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 2025 |
May 13, 2025 |