Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Julio Cortes
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2212 2025–26 |
Washing machine microplasticRestricts the sale of new commercial and industrial washing machines that do not contain microfiber filtration systems, beginning July 1, 2028. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2259 2025–26 |
Initiatives and referendaProhibits an individual from providing or receiving money or other consideration for signature gathering based on the number of signatures obtained on an initiative or referendum petition. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2260 2025–26 |
Ballot measure petitionsRequires a petition signature gatherer circulating an initiative or referendum to sign the declaration on each sheet of the petition and amends the contents of the declaration. | Alex Ramel (D-40) | 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 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 1515 2025–26 |
Alcohol service in publicAuthorizes local jurisdictions to request, and the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) to approve, certain temporary alcohol service activities for various liquor licensees, subject to requirements. | Julia Reed (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 361, Laws of 2025 |
May 19, 2025 |
| HB 1109 2025–26 |
Public facilities districtsExtends the authorization for two state-shared local sales and use taxes for regional centers from 40 years to 65 years. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2025 |
May 17, 2025 |
| HB 1733 2025–26 |
Agency displacement expensesIncreases the statutory cap on relocation assistance payments for expenses necessary to reestablish a displaced farm or small business. | Brianna Thomas (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2025 |
May 17, 2025 |
| HB 1308 2025–26 |
Access to personnel recordsRequires a private employer to provide an employee or former employee with a copy of the employee's personnel file within 21 days of a request, and requires a public employer to do so in accordance with the requirements and... | Julia Reed (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 2025 |
May 13, 2025 |
| HB 1351 2025–26 |
ECEAP age requirementsAllows children who turn 3 after August 31 of the school year to enroll in the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), subject to available space and funding, when they otherwise meet all standard ECEAP... | Adam Bernbaum (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2025 |
May 13, 2025 |
| HB 1491 2025–26 |
Transit-oriented housing devRequires cities planning under the Growth Management Act to allow new residential and mixed-use development within a station area at certain transit-oriented development (TOD) densities. | Julia Reed (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2025 |
May 13, 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 1395 2025–26 |
Home care worker backgroundProvides conditions under which an employer may not conduct a character, competence, and sustainability review for long-term care providers. | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2025 |
May 12, 2025 |
| HB 1217 2025–26 |
Residential tenantsLimits rent increases during any 12-month period of a tenancy to the lesser of 7 percent plus the Consumer Price Index, or 10 percent, under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RLTA), and 5 percent under the... | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 2025 |
May 7, 2025 |
| HB 1012 2025–26 |
Women's commission/giftsAllows the Washington State Women's Commission (Commission) to solicit gifts, grants, and endowments from public and private sources for the benefit of the Commission. | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 29, 2025 |
| HB 1644 2025–26 |
Working minorsEstablishes minimum penalties for violations of restrictions governing the employment of minors in nonagricultural and agricultural industries. | Mary Fosse (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 28, 2025 |
| HB 1815 2025–26 |
Prison riot offensesExcludes facilities operated by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and county juvenile detention facilities from the definition of "correctional institution" for purposes of the Prison Riot offense and... | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 25, 2025 |
| HB 1875 2025–26 |
Sick leave/immigrationAllows individuals to use their paid sick leave for judicial or administrative immigration proceedings under certain circumstances. | Osman Salahuddin (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 25, 2025 |
| HB 1899 2025–26 |
Homelessness point-in-timeMakes changes related to the Washington homeless census and homelessness Point-in-Time Count requirements, including removing the requirement that a Washington homeless census be conducted annually. | Janice Zahn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, 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 |
| HB 1355 2025–26 |
Tax compacts/capital invest.Increases the revenue-sharing percentages between a compacting tribe and the state when the tribe has completed a qualified capital investment. | April Berg (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| HB 1391 2025–26 |
Court alternatives/youthProhibits a juvenile diversion agreement from being entered into for an offense that was committed after a juvenile's eighteenth birthday and prohibits p arents and guardians from declining to enter into or preventing a... | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| HB 1696 2025–26 |
Covenant homeownership prg.Modifies the Covenant Homeownership Program by raising the area median income threshold for eligibility to 120 percent, authorizing full loan forgiveness under certain circumstances, and modifying one of the membership... | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| HB 1105 2025–26 |
DOC employee bargainingExempts Department of Corrections employees who have interest arbitration rights under the Personnel System Reform Act from coalition bargaining requirements, unless those employees are part of the Marine Department. | Mary Fosse (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 21, 2025 |
| HB 1321 2025–26 |
Outside militia activitiesProhibits a military force from another state, territory, or district from entering Washington for the purpose of military duty unless under the authority of the President or with permission from the Governor. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2025 |
Apr 21, 2025 |