Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Strom Peterson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2216 2025–26 |
Emergency responseProtecting emergency responders and emergency response operations in Washington. | Lisa Parshley (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 2217 2025–26 |
Rehabilitative pathwaysReplaces the existing first-time offender waiver sentencing alternative with options for the court to grant a pretrial deferral or suspended sentence to first-time offenders. | Darya Farivar (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 2265 2025–26 |
Extreme heat/tenantsProhibits landlords from restricting installation of portable cooling devices by tenants subject to the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RLTA) and the Manufactured/Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act, with certain exceptions. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | 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 2359 2025–26 |
Affordable housing fundingModifying requirements and allowed uses for certain funding related to providing and maintaining affordable housing and related services. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | 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 1296 2025–26 |
Public education systemRequires school district, charter school, and state-tribal education compact school (STEC) policies and procedures to prioritize the protection of students' safety, access to a discrimination-free academic environment, access... | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 369, Laws of 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
| HB 2049 2025–26 |
K-12 education fundingIncreases the maximum per-pupil limit used for school enrichment levies gradually over several years up to $5,035 in the 2031 calendar year. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 404, Laws of 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
| HB 2081 2025–26 |
Business and occupation taxIncreases the business and occupation (B&O) tax rate for manufacturing, retailing, and wholesaling to 0.5 percent beginning January 1, 2027. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 420, Laws of 2025 |
May 20, 2025 |
| HB 1392 2025–26 |
Medicaid access programEstablishes the Medicaid Access Program Account. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 2025 |
May 19, 2025 |
| HB 1483 2025–26 |
Digital electronics/repairEstablishes the Right to Repair Act (Repair Act), which requires original manufacturers of digital electronic products to make available to independent repair providers on fair and reasonable terms certain parts, tools, and... | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 2025 |
May 19, 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 1552 2025–26 |
Real estate broker feeIncreases the fee on real estate broker and managing broker licenses from 10 dollars to 20 dollars. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 362, 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 1213 2025–26 |
Paid family & medical leaveLowers the employer size threshold for employment protection rights in the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Program, and provides an employee with protection if he or she began employment with a qualifying employer at... | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 2025 |
May 17, 2025 |
| HB 1440 2025–26 |
Civil forfeiture proceedingsEstablishes a new chapter governing civil asset forfeiture under laws relating to specified criminal activity, and establishes standard procedures and requirements for seizure and forfeiture proceedings. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 2025 |
May 17, 2025 |
| HB 1633 2025–26 |
Public works/biddingRequires that certain subcontractors named by prime contractors in public works projects be licensed at the time they are named by the prime contractor. | Natasha Hill (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, 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 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 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 |
| 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 1621 2025–26 |
Housing court commissionersAuthorizes superior courts to appoint housing court commissioners for unlawful detainer actions. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 2025 |
May 13, 2025 |