Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Liz Berry
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1619 2025–26 |
Dockworkers/family leaveSpecifies that a representative for employers of dockworkers who normally work for several employers in the same industry interchangeably through a collective bargaining agreement constitute an "employer" for the purposes of... | Lisa Parshley (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1623 2025–26 |
Tips/credit card feesProhibits employers from using any portion of a tip, gratuity, or service charge to cover the cost of credit card processing fees. | Edwin Obras (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1626 2025–26 |
PFML grants/school districtsAllows school districts with fewer than 2000 students to receive grants under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1630 2025–26 |
Livestock methane emissionsOwners and operators of dairy farms and feed lots in Washington must submit an annual report to Ecology detailing the total metric tons of methane emitted in the preceding calendar year. | Lisa Parshley (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1632 2025–26 |
Medical debtProtecting consumers by removing barriers created by medical debt. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1645 2025–26 |
Automobile insuranceRequires every automobile insurance policy effective on or after January 1, 2026, to include a right to an appraisal to resolve disputes regarding the value and amount of loss on a damaged vehicle. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1671 2025–26 |
Personal data privacyEstablishes consumer rights with regard to personal data and defines obligations of data controllers and processors. | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1672 2025–26 |
Employer technology useCreates restrictions and limitations on when and how employers may electronically monitor employees. | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1673 2025–26 |
Electric transmission systemEstablishes the Washington Electric Transmission Office (Office) within the Department of Commerce to, among other duties, support upgrading and expanding the electric transmission system; be a state-wide resource for... | Alex Ramel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1682 2025–26 |
Unemployment ins./part-timeExpands the definition of part-time worker in the unemployment insurance system to include any worker who worked an average number of weekly hours that the prior employer considers to be less than full-time work. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1689 2025–26 |
Emissions/vessels at berthAuthorizes the Department of Ecology to adopt California's Ocean-Going Vessels at Berth regulation, beginning no earlier than January 1, 2028. | Julia Reed (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1690 2025–26 |
Water and sewer systemsRequires the Department of Ecology and the Department of Health to jointly produce a continuing and comprehensive assessment of the maintenance and upgrade needs of water and sewer systems throughout the state. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1732 2025–26 |
Home buying by entitiesProhibits an investment entity, or a business entity that has an interest in more than 25 single-family residential properties, from purchasing, acquiring, or otherwise obtaining an interest in another single-family... | Brianna Thomas (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1734 2025–26 |
Outdoor learning grantsCreates a statewide capital facility grant program within the Recreation Commission to expand and improve facilities used for the delivery of outdoor learning opportunities. | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1748 2025–26 |
Insurance & credit studyConducting a study of credit history, credit-based insurance scores, and other rate factors in making rates for personal insurance. | Osman Salahuddin (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1756 2025–26 |
Lead in cookwareSubjects utensils to upcoming lead content restrictions on certain cookware and cookware components | Chipalo Street (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1764 2025–26 |
Labor standardsMakes annual incremental increases to the minimum hourly wage rate, from $17.50 in 2026 to $25 in 2031. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1772 2025–26 |
Shared streetsAuthorizes local authorities to designate a non-arterial highway a "shared street," which is defined as a city street designated by placement of official traffic control devices where pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicular... | Julia Reed (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1773 2025–26 |
Wage replacementEstablishes a Wage Replacement Program (Program) for certain unemployed workers who are ineligible for benefits through the unemployment insurance system. | Julio Cortes (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1785 2025–26 |
Excessive executive comp.Imposing a surcharge on publicly traded companies providing excessive executive compensation. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1789 2025–26 |
Photovoltaic modulesConcerning the photovoltaic module stewardship and takeback program. | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1810 2025–26 |
Seismic hazard risk, reduceConcerning seismic hazard risk reduction. | Brandy Donaghy (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1812 2025–26 |
Anesthesia servicesRequires health carriers, health plans offered to public employees, the Health Care Authority (HCA), and Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) (collectively covered health plans) to provide coverage for necessary... | Alicia Rule (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1814 2025–26 |
SEPA/trails and pathsCategorically exempts, from the State Environmental Policy Act, certain decisions regarding the development or extension of a trail or path meeting specified conditions. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1817 2025–26 |
Schools/sexual assaultDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to post staff training materials on trauma-informed, survivor-centered responses to disclosures of sexual abuse, misconduct, and assault and to develop a student... | Shaun Scott (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |