Paul Harris
Senator
· Republican
· District 17
· most recent term 2025–26
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90
Bills as prime sponsor
25
of those became law
822
Bills co-sponsored
10,179
Recorded votes
0.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1586 2019–20 |
Brain injury fee expansionRequires an assessment of a two-dollar fee for the offenses and/or penalties regarding nonpayment of tolls detected through use of photo toll systems; the use of automated traffic safety cameras; and automated school bus... | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1588 2019–20 |
Local income tax prohibitionDeclares that the legislature restates its refusal to delegate to a city, county, or city-county, as a whole or as a governing body, the power to impose a tax on the personal income of individuals or households. | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1675 2019–20 |
Adult family home trainingRequires the following if the department of social and health services has a contract for personal care services with an adult family home represented by an exclusive bargaining representative: (1) Training required for adult... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1685 2019–20 |
Free or reduced-price mealsMakes various changes to the Hunger Free Students' Bill of Rights Act of 2018, including: (1) changing the timeline for school district actions on unpaid student meals; (2) allowing schools to serve qualifying alternative... | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1689 2019–20 |
Athletic trainersAuthorizes a licensed athletic trainer to: (1) Purchase, store, and administer over-the-counter medications such as pain relievers and other similar medications; (2) Draw-up and administer the other drugs or medications as... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1705 2019–20 |
Utility services/tenantProhibits a municipal utility provider from collecting delinquent charges from a rental property owner or placing a lien on a property due to a tenant's delinquent account when the utility account is in the tenant's name. | Jeremie Dufault (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1811 2019–20 |
Hearing instruments/childrenRequires a health carrier that offers a health plan issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2020, to include coverage for hearing instruments for people who are eighteen years of age or younger, which includes a new hearing... | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1842 2019–20 |
Railroad employee work hoursRequires railroad carriers to observe rules limiting the hours of service for individuals performing yardmaster duties. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1843 2019–20 |
Railroad workersProhibits railroad carriers from disciplining employees due to layoff due to illness or injury. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1857 2019–20 |
Plasma donation centersProvides that a supervisory health care practitioner does not need to be present at a plasma donation facility. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1882 2019–20 |
Nurse licensure compactEstablishes the interstate nurse licensure compact of 2019. Creates and establishes a joint public entity known as the interstate commission of nurse licensure compact administrators which is an instrumentality of the party states. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1895 2019–20 |
Youth gang reduction pilotCreating a pilot project to reduce youth gang involvement, crime, and violence in eastern Washington. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1954 2019–20 |
Therapists/reciprocityConcerning reciprocity for marriage and family therapists. | Chris Corry (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1964 2019–20 |
DNR lease terminationProhibits the Department of Natural Resources from early terminating a lease, other than for default, without the written consent of the lessee. | Chris Corry (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2003 2019–20 |
Remote technology/eye examsIncreasing opportunities for the use of remote technology in eye exams. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2006 2019–20 |
Teaching cursive in schoolsRequiring that cursive writing be taught in common schools. | Skyler Rude (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2012 2019–20 |
K-12 national cert. bonusesProvides bonuses to certain kindergarten through grade twelve certificated instructional staff who attain national certification through relevant national professional associations. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2034 2019–20 |
Extended foster careConcerning extended foster care for eighteen year olds. | Kelly Chambers (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2073 2019–20 |
Learning assistance programConcerning learning assistance program funding for high poverty schools. | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2093 2019–20 |
Small business rightsProvides small business owners with certain rights and protections in their interactions with certain government entities during an audit, inspection, or other enforcement action. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2108 2019–20 |
K-3 class sizes/fundingDelays the requirement that school districts meet kindergarten through third grade class-size ratios of 17 students to one classroom teacher until the 2020-21 school year. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2120 2019–20 |
Lenin statue replacementCreating a work group to study and make recommendations on a statue to replace the Vladimir Lenin statue. | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2182 2019–20 |
Bump-fire stock prog recordsConcerning bump-fire stock buy-back program records. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2190 2019–20 |
Legislative transparencyIncreasing legislative transparency. | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2203 2019–20 |
Acupuncture and Eastern med.Changes the definition of Acupuncture and Eastern medicine. | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
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