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 2020 2013–14 |
Firearm parts and ammunitionEstablishes the state firearms ammunition, parts, and accessories jobs act. Encourages the manufacture of smokeless propellant, small arms primers, cartridge cases, and small arms ammunition and firearm parts and accessories... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2025 2013–14 |
Columbia R. crossing projectFinds that the design alternative selected by the state department of transportation, the federal highway administration, and the federal transit administration for a new Interstate 5 bridge that connects Vancouver, Washington... | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2026 2013–14 |
State auction liquor storesAuthorizes a successful bidder for a former state liquor store to: (1) Apply to the liquor control board for a refund of the total amount of the successful bid for such location; and (2) Sell any remaining inventory of spirits... | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2030 2013–14 |
Impaired drivingIncreases mandatory minimum sentences for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Physical Control (PC) offenses and periods of incarceration, treatment, and alcohol/drug monitoring for repeat offenders. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2173 2013–14 |
Hydrocodone use/optometristsPreserves the ability of licensed optometrists to use hydrocodone products to treat pain, regardless of potential action by agencies of the federal government to reclassify these products as schedule II narcotics. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2174 2013–14 |
Parent decisions re: childProhibits the state or any political subdivision of the state, or any agency, officer, or employee thereof, from infringing the fundamental right of a parent to make decisions regarding the care, custody, supervision, and... | Roger Freeman (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1306 2013–14 |
Local infrastr. financingExtends the expiration date of the Local Infrastructure Financing Tool program from June 30, 2039, to June 30, 2044. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 3, 2013 |
| HB 1947 2013–14 |
WA health benefit exchangeDirects insurance premium taxes collected on plans offered through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange) to the Health Benefit Exchange Account (Account) starting January 1, 2015. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2013 |
| HB 1499 2013–14 |
Elderly all-inclusive careRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to allow clients enrolled in the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to elect to remain in the program despite improved functional status. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| HB 1270 2013–14 |
Board of denturistsMakes the Board of Denturists the disciplining authority for licensed denturists. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 2013 |
May 8, 2013 |
| HB 1271 2013–14 |
DenturismExpands the types of services a licensed denturist may provide to include certain non-orthodontic removable oral devices and teeth whitening. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2013 |
May 8, 2013 |
| HB 1541 2013–14 |
Nasal spray/school employeesAllows school employees and parent-designated adults to administer nasal sprays. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2013 |
May 8, 2013 |
| HB 1480 2013–14 |
Direct practice providersAllows a direct practice to pay for charges associated with the provision of prescription drugs. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2013 |
May 3, 2013 |
| HB 1534 2013–14 |
Impaired dentist programIncreases the maximum surcharge on licensed dentists used to fund the impaired dentist program from $25 to $50. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2013 |
May 3, 2013 |
| HB 1330 2013–14 |
Dental hygienists, assistntsAllows a dental hygienist or a dental assistant to administer topical anesthetic. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2013 |
May 1, 2013 |
| HB 1182 2013–14 |
Pharmacists/legend drug actClarifies that licensed pharmacists may prescribe legend drugs to the extent allowed by a collaborative drug therapy agreement. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 25, 2013 |
| HB 1565 2013–14 |
Prescription monitoring progAdds the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) to the allowable uses of Medicaid Fraud Penalty Account (Account) funds. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 23, 2013 |
| HB 1937 2013–14 |
Vapor productsAdds "vapor products" to the list of tobacco-related products that if sold or given to a person under the age of 18 makes the seller or giver guilty of a gross misdemeanor. | Charles Ross (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 23, 2013 |
| HB 2565 2011–12 |
Roll your own cigarettesRequires retailers providing roll-your-own cigarette machines to collect the state cigarette tax. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2012, 1st Special Session |
May 2, 2012 |
| HB 1032 2011–12 |
Consumer protection actChanges the attorneys' fees provision in the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) to allow the Attorney General, rather than any prevailing party, to recover costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and allow the prevailing defendant to... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1044 2011–12 |
Office of open recordsCreates the Office of Open Records for the hearing of administrative appeals pertaining to claims arising under the Public Records Act. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1076 2011–12 |
Occupational therapy/woundsAllows Occupational Therapists to perform wound care management under certain circumstances. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1077 2011–12 |
On-site property mgrs/B&OExtends the business and occupation tax exemption for the compensation of on-site employees to include for-profit property management companies starting July 1, 2013. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1151 2011–12 |
Businesses/regulatory reformRequires certain agencies to adopt only rules derived from a specific grant of legislative authority. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1154 2011–12 |
B & O tax credit for R & DExtends the expiration of the business and occupation tax credit for research and development. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
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