Steve Tharinger
Representative
· Democrat
· District 24
· most recent term 2025–26
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137
Bills as prime sponsor
34
of those became law
1,280
Bills co-sponsored
10,124
Recorded votes
5.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2240 2019–20 |
High capacity magazinesMakes it unlawful for a person to manufacture, possess, distribute, import, transfer, sell, offer for sale, purchase, or otherwise transfer a large capacity magazine, except as specifically authorized. | Javier Valdez (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2299 2019–20 |
Prison to postsecondary ed.Permits the Department of Corrections (DOC) to implement postsecondary certificate and degree programs at state correctional institutions. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2570 2019–20 |
Accessory dwelling unitsRequires some cities and counties (covered jurisdictions) planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) to adopt four specified policies related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by July 1, 2021. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2577 2019–20 |
Agencies/businesses & profs.Requires regulatory agencies to provide certain information to businesses and professions when conducting audits, inspections, and examinations. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2679 2019–20 |
Nonprofit health carriersRequires each nonprofit health carrier to annually report the carrier's surplus amounts to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) for determination of whether the carrier's surplus is excessive. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2681 2019–20 |
Long-term care workersRequires employers of long-term care workers to: (1) adopt and maintain written policies and strategic plans to address workplace abuse, discrimination, and challenging behavior; (2) disclose to its employees documented... | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2944 2019–20 |
Contracted service providersReviewing state-funded services procured from certain contracted service providers. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 19, 2020 |
| HB 2469 2019–20 |
Small works rostersEstablishes an Audit and Review unit within the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE) to detect and investigate fraud and violations relating to the certification of, and contracts with, minority- and... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2020 |
| HB 2516 2019–20 |
Retirement savings programCreates the Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program (Program) at the Employment Security Department. | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2541 2019–20 |
Rural developmentEstablishes the Rural Development Fund Program (Program) within the Department of Commerce for the purpose of awarding rural development grants to qualified lending institutions, using funds generated by Business and... | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2552 2019–20 |
Salmon committeeCreates the Joint Legislative Salmon Committee (Committee) to develop and review potential legislative actions related to salmon recovery. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2593 2019–20 |
State agency permittingExtends the requirement that certain state agencies must submit reports with data regarding timelines for permit application completion and decision making through 2028. | Matt Boehnke (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2603 2019–20 |
Trust water rightsDirects the Department of Ecology to convene a work group of affected entities to study the design and use of the state water trust, water banking and water transfers, and tools to protect instream water rights from... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2683 2019–20 |
Local wine industry licenseEstablishes the local wine industry association license (association license) that authorizes eligible entities to receive purchased or donated wine for promotional or marketing purposes from domestic and certain out-of-state wineries. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2769 2019–20 |
Derelict vessel preventionChanges the minimum vessel length that triggers requirements related to inspections and marine insurance before ownership of certain vessels may be transferred. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2726 2019–20 |
Marijuana edible productsProvides that marijuana-infused edible products requiring refrigeration, freezing, retorting, or pasteurization in order to remain shelf stable, are authorized types of marijuana products that may be processed and sold by... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2020 |
| HB 1924 2019–20 |
Voting rights/felony offenseRemoves the two-step approach of provisional and permanent restoration of a person's voting rights after a felony conviction entered in a state court in Washington, and specifies that a person's voting rights are automatically... | Laurie Dolan (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2020 |
| HB 2616 2019–20 |
Nonparticipating providersRemoves the July 1, 2021, expiration of provisions requiring Medicaid managed health care systems to maintain adequate provider networks and to pay nonparticipating providers no more than the lowest amount paid for the same... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2020 |
| HB 1898 2019–20 |
Dental only coverageRequires health carriers offering dental-only coverage or dental coverage included within a health plan to permit every licensed dental provider to provide covered dental services or care within that provider's scope, subject... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 4, 2020 |
| HB 2437 2019–20 |
Voting access & securityPermits voters with disabilities, service voters, and overseas voters to return ballots through an electronic portal that has been approved for use by the Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS), instead of by email or fax. | Chris Kilduff (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2020 |
| HB 2661 2019–20 |
Child care & early dev. exp.Increases eligibility for child care, early childhood development programs, and services for children and families. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2020 |
| HB 1435 2019–20 |
Cultural access programsEliminates requirements for cultural access programs related to public school access and financial allocation that apply only to counties with a population more than 1.5 million. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 28, 2020 |
| HB 2846 2019–20 |
Ambulance quality assur. feeCreating an ambulance transport quality assurance fee. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2020 |
| HB 2838 2019–20 |
Cardiac and stroke outcomesCreates a statewide emergency cardiac and stroke care database. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2020 |
| HB 2791 2019–20 |
Basic ed funding/forestlandsEliminating the reduction in state basic education funding that occurs in counties with federal and state forestlands. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2020 |
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