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 2177 2019–20 |
Capital budget T.O.Relating to the capital budget. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2178 2019–20 |
Gen. obligation bonds T.O.Relating to state general obligation bonds and related accounts. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | 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 |
| HB 2209 2019–20 |
Insurance guaranty fundConcerning insurance guaranty fund. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2241 2019–20 |
Assault weaponsMakes it unlawful for a person to manufacture, possess, distribute, import, transfer, sell, offer for sale, purchase, or otherwise transfer an assault weapon or a large capacity magazine, except as specifically authorized. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2260 2019–20 |
Dependency proceeding noticeReplaces the court clerk with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families as the entity responsible for publishing notice in a dependency or termination of parental rights proceeding when the parent or guardian is a... | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2262 2019–20 |
WIC fruit & veg. benefitRequires a fruit and vegetable benefit of at least $32 for participants in the Women, Infant, and Children Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2284 2019–20 |
Early learning provider dev.Allows early learning providers to earn clock hours that satisfy professional education requirements. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2328 2019–20 |
Nursing facilitiesModifies the Medicaid rate methodology for nursing facilities by rebasing rates on an annual basis rather than every other year, effective July 1, 2021. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2351 2019–20 |
Medical assistants-certifiedEstablishes continuing education requirements for medical assistants-certified. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 2385 2019–20 |
Antifouling paintsMoves the effective date of the prohibition on copper-based antifouling paint for recreational vessels from January 1, 2021, to January 1, 2026. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1065 2019–20 |
Out-of-network health careModifies requirements related to coverage of emergency services provided at an out-of-network emergency department. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 427, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| HB 1101 2019–20 |
State gen. obligation bondsAuthorizes the State Finance Committee to issue up to $3.2 billion in general obligation bonds to finance projects. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 414, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| HB 1102 2019–20 |
Capital budget 2019-2021Authorizes new capital appropriations of $4.9 billion, of which $3.2 billion is financed with bonds in the 2019 – 21 fiscal biennium. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 413, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| HB 1561 2019–20 |
DCYF oversight boardAdds three members to the Oversight Board for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (Oversight Board). | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 429, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| HB 1768 2019–20 |
Substance use disorder prof.Changes the name of the profession of "chemical dependency professionals" to "substance use disorder professionals." | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 444, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| HB 2158 2019–20 |
Workforce educationEstablishes a Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 2019 |
May 21, 2019 |
| HB 1087 2019–20 |
Long-term services & supportEstablishes the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (Trust Program) to provide benefits for long-term services and supports to qualified individuals who need assistance with at least three activities of daily living. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 363, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1225 2019–20 |
Domestic violence/law enf.Establishes requirements for law enforcement officers when responding to domestic violence calls, including standards for removal of firearms and ammunition upon probable cause to believe a crime was committed, and protocols... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 367, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1692 2019–20 |
Agency employees/harassmentProhibits from disclosure in response to a public records request certain records concerning state agency employees who have made a claim of workplace sexual harassment or stalking, or are named as the victim in the claim, if... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 373, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1767 2019–20 |
Arrest & jail alternativesCreates a grant program administered through the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to support local initiatives to properly identify criminal justice system–involved persons with substance use disorders and... | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 2018 2019–20 |
Harassment/legislatureMakes it a violation of the special privileges section of the Ethics in Public Service Act for legislators or legislative branch employees to use their position to harass or sexually harass another person. | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 383, Laws of 2019 |
May 13, 2019 |
| HB 1224 2019–20 |
Rx drug cost transparencyRequires health carriers, pharmacy benefit managers, pharmacy services administrative organizations, and drug manufacturers to report certain prescription drug pricing data to the Health Care Authority (HCA). | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 2019 |
May 9, 2019 |
| HB 1324 2019–20 |
Rural development, zonesDirects the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to conduct a study on programs that incentivize private investment and job creation in rural and distressed communities. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 336, Laws of 2019 |
May 9, 2019 |
| HB 1394 2019–20 |
Behavioral health facilitiesEstablishes intensive behavioral health treatment facilities and provides for the licensing and certification of these facilities by the Department of Health. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 2019 |
May 9, 2019 |
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