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 2940 2017–18 |
Business and occupation taxIncreases the business and occupation (B&O) tax filing threshold to $125,000, beginning January 1, 2020. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2018 |
| HB 2731 2017–18 |
Collection of medical debtDirects the Washington Institute for Public Policy to conduct a study of medical debt within Washington and as compared to other states, and requires a report to the Legislature by December 1, 2019. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2743 2017–18 |
Reclaimed water integrationRequires a reclaimed water permit applicant or permittee to enter into a written agreement with a Group A public water system concerning the protection of groundwater quality before the applicant or permittee may use, store,... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2764 2017–18 |
Higher education/child careRequires the Department of Early Learning (Department) to eliminate the work requirements in its rules for non-WorkFirst recipients of Working Connections Child Care benefits who are full-time students. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2902 2017–18 |
Fish habitat/barrier removalDirects the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to provide funding for fish passage barrier removal projects in a manner determined by the Fish Passage Barrier Removal Board (Board). | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2200 2017–18 |
Internet privacy & securityRequires Internet providers to obtain opt-in consent to sell or transfer certain customer information. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 1, 2018 |
| HB 2739 2017–18 |
Veterans' assistance leviesAllows a county to impose a separate tax levy on real property to finance its Veterans' Assistance Fund. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2018 |
| HB 2574 2017–18 |
Medical marijuana deliveryRequires the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) to conduct a study of regulatory options and issues related to the creation of a system for the home delivery of medical marijuana products to qualifying medical marijuana patients... | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 2018 |
| HB 2480 2017–18 |
Afford. housing/single-fam.Allows a county or city to establish a program to exempt property taxes for up to 12 years on portions of single family properties that include an affordable accessory dwelling unit. | Joan McBride (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2034 2017–18 |
Native American curriculumRequires teacher preparation programs to integrate the Since Time Immemorial curriculum into existing history and government course requirements. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2018 |
| HB 2450 2017–18 |
Child care trainingEstablishes a training module in managing a child care business to be made available to child care providers and entrepreneurs. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2018 |
| HB 2947 2017–18 |
Rural manufacturers B&O taxProvides a preferential business and occupation tax rate to eligible manufacturers beginning January 1, 2020. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2018 |
| HB 2312 2017–18 |
Rural internet accessCreates a reverse auction program that awards funding for high-speed Internet deployment projects in unserved and underserved rural regions. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2018 |
| HB 2941 2017–18 |
Licensing agreements/ethicsRequires agencies within the legislative and executive branches to submit copies of licensing contracts entered into that allow for public use of state-created materials or information to their respective ethics boards for... | Melanie Stambaugh (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2018 |
| HB 1075 2017–18 |
Capital budget 2017-2019Authorizes new appropriations of $4.2 billion for capital projects in the 2017-19 fiscal biennium. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 24, 2018 |
| HB 2522 2017–18 |
Disabled veterans/lic platesDecreases the percentage rate of service-related disability compensation required to qualify for the Disabled American Veteran or Former Prisoner of War special license plate from 100 percent to 70 percent. | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2018 |
| HB 1122 2017–18 |
Storage of firearmsProvides that, under certain circumstances, a person is guilty of Reckless Endangerment for leaving or storing a firearm in a location where a child is likely to access the firearm and does access and use the firearm. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2029 2017–18 |
Immigration resourcesDirects the Human Rights Commission, in consultation with others, to establish a toll-free telephone hotline and website with the capacity to refer callers and users to sources of information and assistance for victims of hate... | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2267 2017–18 |
Indigenous peoples' dayRecognizes October 12 as "Indigenous People's Day", replacing recognition of "Columbus Day." | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2451 2017–18 |
Child mental health consultExpands the services provided by the Partnership Access Line (PAL). | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2453 2017–18 |
Ugrd storage tank prg reauthExtends the expiration date for the state Underground Storage Tank program from 2019 to 2029. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 1080 2017–18 |
State gen. obligation bondsAuthorizes the State Finance Committee to issue up to $2.93 billion in general obligation bonds to finance projects in the 2017-19 Capital Budget. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2018 |
Jan 19, 2018 |
| HB 2707 2017–18 |
Driving privileges/reinstateStates that the legislature creates a program to provide a path for the reinstatement of driving privileges that are suspended because of failure to pay a traffic infraction. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2018 |
| HB 2826 2017–18 |
Indian health careCreates the governor's Indian health council to provide the resources necessary to: (1) Implement the national policy of Indian self-determination; and (2) Assure the highest possible health status for American Indians and... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2018 |
| HB 2867 2017–18 |
Apprenticeships/foster, etc.Establishes the passport to apprenticeship opportunities act. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2018 |
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