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 1906 2025–26 |
Water system ratesRequires the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to adopt certain rules for determining rates of water companies. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 28, 2026 |
| HB 1345 2025–26 |
Detached ADU limitsAuthorizes counties that are required or have chosen to plan under the Growth Management Act to allow detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) outside of urban growth areas if the DADUs are subject to certain development... | Sam Low (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 27, 2026 |
| HB 2442 2025–26 |
Local government fund useExpands the authorized uses of local real estate excise tax revenues, local sales and use tax revenues for housing and related services, county rental car sales tax revenue, and flood control zone district funds. | April Berg (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 25, 2026 |
| HB 1909 2025–26 |
Court unification task forceEstablishes the Court Unification Task Force to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the Washington court system and to identify areas where a more centralized approach to court operations may improve uniformity in the delivery... | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 24, 2026 |
| HB 1983 2025–26 |
Timberland definition/REETExpands the definition of timberland for purposes of the real estate excise tax to include certain forestlands transferred or sold to a governmental entity. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 24, 2026 |
| HB 2110 2025–26 |
Specialty care transportsAllows a registered nurse without emergency medical technician (EMT) certification to provide patient care during an interfacility specialty care transport by ambulance when no paramedic or nurse with EMT certification is available. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 24, 2026 |
| HB 2165 2025–26 |
Peace officer false ident.Establishes the gross misdemeanor offense of False Identification as a Peace Officer, which a person commits by claiming to be a peace officer or creating an impression that the person is a peace officer under specified circumstances | Edwin Obras (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 19, 2026 |
| HB 2420 2025–26 |
Small works roster limitsEstablishes annual increases in the maximum value of public works projects for which state agencies and local governments may use small works roster processes, from the current $350,000 to an eventual $650,000 by July 1, 2030. | Janice Zahn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 18, 2026 |
| HB 2429 2025–26 |
Youth behavioral healthRequires the Governor, subject to the availability of nonstate funding, to maintain an executive coordination officer for the children and youth system of care for the purpose of monitoring the implementation of a strategic... | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 18, 2026 |
| HB 2230 2025–26 |
DD res. service providersLimits the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to no more than one annual routine review of community residential service business providers in specified areas, and requires the DSHS to combine review activities... | Janice Zahn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 11, 2026 |
| HB 2294 2025–26 |
Use restrictions/food, med.Prohibits agreements that impose negative use restrictions on real property that prevent or restrict the use of the real property for a grocery store or pharmacy. | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2026 |
Mar 11, 2026 |
| HB 2295 2025–26 |
Capital budget, supplementalMakes supplemental capital budget appropriations for the 2025-27 biennium. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 27, 2026 |
| HB 1152 2025–26 |
Firearm storageEstablishes secure storage requirements for firearms stored or left in vehicles or residences, subject to various exceptions. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2026 |
| HB 2297 2025–26 |
Grocery store incentivesAuthorizes cities to adopt preferential rates for city business and occupation tax. | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2026 |
| HB 2145 2025–26 |
340B drug pricing programProhibits a manufacturer or third party acting on behalf of a manufacturer from restricting the acquisition of drugs under the 340B Drug Pricing Program (340B Program). | My-Linh Thai (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 9, 2026 |
| HB 2724 2025–26 |
Tax on millionairesEstablishing a tax on millionaires. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2026 |
| HB 1622 2025–26 |
Collective bargaining/AI useRequires most state and local government public employers to bargain with employees' unions over the use of artificial intelligence technology that affects the employees' wages or performance evaluations. | Lisa Parshley (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 3, 2026 |
| HB 2122 2025–26 |
Hospital influenza imm.Requires hospitals to offer immunizations for influenza to specific populations, subject to certain conditions. | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 26, 2026 |
| HB 1017 2025–26 |
Kimchi dayDesignates November 22 as Kimchi Day. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1057 2025–26 |
Access to federal fundsRequires the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to assist economic development organizations applying for federal funds by developing scoring criteria to prioritize awards of state matching funds. | Stephanie Barnard (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1062 2025–26 |
Biomarker testing coverageRequires coverage for biomarker testing under certain circumstances. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1070 2025–26 |
PTSD/correctional workersAllows occupational disease workers' compensation claims for correctional facility workers based on mental conditions from posttraumatic stress disorders (PTSD). | Lauren Davis (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1082 2025–26 |
Child care provider qualif.Requires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to allow child care providers until at least August 1, 2028, to demonstrate experience-based competency as an alternative to an early childhood education (ECE)... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1090 2025–26 |
Contraceptive coverageApplies the requirement that health plans reimburse for a 12-month supply of contraceptives to all prescriptions, instead of only refills. | Emily Alvarado (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2026 |
| HB 1097 2025–26 |
Gov. services beyond UGAAllows for the extension or expansion of urban governmental services into rural areas in four circumstances involving systems of sewerage. | Sam Low (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2026 |
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