Jessica Bateman
Senator
· Democrat
· District 22
· most recent term 2025–26
2025–26 · Senate · D · LD 222023–24 · House · D · LD 222021–22 · House · D · LD 22
59
Bills as prime sponsor
22
of those became law
538
Bills co-sponsored
3,562
Recorded votes
0.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1047 2023–24 |
Cosmetic product chemicalsRestricts the manufacture, sale, and distribution of cosmetic products containing nine chemicals or classes of chemicals, beginning January 1, 2025. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 455, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1169 2023–24 |
Legal financial obligationsEliminates the crime victim penalty assessment for juveniles, and provides that a court must not impose the crime victim penalty assessment upon an adult defendant who is indigent at the time of sentencing. | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 449, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1533 2023–24 |
PRA/employee informationExempts from disclosure under the Public Records Act personally identifying information of agency employees or their dependents who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, or stalking if certain... | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 458, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1570 2023–24 |
TNC insurance programsProvides unemployment insurance to drivers providing services for transportation network companies (TNC). | Liz Berry (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1678 2023–24 |
Dental therapistsEstablishes the profession of dental therapy in Washington and sets the requirements for licensure, the scope of practice, and the settings in which dental therapists can practice. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 460, Laws of 2023 |
May 15, 2023 |
| HB 1431 2023–24 |
Senior living meals/taxExcludes food, drink, or meals provided by a senior living community to tenants as part of a rental or residency agreement from the definition of sale for purposes of taxation. | Joe Timmons (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 416, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1436 2023–24 |
Special education fundingIncreases special education excess cost multipliers to: (1) 1.12 for kindergarten through age 21 (K-21) students who spend at least 80 percent of the school day in a general education setting; (2) 1.06 for those who spend less... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 417, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1470 2023–24 |
Private detention facilitiesCreates a private right of action and civil penalties for violations of laws related to private detention facilities. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 419, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1580 2023–24 |
Children in crisisRequires that the Governor maintain a Children and Youth Multisystem Care Coordinator (Care Coordinator) to serve as a state lead on addressing complex cases of children in crisis. | Lisa Callan (D-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 423, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1724 2023–24 |
Behavioral health workforceRequires the Department of Health to examine licensing requirements for certain behavioral health professions which must be implemented by certain disciplining authorities. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 425, Laws of 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
| HB 1238 2023–24 |
Free school mealsRequires school districts to provide breakfast and lunch without charge to any requesting students at public schools serving any of the grades of kindergarten through grade 4 with 30 percent or more of their students eligible... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 379, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1335 2023–24 |
Personal identifying info.Prohibits publication of an individual's personal identifying information without consent when the publication is made with intent or knowledge the information will be used to harm the individual, or reckless disregard for the... | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 381, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1357 2023–24 |
Prior authorization/healthEstablishes requirements for the prior authorization process for private health insurance, Public Employee Benefit Board and School Employee Benefit Board health programs, and Medicaid programs related to time frames for... | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 382, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1682 2023–24 |
Auto theft authority accountRequires the Office of the State Treasurer to annually deposit $7 million of the insurance premium tax into the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority Account. | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 2023 |
May 9, 2023 |
| HB 1110 2023–24 |
Middle housingRequires certain cities planning under the Growth Management Act to authorize minimum development densities in residential zones and include specific provisions related to middle housing in their development regulations. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1337 2023–24 |
Accessory dwelling unitsRequires fully planning cities and counties to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in urban growth areas (UGAs). | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 334, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1474 2023–24 |
Covenant homeownership prg.Creates the Covenant Homeownership Account and a document recording assessment of $100 to fund the Covenant Homeownership Program (CHP). | Jamila Taylor (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 2023 |
May 8, 2023 |
| HB 1042 2023–24 |
Use of existing buildingsProhibits cities from imposing certain restrictions or requirements on existing buildings zoned for commercial or mixed use. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1049 2023–24 |
County district boundariesUpdates the timeline for a board of county commissioners that expands from three to five members to adopt a resolution creating new commissioner districts. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1234 2023–24 |
Civil forfeiture of animalsClarifies the authority for law enforcement agencies and local animal care and control agencies to take possession of an abused or neglected animal. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1515 2023–24 |
Behavioral health contractsRequires the Health Care Authority to make certain changes to the managed care procurement and contracting process for behavioral health services, including adopting regional standards for behavioral health networks maintained... | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1525 2023–24 |
Apprenticeships/child careWaives the work requirements for the Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) program for those participating in a state-registered apprenticeship regardless of whether or not the apprentice is a full-time student of a community,... | Mary Fosse (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1542 2023–24 |
AEDs/high voltage workRequires an automated external defibrillator to be available and accessible when workers are operating, maintaining, or constructing high voltage lines and equipment or conducting line-clearance tree-trimming in close... | Dan Bronoske (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
| HB 1181 2023–24 |
Climate change/planningUpdates existing goals of the Growth Management Act (GMA) and adds a climate change and resiliency goal. | Davina Duerr (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2023 |
May 3, 2023 |
| HB 1128 2023–24 |
Personal needs allowanceEstablishes that the baseline personal needs allowance is $100 per month effective July 1, 2023. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2023 |
May 1, 2023 |
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